Why the ancient Treasure of Guarrazar was ditched in a field in Spain
The investigation has led to an established archaeological site now open to the public near Toledo
EU tells Spain to BAN traditional bird singing competition
THE European Commission has told Spain to double down on its efforts to end the capture of small wild birds for traditional bird singing contests. The ancient practice, known as silvestrismo, is
Protesters SLAM €1 million relaunch of bullfighting in Marbella as petition reaches 80,000
HUNDREDS are set to protest against the planned €1 million relaunch of bullfighting in Marbella next week. Campaigners will take the streets on January 12 at 5pm to voice their anger at
This is the complete list of Spain’s national and regional holidays in 2019
IN 2019 Spain will celebrate nine national public holidays, while Andalucia celebrates a further three regional breaks. This gives those in Spain’s southernmost region a total of 12 public holidays this year. Read
70% Amazon staff at largest warehouse in Spain strike ahead of Three Kings Day
AMAZON workers at their Madrid warehouse have gone on strike ahead of the Three Kings Day. Staff walked out yesterday as part of a long campaign for better pay and conditions, before
After Lavapies was crowned Spain’s coolest neighbourhood here are the top 10 other hip hoods worth a visit
EVERY city in Spain has its colourful neighbourhoods whose rhythms move according to the culture and customs of their inhabitants. Lavapies in Madrid – recently crowned the ‘world’s coolest’ – is no
EXCLUSIVE: How Spain’s high fashion designers are turning recycled plastic into runway collections
As Spanish designers weave recycled plastic into their collections, PET-a-porter could become the new planet-friendly fashion trend
Banksy gets ‘Banksied’ as gallery in Spain exhibits art without his permission
THE work of one of the world’s most controversial graffiti artists is being exhibited without his permission in Spain. But the guerilla artist, who is famed for his politically-charged graffiti decorating hidden
IN PICS: Round-up of Costa del Sol’s best Christmas lights in 2018
MALAGA does Christmas like nowhere else, but it’s not the only place on the Costa del Sol with a spectacular display of festive sparkle. The city’s cathedral-inspired lights along Calle Larios are
The most beautiful village in Mallorca has been named
FORNALUTX is officially the most beautiful village in Mallorca, according to the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain. On New Year’s Day, 11 new pueblos will be added to the
Spain SLAMMED by US official for making ‘no effort’ to return Nazi-looted art from WW2
US official adviser Stuart E Eizenstat slammed Spain for 'taking no steps' to fulfill the principles
ROYAL RUMBLE: Almost half of Spaniards want to get rid of King and Queen of Spain poll finds
As Spain celebrated 40 years of its constitution on Thursday, the study also revealed that a majority of Spaniards would like a vote on the future of the monarchy
Which of Spain’s acting stars bagged a Golden Globe nomination?
Spain's Hollywood heroes were nominated for their small screen roles this time around
Bullfighting ‘returning to Marbella’ despite being BANNED three years ago
Local businesses have until the end of the year to back the plans
British expat rocks Costa del Sol with new crime thriller on London’s criminal underbelly
Manilva author’s Costa del Crime blockbuster keeps Santa busy this Christmas
Spanish cave art reveals humans used stars to tell time 40,000 years ago
Humans measured time by watching how stars change position in the night sky, using them to mark events such as comet attacks
Chinese President Xi secures jamon deal with Spain amid trade war with Donald Trump
The Chinese president described his country as being at a 'crossroads' in their economy, as he vowed to increase imports of jamon, something considered a luxury product in China
Game of Thrones company shoot new 10-part Netflix series on Costa del Sol
Based on the supernatural manga comics Warrior Nun Areala by Ben Dunn, the show’s plot scenarios will also be set in Andalucia
Michelin star chef Albert Adria opens first restaurant outside Spain with Cakes and Bubbles in London
The champers and sweet treats restaurant is open for business ahead of the festive season
Everything you need to know about Malaga’s Christmas lights switch-on tonight
In Calle Larios, 10,000 light bars will be given out to the public, that will interact with the music played
Why was Winnie the Pooh banned in Spain ahead of Chinese president’s state visit this week?
Police stopped a man dressed as the lovable children’s book character from appearing in front of Xi's motorcade as he went to receive the keys to the city
Police bust Benidorm sex club after Polish gang stole thousands by adding zeros to customer’s bills
Three Polish women aged 22, 23 and 27 were among those arrested at the club frequented by Brits
Historians have finally ‘discovered’ enchanted Lost City of Atlantis in southern Spain
A NEW documentary has claimed the Lost City of Atlantis was in fact off the coast of Andalucia. Atlantica, produced by Michael Donnellan, claims ancient ruins analysed off the coast of Cadiz
Axe falls on Spain’s long-running expat newspapers Round Town News (RTN) and Sol Times
Both publications were taken over by the Euro Weekly News Media Group, last year, however initial plans to make the newspapers profitable backfired
90-year-old woman killed by youth on his phone becomes Spain’s first electric scooter death
After the woman fell down and hit her head on the pavement she was rushed to the Moisès Broggi Hospital in a critical condition, where she died days later
Spanish convent born again as culture and foodie hotspot
IT’S the last place on earth you’d expect to find comfort and luxury. But if you’re looking for some upmarket R&R, get thee to a nunnery. Or rather, two nunneries. Spanish designer