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Catch That Pigeon Rafael Acts Of The Apostles

Catch that pigeon: Winged pests threaten Renaissance tapestries of Raphael in Spain’s Madrid

A PRICELESS set of tapestries by famed Renaissance artist Raphael are in danger of being seriously damaged by pigeons. Madrid’s Royal Palace has nine of

13 Jun, 2021 @ 14:13

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Someone to turn to: Wondering about mental health options in Andalucia and Spain?

By WENDY ANDERSEN WE may have left everything behind for a life in the sun, but even Andalucia can have its downside – especially in

13 Jun, 2021 @ 13:42

Health·Lead·Other News

Secret silos of dangerous diesel and the 30 gas stations in Spain’s Valencia defrauding €50m from both drivers and the taxman

A MULTINATIONAL gang that imported dangerous diesel to Spain from Eastern Europe has been busted, resulting in 22 arrests. The alleged fraudsters, from Spain, Poland,

13 Jun, 2021 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·National News·Valencian Community

Estudia Espanol Con Costa De Valenica Escuela De Espanol 2

EN ESPAÑOL, POR FAVOR: Spanish language and culture centre reopens in Valencia with summer courses to suit every need

AFTER what seems like an eternity, Spain is gradually opening up again now that the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is behind us. With an

13 Jun, 2021 @ 10:00

Education·La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

Discovering a Secret Paradise in the Serrania de Ronda, inland Malaga in southern Spain

There is a secret paradise deep in the hills above the Costa del Sol, as writer Jason Luban discovers.

13 Jun, 2021 @ 09:15

Exploring Spain·Lead·Olive Press Travel

CONGRATS! Queen honours campaigners who fought Brexit and provide support to Brits in Spain

FOUR Britons behind leading citizens’ rights campaigns in Spain have been awarded MBEs in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list this year. The British Embassy in

12 Jun, 2021 @ 17:51

Brexit·Lead·Must Read·National News

Spain to offer COVID jabs to football team ahead of Euros

SPAIN’s football players have received their COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the Euros 2020. The team are now all vaccinated ahead of their opening match against

12 Jun, 2021 @ 15:59

Lead·Sport

Medical marijuana use could become legal in Spain as government studies health benefits

A NEWLY formed government subcommittee dedicated to studying the benefits of medicinal marijuana has brought the drugs legal use in Spain one step closer. In

12 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Health·Lead

Picasso branded ‘woman abuser’ in protest at Barcelona museum dedicated to Spain’s most famous artist

By Nickacia Forrester The Picasso Museum in Barcelona was the scene of a protest when a group of art students took “silent action” to expose

12 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

Barcelona·Catalunya·La Cultura·Lead

Letters To The Editor Graphic With Benny

OLD HACK IN THE SUN: Benny Davis with the 80-something ramblings of an expat in Spain

Decided to send an email to the Olive Press owner, Jon Clarke, and thank him for allowing this ‘Old Hack’ to take up valuable space

12 Jun, 2021 @ 13:30

Columnists

Malaga speed cameras that catch the most highway menaces in Spain

THE Spanish organisation Automovilistas Europeos Asociados (AEA) has published a list of stationary speed cameras that have registered the most instances of exceeding speed—two of

12 Jun, 2021 @ 11:00

Lead·Malaga·Other News

German man caught driving with €300,000 stuffed in plastic bags in Malaga

A GERMAN man was caught with over €300,000 stuffed in plastic bags after accidentally asking policemen for help. The 57-year-old was driving La Palmilla district

12 Jun, 2021 @ 11:00

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga·Other News

British Expats May Get A Surprise Knock On Their Door As A Costa Blanca Town In Spain Wants Them Properly Registered

British expats may get a surprise visit as a Costa Blanca town in Spain wants them registered locally

BENISSA on the northern Costa Blanca is taking a novel approach to getting non-Spaniards to register on the local padron by employing a team of

12 Jun, 2021 @ 10:30

Costa Blanca·Lead

Film fans: How Spain’s Castilla y Leon became the location for some of the greatest movies ever

FILM buffs should head to Castilla y Leon this summer for a series of talks about how the region became the chosen location for some

12 Jun, 2021 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Other News·Silver Screen Spain (on the road with Thelma)

Hospital admissions dip below '300' mark as COVID-19 cases continue falling in Costa Blanca and Valencia areas of Spain

Slight fall in new COVID-19 infections and hospital cases in Costa Blanca area of Spain

NEW coronavirus infections have fallen on both a daily and week-to-week basis in the Valencian Community. The regional health ministry today(June 11) reported 182 new

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:45

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead

Gibraltar tweaks its COVID-19 entry requirements from this Sunday

THE HM Government of Gibraltar has updated its COVID-19 entry requirements for any travellers entering the country due to increasing cases in the UK. The

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:15

Gibraltar·Lead

Free Festival announced showing off the young musical talent of Spain’s Costa Blanca

MUSIC is top of the agenda at the first “Orihuela Music Fest” later this month, bringing together promising youngsters of the municipality. Orihuela’s Councillor for

11 Jun, 2021 @ 17:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Top court rejects extra night-time hours for clubs and late bars in Costa Blanca area of Spain

THE Valencian Supreme Court(TSJVC) has thrown out a bid by regional nightlife and hospitality businesses to overturn opening hour and capacity restrictions. The TSJVC, unlike

11 Jun, 2021 @ 16:35

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

Spain’s regions given total freedom over nightlife restrictions from tomorrow

REGIONS in Spain have been given the freedom to decide their own coronavirus control measures for bars, restaurants and clubs. From tomorrow (Saturday, June 12)

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:50

Lead·Madrid·Politics

Up The Flagpole As Benidorm's Beaches On The Costa Blanca In Spain Celebrate Their Lofty Status

‘UP THE POLE’ as Benidorm beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca celebrate their Blue Flag awards

BENIDORM has officially unfurled its 2021 Blue Flags on its three beaches on Spain’s Costa Blanca. The Blue Flag is an international honour handed out

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:45

Benidorm·Costa Blanca

Police to strongly clamp down on illegal drinks parties in the Alicante area of Spain's Costa Blanca

Police to strongly clamp down on illegal outdoor drinks parties in Alicante area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

ALICANTE’S Policia Local will launch a major operation this weekend to stop illegal outdoor drinking parties known as ‘botellons’. It’s the first weekend since late

11 Jun, 2021 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Spanish Army Sergeant Dies After Parachute Exercise Over The Coast Of La Manga In Murcia

Spanish army sergeant dies after parachute exercise over the coast of the Mar Menor’s La Manga in Murcia

A Spanish army sergeant died after parachuting over the waters of La Manga in the Murcia region. Rafael Gallant Martinez was involved in a special

11 Jun, 2021 @ 14:15

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Warning of €450 million summer losses if UK tourists can't go to the Mar Menor and La Manga areas of Murcia in Spain

Warning of €450 million summer losses if UK tourists can’t go to the Mar Menor and Costa Calida areas of Murcia in Spain

MURCIA’S Tourism Minister says the region’s tourist sector could lose up to €450 million this year if British people do not come for a summer

11 Jun, 2021 @ 12:45

Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia·Travel News

EXPLAINED: The latest rules on people from the UK travelling to and from Spain

Up to 1,752 tourists have already entered Spain using the new COVID-19 Digital Certificate

THE Health authorities in Spain have announced that the new European Digital Covid Certificate has been registered 1,752 times on the ‘Spain Travel Health’ app.

11 Jun, 2021 @ 12:00

Lead·National News·Other News·Travel News