Brit boyband star Tom Parker celebrates ending ‘revolutionary treatment’ in Spain amid incurable brain tumour battle
BRITISH boyband star Tom Parker has returned to the stage after seeking ‘revolutionary treatment' in Spain amid his battle with incurable brain cancer.
The Wanted...
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck share affectionate reunion in Spain as she films new movie
PARIS may have the reputation as the most romantic spot in the world but it seems a certain Spanish island may come a close...
COKE JOKE: Spanish quiz show producers apologise for asking contestants to guess the street price of drugs
SPANISH producers have been forced to issue an apology after asking contestants to guess the street price of cocaine.
The off-colour question about the white...
Firstly Covid-19 and now bad weather cancels famous St. Patrick’s Day parade on Spain’s Costa Blanca
THE famous St. Patrick's Day parade on the Cabo Roig strip scheduled for Thursday has been cancelled for the third successive year.
A poor weather...
Costa Blanca movie and TV studio in Spain that competed against Hollywood will reopen this summer
A major Alicante film and television studio forcibly closed by the European Union in 2012 over illegal public funding is reopening this summer.
Ciudad de...
Nine questions for Secrets of the Pomegranate author Barbara Lamplugh, one of Granada’s most exciting writers
BARBARA Lamplugh was approaching her 50s and years deep into the world of journalism and travel writing when she decided to move to Granada...
World-famous St. Patrick’s Day parade returning to fill streets on Spain’s Costa Blanca
A world-famous St. Patrick's Day parade returns to the Costa Blanca next week for the first time since 2019.
Leading off the celebrations as 'Grand...
Writing in Spain: How author Barbara Lamplugh left behind the UK to find success as a novelist
Granada-based British writer Barbara Lamplugh’s second novel, The Red Gene, is based on the Spanish Civil War. The book comes four years after Secrets of the Pomegranate, released in 2015. Here she tells us why moving to Spain was the secret to finding success as a writer…
Singer India Martinez to perform at Spain’s Cadiz Carnival 2022.
SINGER India Martinez has announced she will perform at the Cadiz Carnival 2022.
The Andalucian star was announced as the headline act on Wednesday evening...
Oscars adds ’fan favourite’ prize voted by Twitter after several Spanish blockbusters were snubbed for Best Picture
NEXT month's Oscars will include a new 'fan favourite' prize for the year's most popular film as voted for by Twitter users.
The Academy announced...
Inside Novak Djokovic’s Spanish mansion renovation
WORLD No1 Novak Djokovic has been busy since his deportation from Down Under renovating a sprawling €6.4 million mansion on the Costa del Sol.
The tennis star...
Understanding how technology is driving the popularity of online casinos
The global online gaming market is huge, and studies show that the market is anticipated to grow to over $256 billion US dollars by...
Brit reunited with false teeth he lost in Spain 11 years ago
A BRIT was left gobsmacked after being reunited with the false teeth he lost on boozy night out in Benidorm - 11 years later.
Paul...
Antonio Resines: Spanish actor with COVID discharged from intensive care after 45 days in hospital
SPANISH actor Antonio Resines has been released from hospital after spending 45 days in Intensive Care following complications with COVID-19.
The 67-year-old was hospitalised in...
Spain’s King Felipe VI tests positive with COVID-19
THE KING of Spain has tested positive for COVID-19.
After presenting the first mild symptoms last night, King Felipe VI tested positive for the disease this morning,...
REVEALED: The most popular and iconic Spanish location for movies
FILM FANS have favourite actors and genres, but which locations prove to be the top go-to destinations in Europe for film-makers themselves?
Research shows that...
‘AND IT WAS ALL DONE IN THE WORST POSSIBLE TASTE’: Controversial comic Jimmy Carr sets Gibraltar dates after Holocaust...
COMEDIAN Jimmy Carr, who has recently caused a storm over a routine about the Holocaust on a Netflix special, is bringing his controversial brand...
Cate Blanchett to receive first-ever International Goya award in Spain’s Valencia
CATE Blanchett will receive the first-ever International Goya Award at the Spanish film awards gala on February 12 .
The Australian actress will collect her...
Parallel Mothers: Almodovar’s latest drama tackling Spanish Civil War disappeared nominated for Bafta
SPAIN’s most acclaimed film director Pedro Almodovar could soon add another statue to his already heaving awards cabinet.
His latest film Parallel Mothers, starring one...
How To Ensure Your Psychic Reader is Real and Authentic
One of the most important decisions you will make in your life is selecting the right psychic reader. Unfortunately, not all of them are...
Benidorm launches Spain’s Eurovision Song Contest entry for 2022 amidst controversy
SPAIN'S 2022 Eurovision Song Contest entry will see Chanel perform 'SloMo' in Italy after a new three-night Benidorm Fest format that ended in some...
The Good Boss starring Javier Bardem wins comedy award at Feroz Awards 2022
FERNANDO Leon de Aranoa’s black comedy The Good Boss, starring Javier Bardem, scooped the Best Comedy prize at the Feroz Awards.
The Association of Cinematographic...
Benidorm ranked as best socially distanced weekend party city in Europe
A NEW year is finally here and whilst European travel is opening up again, many travellers are still cautious and want to find a...
12 Gifts We Can Send If We Can’t Attend the Wedding
Your bestie might be having a virtual wedding, or even an on location wedding, but for some reason you won’t be able to attend...
A Detailed Look at the State of Poker in Spain
Spain has stood out as an international poker destination since the 2017 European poker liquidity deal. France, Italy, and Portugal also signed this deal.
The...
The Growing Popularity of Online Games in Spain
A country’s culture and social practices influence the citizen’s online interactions.
In Spain, Spaniards took to online gaming after regulating the Spanish gambling and betting...
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