The Olive Press is rated Left-Center with High factual reporting by Media Bias Fact Check.
LEFT-CENTER BIAS
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- Overall, we rate The Olive Press Left-Center Biased based on moderately progressive political framing, environmental advocacy, generally favorable treatment of immigration and multicultural issues, and frequent criticism of Vox and right-wing political alliances. We rate it High for factual reporting due to substantial original reporting, identifiable sourcing, transparent ownership, and a clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER (-2.5)
Factual Reporting: HIGH (1.0)
Country: Spain
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Newspaper
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The Olive Press is an English-language newspaper and news website covering Spain. It was launched in 2006 and primarily serves English-speaking residents, expatriates, tourists, and international readers.
According to its About page, the publication covers breaking news, politics, crime, property, travel, culture, and investigations across Andalucia, Gibraltar, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, Catalunya, and Madrid. Jon Clarke serves as publisher and editor and previously worked as an investigative journalist for the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
Read our profile on Spain’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
The Olive Press is published by Luke Stewart Media S.L. and is owned and edited by Jon Clarke. The publication identifies its newsroom staff and provides direct editorial and business contact information. Revenue is generated through print and digital advertising, paid subscriptions, newsletters, property and business advertising, and other commercial services.
Analysis / Bias
The Olive Press generally reports Spanish politics from a moderately progressive perspective. Its coverage frequently scrutinizes Vox and right-wing alliances while showing greater sympathy toward immigration, environmental protection, and socially liberal positions.
For example, ANALYSIS: Juanma Moreno could be forced to break pre-election pledge after Andalucia vote – and why pact with far-right Vox may alarm expats frames a possible PP-Vox agreement in terms of concerns for foreign residents. Likewise, WEEKLY OPINION ROUND-UP: How the Spanish press is reacting to Vox’s “national priority” plan is explicitly critical of Vox’s immigration-related proposals.
However, the publication also reports critically on the Socialist-led government, including migration failures, budget problems, and political scandals. Reporting generally relies on named journalists, official data, firsthand interviews, and identifiable sources, supporting a Left-Center rather than strongly partisan rating.
Failed Fact Checks
- None to date.
Overall, we rate The Olive Press Left-Center Biased based on moderately progressive political framing, environmental advocacy, generally favorable treatment of immigration and multicultural issues, and frequent criticism of Vox and right-wing political alliances. We rate it High for factual reporting due to substantial original reporting, identifiable sourcing, transparent ownership, and a clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 09/17/2026)
Source: https://www.theolivepress.es/
Last Updated on September 17, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check
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