WATCH: Electronic dance DJ releases awe-inspiring video filmed in Spain’s Tajo de Ronda
GERMAN DJ Christian Loffler has shot an amazing dance video in the famous Tajo de Ronda. French music company Cercle brought a team of over
Alicante-Elche airport is getting an extended name on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport’s title is to be expanded to include the name of the famous Orihuela poet, Miguel Hernandez. The announcement was made by Spain’s Transport
Which are the most iconic party costumes for the Hallowe’en siren this year?
THE HIGHLIGHT of ‘spooky season’ is tonight in the UK and Brits all over Spain will be celebrating. As we know, ghouls just want to
Spanish and UK moviegoers both consider same film to be the most scary
THIS WEEKEND sees the American tradition of Hallowe’en taking over TV schedules and social media content. Despite social-distancing guidelines, many family groups will still be
Family drama filmed in Mallorca destined for international success
A BARCELONA-based film studio has just acquired the world rights to the exciting drama Pan de Limon con Semillas de Amapola. Translated to Lemon and
Men are overwhelmingly running Spain’s cultural sector and it shows, says new study
THE creative sector in Spain remains far from offering equal opportunities for women and men, a new study has suggested. An audit commissioned by the
Netflix schedules seven new Spanish shows after Money Heist success
NETFLIX have commissioned and scheduled seven new Spanish shows in a bid to replicate the success of Money Heist and Elite. In April, Money Heist
Spain’s Prado fuses tech with art in first official museum guide for Android and iOS phones
THE Museo Nacional del Prado, in collaboration with Samsung, has created a mobile application that contains a guide to the most outstanding works on display
REVIEW: Four major problems with Woody Allen’s latest film based in Spain’s San Sebastian
WOODY Allen struggled to find a distributor for his latest film Rifkin’s Festival after sexual abuse allegations shunned the director from Hollywood. But Spain opened
British expat author on Spain’s Costa Calida enjoys international acclaim after writing sequel to her debut novel
AFTER writing her debut novel simply to ‘spice up’ early retirement, expat Jacqueline Carpenter, has gone on to enjoy worldwide acclaim with her sequel, too.
Bodies of executed Franco opponents to be exhumed from common grave on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE BODIES of 17 people executed because they opposed dictator General Franco, will be exhumed from a common grave and given individual resting places. The
Flamenco, the dance of Spain, celebrates 10 years as intangible cultural heritage
Andalucia is considered the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura.
Expat exposes Estepona’s biggest characters in new novels inspired by the Spanish town
NEW authors should always write what they know – or so the old adage goes. It helps writers to refine their craft, lean on memories
Three Spanish artists scoop prizes at Natural History awards presented by Kate Middleton
RUN by the Natural History Museum in London, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards select the best animal kingdom moments caught on camera each
Madrid’s Prado museum branded sexist in open letter to Spain’s culture ministry
AN open letter to Spain’s culture minister has accused the Madrid Prado Museum’s first exhibition since lockdown of misogyny. The Uninvited Guests exhibition explores how
LEGO lockdown creations on show as Culture Awards date is revealed
THE COVID-19 lockdown has inspired an exhibition of creations with building blocks game LEGO as cultural personalities are rewarded.
Ibiza’s renowned Cafe del Mar DJ Jose Padilla dies aged 64
IBIZA DJ legend Jose Padilla has died age 64 from colon cancer at home in Spain. Largely regarded as a driving force of chill out
Draft bill written to revive Spain’s ailing film industry post COVID-19
A PROPOSAL has been submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Sports by Spain’s Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute to help repair the damage caused
Driving Over Lemons author Chris Stewart chats to Olive Press about pandemics and politics in Spain
LIKE Peter Mayle and Carol Drinkwater, his books have inspired a mass exodus of Brits hankering for the good life abroad. But unlike A Year
Captain Dragut: Scourge of Spain
BACKDROPPED by the timelessly rugged Sierra de los Zorros with the sparkling Med lapping at its front door, the Valencian holiday city of Cullera looks
Excursions into the unremembered past of Spain’s Malaga
MALAGA province is steeped in history — both ancient and modern — and autumn the perfect season to plan excursions and discover its historical treasures.
CARMEN SEVILLA: Looking back on the life of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-nominated co-star from Spain
SILVER screen star Carmen Sevilla has died aged 89 in Spain. Just five days away from her 90th birthday, Sevilla was confirmed to have ‘very
Nostalgic return brings publishing debut for British storyteller based in Spain
GLASGOW-BORN Alan Joseph Kennedy has switched from storyteller to storywriter with the publication of a tale inspìred by his memories of London’s Brixton area in
Barcelona police seize back 474 priceless artworks left to the city by businessman but held ransom by daughters in Spain
GUARDIA Civil have reclaimed 474 works of art left to the Spanish people by businessman Munoz Ramonet. Priceless paintings and sculptures, intended for the residents
‘Magnificent’ Moorish sanctuary to be restored on Spain’s Costa Blanca
ORIHUELA Council has obtained authorisation to proceed with the rehabilitation project of the old Savings Bank of Our Lady of Monserrate. Sabina-Goretti Galindo, the city’s
Boy George protégé from Marbella releases new folk rock album recorded in Southern Spain
FOLK musician Sami James splits his time between Marbella and London and describes his signature sound as a blend of Noel Gallagher and Ben Howard.
