Pious return
Riogordo’s 16th century church has opened its doors after two years of extensive renovation.
Chaos
Coach drivers in Majorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera will carry out a series of summer strikes unless they get a pay rise and overtime.
Bather safety in Spain protected by squad of bikers this summer
The helpers will have a kayak, rescue boat and quad bike at their disposal
€190,000 portrait of ex-minister commissioned
Taxpayers' euros are being spent on ministry tradition
In Boca: Calima
Olive Press editor Jon Clarke reviews Andalucia’s top restaurant Calima
Richard Branson’s ‘weedy’ good idea for Spain
Virgin tycoon claims legalising cannabis could solve Spain’s economic problems
Andalucians among unhappiest residents in Spain
5,500 Spaniards have been surveyed to find out about their standards of living
Calls for Malaga law students to be recognised in UK
The move will make studying law in Spain more attractive
What are the kids really doing online?
Mother-of-three Wendy Andersen looks at what kids are doing on the internet and how parents can monitor their kids’ online activities
UK bookie in Gibraltar facing huge tax hit
HM Revenue & Customs insists they moved part of their operation to Gibraltar to avoid paying tax
Racist
UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Spain and Russia for racist abuse from fans during Euro 2012.
England needs a lesson in language
As increasing numbers of European children conquer several languages, Britain’s youngsters try to play catch up
Smoking falls following workplace ban in Spain
Smoking bans leads to five per cent drop in workforce smokers while consumption also falls
Corrupt
Spain’s treasury and police are investigating the illegal funding of the Partido Popular as part of the Gurtel corruption case.
Dentist forced to sleep in his car in Spain
He only gets a contract for a few days and cannot afford his rent
US literary lion wins award in Spain
American author has been awarded the Prince of Asturias award
Healthcare help available for expats in Spain
Helping hand for expats struggling to find healthcare in Spain
Who lives in a house like this? The celebrities who live in Spain
One of Europe’s top haunts for celebrity holidays, is it any wonder a few of them have bought and settled here too, asks James Bryce
Debate on age of recently discovered Spanish cave art
The verdict is out on whether recently discovered cave paintings in Nerja predate those found in Cantabria and Asturias
Commemorative concert to be held in Ronda
Russian cellist and Malaga baritone among the musicians featured
Bank ‘bale’ out takes immediate effect
Business as usual at this branch of Barclays in Estepona
Boat bullies
Guardia Civil incursions into Gibraltar waters rose sharply from none in 2009 to 280 in 2011, according to government figures. There were just 33 between
Where’s our €1 million? asks Junta
Velez Town Hall must pay back million-euro grant, plus interest, to the Junta
‘Wake up call’ protest against health cuts
14 hospitals across Andalucia were closed for 24 hours
On the fiddle
Unemployment figures in Spain are alarming, not just for the huge numbers of people, but for what they are hiding
Town halls lash back at Spanish government’s education cuts
Controversy as the government attempts to centralise education