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Disgrace as Spanish border police stop Ukrainian refugee shipment of 1,500 fleeces and demand 25% tax

A GROUP of big-hearted Brits were left stunned when Spanish customs refused to let a van packed with aid for Ukraine cross from Gibraltar into

23 Mar, 2022 @ 08:45

Gibraltar·Lead·Ukraine

Expat community fundraise for Maria, a little girl with a rare form of epilepsy, in Manilva on Spain’s Costa del Sol

By Elena Gocmen and Tallulah Taylor

1 Feb, 2022 @ 15:45

Health·Lead·Malaga

British optician invites Olive Press readers to fundraising event for guide dogs on Spain’s Costa del Sol

AS PART of a fundraising drive to raise 5,000€ for the ONCE Foundation for Guide Dogs (FOPG), Specsavers Ópticas Marbella is holding a charity networking

15 Sep, 2021 @ 10:30

Lead

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Body of ‘British’ man was floating in water ‘for hours’ before being noticed, say workers at port on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A DEAD body found in Duquesa port this morning is understood to be a British expat.

24 Jan, 2020 @ 14:14

Lead

BREAKING: Body of man found floating in port of British expat hotspot on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THE body of a man has been found floating in Duquesa port this morning. Guardia Civil rushed to the scene after being alerted by a

24 Jan, 2020 @ 12:15

Lead·Malaga

BREAKING: Huge fire erupts on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A LARGE fire has broken out on the Costa del Sol in an area popular with holidaymakers. The blaze, which can be seen for miles

19 Oct, 2019 @ 00:10

Lead·Malaga

WATCH: Police in high-speed sea chase with ‘drug traffickers’ before suspects ditch boat and run across beach on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The area is popular with children, families and holidaymakers

26 Aug, 2019 @ 11:31

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Praise for police after blindfolded ‘hostage’ rescued from Costa del Sol balcony in front of terrified British expats and holidaymakers

The dramatic operation came after an armed man appeared on the third floor balcony of a flat overlooking Duquesa port, and paraded a bloodied man

1 Aug, 2019 @ 17:59

Crime & Law·Lead

Police seek footage from British expats after ‘maniac’ zip ties hostage on balcony after ‘slitting his throat’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol

British expats who witnessed the incident yesterday evening have been asked to hand over any photos and videos of the incident to Guardia Civil

1 Aug, 2019 @ 12:50

Crime & Law·Lead

WATCH: Brazen group of men run from boat carrying ‘suspicious’ packages on Spain’s Costa del Sol

THIS is the moment a group of men were recorded running from a small boat loaded up with fully packed sports bags today. The four

6 May, 2019 @ 20:17

Lead·Malaga

There is more than just good fish restaurants in the seaside resort of Manilva

EVER since I took a photo of giant octopus’ drying on a line at one of my favourite secret chiringuitos a few years ago, I

7 Mar, 2019 @ 15:23

Food & Drink·Lead·Malaga

Find out what is attracting people to the town of Manilva

AT Kinsale restaurant in the heart of Duquesa port you can order a fantastic homemade pie washed down with Guinness, while almost next door is

2 Mar, 2019 @ 11:34

Malaga·Travel News

January sees surge of dolphin deaths on Spain’s Costa del Sol beaches

Irish dog walker stumbles upon dead dolphin washed up on Spain’s Costa del Sol

The dolphin is believed to have been taken away by experts early this morning

18 Feb, 2019 @ 13:33

Environment·Lead·Malaga

‘Hero’ expat donates a whopping 300 TINS of food to Costa del Sol dog sanctuary in need

It comes after the Estepona-based shelter made a plea on Facebook for tinned food this week

13 Sep, 2018 @ 13:28

Lead·Malaga·Other News

Property bargains are abound in Manilva’s La Duquesa

LA Duquesa is one of the last standing areas along the Costa del Sol where you can pick up beachfront bargains. Ideally located just 25

5 Oct, 2017 @ 16:57

Property

British expat ‘lucky to be alive’ after being trapped in flooded lift on Costa del Sol

EXCLUSIVE: Dan Dawson was pulled from the lift with water levels around his neck

7 Dec, 2016 @ 11:31

Lead·Malaga

IN PICTURES: Latest Costa del Sol flood devastation

Thought to be the worst floods since 1989, they tragically claimed the life of a 26-year-old woman earlier today

4 Dec, 2016 @ 18:27

Environment·Lead·Malaga·Photo

New state-of-the-art radio station in Duquesa signs up host of talented DJs

Tune in for an Olive Press special tonight

21 Sep, 2016 @ 11:05

Entertainment

German expat has passport confiscated for four years after repairing Irish drug smugglers boat on Costa del Sol

EXCLUSIVE: Courts hold expat’s passport for four years without charge

31 Aug, 2016 @ 11:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

Ex-Costa del Sol British expat spends £8,000 saving 41 cats from Duquesa

Ex-Gibraltar project analyst Laura Inglis ships moggies home

31 Aug, 2016 @ 11:34

Cadiz·Gibraltar·Lead·Malaga·Nature

Car enthusiasts enjoy get-together on the Costa del Sol

The club's July drive will start in Duquesa

30 Jun, 2016 @ 13:45

Malaga·Travel News

Costa del Sol town mayor sends heart-warming message to expats in Spain following Brexit vote

'You have made our town your home and you are more than welcome to be here sharing the best of what we have'

26 Jun, 2016 @ 08:15

Lead·Malaga·Politics

‘The worst day in Britain’s history’: Expats react to shock Brexit result

Emotions were running high after shock result

24 Jun, 2016 @ 15:24

Lead·National News·Politics

Manilva property market continues to rise says boss of Primrose Real Estate

Manilva property market continues to rise ahead of new luxury Crystal Lagoon site

26 Feb, 2016 @ 11:51

Malaga·Property

Duquesa Golf & Leisure: Anything but lounging

When Matthew Heathis not organising trips with Duquesagolfandleisure.com, he still helps out cooking at Coffee Lounge

23 Feb, 2016 @ 10:31

Business & Finance

Dive in at Hotel Villa Erina

If you’re looking to disconnect from the stresses and strains of modern life Hotel Villa Erina is the place for you

22 Feb, 2016 @ 12:32

Travel News