https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/author/waltertheolivepress-es/ Best Expat Newspaper in Spain Fri, 15 Aug 2025 17:51:05 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/oplogo-favicon-150x150.png https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/author/waltertheolivepress-es/ 32 32 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/deadly-rabies-warning-in-popular-tourist-region-of-spain-after-alarming-surge-in-bat-attacks/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/deadly-rabies-warning-in-popular-tourist-region-of-spain-after-alarming-surge-in-bat-attacks/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429610 HEALTH authorities in Catalunya have issued an urgent warning urging residents to avoid all contact with bats following a spike in potentially dangerous encounters across the region. Officials recorded 22]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/deadly-rabies-warning-in-popular-tourist-region-of-spain-after-alarming-surge-in-bat-attacks/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/watch-how-malaga-plans-to-transform-itself-with-a-series-of-garden-bridges-criss-crossing-dry-river-bed/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/watch-how-malaga-plans-to-transform-itself-with-a-series-of-garden-bridges-criss-crossing-dry-river-bed/#respond Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429337 MALAGA City Council has unveiled ambitious plans to turn the dry bed of the Guadalmedina River into a chain of landscaped pedestrian ‘plaza bridges’ linking both sides of the city.]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/16/watch-how-malaga-plans-to-transform-itself-with-a-series-of-garden-bridges-criss-crossing-dry-river-bed/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/were-all-poorer-food-prices-in-spain-shoot-up-38-while-wages-have-risen-by-barely-a-third-of-that/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/were-all-poorer-food-prices-in-spain-shoot-up-38-while-wages-have-risen-by-barely-a-third-of-that/#respond Fri, 15 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429789 THE price rises of food in Spain has far outstripped the boost in wages over the last six years, leaving everyone poorer. Filling a shopping basket has become 38.5% more]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/were-all-poorer-food-prices-in-spain-shoot-up-38-while-wages-have-risen-by-barely-a-third-of-that/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/spare-a-thought-for-those-with-cold-allergy-during-spains-current-heatwave-unable-to-cool-themselves-down/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/spare-a-thought-for-those-with-cold-allergy-during-spains-current-heatwave-unable-to-cool-themselves-down/#respond Fri, 15 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429596 WHILE most of Spain seeks refuge from sweltering temperatures through cold drinks, air conditioning and refreshing dips in the sea, around 24,000 Spaniards face a different reality – these simple]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/15/spare-a-thought-for-those-with-cold-allergy-during-spains-current-heatwave-unable-to-cool-themselves-down/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/costa-del-sol-town-sparks-row-with-plans-to-demolish-historic-bullring-for-chinese-themed-park/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/costa-del-sol-town-sparks-row-with-plans-to-demolish-historic-bullring-for-chinese-themed-park/#comments Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429352 A ROW has erupted in Benalmadena over plans to demolish the town’s historic bullring to make way for a car park for a €15 million Chinese-themed cultural park. The project]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/costa-del-sol-town-sparks-row-with-plans-to-demolish-historic-bullring-for-chinese-themed-park/feed/ 1 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/german-man-23-sneaked-across-mallorca-hotel-balcony-and-stroked-womans-leg-while-she-slept/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/german-man-23-sneaked-across-mallorca-hotel-balcony-and-stroked-womans-leg-while-she-slept/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429329 A GERMAN man has been arrested after allegedly entering a hotel room in Mallorca and touching a sleeping woman’s leg in the early hours. The 23-year-old was detained by the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/german-man-23-sneaked-across-mallorca-hotel-balcony-and-stroked-womans-leg-while-she-slept/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/cruise-ship-with-over-6000-brits-docks-in-historical-spanish-city-but-not-all-residents-welcome-them/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/cruise-ship-with-over-6000-brits-docks-in-historical-spanish-city-but-not-all-residents-welcome-them/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429252 THE British-owned cruise ship Arvia has docked in Cadiz today carrying 6,367 passengers as its final stop off before returning to port in Southampton. The massive vessel arrived at 