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New sexual allegations emerge against Placido Domingo during performance in Spain in 2000s

LEGENDARY opera singer Placido Domingo is facing new historical sexual harassment charges three years after the the first accusations derailed his career. An anonymous singer

16 Jan, 2023 @ 20:00

Entertainment

Kidman and other Hollywood stars in Mallorca as filming starts for Paramount+ series Lioness

Some stars from Hollywood will be in Mallorca this month as shooting starts for a big drama series Hollywood star Nicole Kidman will be in

11 Jan, 2023 @ 16:15

Balearic Islands·Entertainment·Lead·Mallorca·National News

Get Ready, Andrea Bocelli is Coming to Spain!

Andrea Bocelli is an Italian tenor and classical crossover singer known for his beautiful voice and heart-wrenching performances. The artist is set to embark on

3 Jan, 2023 @ 12:45

Entertainment·Other News

Spain Increases Tax Breaks To Entice More International Tv And Movie Shoots

Spain bumps up tax breaks to entice more international film and TV productions

SPAIN has announced bigger tax breaks to woo more international TV and movie producers to the country. As of January 1, tax rebates on international

29 Dec, 2022 @ 13:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead

Christmas in Spain: Ten books to cosy up with this winter

LIKE Christmas crackers, stockings and chocolates, reading material is a winter essential. The Olive Press’s Kirsty McKenzie gives her recommendations for books to keep you

24 Dec, 2022 @ 18:00

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

Cirque du Soleil ‘Crystal’ kicks-off magical show in Spain’s Malaga this Saturday

CIRQUE du Soleil’s first ever acrobatic show on ice lands in Malaga—a magical show that blends Cirque’s trademark circus acts and acrobatics with high level

9 Dec, 2022 @ 09:15

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

British living legend Robbie Williams to give concert at Spain’s Marenostrum Fuengirola in 2023—his only date in Andalucia

BRITISH pop legend Robbie Williams will perform at Marenostrum Fuengirola on 15 June 2023 in what will be his only concert in Andalucia. Robbie is

6 Dec, 2022 @ 10:45

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

The Benefits of Social Media Marketing

Despite its success, many still wonder if social media marketing is worth their time and effort. After all, with so many other things to do,

29 Nov, 2022 @ 14:38

Business & Finance·Entertainment

With new opening, Netflix’s biggest European studio is now in Spain

GLOBAL streaming giant Netflix on Tuesday unveiled its expanded studios in Madrid, which are now the biggest that the company counts on in the entire

23 Nov, 2022 @ 18:45

Business & Finance·Entertainment·Lead·National News

Benidorm Fest Grand Final Tickets Sell Out 'within Minutes' To See Spain's 2023 Eurovision Pick

Benidorm Fest grand final tickets sell out ‘within minutes’ to unveil Spain’s 2023 Eurovision Song Contest entry

A thousand tickets for the Benidorm Fest grand final on February 4, 2023, were sold out ‘within minutes’ after sales started at noon on Monday.

14 Nov, 2022 @ 15:18

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead·Valencian Community

UK TV and film company co-founded by David Walliams to check out Ciudad de la Luz studios on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A UK TV and film production company co-founded by comedy performer and children’s book writer David Walliams is looking into using Alicante’s recently reopened Ciudad

9 Nov, 2022 @ 11:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain’s Malaga Jazz Festival celebrates its 36th anniversary with some big-name concerts

ONE of the biggest events in Malaga during the autumn is just around the corner; the annual Malaga Jazz Festival. This year the festival celebrates

30 Oct, 2022 @ 10:30

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga

Spooky! How Halloween is celebrated in different parts of Spain

HALLOWEEN has grown in popularity in Spain in recent years much like across the rest of Europe, with the country adopting American style celebrations such

30 Oct, 2022 @ 10:00

Entertainment·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

REVEALED: Top five scariest Spanish films to watch this Halloween

THERE’S nothing better on Halloween then scaring yourself senseless. Here are the top five Spanish horrors to terrify yourself with this Hallows’ Eve. 5. Veronica

29 Oct, 2022 @ 11:15

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Veteran rockers Iron Maiden announce three dates in Spain in 2023 including 'biggest-ever' concert for Murcia

Veteran rockers Iron Maiden playing three dates in Spain in 2023 including ‘most-important’ concert ever held in Murcia

ROCK legends Iron Maiden will play a gig in Murcia next summer- one of only three concerts by the band in Spain. The group, fronted

27 Oct, 2022 @ 14:46

Barcelona·Entertainment·Lead·Murcia

The Rise of CannaGamers: Cannabis Culture Among Gamers

Cannabis makes any activity more exciting, be it a simple home party with friends or binge-watching your favorite TV shows. There is even a whole

27 Oct, 2022 @ 10:00

Entertainment·Health

14-year-old Marbella girl stars in latest Antonio Banderas film The Enforcer

A 14-year-old girl from Marbella has starred in Antonio Banderas’ latest movie, The Enforcer. The internationally renowned moviestar in the Richard Hughes film played Cuda,

26 Oct, 2022 @ 16:30

Entertainment·Lead·Malaga·National News

6 Fun Outdoor Activities You Have To Try At Least Once

People generally enjoy being outdoors, and this fact became even more apparent when everyone was trapped indoors during the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021. Luckily,

