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OUTSIDE the capitol building in San Juan, Puerto Rico, two flags flutter side by side in the Caribbean breeze. One is the island’s own; the other, that of the United States. The arrangement reflects what has been Puerto Rico’s much-discussed…
ONE in three migrants applying for Spain’s migration amnesty scheme is expected to be refused, as authorities brace for up to 750,000 applications. According to a Ministry of Migration document, around 750,000 people are expected to apply for legal status…
MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves through investors and global markets. The downturn follows attacks on Iran by the United States…
OLIVE Press columnist Charlie Mullins finally agrees with the Spanish president on something. Taking a stand against Donald Trump’s illegal war makes me proud to call Spain my home, insists Charlie Mullins. You must admire Pedro Sánchez for having the…
THE much-anticipated ‘Finalissima’ match between European champions Spain and Copa America winners Argentina has been cancelled due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The two sides were due to face off against each other in Qatar on March…
SPAIN is bracing for a severe economic shock as the escalating crisis in the Middle East effectively shuts down the Strait of Hormuz. The critical 34-kilometre-wide maritime chokepoint between Iran and Oman has been paralysed by military conflict and drone…
DONALD Trump has called Spain a ‘loser’ in his latest outburst over Madrid’s refusal to allow US troops to use bases in Andalucia for ongoing operations in the Middle East. The US president’s latest rant came just 48 hours after…
SPANISH prime minister Pedro Sanchez said the should UK rejoin the EU – in what marked one of the clearest endorsements yet from an EU leader for a prospective British return. In an interview with New Statesman, Sanchez said Spain…
A STRICKEN ‘zombie’ ship from Russia’s shadowy dark fleet is currently drifting without power just 60 to 80 kilometres off the Costa del Sol, sparking fears of a major environmental disaster. The engines of the 19-year-old Chariot Tide, which is…
RUSSIAN activity has been ratcheting up in the Strait of Gibraltar as the Kremlin comes under increasing pressure to keep the oil flowing. Data shared with the Olive Press reveals a 50% spike in Russian vessels traversing the strategic choke…