8am]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/cruise-ship-with-over-6000-brits-docks-in-historical-spanish-city-but-not-all-residents-welcome-them/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/pictured-volunteer-firefighter-35-perishes-trying-to-save-his-village-as-record-breaking-forest-fires-devastate-spain/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/pictured-volunteer-firefighter-35-perishes-trying-to-save-his-village-as-record-breaking-forest-fires-devastate-spain/#respond Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:25:22 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429241 A VOLUNTEER firefighter has lost his life to the wildfires sweeping across Leon and Zamora provinces after being engulfed by flames whilst battling to save his beloved village. Abel Ramos]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/14/pictured-volunteer-firefighter-35-perishes-trying-to-save-his-village-as-record-breaking-forest-fires-devastate-spain/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/royal-navy-thanks-crew-of-spanish-frigate-for-role-in-british-carrier-strike-group-as-spain-proves-its-military-credentials/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/royal-navy-thanks-crew-of-spanish-frigate-for-role-in-british-carrier-strike-group-as-spain-proves-its-military-credentials/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 14:00:54 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429163 THE Royal Navy has praised the crew of Spanish frigate Mendez Nuñez following the completion of a four-month joint operation with the UK’s Carrier Strike Group. Commodore Blackmore visited the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/royal-navy-thanks-crew-of-spanish-frigate-for-role-in-british-carrier-strike-group-as-spain-proves-its-military-credentials/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/revealed-the-ten-most-in-demand-luxury-properties-in-spain-this-summer-far-beyond-the-budget-of-most-viewers/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/revealed-the-ten-most-in-demand-luxury-properties-in-spain-this-summer-far-beyond-the-budget-of-most-viewers/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 13:05:11 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429152 SPANISH property portal Idealista has revealed the luxury homes that captured the nation’s imagination during summer 2025, with dreamers browsing properties well beyond their budget. The data shows which million-euro-plus]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/revealed-the-ten-most-in-demand-luxury-properties-in-spain-this-summer-far-beyond-the-budget-of-most-viewers/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/spains-suspicious-blazes-fires-at-tarifa-and-unesco-site-las-medulas-declared-intentional-while-firefighter-admits-to-starting-separate-inferno-that-burned-2000-hectares-to-giv/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/spains-suspicious-blazes-fires-at-tarifa-and-unesco-site-las-medulas-declared-intentional-while-firefighter-admits-to-starting-separate-inferno-that-burned-2000-hectares-to-giv/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=429065 SPAIN is currently grappling with a series of devastating forest fires across the country that appear to have increasingly suspicious origins. Around eight major fires have destroyed thousands of hectares]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/13/spains-suspicious-blazes-fires-at-tarifa-and-unesco-site-las-medulas-declared-intentional-while-firefighter-admits-to-starting-separate-inferno-that-burned-2000-hectares-to-giv/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/fresh-strikes-to-hit-spains-busiest-airports-this-august-all-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-the-travel-chaos/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/fresh-strikes-to-hit-spains-busiest-airports-this-august-all-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-the-travel-chaos/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 13:45:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428943 A FRESH wave of airport strikes is set to disrupt major Spanish holiday destinations this August, impacting thousands of Brits and north Europeans who have booked a getaway in the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/fresh-strikes-to-hit-spains-busiest-airports-this-august-all-you-need-to-know-to-avoid-the-travel-chaos/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/watch-world-famous-spanish-chef-is-caught-up-in-tarifa-fires-jose-andres-has-controversial-plans-to-build-tourist-development-in-pristine-region/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/watch-world-famous-spanish-chef-is-caught-up-in-tarifa-fires-jose-andres-has-controversial-plans-to-build-tourist-development-in-pristine-region/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:17:47 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428879 WORLD-renowned chef Jose Andres has found himself at the centre of a devastating wildfire that has forced the evacuation of 2,000 people from