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REVIEW: Four major problems with Woody Allen’s latest film based in Spain’s San Sebastian

WOODY Allen struggled to find a distributor for his latest film Rifkin’s Festival after sexual abuse allegations shunned the director from Hollywood. But Spain opened

25 Oct, 2020 @ 14:00

La Cultura·Opinion

British expat author on Spain’s Costa Calida enjoys international acclaim after writing sequel to her debut novel

AFTER writing her debut novel simply to ‘spice up’ early retirement, expat Jacqueline Carpenter, has gone on to enjoy worldwide acclaim with her sequel, too.

25 Oct, 2020 @ 12:45

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Bodies of executed Franco opponents to be exhumed from common grave on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE BODIES of 17 people executed because they opposed dictator General Franco, will be exhumed from a common grave and given individual resting places. The

24 Oct, 2020 @ 10:00

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Flamenco, the dance of Spain, celebrates 10 years as intangible cultural heritage

Andalucia is considered the heartland of Flamenco, although it also has roots in regions such as Murcia and Extremadura.

24 Oct, 2020 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead

Expat exposes Estepona’s biggest characters in new novels inspired by the Spanish town

NEW authors should always write what they know – or so the old adage goes. It helps writers to refine their craft, lean on memories

22 Oct, 2020 @ 17:01

La Cultura·Malaga·Other News

Three Spanish artists scoop prizes at Natural History awards presented by Kate Middleton

RUN by the Natural History Museum in London, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards select the best animal kingdom moments caught on camera each

22 Oct, 2020 @ 15:47

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Madrid’s Prado museum branded sexist in open letter to Spain’s culture ministry

AN open letter to Spain’s culture minister has accused the Madrid Prado Museum’s first exhibition since lockdown of misogyny. The Uninvited Guests exhibition explores how

20 Oct, 2020 @ 20:30

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LEGO lockdown creations on show as Culture Awards date is revealed

THE COVID-19 lockdown has inspired an exhibition of creations with building blocks game LEGO as cultural personalities are rewarded.

20 Oct, 2020 @ 15:44

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Ibiza’s renowned Cafe del Mar DJ Jose Padilla dies aged 64

IBIZA DJ legend Jose Padilla has died age 64 from colon cancer at home in Spain. Largely regarded as a driving force of chill out

20 Oct, 2020 @ 14:15

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Draft bill written to revive Spain’s ailing film industry post COVID-19

A PROPOSAL has been submitted to the Ministry of Culture and Sports by Spain’s Film and Audiovisual Arts Institute to help repair the damage caused

20 Oct, 2020 @ 11:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Driving Over Lemons author Chris Stewart chats to Olive Press about pandemics and politics in Spain

LIKE Peter Mayle and Carol Drinkwater, his books have inspired a mass exodus of Brits hankering for the good life abroad. But unlike A Year

18 Oct, 2020 @ 15:00

La Cultura·Lead

Captain Dragut: Scourge of Spain

BACKDROPPED by the timelessly rugged Sierra de los Zorros with the sparkling Med lapping at its front door, the Valencian holiday city of Cullera looks

18 Oct, 2020 @ 10:30

La Cultura·Lead

Excursions into the unremembered past of Spain’s Malaga

MALAGA province is steeped in history — both ancient and modern — and autumn the perfect season to plan excursions and discover its historical treasures.

17 Oct, 2020 @ 09:15

Andalucia·Don't Miss·Exploring Spain·La Cultura·Lead·Malaga·Olive Press Travel

CARMEN SEVILLA: Looking back on the life of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-nominated co-star from Spain

SILVER screen star Carmen Sevilla has died aged 89 in Spain. Just five days away from her 90th birthday, Sevilla was confirmed to have ‘very

16 Oct, 2020 @ 16:15

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Nostalgic return brings publishing debut for British storyteller based in Spain

GLASGOW-BORN Alan Joseph Kennedy has switched from storyteller to storywriter with the publication of a tale inspìred by his memories of London’s Brixton area in

11 Oct, 2020 @ 08:45

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Barcelona police seize back 474 priceless artworks left to the city by businessman but held ransom by daughters in Spain

GUARDIA Civil have reclaimed 474 works of art left to the Spanish people by businessman Munoz Ramonet. Priceless paintings and sculptures, intended for the residents

7 Oct, 2020 @ 15:45

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‘Magnificent’ Moorish sanctuary to be restored on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA Council has obtained authorisation to proceed with the rehabilitation project of the old Savings Bank of Our Lady of Monserrate. Sabina-Goretti Galindo, the city’s

4 Oct, 2020 @ 12:03

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

Boy George protégé from Marbella releases new folk rock album recorded in Southern Spain

FOLK musician Sami James splits his time between Marbella and London and describes his signature sound as a blend of Noel Gallagher and Ben Howard.

