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Four remarkable Spanish women – A gallega painter and a malagueña philosopher; a child and a tennis star

MARISOL Even today, sixty years after her heyday, “Marisol” is well-known to everyone in Spain. That toothy grin, that big voice – and such

11 Feb, 2026 @ 18:00

La Cultura·Lead

‘Historic’ war elephant bones found in Andalucia in discovery that could shed new light on Hannibal’s march through Spain

AN ELEPHANT bone discovered at a Spanish archaeological site may provide the first physical proof that war elephants used by Hannibal’s army once marched through

9 Feb, 2026 @ 18:00

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead

Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada

A BENEFIT show hosted by a famous flamenco star raised funds for a local homeless charity in Granada. Singer Estrella Morente headlined a near sell-out

8 Feb, 2026 @ 12:00

Andalucia·Barcelona·Granada·La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard

A DOZEN medieval Muslim tombs have been uncovered in Estepona during construction work to revamp the main boulevard. This discovery shines fresh light on the

7 Feb, 2026 @ 15:30

Andalucia·Estepona·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

The ghostly history of Malaga’s ‘useless’ Montejaque dam – now a ticking timebomb as subterranean tremors force evacuations

FOR a century, the Montejaque Dam has stood as a silent, bone-dry monument to human hubris—a spectacular engineering failure hidden in the mountains above Ronda.

7 Feb, 2026 @ 11:37

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Sevilla’s iconic Giralda belltower cordoned off after massive ornamental vase plunges nearly 100 metres during Storm Leonardo

POLICE and cathedral technicians rushed to the Plaza Virgen de los Reyes in Sevilla on Thursday after a two-metre-tall metal structure was torn from La

6 Feb, 2026 @ 18:15

La Cultura·Lead·Sevilla·Weather

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

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Four remarkable Spanish women – A gallega painter and a malagueña philosopher; a child and a tennis star

‘Historic’ war elephant bones found in Andalucia in discovery that could shed new light on Hannibal’s march through Spain

Flamenco star Estrella Morente fronts near sell-out charity concert in Granada

Remarkable archeological find in Estepona: A dozen 13th century Muslim tombs during works on new central boulevard

The ghostly history of Malaga’s ‘useless’ Montejaque dam – now a ticking timebomb as subterranean tremors force evacuations

Sevilla’s iconic Giralda belltower cordoned off after massive ornamental vase plunges nearly 100 metres during Storm Leonardo

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

Horror on the Costa del Sol as woman’s legs are crushed beneath reversing bus bound for Marbella

‘We’re all really worried’: Every centimetre added to full Montejaque dam could cause 20 million litres of water to overflow

Bargain boom in Spain: Low-cost supermarkets grab record market share with more shoppers hunting for cut-price deals

Mystery solved after human skull found in Malaga drain identified as 59-year-old man who disappeared during Covid pandemic

WATCH: Iconic Barcelona tower shakes violently as Catalunya is battered by 160km/h hurricane-force gusts