December 2023

Can I get a refund if my train is delayed or cancelled in Spain? All you need to know about your travel rights

IF you are travelling in Spain and your train is cancelled, do you have a right to a refund? The Olive Press explains.  Rail companies must respect customer rights under EU Regulation 2021/782 and the 29 of April 2021.  According to the regulation, if the delay is more than an hour, travellers have the right […]

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5 bedroom Penthouse for sale in Alhaurin Golf with pool garage – € 470,000

Penthouse Alhaurín Golf, Málaga   5 beds   4 baths € 470,000 LUXURIOUS FRONT LINE GOLF PENTHOUSE WITH PANORAMIC VIEWS AND PRIVATE SOLARIUM IN ALHAURIN GOLF! Discover the epitome of luxury living in this exquisite property located in the prestigious Alhaurin Golf urbanisation, a stone’s throw away from the charming towns of Mijas and Alhaurin.

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Bank holidays in Spain: When are they in December and what shops will be open?

WHEN are Spain’s December bank holidays and will any shops open their doors?  December will see Spaniards enjoy two bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to put up the tree, order your presents and get into the Christmas spirit.  Known as the ‘puente de la Concepción’, the long weekend will kick off on Wednesday

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Music event ticket seller cons dozens of people across Spain who end up out of pocket

A FRAUDSTER conned at least 58 people by selling bogus music concert tickets online with customers getting nothing or at best- just a fake ticket. A woman has been arrested by the Policia Nacional in an undisclosed town in Valencia province after investigations revealed she used 14 different numbers and seven bank accounts. The con-artist

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Ed Sheeran is coming to Spain: British star will perform at Gozo Festival in 2024

BRITISH mega star Ed Sheeran is set to play at the Gozo Festival in Spain next year. The festival will take place in Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, on July 6, 2024.  Announced by the Xunta de Galicia today, the event is to be held in Monte Gozo park.  Ed Sheeran will come to Spain next

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Winning design for new-look town hall square that could cost €8m in Spain’s Valencia is junked by mayor

VALENCIA’S mayor has promised a New Year announcement over changes to a winning design for the revamp of the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. ‘Re-Natura’ -created by architect and rural heritage expert, Miguel del Rey- was unveiled by a jury as a design competition winner in October 2022 with an execution budget of over €8 million. It

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Children from Gibraltar learn the meaning of Hanukkah Jewish feast during visit to Hebrew school

THE youngest children from one of Gibraltar’s government schools learnt about the Jewish festival of Hanukkah from Year 3 pupils of the Hebrew primary schools. Reception age children of St Paul’s School discovered about the significance of the hannukiah candle set and sufganiyot jam doughnut that represent the eight-day feast. The children of St Paul’s

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Why Christmas lights are not twinkling yet in one major area of Spain’s Costa Blanca

CHRISTMAS lights have been switched on across the Costa Blanca but Orihuela council has been left on the starting line as politicians blame each other for a big festive foul up. Orihuela City will eventually get some belated seasonal twinkling from December 15 at La Glorieta to coincide with the solidarity market. It’s also been

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Talks FINALLY resume between Spain and UK for EU treaty to govern Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future

TALKS on an EU treaty for Gibraltar started up once again in the city of Malaga between the UK and Spain on Monday. Chief Minister Fabian Picardo and Deputy Chief Minister Dr Joseph Garcia were in the city with Attorney General Michael Llamas to represent Gibraltar as part of the UK delegation. Talks will now

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