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EXPLAINED: Anarchy, assassinations & acrimony – the rich & violent history of Labour Day in Spain

THIS SUNDAY sees Labour Day celebrated in Spain, a national holiday originating back to 1889 that was outlawed for decades under Franco. The Día del

29 Apr, 2022 @ 11:15

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read·National News

15 genius Spanish words you just can’t translate into English

LEARNING a language is a lot like spraining an ankle: it’s painful and takes ages to get better. But every language learner will hit a

29 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead·Must Read

Saddle up for wine, dance and music at Sevilla’s famous Feria de Abril

SEVILLA’S renowned Feria de Abril is set to kick off this Sunday May 1 with celebrations running all through the week until midnight on Saturday,

26 Apr, 2022 @ 18:45

La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Pissarro Rue Saint Honore Dans Lapres Midi. Effet De Pluie Nazi Looted Art Spain

Jewish family in fight for return of Nazi-looted Pissarro masterpiece wins step in the battle against Madrid’s Thyssen museum

A JEWISH family is fighting for the return of a Pissarro masterpiece they were forced to handover to the Nazis. Lilly Cassirer and her husband

25 Apr, 2022 @ 15:30

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Books: 12 essential Spanish literary works that are NOT Don Quixote

WHENEVER iconic Spanish literature is mentioned, the first and sometimes only work that comes to mind abroad is that of Miguel de Cervantes. And that’s

25 Apr, 2022 @ 09:30

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What you should know about Miguel de Cervantes, Spain’s greatest literary genius, who died on this day in 1616

As Spain prepares to honour its most famous author who died 400 years ago this month, Tom Powell wonders what life was really like for

22 Apr, 2022 @ 14:45

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Spain’s pop sensation Rosalia to kick off massive world tour in Andalucia

SPANISH superstar Rosalia has announced a massive world tour that kicks off in Andalucia and takes in 12 dates in Spain. The Grammy- and eight-time

20 Apr, 2022 @ 10:15

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·National News

Streaming giant Netflix signs ground-breaking deal in Spain

INTERNATIONAL streamer Netflix has signed its first-ever collaborative deal with a Spanish council which will see it support future TV and movie makers in Cartagena.

18 Apr, 2022 @ 19:30

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Mar Menor·Murcia

Guernica: Spain’s government refuses to let Picasso’s Civil War masterpiece be displayed in the Basque Country’s Guggenheim Museum

A BID to put Picasso’s masterpiece Guernica on display in the Basque country has been rebuffed. The picture, depicting the 1937 bombing of the Basque

17 Apr, 2022 @ 12:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Spain’s National Dance Company welcomes five Ukrainian ballet dancers who had to flee Kyiv

A PRESTIGIOUS ballet company in Spain has taken in five Ukrainian dancers who had to flee Kyiv. Kateryna Chupina, Yelyzaveta Semenenko, Anastasiia Hurska, Aleksandra Berozkyna

17 Apr, 2022 @ 10:00

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The little known Spanish film director who won an Oscar

THE Oscar headlines may have been taken by Will Smith’s infamous slap on Chris Rock, but a Spanish filmmaker has made a little bit of

16 Apr, 2022 @ 11:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Sevilla’s spectacular Plaza de España chosen to launch new Dior collection in Spain

THE iconic haute couture brand Dior has chosen Sevilla’s Plaza de España as the spectacular setting to launch its Cruise 2023 collection this summer. The

16 Apr, 2022 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Other News·Sevilla

Archaeologists uncover 120,000 year-old Neanderthal camp site in Spain’s Alicante area

AN archaeological team has discovered an open air Neanderthal camp site in Alicante Province dating back around 120,000 years. Researchers from Alicante and Valencia universities

15 Apr, 2022 @ 18:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Good Monday In Malaga, Spain 11 Apr 2022

EXPLAINED: Why Spain grants pardons to selected lucky inmates at Easter

THIS week will see the pardoning of a handful of lucky inmates across Spain chosen for release by the Church as part of an Easter

15 Apr, 2022 @ 12:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Holy Monday Celebrations In Seville, Spain 11 Apr 2022

IN PICS: Crowds fill streets for Semana Santa in Spain’s Andalucia

CROWDS lined the streets in cities across Andalucia to watch the Easter processions for the first time since the pandemic hit. In true Semana Santa

12 Apr, 2022 @ 15:07

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Antonio Banderas Malaga Easter Cordon Press

IN PICS: Antonio Banderas returns to leading role in Easter processions in his home city of Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

ACTOR Antonio Banderas returned to take a leading role in Easter processions in his home city of Malaga. The 61-year-old Zorro star was pictured with

12 Apr, 2022 @ 12:11

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Summer of rock: Big names billed for music festivals in Malaga on Spain’s Costa del Sol

A HOST of big names including Jamiroquai, Muse, Stereophonics, and Paulo Nutin will be in Malaga this year. Three music festivals will take place on

11 Apr, 2022 @ 13:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Summer music festivals: Texas and Chic to play Port Adriano in Spain’s Mallorca

THE Port Adriano Music Festival will welcome Scottish rockers Texas and disco outfit Chic to Mallorcan shores for the festival’s 10-year anniversary. Chic are famed

10 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

Balearic Islands·La Cultura·Lead·Mallorca

First tomb of explorer Christopher Columbus discovered in Spain’s Valladolid

ALTHOUGH the true origins of the 15th century navigator are still uncertain, researchers believe they can pinpoint his original resting place before his remains went

8 Apr, 2022 @ 12:45

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Classic car rally organised by Rotary Club aims to raise funds for schoolkids on Spain’s Costa Blanca

OVER 100 vintage cars and motorcycles will feature in the 10th Classic Motor Festival in Guardamar del Segura. Set for this Saturday, April 9, it

6 Apr, 2022 @ 11:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

‘Prado of the North’: Queen Letizia joins Prince Charles at UK’s first museum devoted to Spanish art

SPAIN’S Queen Letizia toured alongside Prince Charles on Tuesday at the first museum in the UK devoted entirely to Spanish art. Queen Letizia was welcomed

6 Apr, 2022 @ 10:30

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