Spain’s Costa de la Luz. Speaking about]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/watch-world-famous-spanish-chef-is-caught-up-in-tarifa-fires-jose-andres-has-controversial-plans-to-build-tourist-development-in-pristine-region/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 08:07:22 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428860 SPAIN’S brutal heatwave has triggered the highest level red weather warnings across parts of western Andalucia today, with thermometers set to hit a scorching 44C in parts of Sevilla and]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/andalucia-hit-by-highest-red-alert-weather-warning-today-temperatures-to-max-out-at-44c-in-western-regions/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/one-third-of-homes-in-this-spanish-city-are-snapped-up-within-a-week-and-it-may-surprise-you/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/one-third-of-homes-in-this-spanish-city-are-snapped-up-within-a-week-and-it-may-surprise-you/#respond Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428711 IT’S not Madrid, Barcelona or even Malaga. The fastest-moving property market in Spain right now is Granada, where nearly one in three homes change hands in under seven days. The]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/12/one-third-of-homes-in-this-spanish-city-are-snapped-up-within-a-week-and-it-may-surprise-you/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/spains-hotel-sector-slams-price-gouging-300-hike-in-cost-of-new-etias-travel-permits-for-brits/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/spains-hotel-sector-slams-price-gouging-300-hike-in-cost-of-new-etias-travel-permits-for-brits/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428794 SPAIN’S hotel industry has blasted an EU plan to nearly triple the cost of upcoming travel permits for non-EU visitors, warning it will hit British tourism hard. The European Commission]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/spains-hotel-sector-slams-price-gouging-300-hike-in-cost-of-new-etias-travel-permits-for-brits/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/watch-police-frogmarch-one-of-europes-most-wanted-narco-kingpins-out-of-his-luxury-villa-on-spains-southern-coast/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/watch-police-frogmarch-one-of-europes-most-wanted-narco-kingpins-out-of-his-luxury-villa-on-spains-southern-coast/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428744 IT was just after dawn when elite Guardia Civil officers swept into a quiet hillside neighbourhood of Almuñecar on Granada’s Costa Tropical. Moments later, one of Europe’s most wanted drug]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/watch-police-frogmarch-one-of-europes-most-wanted-narco-kingpins-out-of-his-luxury-villa-on-spains-southern-coast/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/gibraltar-teens-arrested-in-spain-after-sneaking-into-long-closed-tivoli-amusement/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/gibraltar-teens-arrested-in-spain-after-sneaking-into-long-closed-tivoli-amusement/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:03:30 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428728 TWO 16-year-old Gibraltarians have been caught breaking into Benalmadena’s long-shuttered Tivoli World amusement park in the early hours. Security cameras picked them up forcing open an emergency gate on the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/gibraltar-teens-arrested-in-spain-after-sneaking-into-long-closed-tivoli-amusement/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/just-six-provinces-dominate-spains-luxury-property-market-but-which-tourist-hotspot-comes-first/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/just-six-provinces-dominate-spains-luxury-property-market-but-which-tourist-hotspot-comes-first/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:30:00 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428702 THE vast majority of Spain’s million-euro homes are concentrated in just six provinces, with the Balearic Islands commanding the top spot in the country’s luxury property market. The islands account]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/just-six-provinces-dominate-spains-luxury-property-market-but-which-tourist-hotspot-comes-first/feed/ 0 https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/more-parts-of-spain-under-red-alert-as-heat-wave-peaks-today-with-highs-of-42c-in-these-regions/ https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/more-parts-of-spain-under-red-alert-as-heat-wave-peaks-today-with-highs-of-42c-in-these-regions/#respond Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:37:53 +0000 https://www.theolivepress.es/?p=428616 SPAIN’S weather forecaster has issued red weather warnings for two more regions as a punishing heatwave continues to grip huge swathes of the country. Interior areas of Gipuzkoa in the]]> https://www.theolivepress.es/spain-news/2025/08/11/more-parts-of-spain-under-red-alert-as-heat-wave-peaks-today-with-highs-of-42c-in-these-regions/feed/ 0