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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 in Provence which brought the world and

18 Oct, 2020 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead

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 as if it has always been this

18 Oct, 2020 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead

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. Malaga city itself is one of the

17 Oct, 2020 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Don't Miss·Exploring Spain·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

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 advanced’ stages of dementia. Born in Sevilla

16 Oct, 2020 @ 16:15

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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 the eighties. He entered a short story

11 Oct, 2020 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

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 of Barcelona, have been held hostage by

7 Oct, 2020 @ 15:45

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‘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 Councillor for Major Projects, announced the project

4 Oct, 2020 @ 12:03

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

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. After studying at BIMM University in Brighton,

3 Oct, 2020 @ 14:00

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Ronda robbed of bandit museum by El Borge City Council in Spain

EL BORGE City Council have swooped in and laid claim to Ronda’s Bandit Museum collection. The transfer took place after the museum was plunged into economic distress ‘due to the economic crisis

30 Sep, 2020 @ 15:10

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Medieval wall unearthed in Malaga as dig next to metro becomes largest in Spain

This structure has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), which means that it must be protected and preserved

29 Sep, 2020 @ 12:08

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

WHAT TO WATCH: The Best English language films from San Sebastian Film Festival

AS a week of film watching and celeb spotting draws to a close at the 68th San Sebastian Film Festival in Donostia, we’ve rounded up the best British cinema from the programme

27 Sep, 2020 @ 13:42

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Johnny Depp film ‘Crock of Gold’ scoops award at San Sebastian Film Festival

CROCK of Gold, a new documentary about musician Shane MacGowan, has won The Special Jury Prize at San Sebastian Film Festival. Although produced by Johnny Depp, the jury stressed the award is ‘for

26 Sep, 2020 @ 22:36

Celebrity·La Cultura

Famous Son Celebrated Picture Two Miguel Hernandez

Famous anti-Franco poet gets two month tribute on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA is to stage two months of commemorations in honour of one of the area’s most famous figures, the poet Miguel Hernandez. Orihuela culture councillor, Mar Ezcurra and Aitor Larrabide from the

26 Sep, 2020 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

These 26 cultural sites in Spain’s Malaga will be FREE on Sunday to celebrate World Tourism Day

A total of 26 cultural spaces in Malaga can be visited free of charge to celebrate this Sunday's World Tourism Day.

26 Sep, 2020 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Footballers hijack awards ceremony to show love for Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen in Spain

ARGENTINIAN football legend Beto Acosta and Real Sociedad player Asier Illaramendi aren’t who you might expect to find at glitzy movie gala. But last night, as Viggo Mortensen took to the stage

25 Sep, 2020 @ 12:29

La Cultura·Lead

Film director kicked out of screening and stripped of accreditation after refusing to wear a mask at San Sebastian film festival in Spain

STAFF at the San Sebastian Film Festival have been forced to remove a director from his own movie’s screening after he refused to wear a mask. French director Eugene Green was asked

24 Sep, 2020 @ 13:25

La Cultura·Lead

CASA AMOR: Brace yourselves for a Spanish version of Love Island

LOVE Island, the seismically popular dating reality TV show, has been filmed for the last six seasons in Mallorca. But only now have ITV execs announced Spain’s own version of Love Island,

23 Sep, 2020 @ 15:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Mallorca

Expat actor Ken Appledorn reveals what is was like on set with Woody Allen in Spain

KEN Appledorn first moved to Spain from Michigan for love. Fifteen years ago, after losing his heart to Jorge Cadaval of the beloved comedy duo Los Morancos, he packed his bags and

22 Sep, 2020 @ 16:34

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Scholar discovers first Shakespeare play to arrive in Spain

Stone found among the old books a 1634 print of the tragicomedy The Two Noble Kinsmen, written together with John Fletcher, which is thought to be Shakespeare’s last work

21 Sep, 2020 @ 09:44

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Dolmens Site Museum in Spain’s Antequera displays two temporary exhibitions

Two human skulls unearthed in ‘Stonehenge’ type dolmen discovered in Spain’s Malaga

In just one week human remains and a new, never before identified ancient structure have been discovered

17 Sep, 2020 @ 12:29

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

New ‘Stonehenge’ type dolmen discovered in Spain’s Malaga

It is believed that this monument would have been part of a sacred space for the Neolithic communities in the area before the Menga Dolmen was built

15 Sep, 2020 @ 10:27

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

More ancient history uncovered in medieval city on Spain’s Costa Blanca

SEVERAL ancient walls have been uncovered by workers in Orihuela’s medieval city. The find is believed to be part of a fortified enclosure from the Islamic period. A 50 metre ditch was

13 Sep, 2020 @ 11:43

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

New Orders For Franco Era Villa On Northern Costa Blanca

New orders for controversial Franco era villa built on historic site on Spain’s northern Costa Blanca

THE OWNERS of a Javea villa built on Roman land in the Franco era have received a second demand in two months from the Provincial Coastal authority. The Punta de l’Arenal property

12 Sep, 2020 @ 15:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid kicks off in style in Spain despite COVID-19

Fashionistas are flocking to Madrid Fashion Week today for the 72nd edition of the show, which will run from 10-13 September. Held at Feria de Madrid, and in other venues across the

10 Sep, 2020 @ 08:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

10 of the best TV shows to watch and improve your Spanish online now

Dedicating a couple of hours to practising Spanish at the end of a long day can feel like a slog when all you want to do is relax on the sofa and

9 Sep, 2020 @ 16:13

La Cultura·Other News

What to expect at Spain’s 68th San Sebastian Film Festival

With one of the highest number of Michelin star restaurants per square metre, San Sebastian has long been considered one of the food capitals of the world. But, each September, the city

9 Sep, 2020 @ 11:12

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

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