Frontex unveils ‘passport in your pocket’ app to dodge border queues – but will it fly? Credit: Zephyr_p, Shutterstock Europe’s EES ‘passport in your pocket’ starts, letting non-EU travellers upload passport details and selfies before even landing. Frontex is bringing digital to Europe Travel to Europe App lets non-EU travelers upload selfies and passport details before landing. What is the …

The worst thing that can happen to a host is running out drinks in the middle of a party. In Marbella this might mean wondering which off‑license stays open late, and hoping taxis don’t vanish. Zoom Drinks Delivery can help. Zoom Drinks Delivery is the easy way to get your drinks quickly, and in Marbella as well as some surrounding …

Estepona Fair begins. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Estepona. Street parties with fireworks, live music and dancing. Estepona is preparing for its Feria y Fiestas Mayores, which will take place from July 1 through 6. The week-long event includes diverse activities, concerts free of charge, and deeply rooted Andalusian tradition.  There will be something to suit everyone. The programme includes family activities, …

THE Olive Press Can reveal more information about the firearms and other items discovered in recent searches in Portugal for Madeleine McCann, who has been missing since 2007. The two guns found in a derelict building where Christian Brueckner (38), the prime suspect, had stayed known to be in 2007 are still being analyzed. The weapons remained in Portugal, despite …

Esther Bennett from London is one of Britain’s most celebrated and beloved singers. Her Esther Bennett Quartet will perform a captivating concert at the Clarence Jazz Club Torremolinos beginning in July.  Bennett is known for her soulful renditions of jazz standards and pop songs. Her voice was influenced by her Birmingham roots and early years as an saxophonist. It has …

The International Theatre Studio (ITS) presented a cheque for €1850 to ASPANDEM, the principle association supporting intellectually disabled individuals in Marbella, at a heartwarming gathering at La Tienda ASPANDEM Baratillo Benéfico in San Pedro.  The funds were raised through ITS’s annual charity event, Lark in the Park, held this year at the stunning Benahavís amphitheatre with support from the Benahavís …

Griekspoor has been crowned as the champion of the ATP Mallorca Open in 2025. Photo Credit : ATP Tour Tallon Griekspoor won the ATP Mallorca Tennis Championships. The tournament, held in the Santa Ponça Country Club in Mallorca, came to an end on Sunday, June 29 and saw a great turnout of talented athletes as well as hyped-up fans ready …

Scammers use AI technology and unidentified numbers in Spain to impersonate loved ones. Credit : tete_escape, Shutterstock Why family codewords are your best defence against phone scams… This story is becoming more and more common: Your phone buzzes with a WhatsApp message or an SMS from someone you “love” asking urgently for money. Or, you get a call that sounds …

Sunview Park, located in the stunning Guadalhorce valley, is a popular destination on the Costa del Sol. It offers a wide range of activities, as well as a beautiful natural landscape. In 2025, when the park celebrates its fourth anniversary, it will have established itself as a leading adventure spot, attracting thrill seekers, families and event organizers because of its …

Orihuela Council has launched an tender for the purchase of a modern intelligent video surveillance system that will enhance security in the entire town. The plan, part of the first phase of a broader technological security project, carries a budget of €280 thousand and targets 30 key locations, primarily in rural districts and Orihuela Costa. Areas such as La Aparecida, …