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Spain to investigate 17 state museum collections for ‘links to colonialism’: Plan is branded ‘woke’ by opposition leaders

SOME 17 state museum collections will be investigated in Spain for their ‘links to colonialism’ in a move branded ‘woke’ by conservatives. Led by the

23 Jan, 2024 @ 12:10

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

What is Spain’s National Day? All you need to know about the holiday that was born in Andalucia

THE ‘National Day of Spain’ (Fiesta Nacional de España) celebrates Christopher Columbus’ arrival in the Americas, a story which began in Andalucia. The agreement to

12 Oct, 2023 @ 10:23

Andalucia·La Cultura

Cultural agenda shines with Kiev Ballet’s ‘Swan Lake’ in Spain’s Algecira

ALGECIRAS’ autumn cultural lineup for 2023 includes several standout events, among them, the performance of the Kiev Ballet at the Florida Theatre. On Friday, October

25 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Cadiz·La Cultura

SOROLLA QUIZ: How much do you know about the renowned artist?

AUGUST 10, 2023 marked 100 years since Joaquin Sorolla passed away. The great impressionist painter is being remembered all over the world including major exhibitions

24 Aug, 2023 @ 13:30

La Cultura·Other News

Spain’s Málaga festive vibe arrives at airport with ‘Pura Feria’ campaign

IN a bid to merge the lively spirit of Malaga’s annual fair with the hustle and bustle of its airport, the ‘Pura Feria’ campaign has

17 Aug, 2023 @ 08:00

Malaga·Travel News

Spain’s Antonio Banderas Theater and Technology Company OWO receive City of Malaga Awards

GOT A STORY? Email us at [email protected] THE City of Malaga has announced the winners of the 2023 City of Malaga Awards. Notably, the Teatro

7 Aug, 2023 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Malaga

GETTING ARTY: Spain’s Granada region is becoming a magnet for modern female artists

GRANADA has a long history of art and self-expression, with the most famous luminary being Frederico Garcia Lorca. Since then, many creatives have been drawn

29 Jul, 2023 @ 09:20

Andalucia·Granada·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Discover Villa Antiopa, one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucia

RINCON DE LA VICTORIA is home to one of the best preserved Roman villas in Andalucía, Villa Antíopa, found on the shores of the Mediterranean

8 Jul, 2023 @ 18:30

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·What to see

Puerto Banús welcomes Twisted Art Gallery

ART lovers on the Costa del Sol now have the chance to view works by modern greats including mystery artist Banksy. Twisted Art Gallery located

29 Jun, 2023 @ 13:28

La Cultura·Malaga·Marbella

LORCA’S LEGACY: On the trail of the famous poet in Spain’s Granada

JUNE 2023 marks the 125th anniversary of the birth of Frederico García Lorca. One of Spain’s most celebrated literary figures, the influential poet and playwright

17 Jun, 2023 @ 09:50

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Travel: Granada

Diego Velázquez Juan De Pareja (metropolitan Museum Of Art De Nueva York, 1649 50), Detalle

FREED AT A BRUSHSTROKE. Recalibrating a Chapter in Spanish Art History

DIEGO Velázquez (1599-1660) needs no introduction. Perhaps the best-known painter in Spain’s Golden Age, Velázquez’s paintings became the paragon of excellence for the great Spanish

20 May, 2023 @ 11:15

Andalucia·Columnists·Jack Gaioni: Jack's Corner·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

52 patios in Spain’s Cordoba to take part in the Patios de Cordoba Festival Credit: Pixabay

Spain’s Cordoba Patios closes with record number of visitors—but with homework pending in generational handover

THE Cordoba Patios closes another successful edition which has seen thousands of visitors left mesmerised by their dizzying floral displays. The Fiesta de los Patios

15 May, 2023 @ 09:00

Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

Main Façade Of The Prado Museum, Designed By Juan De Villanueva.

Spain’s state museums to open their doors for free on International Museum Day

CULTURE-LOVERS in Spain will get the chance to visit some of the country’s best museums for free this month, to coincide with International Museum Day

11 May, 2023 @ 19:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Feria Internacional Fuerngirola Credit Ayuntamiento De Fuengirola

Thousands of people enjoyed Fuengirola’s Countries Fair

THOUSANDS of locals and visitors enjoyed the 2023 Fuengirola’s Countries Fair, which took place over the long weekend. A total of 32 countries from all

2 May, 2023 @ 20:00

La Cultura·Malaga·Other News

Spain’s Torremolinos to host a jazz festival this weekend

THE ‘Torremolinos international jazz day’ festival will kick off this coming Friday, April 28. The jazz extravaganza which will include free recitals and run until

26 Apr, 2023 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

People enjoy theme park rides at a funfair on Eid Al Fitr 2022

Muslims in Spain able to request a day’s holiday for Eid-al-Fitr

THE ISLAMIC Community of Spain has made documents available on request for Muslims who would like to take a day’s holiday to celebrate Eid, which

22 Apr, 2023 @ 10:00

La Cultura·National News·Other News

Ploughs at the ready: Italian artist carves Picasso portrait in field to mark 50th Anniversary

IT’S 50 years since the death of one of Spain’s, and indeed one of the world’s, most venerated artists, Pablo Picasso. In order to mark

13 Apr, 2023 @ 12:45

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Estepona’s Multicultural Fair will take place this Saturday

A TOTAL of 18 countries will be represented this Saturday(April 15) in Estepona´s 18th ‘Foreign Resident Day’. The event, which has been organised by Estepona’s

11 Apr, 2023 @ 18:30

Estepona·Food & Drink·La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Carmen Thyseen Museum in Spain’s Malaga celebrates twelfth anniversary with free open day

THE Carmen Thyssen Museum is celebrating its twelfth anniversary today Friday, March 24, with a free open day. Visitors will have the opportunity to visit

24 Mar, 2023 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

A story of change: Spain’s move to democracy and the women’s rights that followed

While men and women are treated equally by law, many women still report sexist behaviour and ‘machista’ attitudes. Some of the most outmoded attitudes hark

8 Mar, 2023 @ 17:00

La Cultura·Lead·Women's Day

Museums and statue of Pablo Picasso lead tourist enquiries in Spain’s Malaga

IN 2022, the tourist offices in Malaga attended almost 700,000 visitors, whose queries were monopolised by the cultural and museum offer of the capital. As

7 Mar, 2023 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

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 the

1 Mar, 2023 @ 20:15

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Sport

Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum to open its doors to public on Saturday nights

FROM SATURDAY, Spain’s world-famous Prado Museum will be opening its doors on a Saturday evening, as part of a new project called ‘The Prado at

28 Feb, 2023 @ 18:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Street parties and colourful costumes flood the streets of Mallorca

2023 welcomed back the Sa Rua carnival for the first time without restrictions since the pandemic. This year’s festivities were set to be extremely popular

22 Feb, 2023 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Mallorca·Travel: Mallorca

640px Vista Del Castillo De Belalcázar. (córdoba)

The highest castle in Spain is in Cordoba

THE province of Cordoba has a multitude of tourist attractions, including its many medieval castles. Some 70 large, fortified buildings, which together make up an

8 Feb, 2023 @ 10:10

Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Superstition emptied a Spanish village in the 14th century before turning it into a must-visit festival

There is live music, falconry demonstrations, sword fights, hypnosis and magical shows

8 Jan, 2023 @ 18:38

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News