James Warren, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Top traditional Spanish culinary delights to enjoy this Christmas

AS with most countries across the world, Spain’s Christmas and Three Kings celebrations centre around three core ingredients, family, laughter and food. Traditionally in Spain,

24 Dec, 2021 @ 11:15

Food & Drink·Lead·Other News

Three Spanish restaurants make the Top 10 best artisan pizzas in the world

THREE artisan pizza restaurants in Spain have received the prestigious honour of being named in the top 10 best in the world according to top

19 Jun, 2021 @ 12:00

Food & Drink·Lead

Spain postpones introduction of nationwide road toll scheme in 2024

Spain’s PM agrees 12 month deadline to submit road toll reform

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez as brought the nationwide toll road reform a step closer after agreeing with the EU to a 12 month deadline

18 Jun, 2021 @ 14:15

Lead·National News

INDUSTRY HOPE: US tariffs on Andalucian olives scrapped for FIVE years after EU truce

THE tariffs placed on Andalucian table olives and olive oil, as well as many other European food produces, have been scrapped for five years after

18 Jun, 2021 @ 12:45

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#ProLifeRock: Gibraltar’s Anti-abortion movement lauds strong turnout in Vote No march

WITH Gibraltar’s vote on the amendment of the Crimes Act of 2019 on abortion due to take next week, pro-life campaigners gathered en mass to

17 Jun, 2021 @ 16:30

Gibraltar·Lead

GIS A LIFT: Car share giants Uber expand its services on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE American taxi company Uber is expanding its presence across the Costa del Sol, giving summer tourists unrivalled access to the region’s top attractions. Three

16 Jun, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Malaga

FUEL BUST: Police seize 1000 litres of fuel from Gibraltar car park destined for smugglers

A MAMMOTH haul of fuel has been seized in a public car park after a tip off from the public to what is described as

15 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Gibraltar·Lead

EXPLAINER: Update to Gibraltar licenses for driving in Spain post Brexit

THE UK government has issued an update on the use of Gibraltar driving licenses in the wake of the December 30 Brexit transition period. Prior

15 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Gibraltar·Lead

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JUST THE START: El Melillero acid attack suspect on trial this week for gun crimes

THE man currently accused of the sickening acid attack on two females in Malaga is to sit trial this week for gun crimes relating to

14 Jun, 2021 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

TAKEN ITS TOLL: Popular Costa del Sol toll road records lowest traffic in 22 years during COVID-19 pandemic

THE Ministry of Transport has released traffic figures for the AP-7 and AP-46 Autopista toll roads for 2020 showing its lowest usage since its construction

14 Jun, 2021 @ 14:45

Lead·Malaga

Medical marijuana use could become legal in Spain as government studies health benefits

A NEWLY formed government subcommittee dedicated to studying the benefits of medicinal marijuana has brought the drugs legal use in Spain one step closer. In

12 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Health·Lead

Gibraltar tweaks its COVID-19 entry requirements from this Sunday

THE HM Government of Gibraltar has updated its COVID-19 entry requirements for any travellers entering the country due to increasing cases in the UK. The

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:15

Gibraltar·Lead

EXPLAINER: US travel tentatively returns as Spain moves from Level 4 to Level 3

THE United States Government has reviewed its Travel Notices and has moved Spain’s risk assessment from Level 4 to Level 3, among other European nations.

10 Jun, 2021 @ 13:45

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NO CHOKE: Criminal chokes out Policia Local officer after car-jacking arrest on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A DARING thief has turned himself into the police after choking unconscious a police officer during his arrest. The Policia Local of Malaga revealed that

9 Jun, 2021 @ 13:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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Malaga airport welcomes easyJet to its new base on Spain’s Costa del Sol

MALAGA’s mayor and various councillors inaugurated British budget airline easyJet’s new base at the Costa del Sol airport yesterday in a ribbon cutting ceremony. Britain’s

9 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·Malaga

IN PICS: Cristiano Ronaldo’s new luxury hotel opens its doors in Spain’s Madrid

CRISTIANO Ronaldo’s luxury brand CR7 opened its new flagship hotel on Madrid’s Gran Via on Monday. The soft rollout of the third hotel bearing the

8 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

AGENT ORANGE: Oliviera claims stunning victory in drama-filled Barcelona MotoGP

NEW factory KTM rider Miguel Oliveira claimed his third victory in the premier class in a drama-filled Catalan grand prix on Sunday. Using chassis upgrades

7 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·Sport

First EasyJet flight from Edinburgh touches down in Gibraltar to traditional welcome

PASSENGERS from the Scottish capital touched down on the tarmac on Saturday to a traditional welcome as EasyJet launches its landmark Scotland Gibraltar link. The

7 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Gibraltar·Lead

Royal Navy Submarine Hms Astute Returns To Hmnb Clyde

Gibraltar Naval Base sees a formidable under-water visit this weekend

THE Royal Naval Base in Gibraltar has had a welcome visitor this weekend in the form of an Astute class nuclear submarine. The 100 metre

6 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Malaga’s Sierra de las Nieves becomes Spain’s 16th National Park after unanimous vote

MALAGA’s Sierra de las Nieves has become Spain’s 16th official National Park, gaining the country’s highest level protection after a congress vote last week .

5 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead·Malaga

EASTERN PROMISE: Landmark return for Eastern Airways as first flight touches down in Gibraltar

THE first Eastern Airways flight from Birmingham touched down in Gibraltar last Friday after a four year hiatus for the Humberside based carrier. Gibraltar’s link

4 Jun, 2021 @ 12:45

Gibraltar·Lead

Covid 19 Vaccination At Coria City Hospital In Coria, Spain 15 Mar 2021

CAUSE FOR CONCERN? First COVID-19 Indian variant detected in Malaga testing centre

THE first cases of the Indian variant of COVID-19 have been detected in a Malaga testing centre. The two individual cases were detected at the

4 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Coronavirus·Lead·Malaga

LAID OFF: Sacking of temp workers at Gibraltar special needs centre sparks political debate

TENSIONS are mounting between newly formed political party Together Gibraltar and the Gibraltar Government over the layoff of eight workers at the St Bernadette Resource

4 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Gibraltar·Lead

HELL OF A COMMUTE: How an Irish teacher booked an Easyjet Belfast flight…and arrived in Gibraltar instead

AN investigation is underway to find out how an Irish teacher managed to end up in Gibraltar after booking an EasyJet flight to Belfast. Gemma

3 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Gibraltar·Lead

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Parents outrage as 17 children catch COVID-19 after ‘mandatory’ school trip on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE parents of children at a school in Benalmadena have lashed out after 17 of the children contracted COVID-19 while on a school trip. The

2 Jun, 2021 @ 14:00

Lead·Malaga

GIBRALTAR flies the flag for LGBTQ+ Pride Awareness Month

GIBRALTAR was made a whole lot more colourful yesterday as across the territory it hoisted rainbow flags to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Throughout the month

2 Jun, 2021 @ 13:30

Gibraltar·Lead