British motorcyclist dies after ploughing into road sign near Benidorm

A BRITISH motorcyclist died on Monday in the Marina Baixa region of Alicante Province. The Guardia Civil said the 51-year-old man was involved in an accident on the CV-715 road at around 2.15pm in the Tarbena municipality- around 30 kilometres inland from Benidorm. For reasons that have yet to determined, the bike left the highway […]

EXCLUSIVE: CWM founder breaks silence to deny €35m fraud which devastated hundreds of expat retirees in Spain – and points the finger at bigger boys

THE Continental Wealth Management (CWM) scandal has been one of the most sordid to dog Spain’s expat community in recent years. It was a tale that had it all: a smorgasbord of greedy con men and women, extravagant spending on luxury villas and bling and – of course – hundreds of victims who lost their […]

Spain could suffer from further blackouts this summer as original causes ‘unresolved’

SPAIN could face more electricity blackouts this summer unless underlying problems with grid stability are addressed, experts have warned. The alarm was raised in a report by El Español, which quoted sources within the energy sector saying that the core causes of the 28 April nationwide blackout remain unresolved. The blackout, known as a ’zero […]

‘They’re always in my life’: Spanish TV presenter declares this food item the perfect snack

SPANISH TV presenter Lara Álvarez says she always has antioxidant and vitamin C-rich blueberries in her cupboard. She said, in an interview with Women’s Health, eating a balanced diet is key to maintaining her energy during her demanding job as a TV host. “Blueberries are always in my life ; I love them,” she said. READ MORE: […]

WATCH: Shocking reality of Ibiza workers living in tents opposite luxury flats they can never afford

THE Olive Press has discovered hundreds of legal workers living in makeshift tent-style homes in scrubland in Ibiza. Our investigation also found, at least the same number, parked up living in vehicles just one kilometer from the main resort Ibiza Town. To make matters worse the authorities have recently started clearing one camp near the […]

Cigarette machine thief seriously injured after getaway car ends up in Costa Blanca canal

A THIEF was seriously injured after his getaway car went into a canal at San Miguel de Salinas in Alicante province. The man was taken to Torrevieja Hospital and a fire crew checked that nobody else was inside the vehicle. The drama unfolded at around 4am on Thursday after he stole a cigarette vending machine […]

EXPLAINER: What are the many corruption scandals engulfing Spain’s Pedro Sanchez – and can he survive?

SPANISH Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has found himself trapped in the eternal cycle of Spanish politics. Rising to power in 2018 on a promise to clean up Spanish politics, the socialist leader is now facing a web of corruption allegations that have ensnared his closest allies and threaten to bring him down. While some of […]

Spain’s ‘Black Flag’ awards for beach pollution includes one for flood disaster waste in Valencia

THE Ecologistas en Accion group have handed out their ‘Black Flags’ for 2025 to coastal areas of Spain which they say have environmental problems. They include a flag to a cluster of Valencia beaches hit by pollution caused by the October 29 floods. 48 flags have been handed out this year across the country- two […]

Mallorca hotel worker who suffered broken jaw at hands of British tourist says his life ‘has been ruined’

A MAGALUF hotel worker who had his jaw broken by a British tourist says his life ‘has been ruined’. Speaking to Mallorca’s Ultima Hora newspaper, he expressed his disgust that the offender is back in the UK after paying bail of just €1,000. Meanwhile the married father-of-three has to take sleeping pills and is fed […]

Discover these two famous wine producing regions just a short hop from Madrid

JUST outside of Spain’s capital, you’ll find vast agricultural lands, rolling hills and history all to be enjoyed with some of the country’s best wine in hand. To the southeast of Madrid, you’ll find the Las Vegas and Alcarria regions, made up of municipalities such as Aranjuez, Villarejo de Salvanés, and Carabaña. READ MORE: Costa […]