Staff Reporter, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Torrevieja may have to pay millions to skyscraper developer if it loses court case on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A CONTROVERSIAL 26-storey skyscraper project planned for Torrevieja faces the threat of prosecution from the Ministry of Ecological Transition, with residents likely footing the compensation

10 Apr, 2022 @ 15:45

Costa Blanca·Environment·Lead

Meet the team: Alex Trelinski, our man on the Costa Blanca

HAVING interviewed a legion of political leaders, from Tony Blair to David Cameron and Paddy Ashdown to Tony Benn, getting a comment from a councillor

9 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·National News·Valencia

MANHUNT: Most wanted British fugitive believed to be behind further killings on Costa del Sol

By George Mathias and Robin Eveleigh BRITAIN’S Most Wanted Kevin Parle is believed to be living in Andalucia and working for a drug smuggling gang.

8 Apr, 2022 @ 14:15

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

The battle for the Stanley Cup draws near

Hockey’s finest title, the battle for Lord Stanley’s Cup, is fast approaching. April 29 is the last game of the regular season and the NHL

7 Apr, 2022 @ 11:36

Sport

Sylvester Stallone, Man, Actor, Celebrity, Entertainment, Historical,

Fugitive known as ‘Requena Rambo’ refuses to testify as trial opens in Spain’s Teruel

By Jack Gaioni

6 Apr, 2022 @ 18:00

Crime & Law·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·Lead·Valencia

Love at first sight: Buying a property in Spain

DESPITE it being one of the most important decisions of our lives, it seems that buying property is really a question of love at first

3 Apr, 2022 @ 15:04

Lead·Property

Top marks! Lady Elizabeth School in Javea is one of Spain’s best

FAMILIES relocating to Javea are often surprised to learn they have moved to an ideal location that also includes a world-class international school. Lady Elizabeth

3 Apr, 2022 @ 09:15

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Education·Other News

This British expat hotspot on the Costa Blanca is the fastest growing city in Spain, figures suggest

Transparency troubles for Torrevieja as report reveals hundreds of business payments made without proper contracts

AS QUESTIONS over a lack of transparency continue, Torrevieja City Council has been slammed for its sloppy finances. Torreveija council are facing scrutiny over reports

1 Apr, 2022 @ 14:15

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

How to Choose the Best Car for Romantic Traveling

How to choose the best car for traveling if you are going to spend a romantic vacation or holiday away from home? What should this

30 Mar, 2022 @ 10:19

Travel News

An Overview of Online Casinos in Spain

Gambling has been a favorite part-time entertainment activity for Spanish citizens. The state takes pride in its flourishing gambling sector, thanks to the accessibility to

29 Mar, 2022 @ 15:57

Entertainment

Get your beauty sleep!: The Bed Shop is the Costa Blanca’s one stop shop for quality bedding and furniture

“A GREAT day starts with a good night’s sleep”, is the motto of quality bedding and furniture stockist, The Bed Shop. With stores in the

29 Mar, 2022 @ 08:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Other News

Spain’s Andalucia ditches face masks in schools

Xabia International College: School on Costa Blanca makes the grade as one of Spain’s best

XABIA International College is excited to have been featured as one of the top schools in Spain by La Razon, in an education special edition

28 Mar, 2022 @ 08:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Education

LITTLE PARADISE: Polly’s Bookshops on Spain’s Costa Blanca can help with editing and proof-reading too

DO you like nothing better than curling up with a good book? Whether catching up on the latest Jack Reacher adventure from Lee Child or

27 Mar, 2022 @ 14:00

Alicante·Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Other News

CROWNING GLORY: Javea Green Bowls Club is a hub of social life in the town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

JAVEA Bowling Club boasts the best bowls club facilities in the Costa Blanca, with plush greens welcoming all ages and abilities. You will get a

27 Mar, 2022 @ 13:35

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Other News·Sport

Five tips to sell your Costa Blanca home easily with Villa Mia Spain

YOU want to sell your property on the Costa Blanca but panic is setting in. Maybe you don’t know the legal process of selling in

27 Mar, 2022 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·Other News·Property

Telitec: Providing the highest quality internet and communication options to clients on the Costa Blanca

Established in 2003, Telitec provides the highest quality Internet and Communication options to its clients

27 Mar, 2022 @ 12:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca

Hotspot Javea: Rent to buy means saving on a minimum 20% deposit

HOUSE prices in the UK are nearly double the price of Spain. And it’s not dissimilar in Norway or Holland. But despite eye-watering prices, it’s

26 Mar, 2022 @ 15:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Other News·Property

Chorus Financial: Costa Blanca’s award-winning advisers can help you crisis-ready your investments

Read on for how Chorus Financial’s award-winning advisers can help you crisis-ready your investments, writes Tracy Storer

26 Mar, 2022 @ 15:00

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca

MEET THE TEAM: From professional poker player to Olive Press webmaster, this is Kate Langshaw

OLIVE PRESS webmaster Kate Langshaw is thankfully used to the late nights of the media from her poker tournament days in Las Vegas. Most of

26 Mar, 2022 @ 14:00

Lead·National News·Opinion·Other News

Mark Petrie MBE has been running his insurance business on Spain’s Costa Blanca for nearly five decades

HE moved to Spain when he was just 11-years-old and opened his first business here in 1977. Today he counts on hundreds of loyal clients

26 Mar, 2022 @ 10:00

Business & Finance·Costa Blanca·Lead

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Olive Press Opinion: When it comes to Russian oligarchs, Spain must do its homework

Dripping in as much gold as the besieged city of Mariupol is dripping in blood, this gross symbol of Russia’s ruling elite needs to be

25 Mar, 2022 @ 18:30

Lead·Must Read·Opinion

SPRING FORWARD with the Olive Press

The Olive Press launches its spring sale with 30% discount annually if you subscribe before the end of March Click here to subscribe

24 Mar, 2022 @ 15:43

Costa Blanca·Gibraltar·Lead·Mallorca·Other News·Valencia

Facts About the Spanish Language That Might Interest You

Spanish is a very widely-spoken language, spanning several countries predominantly in Europe, South America, and North America. With hundreds of millions of speakers and a

24 Mar, 2022 @ 11:23

Education·Travel News