February 2024

THE ongoing lack of rainfall in Spain’s Andalusia is having a serious effect on the southern region’s economy, and is likely to cost as much as €4.5 billion this year alone.  That figure comes from a report presented by the regional government, known as the Junta, to the European Commission.  The regional premier, Juanma Moreno, […]

MYSTERY surrounds the disappearance of a French expat who vanished from Marbella in December last year.  The alarm was first raised when the family of the 32-year-old found his car unlocked, with the windows down and keys in the ignition in Cabopino.  The vehicle was discovered on December 15 near a home he often visited

GIBRALTAR’S most successful pop-rock band Melon Diesel will be perform on the Rock in June to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its most iconic album. Melon Diesel’s ‘La Cuesta de Mister Bond’ has sold over 180,000 copies so far and the album’s roots are firmly entrenched in Gibraltar’s folklore. The band, led by singer Dylan

SPAIN has chosen its Eurovision entry for 2024 and it’s sure to be a memorable one. Nebulossa, a dance electro pop group, will perform their hit Zorra. Zorra, depending on the context, translates to fox or b**ch/slut in English – but in this case it is definitely referring to the former. [embedded content] The catchy

GIBRALTAR is presenting its new King Charles III embossed coins at the World Money Fair held in Berlin every year since 1970. Government minister Sir Joe Bossano will be addressing the Trade Conference as in previous years, promoting the Rock’s own limited edition coins. As one of the most popular coin fairs worldwide, it attracts

AS non-European citizens, Americans are at a disadvantage when it comes to obtaining residency visas in Spain. But there are many ways Americans can legally move to the sunny Iberia — some easier than others.  Generally speaking, non-European Union residents cannot legally stay in Spain for more than 90 days within a 180-day period without

THE number of US Americans visiting and moving to Spain has been soaring in recent years.  With more and more direct flight connections, skipping over the Atlantic for a break in España has never been easier. Jumping on the trend, prestigious US magazine Men’s Journal has published its list of the 10 best cities to

A PLACE In The Sun star Jasmine Harman has made a touching tribute to her former colleague Jonnie Irwin, who lost his battle to cancer this week. The pair worked together for years on the hit Channel 4 show, helping countless Brits make the move to Spain and elsewhere in Europe. Jonnie, a father-of-three, died

Have you had an Airbnb experience in Spain that you think is worth a story? Email tips@theolivepress.es RENTING your Spanish home to tourists can be a profitable endeavour, especially if located in a popular holiday destination.  But as the number of Airbnb-style lets continues to surge, regional governments are beginning to crackdown on the trade. 

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