Columnists News - The Olive Press Spanish Newspaper

Jack Gaioni explores the horrors of a Civil War concentration camp and Franco’s grip on the Spanish press

IF you were hoping for a ‘feel good’ article, read no further. If you were hoping for some logical, ‘moral-to-the story account’ – again, read

15 Sep, 2019 @ 09:00

Columnists·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·Lead

After surprise births and tragic deaths, peacocks are now firm favourites at the Easy Care Horse Rescue Centre, writes columnist Susan Weeding

WHEN Rod and I started the Easy Care Horse Rescue Centre in Rojales 11 years ago, we assumed we would simply be rescuing horses. It

14 Sep, 2019 @ 14:12

Columnists·Costa Blanca

Parents in Spain advised to check that poor eye sight is not holding their children back, says Specsavers Opticas

Conditions such as squint and amblyopia (lazy eye) can be treated more effectively if they are picked up earlier

14 Sep, 2019 @ 12:15

Ask the Optician·Health

After J-Lo banned the media from a gig in Spain last month, Marbella veteran Giles Brown explores the changing face of celebrity

All the modern celebrity has to do is appear in a reality TV show to ensure his or her 15 minutes of fame

14 Sep, 2019 @ 11:15

Celebrity·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Malaga

TURNING TO VINEGAR: This year’s sherry festival in Jerez is dedicated to wine that went wrong

From August 31 for two whole weeks the famous tipple takes centre stage alongside the best of everything else the city has to offer

1 Sep, 2019 @ 09:18

Columnists

Lawbird’s Antonio Flores reveals what you may not know about €500 ‘BinLaden’ notes and cash payments in Spain

Up to €100,000 if travelling within Spain and €10,000 if entering or departing the country, without notifying the authorities

1 Sep, 2019 @ 05:35

Antonio Flores: Legal Problems·Columnists

Bill Anderson explores the meaning behind the catchphrase common among voters in Mijas

I’m not really into politics!

31 Aug, 2019 @ 11:02

Columnists

Everyone loves a good party, but when the flaming arrows come out, maybe it’s time to leave writes Giles Brown

THUS it came to pass that the Ziglet’s Big Day finally arrived. My goddaughter Ziggy married Josh in August, and as ‘el padrino’ I was

31 Aug, 2019 @ 08:46

Columnists

Boris Johnson’s decision to suspend Parliament is sure to anger Remainers in Mallorca, writes Amanda Butler

September 9 has emerged as the most important of the 80 days before the Brexit deadline, with the PM trying to ensure there is no

30 Aug, 2019 @ 19:49

Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Columnists·Politics

Arguing with social media idiots just isn’t worth your time, writes columnist Loraine Gostling

HI again Costa Blancans, and welcome to yet another one of my meanders about what’s forefront of my mind when I sit to write my

21 Aug, 2019 @ 11:00

Columnists·Loraine Gostling: Getting Connected

Chartered financial planner and OP columnist Jonathan Holdaway is one step away from the home of his dreams in southern Spain – but he won’t be adopting ALL the local traditions

It’s amazing how just moving a few kilometres into a different postcode, can make a massive difference in price

17 Aug, 2019 @ 16:39

Business & Finance·Columnists·Property

Specsavers Opticas has everything you need to know about eye care at both ends of the generation scale

If you are looking after your grandchildren on a regular basis, you need to think about how to keep their eyes healthy and protect against

16 Aug, 2019 @ 16:53

Ask the Optician·Columnists·Health

It’s the essentials you really miss when Spain closes for August, writes Giles Brown

When you have the sort of luck with cars that I have, that makes this month more than a little nervy

16 Aug, 2019 @ 14:25

Columnists·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Malaga

The Pound may be low under Johnson, but for British property owners in Spain, it’s a great time to sell, writes Amanda Butler

One thing for sure is that travel for the Brits holidaying abroad is going to be quite a shock, with the pound decreasing below the

4 Aug, 2019 @ 10:30

Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Columnists·Mallorca·Property

If you can’t stand the heat you can always take inspiration from the animal kingdom … or not, writes Belinda Beckett

Luckily we humans can cool off at the turn of a shower tap but storks and vultures have a yuckier way to stave off the

4 Aug, 2019 @ 09:30

Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle·Columnists·Nature

Giles Brown answers a frequently asked question, who left the dogs out?

Bye Bye Bailey. You were such a good boy xx

3 Aug, 2019 @ 09:30

Columnists·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Malaga

Loraine Gostling explores our obsession with talking about the weather

NO, I am not going to talk about the weather… And with that opening statement, just how many of you will now turn the page

22 Jul, 2019 @ 12:20

Columnists·Loraine Gostling: Getting Connected

Whether we like it or not, tourism to Spain boosts the economy and sways the property market, writes Amanda Butler

Perhaps our hoteliers will need to start adjusting their hotel rates to be more competitive...just saying!

21 Jul, 2019 @ 13:33

Amanda Butler: Keys to the Island·Mallorca·Property

LOOK OF LUX: Giles Brown is an expert at picking out a face in a crowd, even in Spain’s Malaga Airport

“Basically, one of the things that attracts mosquitoes is if you are sexually active,” she said, looking straight at me

20 Jul, 2019 @ 17:03

Columnists·Giles Brown: Loud and Clear·Malaga

Specsavers Opticas have everything you need to stay safe in the sun and some super cool shades

Supersize your lenses, or choose wraparound styles so that less light will filter in through the sides

20 Jul, 2019 @ 15:13

Ask the Optician·Columnists·Health

Thinking of buying off plan in Spain? Terra Meridiana tells you everything you need to know

In the previous decade it was very common to work with insurers not authorised to operate in Spain

20 Jul, 2019 @ 12:01

Adam Neale: Property Insider·Property

Spain’s new mortgage law will force homebuyers to take a test in Spain before sale can be approved

Also known as the Housing Credit Law, it should greatly diversify what is on offer for homebuyers while providing better protections

20 Jul, 2019 @ 11:36

Property·Tancrede de Pola: Mortgage Think Tank

Giles Brown is more Christopher Biggins than Christopher Reeve as he learns to fly in southern Spain

While I didn’t soar like Superman, I didn’t bounce off the bottom of the wind tunnel in a crumpled heap

7 Jul, 2019 @ 16:08

Giles Brown: Loud and Clear

A ripped Roman hero and his ‘pets’ get Belinda Beckett’s roar of approval

I’m not sure what the Me Too movement would have to say about him stealing the girdle of Hippolyta

7 Jul, 2019 @ 13:00

Belinda Beckett: Mistress of Sizzle·Columnists·Malaga

That perfect Spanish afternoon can prove more elusive than first thought, writes Lesley Keith

When I first moved here I had an impression in my mind of how it was going to be

7 Jul, 2019 @ 12:19

Columnists·Mallorca

Chaos ensues with new laws on Spanish mortgage loans, writes Lawbird’s Antonio Flores

Now imagine a foreign buyer who speaks no Spanish and a notary who speaks only Spanish and you have a deal-breaker

6 Jul, 2019 @ 16:05

Antonio Flores: Legal Problems·Columnists·Crime & Law

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