BREAKING: Psychiatric patient with coronavirus flees from Madrid to Spain’s Costa del Sol
A MAN has been arrested today for fleeing to the Costa del Sol after testing positive for coronavirus in Madrid. The Guardia Civil intercepted the
BREAKING: Spain sees biggest daily rise in deaths as coronavirus caseload nears 95,000
A FURTHER 849 people have died from coronavirus in Spain in the past 24 hours. It is the deadliest day yet and brings the death
Spain’s Costa del Sol placed on ORANGE alert for heavy rain today as storms expected across Andalucia
The warning from Spain’s state weather agency AEMET means ‘significant risk’
Holidaying pensioners found dead in possible ‘coronavirus suicide pact’ in Spain’s Tenerife
It was neighbours who phoned authorities to the property in Los Cristianos
Spain to track mobile phones of citizens during coronavirus crisis
THE Spanish government will be using mobile phone data to track its citizens during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been announced. In a publication in
WATCH: Lad beats coronavirus lockdown on Spain’s Costa del Sol with morning run on rooftop terrace
Many have also been hosting balcony raves and blasting retro tune Resistire, while Madrilenos have even been playing ‘balcony bingo’
Princess Maria Teresa of Spain becomes world’s first royal to die from coronavirus
Dubbed ‘the Red Princess’, she passed away in Paris at the age of 86
BREAKING: Spain’s leader of health emergencies Fernando Simon ‘tests positive for coronavirus’
THE leader of the Coordination Centre for Health Alerts and Emergencies Fernando Simon has tested positive for coronavirus. The 57-year-old is now waiting for confirmation
Coronavirus pandemic threatens to ruin yearly harvest in Spain as workforce drops dramatically
Farmers warn that the harvest is suffering a 40% drop in the workforce.
Spain and other countries count coronavirus death tolls differently and the numbers may be misleading, experts warn
Covid-19 death figures are incomplete
Easyjet grounds entire fleet due to coronavirus pandemic
THE entire Easyjet fleet has been grounded due to the coronavirus pandemic. The budget airline said it was unable to say when flights will take
Drug dealer uses taxi to distribute narcotics around Spain’s Madrid amid coronavirus lockdown
A MAN has been arrested today for posing as a taxi driver to deal drugs around Madrid. The suspect allegedly hid narcotics in chewing gum
Prison officer who refused retirement last year ‘dies from coronavirus’ AFTER being released from hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A PRISON officer is believed to have died from COVID-19 this morning after being released from hospital on the Costa Blanca. Known only as Ismael,
LONG READ: From the Costa del Sol to the Costa Blanca, British expat firms are showing their true grit in the face of Spain’s COVID-19 crisis
The Olive Press asked a series of top expat businesses how they are coping and what measures they are taking to stay afloat
The TOP 10 books to get you through Spain’s coronavirus crisis
WE all need a bit of escapism, even in the best of times, but making space in our busy lives to delve into the pages
NO ENTRY: German tourists sailing on catamaran to Gibraltar BLOCKED from making ‘pitstop’ in Spain’s Mallorca
The couple attempted to dock their boat in Port'dAndratx despite the island being on lockdown
Spain makes it ILLEGAL to fire workers during coronavirus crisis
SPAIN has made it illegal to fire workers during the coronavirus crisis. The new measure was passed today and came into effect immediately. The law
CORONAVIRUS DIARY: Week two into Spain’s lockdown and Mamma has set up a new survival timetable
Create a routine, keep occupied, don't let yourself go (a bit late for that I’m afraid, after two weeks living in PJs, there’s no going back)
WATCH: Five people denounced for flouting coronavirus lockdown with Semana Santa parade, music and traditional dress in Spain’s Andalucia
Footage of the event, which flies in the face of Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, shows revellers dancing to breakbeat music
SPAIN: More than 700 police and Guardia Civil officers test positive for coronavirus as 7,400 in isolation
It comes after three Guardia Civil agents have died from coronavirus, in Valdemoro, Aranjuez and Ciudad Real
BEA’S HELPLINE: Pets, police and plane tickets – meet the Olive Press receptionist helping worried expats during Spain’s coronavirus crisis
“I feel obligated to help people and I am frustrated I cannot help more”
Officials reveal they are planning for 22,000 coronavirus cases in Spain’s Andalucia
Public spaces would be turned into field hospitals under the plans
BREAKING: Spain’s coronavirus caseload surpasses 56,000 after more than 650 deaths in a DAY in new record
SPAIN has seen 655 new coronavirus deaths between Wednesday and Thursday. New figures released today reveal the new daily record brings the total death toll
SPECIAL DISPATCH: A life under coronavirus lockdown in Valencia – why Spain’s welcome has never been warmer
The locals in Valencia have shown a spirit and humour over coronavirus, not witnessed since the Civil War days, writes Barnaby Bouchard in this touching,
FINNISHED: Expat confesses to operating drug trafficking ring from Spain’s Marbella in shock u-turn for Finland’s biggest ever narcotics case
A MARBELLA-based Finnish expat has confessed to a string of drug-related charges in his home country. Niko Ranta-aho took the surprising step to plead guilty
Spanish police warn pensioners could be targeted when collecting pensions
The warning comes as many older people are due to collect their pensions and will have to go alone