Yzabelle Bostyn, Author at Olive Press News Spain

Bomb threats see at least 18 international schools across Spain forced to close as police investigate

AT least 18 international schools across Spain have been forced to close as police investigate bomb threats. The closures occurred this Monday, December 18 in

18 Dec, 2023 @ 12:49

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Train crash in Spain’s Malaga causes multiple injuries

THIRTEEN people have been injured after a train crash in Spain’s Malaga. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 16, when a train driver failed to

18 Dec, 2023 @ 11:22

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Escape to the mountains: These 5 hillside towns in Spain make for the perfect winter getaway

SPAIN is full of enchanting hillside towns for the perfect getaway and we have picked the top five you should visit this winter. Although Andalucia

17 Dec, 2023 @ 12:00

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EXCLUSIVE: How a British designer, 39, is turning olive oil waste from southern Spain into luxury clothing

A BRITISH designer hopes to revolutionise the fashion industry by using Andalucia’s olive oil waste to create luxury clothing. Hanna Whiteman, 39, uses discarded pits

16 Dec, 2023 @ 11:00

Andalucia·Granada·Lead

Tropical dolphins NEVER before seen in Europe wash up on beach in southern Spain

TROPICAL dolphins have washed up on a beach in southern Spain in a never seen before phenomenon. Experts from the Ministry of Sustainability, Environment and

14 Dec, 2023 @ 17:13

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead

This restaurant in Marbella is among the best decorated in the WORLD after winning prestigious design award

A MARBELLA restaurant has won a prestigious design award after being named the best decorated venue in the WORLD. The eatery received its accolade at

14 Dec, 2023 @ 17:10

Andalucia·Food & Drink·For Foodies·Lead·Malaga·Marbella·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

The fascinating history of the humble ‘espeto’ – as skewered sardines typical of Spain’s Costa del Sol become ‘second most googled recipe in the world’

THE most-googled recipes in the world have been revealed and this popular Spanish fish dish comes in second. It was most searched by people in

14 Dec, 2023 @ 11:25

Andalucia·Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Spain’s Jenni Hermoso is named the second-most influential woman in the WORLD this year beating out Beyonce, Margot Robbie and others

SPANISH footballer Jenni Hermoso has been named the second most influential woman in the world by the Financial Times. The World Cup winner was second

13 Dec, 2023 @ 16:54

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This resort in Spain has BANNED horse drawn carriages for tourists in win for animal rights groups

A Mallorcan town will become the first council in Spain to ban horse drawn carriages in a ‘historic’ move. The measures will ‘put an end

13 Dec, 2023 @ 14:14

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Is this the best ice cream in Spain? Owner of gelato store on the Costa del Sol wins prestigious Italian prize

A GELATO boss has won a prestigious prize for his ice cream, making his shop on the Costa del Sol a must visit for lovers

13 Dec, 2023 @ 13:48

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Feeling chilly? These 5 towns in Spain’s Andalucia will offer the warmest refuge this winter

WINTER is coming to Spain, but if you want to escape the cold, these five Andalucian towns are your best bet. Even if you’ve moved

11 Dec, 2023 @ 17:13

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Drought in Spain: Five million people in Andalucia face water restrictions next year if rain shortage continues as president warns of ‘economic ruin’

THE President of the Junta, Junama Moreno, has warned Andalucia could suffer ‘economic ruin’ as a result of severe droughts in the region. It came

11 Dec, 2023 @ 14:05

Andalucia·Lead

Where’s winter? Highs of 27C on Spain’s Costa del Sol THIS week – before a ‘colder than usual’ Christmas

SPAIN is expecting a winter chill as Christmas experts warn it will be ‘colder than usual’. According to the State Weather Agency (AEMET), temperatures are

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:05

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Covid cases climb in Spain as winter arrives: These are the symptoms to look out for

AS winter approaches, Covid cases are on the rise in Spain with these key symptoms. A report released last week showed Covid cases have increased

11 Dec, 2023 @ 13:04

Health·Lead

Revealed: New plans for train on Spain’s Costa del Sol that would stop in Marbella and San Pedro de Alcantara

PLANS for a long-awaited Malaga-Marbella train line have been proposed by local engineers. The Platform for Malaga Infrastructure, a group of engineers dedicated to improving

11 Dec, 2023 @ 12:16

Lead·Malaga·Marbella

Woman in Spain goes viral after swallowing a TOOTHBRUSH while choking on ham

A SPANISH woman has gone viral after swallowing a toothbrush while eating jamon. The Basque university student has spoken out after the bizarre incident, hoping

9 Dec, 2023 @ 13:00

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How to avoid a red wine headache – according to science

Researchers recently identified why red wine gives so many people headaches. It is thought quercetin, a natural flavonoid found in red wine, could be the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 12:00

Health·Lead

Animal shelter popular with British expats is ordered to close ‘for making too much noise’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AN animal shelter on Spain’s Costa del Sol has been forced to close for ‘making too much noise’. It comes after neighbours complained about the

9 Dec, 2023 @ 10:20

Andalucia·Lead·Malaga

Want a long life in Spain? Eat these 4 foods from the age of 40 and upwards

A STUDY has revealed how four foods could help you live ten years longer. Based in the UK, the study by Nature Food revealed that

9 Dec, 2023 @ 08:00

Health

These 3 beauty spots in Andalucia are among the ‘must visit’ areas in Spain, according to National Geographic

NATIONAL Geographic has chosen three Andalucian beauty spots in their ‘must visit’ list. Although many tourists come to Andalucia for sun, sea and sand, there

8 Dec, 2023 @ 15:28

Andalucia·Cadiz·Cádiz·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

Can I buy Ozempic in Spain and how much is it? All you need to know as demand for the slimming drug surges

DEMAND for popular slimming drug Ozempic has surged in Spain over the past year. Between January and September over 31,000 units of the drug were

8 Dec, 2023 @ 11:58

Health·Lead

Festive greetings in Spain: How to wish your local friends a merry Christmas and a happy new year

EVERYONE knows the phrase ‘feliz navidad’, but do you know other festive greetings that will make you seem like a local? Feliz navidad Meaning ‘Happy

8 Dec, 2023 @ 11:17

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From ‘guiri’ to ‘gilipollas’: These 20 Spanish insults will have you speaking like a local – but how many do YOU know?

One of the hardest parts of moving to a new country is not being able to express yourself – particularly if you find yourself in

7 Dec, 2023 @ 17:32

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Spain’s Enrique Iglesias sells the rights to his songs, name and image – and for an astonishing sum of money

SINGER Enrique Iglesias is expecting a huge payday after selling the rights to his songs, name and image. The Spanish star, 48, has made a

7 Dec, 2023 @ 16:53

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Must visit: 5 palace hotels in Spain’s Andalucia that will make the perfect cosy trip this winter

SPAIN is full of historic palace hotels perfect for a winter getaway and here are our top five picks. When the summer months start to

7 Dec, 2023 @ 14:26

Andalucia·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Two spies are kicked out of Spain’s intelligence service for ‘passing information to the US’: Revelations risk further strain on Madrid-Washington relations

MADRID-Washington relations are at risk of worsening after two spies were exposed for ‘passing information to the US’. The Spanish Minister of Defense, Margarita Robles,

7 Dec, 2023 @ 12:59

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