The Olive Press News Podcast

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After almost 20 years of delivering the news to expats in Spain, the Olive Press newspaper is moving from the written to the spoken word with its brand new podcast. Each week the Olive Press team sit down in its centre in Marbella to discuss the stories and investigations of the week affecting expats in Spain. The gang will be joined by special guests and figures from the expat community to give you the inside scoop on what's going on all over Spain.

The Rest is Spain - The Olive Press podcast - Episode 15

This episode is brought to you in association with:Stay Sure Expat - https://www.staysure.com/expat/Reale Seguros - https://www.reale.es/expats/enThe Olive Press - https://www.theolivepress.es/Join us as we explore the latest political, social, and cultural developments between Spain and the UK, with insights from journalists and experts. This episode features discussions on Brexit reversals, UK prime minister in Spain, football controversies, and organized crime, providing a comprehensive overview of current affairs impacting Brits abroad and Spain’s society.Key Topics:The impact of Brexit and the prospects of rejoining the European Union.British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's holiday in Valencia and implications for UK-Spain relations.The social and political tensions reflected in football fan behaviors and regional separatism, especially in Basque Country.Spain’s economic recovery, tourism contribution, and foreign investment from the UK.Challenges faced by foreign taxpayers and entrepreneurs in Spain’s tax system.The arrest of Irish mafia figure Daniel Kinnerhan in Dubai and its relevance to organized crime in Spain.Timestamps:00:39 - Introduction of hosts and guest Alessio Ghilanda’s background01:07 - Alessio’s journalism career and move from Sicily to Granada01:39 - Alessio’s work with the Olive Press and his reporting focus02:02 - Alessio’s notable stories about corruption in Granada and British enclaves02:18 - The Albaicín neighborhood illegal construction case03:02 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Valencia holiday details03:34 - Public and security measures during Starmer’s stay04:08 - The history and significance of Calle Cabillers in Valencia05:22 - Influence of Brexit on UK-Spain relations and public opinion06:29 - Budget and luxury standards of political holidays07:09 - The potential for Brexit reversal and economic ties08:14 - Public opinion on Brexit and the EU09:44 - Spain’s economic recovery and the importance of tourism10:06 - Travel headaches post-Brexit and potential reentry discussions11:34 - British politicians’ holidays in Spain and their symbolic significance12:43 - The importance of UK-Spain tourism and investment13:33 - The scale of British tourism and expatriate communities in Spain14:43 - Challenges with Italy’s tax agency and comparison with Spain17:03 - Freelance taxation and tax agency powers in Spain19:24 - Spain’s tax law affecting online poker players and entrepreneurs21:08 - Challenges faced by expatriates in Spain regarding passive income22:22 - Attacks on foreign investment and property owners23:17 - Football unrest: Basque separatism, ETA, and regional identity24:36 - The controversy over nationalist chants and political expressions in football27:41 - Broader social issues reflected in football hooliganism28:17 - Perspectives on political and regional tensions in Spain29:17 - The role of football as societal reflection31:18 - Incidents of racism and hooliganism at matches32:27 - Police responses to football violence and organizational issues33:37 - The arrest of Irish mafia figure Daniel Kinnerhan and organized crime in Spain34:20 - Critique of law enforcement timing and effectiveness35:18 - Upcoming Mafia Special podcast for deep dive on organized crimeResources & Links:Stay Sure ExpatReale SegurosThe Olive Press#spain #news #brexit #basque #uk #primeminister #starmer #expats #expatsinspain #football #costadelcrime #kinnerhan #staysureexpat #realeseguros

27. april 2026 - 35 min