‘Ghost Town Grab?’: Jagger and Co accused of pandemic plagiarism by Madrid musician
THE Rolling Stones are being dragged into a rock ‘n’ roll legal row after a Spanish singer claimed the legendary band stole two of his
Freebie frenzy in Malaga! Museum madness hits the city for World Tourism Day
CALLING all culture vultures, history buffs and freebie hunters — Malaga is rolling out the red carpet TOMORROW (Saturday, Sept 27) for World Tourism Day,
Could Oasis return to Spain? Rumours swirl after Atletico Madrid president hints at deal for gig next summer
COULD it all be part of The Masterplan? Rumours are swirling that British rock superstars Oasis could return to Spain for the first time in
Primavera Sound Barcelona announces its 2026 line-up: Here’s what partygoers can expect from Spain’s biggest music festival
HUNDREDS of thousands of partygoers – including tens of thousands of Brits – make the pilgrimage every summer to Barcelona to attend Primavera Sound, widely
Comic-Con Malaga charges fans nearly €100 for a selfie with stars
FANCY a snap with Berlin from Money Heist or Hollywood heartthrob Luke Evans? It’ll cost you a small fortune. Comic-Con San Diego Malaga kicks off
Angelina Jolie breaks silence on US Politics at Spain’s San Sebastian Film Festival
ANGELINA Jolie has made her mark at the San Sebastian Film Festival, not just for her role in Couture, but for offering a rare, candid
5,000-year-old ‘lost tomb’ discovered in Teba – one of Andalucía’s biggest archaeological finds
ARCHAEOLOGISTS have uncovered a 5,000-year-old dolmen in the heart of Malaga province, and it’s one of the most monumental and best-preserved in all of Andalucía.
Barcelona to open metro ‘ghost stations’ to the public this autumn – including the 1968 Gaudi stop which never saw a single passenger
BARCELONA’S metro system is set to open its mysterious ‘ghost stations’ to the public for the first time in history. Transport enthusiasts and curious visitors
LIFE IN SPAIN: The story of Ferdinand Magellan, the true hero of the Spanish age of exploration
WHEN we think of sixteenth-century explorers, Christopher Columbus typically comes to mind. The media love to celebrate the businessman from Genoa, who, in his day,
Centuries-old vulture nests in Spain found stuffed with shoes, weapons and human relics
ABANDONED bird nests in southern Spain have turned out to be time capsules crammed with human relics – including a 700-year-old sandal, a painted leather
Spain’s Julio Iglesias turns 81: from football dreams to global stardom and a surprising family twist
THIS week (Tuesday to be exact), Julio Iglesias will celebrate his 81st birthday. With over half a century of fame, countless albums, awards, and sellout
CERVANTES: One of Spain’s greatest writers, he led a life as dramatic as his novels. Michael Coy takes a look at the man behind Don Quijote
EVERYONE knows Don Quijote, the world’s most famous novel. Most can even name its author – Miguel de Cervantes. But did you know that September
Victoria Kent and Pastor Soler: Two remarkable women from Spain’s Andalucia
IT’S late September, and we’re reminded of two remarkable women from Andalucía whose anniversaries fall close together. First, we celebrate the life of Victoria Kent
Three Key Dates in Spanish History You Should Know
If you’re a history enthusiast and curious about Spain’s rich and complex past, three significant anniversaries are just around the corner. Here’s a closer look
During this month in Spain: Indians revolt in Argentina, volcano erupts in the Canaries and much more
September 1529 – Destruction of ‘Spiritu Santo’ The native Indians who inhabited what is now Argentina destroyed the Spanish settlement named Spiritu Santo. In other
Local town hall in Spain’s Malaga fined for staging opera concerts in hallowed Cueva del Tesoro
A TOWN hall has been slapped with a €15,000 fine for staging concerts inside one of Spain’s most unique caves – without official permission. The
Digging up Malaga’s Phoenician roots: archaeologists unearth secrets of a 3,000-year-old city
BEFORE there were the Romans there was another ancient civilisation that was putting down roots in Spain. The University of Malaga has launched a fresh
Antonio Banderas to star in British romantic comedy alongside glamorous Spanish actress Ursula Corbero
ANTONIO Banderas, one of Spain’s most celebrated actors, is set to play a father navigating his relationships following his divorce in Rose’s Baby, a romantic
Roman luxury unearthed in Spain’s Ecija – 2,000-year-old mosaic shows off elite lifestyle
ARCHAEOLOGISTS in Ecija (Andalucia) have uncovered a Roman treasure that’s almost two millennia old – a stunning 40-square-metre mosaic that once graced the dining and
Lorries filled with 120 thousand kilos of tomatoes travel to Valencia for Wednesday’s La Tomatina fight
BUÑOL in Valencia is getting ready to see red once again at the world-famous La Tomatina festival this Wednesday(August 27) with 120,000 kilos of tomatoes
The Olive Press went behind the scenes of an international film shoot which turned a sleepy Costa del Sol town into a cinematic gem
THE quiet mountain village of Gaucin has found itself in the spotlight this summer as it becomes the unlikely setting for an international feature film.
Take a trip to the Malaga Feria: A wild display of dances, drinking, and traditional music
THE famous Malaga Feria takes place for one week every August, filling the city with colour, music and plenty of wine. The tradition dates back
Discreet vs ostentatious? Luxury tourism expert lays out the differences between posh Brits and Spaniards
THEY wear designer clothes, speak with theatrical accents, and wouldn’t dream of holidaying anywhere that isn’t painfully exclusive – but Spanish pijos aren’t quite what
Spain’s Teba turns into Scotland for epic 2025 Douglas’ Days Festival- full programme
THERE is a little corner of Spain which is about to be turned into a Scottish wonderland. Teba, in the province of Malaga, is about
Giant Roman baths finally unearthed in Spain’s Elche after eight year dig
AFTER eight years of relentless digging, archaeologists at the University of Alicante have finally uncovered the full glory of the Eastern Baths at La Alcudia,
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Jack Gaioni reveals the fascinating story of Lola Montez, the fake Spanish dirty dancer who captured a king’s heart
She portrayed herself as nobility from a long Moorish/Andalucian bloodline. Yet birth records indicate she was 100% Irish, born in County Sligo to “common stock”.