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Giveaway: Win two free tickets to see Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties theatre in Fuengirola

THE Olive Press is giving away two free tickets to Annie The Musical at the English-speaking Salon Varieties Theatre in Fuengirola. Set in 1930s America,

2 Oct, 2024 @ 17:04

Costa del Sol·Entertainment·La Cultura

Annie the musical is coming to Spain’s Costa del Sol next week – get tickets here

Don’t miss out on this superb show The magical musical Annie is coming to a theatre near you! The opening night for the must-see family

27 Sep, 2024 @ 14:17

Andalucia·La Cultura·Other News

Watch: Johnny Depp visits children’s hospital in Spain while dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow

THIS is the heartwarming moment Hollywood actor Johnny Depp surprised youngsters at a children’s ward in Spain while dressed as Captain Jack Sparrow. Depp, 61,

27 Sep, 2024 @ 12:55

Basque Country·Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·Video

Johnny Depp’s press junket in Spain is abandoned by journalists amid row over access

A PRESS junket for Johnny Depp’s new film has sparked controversy after journalists abandoned the conference following a row. Following his contentious departure from the

26 Sep, 2024 @ 11:43

Basque Country·La Cultura·Lead

Johnny Depp 69th San Sebastian Film Festival

Johnny Depp, 61, lands in Spain to present his new film in San Sebastian – while his ex Amber Heard continues to lay low in Madrid

AMERICAN actor Johnny Depp, 61, has landed in Spain where he will present his new film in San Sebastian. For the third time in five

25 Sep, 2024 @ 15:19

Galicia·La Cultura·Lead

Watch: Terrifying moment bull charges through a fence in Spain and gores a 74-year-old man to death before injuring a little girl aged four

The tragic incident occurred in Pantoja, Toledo, at around 10.34am on Tuesday morning, and resulted in the bull being shot to death by Policia Local

24 Sep, 2024 @ 17:16

Animals·La Cultura·Lead

Cate Blanchett, 55, picks up lifetime achievement award at San Sebastian film festival in Spain: Australian actress receives heartfelt video message from ‘proud friend’ George Clooney

CATE Blanchett said it was an ‘honour’ to receive the Donostia Lifetime Achievement Award at the 72nd edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival

24 Sep, 2024 @ 12:40

Basque Country·Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

British expat couple reveal the good, the bad and the ugly of running a stall at local ferias around Spain

AN expat couple who ran a stall on local ferias have revealed the ups and downs of fiesta life in Andalucia. From live elephants to

22 Sep, 2024 @ 12:00

Andalucia·EXCLUSIVE·La Cultura·Lead

The curious life story of Pedro Almodovar: How the iconic Spanish filmmaker was destined to become a priest – but stuck with cinema and is fast-becoming a Hollywood darling

HOLLYWOOD has a new darling and he’s a Spaniard. But did you know Pedro Almodovar’s humble roots? Pedro Almodovar is one of Spain’s most prolific

21 Sep, 2024 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Lead

Exclusive: Martin Freeman is spotted filming for Agatha Christie Netflix series in Spain’s Ronda

By Jon Clarke and Paul Whitelock IT is a famous 1920s murder mystery that keeps readers guessing until the final page. So unsurprisingly the producers

18 Sep, 2024 @ 07:00

Andalucia·Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

Spain’s ‘greatest bullfighter’ Morante de la Puebla quits over mental health concerns

ONE of Spain’s most legendary bullfighters has quit the sport, citing mental health concerns. Jose Antonio Morante de la Puebla, regarded by many as the

17 Sep, 2024 @ 15:50

La Cultura·Lead

Spanish movie director Pedro Almodovar makes history with win for ‘The Room Next Door’ at Venice film festival

OSCAR-WINNING director Pedro Almodovar made history for Spanish cinema yesterday, when his first English-language feature, The Room Next Door, took the prestigious Golden Lion award

8 Sep, 2024 @ 12:37

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

Ancient footprints of humans, rhinos and other animals dating back 26,000 years are discovered on a €1billion building site in Spain’s Madrid