7 Oct, 2022 @ 10:55

Entertainment·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

HBO releases video of Spanish locations used for ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’

Whether it was a bullring in Osuna province, a Basque islet, Almería’s Desert of Tabernas or Castellón’s Peñíscola, the creators of HBO’s worldwide smash hit

27 Sep, 2022 @ 16:14

Entertainment·Lead·National News

Benidorm Pride Festival returns to full splendour after pandemic restrictions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BENIDORM’S Pride Festival starts on Monday with a return to big-style celebrations that were cancelled due to the Covid pandemic. An extensive programme of events

2 Sep, 2022 @ 15:51

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Entertainment·Lead·Valencian Community

Spain Starts Eurovision Song Contest Entry Process To Set Up Benidorm Fest 2023 Line Up

Spain starts Eurovision Song Contest entry process by finding Benidorm Fest 2023 line up

THE process to choose Spain’s 2023 Eurovision Song Contest entry has started with broadcaster RTVE looking for entries to compete in next year’s Benidorm Fest.

1 Sep, 2022 @ 17:45

Benidorm·Entertainment·Lead

Climate change: When will we deal with the elephant in the room?

Eyes Wide Shut. NO not the 1999 Stanley Kubrick film starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. I refer to the inactivity of the world’s leaders

27 Aug, 2022 @ 18:30

Columnists·Entertainment·Environment·Green Matters by Martin Tye·Lead·National News

WATCH: Two Spanish police officers in hot water over video showing them enjoying local fiesta a little too much

TWO officers have found themselves under investigation after a video showing them joining in local fiestas in Menorca over the weekend went viral. The pair

18 Aug, 2022 @ 15:15

Balearic Islands·Entertainment·Lead·Menorca

CAUGHT LIVE: Brotherly love as Marley brothers sing soulful Bob Marley ballad at Valencia’s giant reggae festival

IT was a throwback to the Jamaica of the 1980s. Two of the legendary Marley family graced the same stage to pay tribute to their

18 Aug, 2022 @ 09:37

Entertainment·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Four Of The Most Popular Game Of Thrones Locations For Fans And Tourists Are In Spain

The most popular Game of Thrones TV show locations for fans and tourists are in Spain

GAME OF THRONES fans are eagerly gearing up for the new prequel series ‘House of the Dragon’ which premieres on August 21 in the US

3 Aug, 2022 @ 17:15

Entertainment·Lead

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Rototom Sunsplash music festival is back in Benicassim on Spain’s east coast

AFTER a two-year hiatus thanks to the global pandemic, Benicassim will once again host Rototom Sunsplash next month. The 27th edition of the reggae music

31 Jul, 2022 @ 15:46

Alicante·Entertainment·Lead

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New sexual allegations emerge against Placido Domingo during performance in Spain in 2000s

Kidman and other Hollywood stars in Mallorca as filming starts for Paramount+ series Lioness

Get Ready, Andrea Bocelli is Coming to Spain!

Spain bumps up tax breaks to entice more international film and TV productions

Christmas in Spain: Ten books to cosy up with this winter

Cirque du Soleil ‘Crystal’ kicks-off magical show in Spain’s Malaga this Saturday

British living legend Robbie Williams to give concert at Spain’s Marenostrum Fuengirola in 2023—his only date in Andalucia

The Benefits of Social Media Marketing

With new opening, Netflix’s biggest European studio is now in Spain

Benidorm Fest grand final tickets sell out ‘within minutes’ to unveil Spain’s 2023 Eurovision Song Contest entry

UK TV and film company co-founded by David Walliams to check out Ciudad de la Luz studios on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain’s Malaga Jazz Festival celebrates its 36th anniversary with some big-name concerts

Spooky! How Halloween is celebrated in different parts of Spain

REVEALED: Top five scariest Spanish films to watch this Halloween

Veteran rockers Iron Maiden playing three dates in Spain in 2023 including ‘most-important’ concert ever held in Murcia

The Rise of CannaGamers: Cannabis Culture Among Gamers

14-year-old Marbella girl stars in latest Antonio Banderas film The Enforcer

6 Fun Outdoor Activities You Have To Try At Least Once

HBO releases video of Spanish locations used for ‘Game of Thrones’ prequel ‘House of the Dragon’

Benidorm Pride Festival returns to full splendour after pandemic restrictions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Spain starts Eurovision Song Contest entry process by finding Benidorm Fest 2023 line up

Climate change: When will we deal with the elephant in the room?

CAUGHT LIVE: Brotherly love as Marley brothers sing soulful Bob Marley ballad at Valencia’s giant reggae festival

The most popular Game of Thrones TV show locations for fans and tourists are in Spain

Rototom Sunsplash music festival is back in Benicassim on Spain’s east coast

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Who is that crawling up my wall? What you should know about geckos in Spain

The ancient capitals of Spain – Ten cities that were once seats of Spanish power

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Prostitution soars in Marbella as pimps across Spain move to running operations out of apartments – thanks to legal loophole

Twelve days of Spanish Christmas: our pick of hidden holiday traditions to discover in Andalucia

YOU’RE COOKING THAT?: The Christmas dishes of half a dozen top Spanish chefs, some who won’t touch the festive favourite Jamon