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Chart-topping British pop band hits out at far-right Vox over use of iconic hit single in campaign video

A LEADING British music band have slammed the far-right Spanish political party Vox over the use of one of the group’s most popular songs for

3 Feb, 2026 @ 15:14

La Cultura·Lead·Politics

ON THIS DAY: Spain’s answer to Lord Nelson and a great sculptor were born, snow fell where it never does … and a space-age fashion designer passed

BLAZ DE LEZO British people of a certain age were brought up on stories of English naval excellence and Spanish incompetence. The Armada was thwarted,

3 Feb, 2026 @ 08:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

FROM THE ARCHIVES: When the Olive Press caught up with the UK’s only ‘dwarf drag queen’ while on the Costa del Sol

After parting with his agent, John has now gone solo, booking and managing his own gigs and tours

31 Jan, 2026 @ 13:15

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Film star Susan Sarandon to receive special international honour at Spain’s Oscars

AMERICAN actress Susan Sarandon will receive an International Goya at Spain’s equivalent of the Oscars to be held next month. She follows in the footsteps

30 Jan, 2026 @ 16:00

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

ON THIS DAY IN SPAIN: Death by clothes, a novelist is born, as is the Spanish legion – and two pivotal figures resigned

ALICANTE TRAGEDY, 2017 On 28 January, 2017 (as reported in the Olive Press) an 18-year-old girl walked into her parents’ bedroom in Alicante to find

28 Jan, 2026 @ 10:15

La Cultura·Lead

Let him entertain you: Robbie Williams is coming to Spain in 2026

BRITISH pop sensation Robbie Williams will return to Spain this summer as part of his new world tour. Performances have already been confirmed at Bilbao

27 Jan, 2026 @ 16:45

Celebrity·Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Irish dance is on the up in Spain as new national association launches – would you give it a whirl?

SPAIN’s Irish dance community are celebrating the official launch of the country’s first national organisation dedicated to promoting Irish dance next month. The Spanish Irish

26 Jan, 2026 @ 16:15

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Other News

LIFE IN SPAIN: Lola Flores embodied the soul of Andalucia – but she was possessed by a demon

TO truly understand the fire of Andalucía, you first have to meet its demon. His name is the duende. He is not a friendly spirit.

26 Jan, 2026 @ 12:49

La Cultura·Lead

Julio Iglesias lawyer wants sex abuse complaints thrown out because courts in Spain have ‘no jurisdiction’

JULIO Iglesias’ lawyer wants authorities to dismiss a complaint from two ex-employees alleging sexual misconduct against the veteran singer. Papers were filed on Monday to

19 Jan, 2026 @ 18:00

Celebrity·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

ON THIS DAY: Pep’s birthday, Julio Iglesias’ randy dad, a Spanish playwright was born and a Nobel laureate died

CALDERÓN PEDRO Calderón de la Barca was born in Madrid on 17 January, 1600. He died in the same city in 1681, having dominated the

18 Jan, 2026 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead

WATCH: Bizarre moment carnival group in wheelchairs parades as Stephen Hawking in southern Spain – before belting out songs dedicated to late physicist

THIS is the eyebrow-raising moment a Spanish carnival troupe paid tribute to the late theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking by whizzing through the streets of Cadiz

17 Jan, 2026 @ 13:19

Cádiz·Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

INTERVIEW: Recollections of an Andalucian who was just a child when the USA accidentally dropped four atom bombs on Spain – in what became known as the Palomares nuclear disaster

By Norbert Suchanek AT the height of the Cold War on January 17, 1966, two US military aircraft accidentally collided in the skies over Andalucia.

17 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

Almeria·Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead

ON THIS DAY: When America atom-bombed Andalucia (by mistake)

IT sounds like the plot of a 1970s disaster movie, but it really happened. On 17 January 1966, the US Air Force dropped four atom

17 Jan, 2026 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias issues statement to deny sex abuse allegations

SPANISH singing legend Julio Iglesias has issued a statement where he has denied sexually abusing two former domestic employees who have filed a criminal complaint

16 Jan, 2026 @ 13:03

Celebrity·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

ON THIS DAY: Spain’s biggest football fan and a disgraced royal in-law were born – and Goya began a masterpiece

FOCUSING today on just one date – January 15 – we’ve dug up three Spanish personalities who you may find mildly diverting! 1. MANOLO EL

15 Jan, 2026 @ 18:46

La Cultura·Lead

Madrid’s El Prado must-see exhibitions in 2026 – from Austrian queens of Spain to early photographers and a De Madrazo sketchbook

WITH 3.5 million visitors last year, a historic record for the Madrid museum, El Prado could have relaxed slightly in 2026 – it has, however,

15 Jan, 2026 @ 18:15

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Spain's Julio Iglesias says 'truth would come out' over sex abuse allegations involving workers at his Caribbean mansions

Spain’s Julio Iglesias says ‘truth will come out’ over sex abuse allegations involving workers at his Caribbean mansions

JULIO Iglesias is ‘preparing’ his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations made by two female ex-employees. The 82-year-old singer spoke by telephone with

15 Jan, 2026 @ 13:00

Celebrity·Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

Prestige artist or fallen idol? Row over Julio Iglesias sex trafficking claims exposes chasmic fault lines in Spanish society

THE eternal tan, the unwavering smile and the instantly recognisable voice. Julio Iglesias stands out as one of the few Spanish singers to have found global

14 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Other News·Politics

ON THIS DAY: Messi marked a milestone, the Vatican banned some abhorrent practices, and a legendary Spanish voice actor passed

HERE are some snippets from history – football, racism and voice-overs – decide for yourself you think January 13 is an anniversary worth celebrating! LIONEL

13 Jan, 2026 @ 16:44

La Cultura·Lead

Revealed: The Spanish locations featured in the return of the BBC’s glamorous spy drama The Night Manager

STARRING British heartthrob Tom Hiddleston as former British soldier Jonathan Pine alongside an all-star cast including Hugh Laurie, Tom Hollander and Elizabeth Debicki, The Night

13 Jan, 2026 @ 08:20

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

How did anarchism lead to charming Casas Viejas village to change its name to ‘Benalup’?

