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WATCH: Andalucia body blasts ‘sexist’ Spanish presenter who cuts off fellow TV star’s skirt

THE TV governing body of Andalucia has denounced a a male presenter for 'unlawful conduct' after he cut off his female co-star's skirt. The Consejo...

Spanish artists display work on side of lorries

Using the side of commercial lorries, moving galleries are rolling around the country as part of Truck Art Project

Big band night at Benalmadena resort raises hundreds for cancer charity

Cudeca cares for more than 1,000 people suffering from cancer each year

Second ever international film festival coming to Marbella

Marbella actress and filmmaker Mari Cielo Pajare will present the awards

Controversial Costa del Sol bullfight sells out in HOURS

A BULLFIGHTING festival in Andalucia sold out in just 10 hours after a world-famous matador was revealed to be taking part. The news that Jose...

Spain’s Alhambra on National Geographic Magazine Cover

THE June issue of National Geographic has captivated readers by featuring Spain’s Crown Jewel; The Alhambra Palace. The prestigious magazine dedicates an elaborate report to...

Plastic pollution in world’s oceans inspires unique display in Spain’s Costa Blanca

A 'floating island' sculpture consisting of 3,612 plastic bottles is on display in Alicante to highlight the problems of environmental pollution in the world's...

New International Theatre Studio play’s healthy comedy

Performances are at Atalaya Park Hotel’s Mayoral Discoteca on November 20, 21 & 22

Fight over frescos ramps up Madrid-Catalonia rivalry

Catalan leaders stand accused of undermining attempts to repatriate priceless artworks

Bid for ancient waterwheels to get UNESCO status on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA council will apply for UNESCO World Heritage status for its traditional irrigation system in the Las Norias district. Orihuela mayor Pepe Vegara announced the...

World’s first official Formula 1 experience set to make global debut in Spain’s capital

THE WORLD’S first official Formula 1 exhibition will be making its global debut in the Spanish city of Madrid on March 24, running until...

Hundreds of trains cancelled in Spain in International Women’s Day strike

MORE than 300 trains have been cancelled today as part of International Women's Day strikes. According to the transport ministry, 200 intercity and 105 long-distance...

What do King Solomon, Andalucia’s Rio Tinto mines, NASA and Mars have in common?

One of the most common reactions to visiting the Rio Tinto mining complex is a comparison to a Martian landscape - and that’s not so far-fetched for a number of reasons

How to fill your mouth with sunshine

Author David Baird tracks the gourmet heritage of the eastern Costa del Sol in an excerpt from the latest edition of his fascinating book, East of Malaga - Your guide to the Axarquía and Costa Tropical

Malaga’s Picasso Museum enjoys best visiting figures in history

With thousands more art lovers coming through the door, the museum’s 2016 budget has been raised

Valencia Fallas celebrations begin in Spain with record €1.9 million allocated to cleaning up rubbish

THE world-famous Valencia Fallas started on Wednesday with the first daily afternoon burst of explosions called the Mascleta hitting the Plaza de Ayuntamiento. Valencia City...

‘Europe’s best theme park’ just opened in Spain and it looks AMAZING

The amusement park has also been voted the Best Theme Park in Europe as well as fifth Best Theme Park in the World

Dozens of Coldplay fans scammed with fake tickets in Barcelona 

Dozens of Brits attending the Coldplay concerts in Barcelona this week have been scammed with fake tickets.  Police are dismantling a complex network that has...

Five top new UK authors will star at Gibraltar International Literary Festival as tickets go on sale

TICKETS went on sale for this year’s Gibraltar’s Literary Festival as organisers announced five more speakers that would be on the Rock for the...

FALLAS ARE GO! Monuments begin arriving at their usual locations ready to be set up for the strangest festivities...

FINALLY, more than two years later, the Fallas have returned to Valencia city. By far the region’s most characteristic and world-famous festivity, last year’s cancellation...

Bowie exhibition, live music and outdoor cinema season launches at iconic eco hotel on Spain’s Ibiza

A RICH and varied summer of cultural events is about to kick off at Ibiza’s historic Atzaró Agroturismo Hotel and Spa. From tonight, they’re hosting...

RETURN OF THE SPACE COWBOY: Jamiroquai coming to Marbella for this summer’s Starlite Festival

JAMIROQUAI has been named as one of the leading stars coming to Marbella this summer as part of the annual Starlite festival. The Return of...

Jackpot: Historic 600kg haul of ancient Roman coins unearthed in Sevilla

The haul is said to be worth at least several million euros

What the health and safety? The EU concept seems to be lost on Mallorca locals, writes Lesley Keith

THE new year is well under way and let’s face it there’s never a dull moment here in Mallorca. Whereas in Britain January is...

Dig for Roman Empire ‘nerve-centre’ begins in Spain

Archaeologists have begun digging in Jimena de la Frontera where they think a Roman ‘nerve-centre’ could be waiting to be discovered

Spanish cinema visits take a tumble

People are choosing to spend their time away from the movies

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