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How a Kiwi won the Scrabble world championships in Spanish despite not speaking the language

A KIWI who does not speak the language has won the World Spanish Scrabble Championship. Nigel Richards achieved the feat thanks to his impressive memory

7 Dec, 2024 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead

Famous painting by Spanish master goes on display for first time in 134 years: Sorolla masterpiece ‘Paris Boulevard’ dazzles art lovers in Madrid

A LONG-LOST painting by Spain’s ‘master of light’ Joaquin Sorolla has gone on public display for the first time since the 19th century. Paris Boulevard,

5 Dec, 2024 @ 09:51

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Exclusive: Meet the British performer who’s shaking up Spain’s flamenco scene by exploring its African links

THIS is the British dancer revolutionising Spain’s flamenco scene by delving into its African influences. Born in London to Ghanaian and Jamaican parents, Yinka Esi

1 Dec, 2024 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead

GIVEAWAY: Bryan Adams to rock Spain in January 2025 – and we have four tickets up for grabs

CANADIAN rocker Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches world tour to Valencia on January 19, 2025, at the Pabellon Fuente de San

29 Nov, 2024 @ 16:39

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

Global Spanish speakers hit 600 million for first time, 2024 study finds

For the first time in history the number of Spanish speakers in the world has exceeded 600 million. This milestone, detailed in the latest report

22 Nov, 2024 @ 11:33

La Cultura

Balancing Heritage and Progress: A Guide to Historic Preservation in Modern Cities

According to a 2023 report by the National Park Service, over $8.8 billion was spent on rehabilitation costs for historic preservation and community revitalization last

18 Nov, 2024 @ 13:39

La Cultura·Other Posts

Manic Street Preachers and Flaming Lips are coming to Spain: Iconic groups lead impressive festival line-up

ICONIC bands are set to play a Spanish festival next year, including the Manic Street Preachers and The Flaming Lips. The Azkena Rock Festival in

16 Nov, 2024 @ 11:00

Basque Country·La Cultura·Lead

Pictured: Stunning Mongolian horses are relocated to Spain as part of rewilding programme

SPAIN has welcomed stunning Mongolian horses as part of an ambitious rewilding project. Some ten rare wild horses native to the steppes of Central Asia

16 Nov, 2024 @ 09:00

Animals·La Cultura·Video

SPECIAL DEAL: Enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at NOMAD Marbella’s incredible Whitney Houston tribute

OLIVE Press readers can enjoy unlimited wine, cava or beer at an incredible Whitney Houston tribute night in Marbella. The event is being held at

11 Nov, 2024 @ 14:26

La Cultura·Lead·Marbella

Bridgerton comes to Spain with ‘magical’ candle lit concerts

DEAREST gentle reader, Bridgerton is coming to Spain with a series of magical concerts. Distinguished venues across Spain are set to host a series of

10 Nov, 2024 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Spain’s Reina Sofia Museum will auction artwork to donate money to those affected by DANA

THE REINA Sofia Museum is set to auction artwork and donate the proceeds to DANA victims. They plan to auction Colombian artist Fernando Botero’s ‘Still

7 Nov, 2024 @ 12:22

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

Over 20 solidarity concerts will take place across Spain next week to raise money for DANA victims

SOLIDARITY concerts raising money for DANA victims will be held across Spain next week. ‘SOM VALENCIA’ (We are Valencia) events will take place in some

7 Nov, 2024 @ 11:55

La Cultura·Lead

Netflix documentary exposes ‘controlling’ environment behind Spain’s women’s football team and controversial Jenni Hermoso kiss

A NEW Netflix documentary has exposed the ‘controlling’ environment in the Spanish women’s football team. Over a year since Luis Rubiales planted an infamous kiss

7 Nov, 2024 @ 11:28

La Cultura·Lead·Sport

Must-visit: The oldest castle in Spain that’s nestled in inland Andalucia and dubbed ‘the fort of the seven kings’

SPAIN’S oldest castle is hidden in the heart of Andalucia, here’s why you should visit. Nestled in the rolling hills of Jaen’s Sierra Morena lies

3 Nov, 2024 @ 13:00

Jaen·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

This spooky Halloween destination in Spain could give Salem and Sleepy Hollow a run for their money

HALLOWEEN lover? This spine chilling Spanish destination makes Salem look like child’s play. ALTHOUGH Halloween didn’t take off in Spain until the 90s, the country

29 Oct, 2024 @ 12:57

Galicia·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Ancient Roman forum is discovered in Spain: Experts believe it served this special purpose

ARCHAEOLOGISTS have unearthed a spectacular Roman forum that they believe was used to help integrate new tribes into the empire. The discovery was made in

27 Oct, 2024 @ 11:30

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

The curious history of Halloween in Spain: How today’s traditions come from ancient Celtic rituals

Did you know the curious history of spooky Spain? Learn all about the origins of Halloween’s Celtic origins. Though most souls associate Halloween with glowing

26 Oct, 2024 @ 11:00

Galicia·La Cultura·Lead

Five bizarre phrases you’ll only hear in Spain’s Andalucia – so how many do YOU know?

HOW many of these bizarre Andalucian phrases do you recognise? Malaga was recently found to be one of the best places in Spain to learn

26 Oct, 2024 @ 10:00

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead

Lionel Richie and Lenny Kravitz are coming to Spain’s Costa del Sol – all you need to know

LEGENDARY singer Lionel Richie will take on his first concerts outside of Europe in some time next year, with five stops in Spain. The ‘All

25 Oct, 2024 @ 16:21

La Cultura·Lead

Pictured: Incredible €25million aquarium that could be coming to Cadiz but is being held back by red tape

CADIZ could have this incredible €25million aquarium but is being held back by red tape. It has investors, funding and design but red tape is

25 Oct, 2024 @ 13:56

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

First evidence of child cannibalism is discovered in a pre-historic cave in Spain’s Alicante

THE first evidence of child cannibalism in eastern Spain over 6,400 years ago has been confirmed in an Alicante province cave. This follows extensive scientific

24 Oct, 2024 @ 17:40

Alicante·La Cultura·Lead

Heartbroken Liam Payne fans build shrine to tragic One Direction star in Barcelona

DEVASTATED Liam Payne fans have mounted a shrine to the late One Direction star on Barcelona’s La Rambla. The rambla, Barcelona’s busy walkway favoured by

24 Oct, 2024 @ 16:13

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead