Why are farmers striking in Spain and when will they stop?
FARMERS are causing chaos for the second consecutive day on Wednesday as they continue their strike for better working conditions. Roads and ports are closed
Farmer strikes in Spain: Chaos to continue today with tractors blocking roads and ports from Malaga to Barcelona and Valencia
FARMERS are continuing to cause chaos across Spain today as they enter a second day of strikes and protests. Fed-up agricultural workers plan to ‘collapse’
‘Heaviest rains since 2022’ finally predicted to soak Spain’s Costa del Sol this week
WEATHER experts are finally predicting a drought-smashing torrential downpour will hit Malaga this week. After an alarmingly dry rainy season, it was beginning to look
PICTURED: British expat and urbanisation president who ‘paid himself more than the deputy PM of SPAIN’ – as neighbours on the Costa del Sol defend his character
THIS is the British expat who has gone viral in Spain after allegedly giving himself a salary of more than €86,000 – for a job
EXCLUSIVE: British expat ‘pays himself €86,700 for being president of his urbanisation’ on Spain’s Costa del Sol – as fuming residents take him to court
Know more about this story? Email me at laurence@theolivepress.es A BRITISH expat is under fire after allegedly paying himself €86,700-a-year for being the president of
The must-visit town in Spain’s Cadiz that ‘the Spanish love’ and ‘the Brits don’t know about’ – according to the Sun
FOR many holidaymakers looking to soak up the Spanish sunshine, a trip to the Costa del Sol seems the obvious route. But reporters from British
Diabetes is surging in southern Spain: Here’s how to prevent developing the disease
DIABETES is surging in Andalucia at an alarming rate, health experts have warned. Dr Diego Fernandez raised the alarm this week during an appearance on
Mystery surrounds the disappearance of a French expat, 32, in Marbella: Man’s car was found unlocked, with windows down and keys in the ignition
MYSTERY surrounds the disappearance of a French expat who vanished from Marbella in December last year. The alarm was first raised when the family of
WATCH: This is Spain’s Eurovision entry for 2024: Nebulossa will perform Zorra (B**ch) in Sweden this year
SPAIN has chosen its Eurovision entry for 2024 and it’s sure to be a memorable one. Nebulossa, a dance electro pop group, will perform their
I’m from the US and want to move to Spain — what are my options?
AS non-European citizens, Americans are at a disadvantage when it comes to obtaining residency visas in Spain. But there are many ways Americans can legally
The top 10 destinations in Spain for US tourists – according to the prestigious Men’s Journal magazine
THE number of US Americans visiting and moving to Spain has been soaring in recent years. With more and more direct flight connections, skipping over
‘You’ve done us so proud’: Jasmine Harman makes a touching tribute to her ‘partner in crime’ and ‘cheeky’ A Place In The Sun co-star Jonnie Irwin following his tragic death aged 50
A PLACE In The Sun star Jasmine Harman has made a touching tribute to her former colleague Jonnie Irwin, who lost his battle to cancer
Renting out to tourists in Spain? These will be the new laws in Andalucia that you MUST follow to avoid being fined up to €150,000
Have you had an Airbnb experience in Spain that you think is worth a story? Email tips@theolivepress.es RENTING your Spanish home to tourists can be
Dua Lipa, The Killers, Avril Lavigne and more will head the Mad Cool festival in Spain’s Madrid this summer
DUA LIPA and The Killers are among a long line-up of international artists taking to the Mad Cool Festival stage this summer. Other headliners at
Warning: British residents are STILL having their passports stamped upon returning to Spain despite having the necessary documents – while TIE appointments remain scarce
Have you had airport issues or problems with booking a TIE appointment? Contact tips@theolivepress.es BRITISH residents arriving at Malaga airport are still having their passports
Revealed: How a police officer ‘created a shield for drug traffickers’ in southern Spain – as disgraced Guardia Civil agent faces 14 years behind bars
A GUARDIA Civil officer in southern Spain is facing 14 years in jail for allegedly colluding with multiple drug cartels. Lieutenant Raul PM, is accused
EXCLUSIVE: Madeleine McCann suspect Christian Brueckner ‘drew sketches of child rape’: Details of paedophile’s seized notebooks are revealed ahead of his sex crimes trial
GERMAN prosecutor Hans Christian Wolters has revealed more details of how German police “know” that Christian Brueckner killed Madeleine McCann.Wolters today said the evidence came
Revealed: This is the ‘happiest city’ in Spain – and it has the shortest flight time from the UK
SPAIN’s happiest city has been revealed and it’s just a quick flight from Britain. READ MORE: This is the best all-inclusive hotel in Spain –
Omega-3 reduces the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s, says study in Spain: These are the foods with high levels of the fatty acid
OMEGA-3 can lower the risk of developing dementia, including Alzheimer’s, a study has suggested. The Hospital del Mar Research Institute in Barcelona found that people
The Olive Press is now on WhatsApp: Sign up here to receive the latest news from Spain directly to your mobile
THE Olive Press is today launching its WhatsApp channel, making it even easier to stay informed about everything happening in Spain. By following a few
Increase of breast cancer in young women could be caused by synthetic chemicals, study reveals.
SCIENTISTS have found some 921 cancer promoting chemicals in products we use daily. READ MORE: Why are breast cancer rates soaring in Spain? Worrying stats
STIs are soaring in Spain: Cases of gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis are on the rise, experts warn
A NEW study has revealed skyrocketing STI infections across Spain, with rates of gonorrhoea more than quadrupling between 1995 and 2022. The report looked at
The little-known reasons you can get a fine while driving in Spain: Avoid doing these 5 things to swerve a ‘multa’ of up to €3,000
DRIVING on some of Spain’s roads can be a stressful experience at the best of times. Having made it home safely in one piece, the
These are the 10 best restaurants in Spain, according to The Fork – but do YOU agree?
ANDALUCIA has been snubbed in a listing of the 10 best restaurants in Spain, with just one eatery from the southernmost region making the list.
‘Dangerous hitman’, 20, who escaped from a Madrid jail is FINALLY caught: ‘El Pastilla’ managed to travel 2,200km across Europe after his Christmas jail break in Spain
A ‘HIGHLY dangerous hitman’ who escaped from prison in Madrid has finally been caught after spending weeks on the run. Yousef Mohamed Lehrech, 20, slipped
Luis Rubiales latest: Judge in Spain rules the kiss he planted on Jenni Hermoso ‘was not consensual’ – setting up sexual assault trial that could hand him four years in jail
A JUDGE has ruled the kiss Luis Rubiales planted on Jenni Hermoso was ‘not consensual’ as he is set to face trial in Spain. A