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Spain lays claim to ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’: Galleon which sank more than 300 years ago contains up to €18bn in treasure

A SPANISH galleon dubbed as the ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’ is set to be excavated from its watery grave with an estimated €18 billion in

8 Nov, 2023 @ 15:45

La Cultura·Lead

Writers from Gibraltar open up in series of talks, discussions before international literary festival

GIBRALTAR kicked off the local version of its literature celebration on Monday evening as a prelude to the international part of the festival on November

8 Nov, 2023 @ 14:55

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Mass grave from 5,000 years ago is discovered in Spain: Experts believe bodies are from victims of deadly stone age war

THE unexpected discovery of 300 fossilised human remains in what’s thought to be a mass grave has stunned experts and hints at a violent conflict

5 Nov, 2023 @ 17:00

La Cultura·Lead

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will speak on loss of faith in government at Gibraltar literary festival

FORMER UK Prime Minister Theresa May will headline the Gibunco Gibraltar International Literary Festival with a speech on November 18. Lady May will open up

2 Nov, 2023 @ 15:38

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead

Gibraltar book council ‘impressed’ by Malta culture chiefs as they promote their own unique language

GIBRALTAR wants to take a leaf out of the handbook of Malta’s promotion of its own language to give ‘Llanito’ a lift in the near

2 Nov, 2023 @ 09:35

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Barcelona museum throws open its doors to naked visitors: Nudist club admires treasures in the buff

THE exhibits in Barcelona’s Museum of Archaeology of Catalonia were treated to quite the sight when it played host to a 90 minute nudist tour.

30 Oct, 2023 @ 16:48

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

‘The Queen’ author, two UK MPs and local historian sign up to speak at Gibraltar Literary Festival in November

A ROYALS writer, two UK MPS and a local historian are the latest authors to take their places at the Gibraltar Literary Festival from November

28 Oct, 2023 @ 09:42

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Boney M are coming to Gibraltar: Legendary disco group to perform at FREE festival in November

BONEY M will play for FREE in Gibraltar exactly one month before Christmas Day with his founding band member Maizie Williams. The hit 70s disco

27 Oct, 2023 @ 16:34

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead

A painter and two sculptors from Spain take top three prizes in Gibraltar art exhibition

THREE Spaniards won the top prizes at the 50th Gibraltar International Art Exhibition being held at the Gustavo Bacarisas Gallery in Casemates Square. Minister for

26 Oct, 2023 @ 08:58

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead

Evidence found of swimming dinosaurs dating back over 100 million years ago in Spain

Dozens of swimming dinosaur prints are discovered in northern Spain

A TEAM of researchers from the University of La Rioja have found a site of swimming dinosaur prints in northern Spain- of which there is

24 Oct, 2023 @ 15:09

Animals·La Cultura·Lead

Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry is latest celeb to join Gibraltar Literary Festival lineup

COOKBOOK writer for over half a century Mary Berry, much-loved judge of the Beeb’s Great British Bake Off is the latest Gibraltar International Literary Festival

23 Oct, 2023 @ 14:10

Gibraltar·La Cultura·Lead

Plucky Frenchwoman wages campaign to bring ‘original version’ movies to Spain’s Ronda – ‘pour l’amour’

RONDA’S main cinema is set to show its first ever ‘original version’ movie without dubbing this week, thanks to one expat resident – and loving

23 Oct, 2023 @ 12:24

Andalucia·La Cultura·Malaga

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

Local ‘graffiti-loving troublemaker’ artist’s giant turtle mural tribute to Costa del Sol town delights residents

RESIDENTS of one Fuengirola neighbourhood have been marvelling at the handiwork of a local ‘graffiti-loving troublemaker’ who has livened up the streets with an incredible,

9 Oct, 2023 @ 15:30

Andalucia·La Cultura·Malaga

Pre-historic footwear dating back 6,200 years are discovered in caves in Spain's Andalucia

Pre-historic footwear dating back 6,200 years is discovered in caves in Spain’s Andalucia

THE OLDEST pair of shoes in Europe found in a Granada area cave may be much older than first thought, according to scientists. Experts used

9 Oct, 2023 @ 14:15

Andalucia·Granada·La Cultura·Lead

Iconic Southport Gates at entry to Gibraltar’s Main Street get major facelift, restoration and clean-up

THE Ministry of Heritage has restored the iconic Southport Gates to Gibraltar’s Main Street that date back to 1883 to their former glory after weeks

4 Oct, 2023 @ 15:20

Gibraltar·La Cultura

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 popular

4 Oct, 2023 @ 14:42

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Family in Spain stunned to discover genuine Van Dyck painting worth up to €13million had been hanging on their wall for DECADES