IMAGINE that you’re driving to Cadiz for a holiday from Madrid or Marbella, and you’ve decided to leave the main road, in order to take

11 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only

By Brandon Cheevers IMAGINE you’re on your way to a nightclub that bears a striking resemblance to a giant cake – one that is covered

11 Jan, 2026 @ 09:30

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

ON THIS DAY: Dali, Buñuel – and Dani Carvajal? A trio of Spanish geniuses have links to this weekend in January

IT’S one of the coldest, darkest weekends around Spain, where traditionally not much happens and nobody has any money or energy left. With the festivities

10 Jan, 2026 @ 14:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

MICHAEL COY explains how the lives of two Spanish princesses 500 years apart didn’t go to plan – thanks to their choice of husbands

DISNEY princesses never had it easy. Their paths to a happy ending were always strewn with formidable obstacles: evil stepmothers, jealous witches, tentacle-bottomed sea sorceresses

10 Jan, 2026 @ 11:30

La Cultura·Lead·National News

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

By Joy E. Glenn JANUARY in Spain is magical for children. The Cabalgata de Reyes is one of the most anticipated events of the year.

9 Jan, 2026 @ 18:45

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Opinion·Politics

WATCH: Junta president heckled at Three Kings parade in Sevilla as crowd jeer and chant for better public healthcare

THE Junta president should have been the most popular man in Sevilla when he turned up to the Pearl of Andalucia for the city’s traditional

6 Jan, 2026 @ 14:20

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Politics·Sevilla

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Chart-topping British pop band hits out at far-right Vox over use of iconic hit single in campaign video

ON THIS DAY: Spain’s answer to Lord Nelson and a great sculptor were born, snow fell where it never does … and a space-age fashion designer passed

FROM THE ARCHIVES: When the Olive Press caught up with the UK’s only ‘dwarf drag queen’ while on the Costa del Sol

Film star Susan Sarandon to receive special international honour at Spain’s Oscars

ON THIS DAY IN SPAIN: Death by clothes, a novelist is born, as is the Spanish legion – and two pivotal figures resigned

Let him entertain you: Robbie Williams is coming to Spain in 2026

Irish dance is on the up in Spain as new national association launches – would you give it a whirl?

LIFE IN SPAIN: Lola Flores embodied the soul of Andalucia – but she was possessed by a demon

Julio Iglesias lawyer wants sex abuse complaints thrown out because courts in Spain have ‘no jurisdiction’

ON THIS DAY: Pep’s birthday, Julio Iglesias’ randy dad, a Spanish playwright was born and a Nobel laureate died

WATCH: Bizarre moment carnival group in wheelchairs parades as Stephen Hawking in southern Spain – before belting out songs dedicated to late physicist

INTERVIEW: Recollections of an Andalucian who was just a child when the USA accidentally dropped four atom bombs on Spain – in what became known as the Palomares nuclear disaster

ON THIS DAY: When America atom-bombed Andalucia (by mistake)

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias issues statement to deny sex abuse allegations

ON THIS DAY: Spain’s biggest football fan and a disgraced royal in-law were born – and Goya began a masterpiece

Madrid’s El Prado must-see exhibitions in 2026 – from Austrian queens of Spain to early photographers and a De Madrazo sketchbook

Spain’s Julio Iglesias says ‘truth will come out’ over sex abuse allegations involving workers at his Caribbean mansions

Prestige artist or fallen idol? Row over Julio Iglesias sex trafficking claims exposes chasmic fault lines in Spanish society

ON THIS DAY: Messi marked a milestone, the Vatican banned some abhorrent practices, and a legendary Spanish voice actor passed

Revealed: The Spanish locations featured in the return of the BBC’s glamorous spy drama The Night Manager

How did anarchism lead to charming Casas Viejas village to change its name to ‘Benalup’?

Valencia’s legendarily weird and wonderful 1980s nightclub scene comes back to life for one month only

ON THIS DAY: Dali, Buñuel – and Dani Carvajal? A trio of Spanish geniuses have links to this weekend in January

MICHAEL COY explains how the lives of two Spanish princesses 500 years apart didn’t go to plan – thanks to their choice of husbands

The Andalucia President’s blackface stunt at Three Kings was wrong and insensitive – JOY E GLENN, a black mother in Spain, explains why

WATCH: Junta president heckled at Three Kings parade in Sevilla as crowd jeer and chant for better public healthcare

Red alert in Malaga province: Storm Leonardo forces mass evacuations as Costa del Sol faces torrential rains from Wednesday

Chart-topping British pop band hits out at far-right Vox over use of iconic hit single in campaign video

Andalucia schools will shut as storm set to cause continued weather chaos and heavy downpours

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