September 2021

WATCH: Huge wall of lava overwhelm and destroy Church in Todoque—one of the oldest buildings in Spain’s La Palma

THE church of St.Pius, in Todoque, and its belltower have crashed down in a large plume of smoke. Despite attempts by firefighters to try to save the church, by digging trenches around the building in a moment of reduced volcanic activity, a huge wall of lava overwhelmed the area and destroyed the bell tower along […]

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How Do Testosterone Boosters Work To Increase Testosterone Levels in Men?

All men have testosterone. Some have more than others coursing through their body. It’s an important hormone, the most dominant and arguably most important in men. Whether you realize it or not, you could have much higher or much lower testosterone levels than your brother, best friend, dad, or even your own son!  In this

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Exclusive: Charlie Mullins reveals plans to become Spain’s Simon Cowell after selling Pimlico Plumbers in multimillion deal

IT used to be that Charlie Mullins was best known for his plumbing. And it’s true to say that the 60-something Londoner first came to international attention for making the blue-collar job sexy in the city, with smart uniforms, liveried vans and a touch of lavatory humour – plumbing-themed number plates (LAV 1, F1USH). Over

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Spanish reporter Pilar Rubio and Shakira ranked as most successful WAGs

WAGs get a bad rep. Fashion snobs give them the red card for crimes against style including the revival of bondage dresses, Uggs boots and dodgy Van Dutch hats. Society blames them for influencing younger girls to get bigger boobs, longer lashes and bathe in fake tan.  The word itself – which stands for footballers’

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First bird census in Spain’s Sierra de las Nieves detects 82 bird species

THE first bird census carried out in Sierra de las Nieves, in Malaga, has confirmed the presence of 82 species. Declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this park, in the heart of the Serrania de Ronda mountains, together with nearby Sierra de Grazalema and Los Alcornocales Natural Park, forms part of one of the major birding

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Going native: How to improve your Spanish and what to look for in a language course

NO one wants to be the expat who can’t speak the language, but starting out on the road to being bilingual can be hugely intimidating.  There are many different options and the indecipherable long lists of schools online would put off even the most enthusiastic of students.  But here, the Olive Press has broken down

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Former resident of Spain’s Marbella, Sean Connery, is ‘officially’ the favourite James Bond of all time

AFTER five outings in the James Bond franchise, Daniel Craig is eventually revoking his license to kill. As fans and critics alike ponder on who might replace Craig as 007 after the eagerly-awaited release of “No Time To Die”, it’s time to look back on previous Bond’s and reflect. TOP BOND: Sean Connery Each previous

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Spain second-home boost: Post-pandemic priorities include search for a better lifestyle

HOW has the COVID-19 pandemic affected buyers’ work/life priorities? After an unprecedented period of lockdown, many people have taken the opportunity to reassess their lifestyles and values. The threat of future outbreaks occurring has also had a specific effect on those looking to purchase a second home or retreat.  Knight Frank’s recent annual Global Buyer

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HOPPING MAD: Bank robber caught after his artificial leg falls off during hold-up in Spain’s Alicante

A BANK robber didn’t have a leg to stand on after his false limb fell off during an attempted hold-up in Alicante. The 45-year-old Italian may well have been hopping mad after brave customers and staff tussled with him when he burst into the Sabadell branch with an accomplice brandishing a gun. The less then

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