A SPANISH family were stunned to find a family heirloom was a genuine work by Baroque master painter, Anthony Van Dyck. The painting, ‘Presentation of

3 Oct, 2023 @ 18:19

La Cultura·Lead

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba voted most beautiful Cathedral in Spain on Twitter

THE Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba has clinched the title of the most beautiful cathedral on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. The Relatando Historia profile

29 Sep, 2023 @ 08:45

Andalucia·Cordoba·La Cultura·Lead

Garrison Library in Gibraltar turns 230 with unique exhibition of artifacts celebrating military connection

THE Garrison Library marked 230 years in Gibraltar with the launch of an exhibition that traced its history from a military institution to a public

28 Sep, 2023 @ 15:37

Gibraltar·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

HIDDEN VALLEY: Late September in Spain is practically a season of its own

Late September: practically its own season. Bright, fresh days with the memory of water – the downpours of last week, which stopped summer dead in

23 Sep, 2023 @ 15:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Other News

What to do in Valencia this October

The summer heat has retreated, leaving behind a refreshing cool breeze and plenty of autumn sun. Coming up – a special month for the region,

22 Sep, 2023 @ 21:20

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

HIDDEN VALLEY: Figs, nectarines and pears are just a few of the stars of late-summer eating in Spain – and here’s how to eat them

In the latest serialisation of seasoned travel writer Paul Richardson’s new book, Hidden Valley, he reveals how he prepares his favourite late-summer treats with the

18 Sep, 2023 @ 19:15

Celebrity·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Other News

HIDDEN VALLEY: The subtle and mysterious art of mushrooming in central Spain

Paul Richardson reveals how he spots the perfect wild mushroom in the forests by his idyllic home in Extremadura - and how to cook them

17 Sep, 2023 @ 12:47

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Other News

More than 151,000 people flock to ‘Picasso as a Sculptor: Matter and Body’ exhibition in Malaga

PICASSO has triumphed once again in his home town, solidifying his enduring legacy as one of Malaga’s most celebrated and influential figures. ‘Picasso as a

17 Sep, 2023 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Malaga

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Spain lays claim to ‘Holy Grail of shipwrecks’: Galleon which sank more than 300 years ago contains up to €18bn in treasure

Writers from Gibraltar open up in series of talks, discussions before international literary festival

Mass grave from 5,000 years ago is discovered in Spain: Experts believe bodies are from victims of deadly stone age war

Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May will speak on loss of faith in government at Gibraltar literary festival

Gibraltar book council ‘impressed’ by Malta culture chiefs as they promote their own unique language

Barcelona museum throws open its doors to naked visitors: Nudist club admires treasures in the buff

‘The Queen’ author, two UK MPs and local historian sign up to speak at Gibraltar Literary Festival in November

Boney M are coming to Gibraltar: Legendary disco group to perform at FREE festival in November

A painter and two sculptors from Spain take top three prizes in Gibraltar art exhibition

Dozens of swimming dinosaur prints are discovered in northern Spain

Great British Bake Off judge Mary Berry is latest celeb to join Gibraltar Literary Festival lineup

Plucky Frenchwoman wages campaign to bring ‘original version’ movies to Spain’s Ronda – ‘pour l’amour’

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

Local ‘graffiti-loving troublemaker’ artist’s giant turtle mural tribute to Costa del Sol town delights residents

Pre-historic footwear dating back 6,200 years is discovered in caves in Spain’s Andalucia

Iconic Southport Gates at entry to Gibraltar’s Main Street get major facelift, restoration and clean-up

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

Family in Spain stunned to discover genuine Van Dyck painting worth up to €13million had been hanging on their wall for DECADES

Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba voted most beautiful Cathedral in Spain on Twitter

Garrison Library in Gibraltar turns 230 with unique exhibition of artifacts celebrating military connection

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

HIDDEN VALLEY: Late September in Spain is practically a season of its own

What to do in Valencia this October

HIDDEN VALLEY: Figs, nectarines and pears are just a few of the stars of late-summer eating in Spain – and here’s how to eat them

HIDDEN VALLEY: The subtle and mysterious art of mushrooming in central Spain

More than 151,000 people flock to ‘Picasso as a Sculptor: Matter and Body’ exhibition in Malaga

Thunderstorms to roll in across Spain over May bank holiday weekend – these are the affected areas

Elon Musk’s Starlink service lands in Gibraltar – but what exactly is the satellite internet system?

Gibraltar reviews terrorism threat level after two Jewish men stabbed in London

Marbella town hall rejects Vox’s controversial ‘national priority’ plan to favour locals and people with ‘Spanish heritage’ for public health and education services

Why Spain celebrates May Day (and why Franco tried to quash it): The holiday that gave us the weekend – and helped save the Western world from communist revolution