HUMAN and animal remains dating back 26,000 years have been discovered during the construction of a €1 billion housing development in the Mendez Alvaro district

6 Sep, 2024 @ 16:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

The two nicknames locals call Brits in Spain’s Andalucia that you’ve likely never heard of – and neither of them are ‘guiri’

ANY Brit visiting or living in Spain will have likely heard of the term ‘guiri’. The affectionate nickname – or pejorative, depending on the person’s

6 Sep, 2024 @ 12:27

Andalucia·Cadiz·Huelva·La Cultura·Lead

Trucks are filled with 120,000kg of tomatoes ahead of annual La Tomatina festival in Spain’s Valencia

BUÑOL in Valencia is getting ready to see red once again at the world-famous La Tomatina festival tomorrow(August 28) with 120,000 kilos of tomatoes being

27 Aug, 2024 @ 17:00

La Cultura·Lead·Valencia

Must-visit: This former modernist hospital near Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is now a stunning a museum – and you’ve probably never heard of it

JUST metres from Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is a modernist masterpiece most tourists have never even heard of- here’s how to visit it. Every year, thousands

24 Aug, 2024 @ 09:00

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Other News

Airline is giving away free flights to Spain to people with these two very British names

A SPANISH airline has launched a competition to give away free flights to people with these names-and they’re very British. Spanish airline Vueling is giving

20 Aug, 2024 @ 13:37

La Cultura·Olive Press Travel·Other News·Valencia·Valencian Community

Review: Candle lit classical concert makes movie magic in Marbella

CANDLE lit classical concerts have brought movie magic to Marbella as part of their nationwide tour. Hundreds of candles surround a string quartet and as

14 Aug, 2024 @ 19:00

Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead·Marbella

Prehistoric treasure trove: Discover some of Spain’s most important archaeological sites

IN Spain, you only have to look around you to find history – but do you know how far back it goes? While the country

11 Aug, 2024 @ 12:38

Alicante·Andalucia·La Cultura·Lead

Bilbao’s BBK festival: Massive Attack’s teardrops at midnight brings insistent anti-war message during spectacular Spain show

WHEN the lights really dimmed and the music finally slowed down it was time to take a breather. And then came the tears. Having watched

11 Aug, 2024 @ 10:10

La Cultura·Lead

Enjoy Medieval Teulada on the Costa Blanca from August 8 to 11

FROM August 8 to 11, the historic centre of Teulada will be transformed to celebrate Medieval Teulada. With a schedule running from 7:00 PM to

5 Aug, 2024 @ 10:41

Alicante·La Cultura·Olive Press Travel

Madrid offers tourists free indoor – and air conditioned – cultural events amid crippling summer temperatures

FANCY escaping the heat? Madrid is offering tourists free indoor cultural events in air conditioned venues. Madrid city council is offering tourists and locals alike

4 Aug, 2024 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Olive Press Travel

Botched restoration of yet another church artwork in Spain goes viral

A BOTCHED restoration at a church in north-east Spain has seen its cherubs painted to appear like something in a low-budget cartoon. Bringing back memories

1 Aug, 2024 @ 18:00

La Cultura·Lead

Remains dated from 1.3 million years ago spark archeological breakthrough in Spain as scientists map migrations of early people into Europe through the Strait of Gibraltar

RESEARCHERS have made an archeological breakthrough after they found human remains in Spain that date back 1.3 million years. The discovery, made in Granada’s Orce

30 Jul, 2024 @ 08:00

La Cultura·Lead

Must-visit: The best ‘house museums’ of Spain’s greatest ever artists – including Picasso, Dali and Goya

AS the summer heat arrives, the crowds head to the beaches. But as thermometers hit the sizzling 40s those-in-the-know are usually to be found hunting

28 Jul, 2024 @ 15:33

La Cultura·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Benicassim review: Spain’s legendary music festival may have lost its former glory – but it still offers a magical three days

ONCE upon a time, a weekend at Benicassim festival was the stuff of legend. I myself have heard many a tale – via my party-animal

27 Jul, 2024 @ 12:37

EXCLUSIVE·La Cultura·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

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