3 Oct, 2020 @ 14:00

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Ronda robbed of bandit museum by El Borge City Council in Spain

EL BORGE City Council have swooped in and laid claim to Ronda’s Bandit Museum collection. The transfer took place after the museum was plunged into

30 Sep, 2020 @ 15:10

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Medieval wall unearthed in Malaga as dig next to metro becomes largest in Spain

This structure has been declared an Asset of Cultural Interest (BIC), which means that it must be protected and preserved

29 Sep, 2020 @ 12:08

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

WHAT TO WATCH: The Best English language films from San Sebastian Film Festival

AS a week of film watching and celeb spotting draws to a close at the 68th San Sebastian Film Festival in Donostia, we’ve rounded up

27 Sep, 2020 @ 13:42

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Johnny Depp film ‘Crock of Gold’ scoops award at San Sebastian Film Festival

CROCK of Gold, a new documentary about musician Shane MacGowan, has won The Special Jury Prize at San Sebastian Film Festival. Although produced by Johnny Depp,

26 Sep, 2020 @ 22:36

Celebrity·La Cultura

Famous Son Celebrated Picture Two Miguel Hernandez

Famous anti-Franco poet gets two month tribute on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ORIHUELA is to stage two months of commemorations in honour of one of the area’s most famous figures, the poet Miguel Hernandez. Orihuela culture councillor,

26 Sep, 2020 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·La Cultura·Lead

These 26 cultural sites in Spain’s Malaga will be FREE on Sunday to celebrate World Tourism Day

A total of 26 cultural spaces in Malaga can be visited free of charge to celebrate this Sunday's World Tourism Day.

26 Sep, 2020 @ 09:15

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Footballers hijack awards ceremony to show love for Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen in Spain

ARGENTINIAN football legend Beto Acosta and Real Sociedad player Asier Illaramendi aren’t who you might expect to find at glitzy movie gala. But last night,

25 Sep, 2020 @ 12:29

La Cultura·Lead

Film director kicked out of screening and stripped of accreditation after refusing to wear a mask at San Sebastian film festival in Spain

STAFF at the San Sebastian Film Festival have been forced to remove a director from his own movie’s screening after he refused to wear a

24 Sep, 2020 @ 13:25

La Cultura·Lead

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REVIEW: Four major problems with Woody Allen’s latest film based in Spain’s San Sebastian

British expat author on Spain’s Costa Calida enjoys international acclaim after writing sequel to her debut novel

Bodies of executed Franco opponents to be exhumed from common grave on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Flamenco, the dance of Spain, celebrates 10 years as intangible cultural heritage

Expat exposes Estepona’s biggest characters in new novels inspired by the Spanish town

Three Spanish artists scoop prizes at Natural History awards presented by Kate Middleton

Madrid’s Prado museum branded sexist in open letter to Spain’s culture ministry

LEGO lockdown creations on show as Culture Awards date is revealed

Ibiza’s renowned Cafe del Mar DJ Jose Padilla dies aged 64

Draft bill written to revive Spain’s ailing film industry post COVID-19

Driving Over Lemons author Chris Stewart chats to Olive Press about pandemics and politics in Spain

Captain Dragut: Scourge of Spain

Excursions into the unremembered past of Spain’s Malaga

CARMEN SEVILLA: Looking back on the life of Charlton Heston’s Oscar-nominated co-star from Spain

Nostalgic return brings publishing debut for British storyteller based in Spain

Barcelona police seize back 474 priceless artworks left to the city by businessman but held ransom by daughters in Spain

‘Magnificent’ Moorish sanctuary to be restored on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Boy George protégé from Marbella releases new folk rock album recorded in Southern Spain

Ronda robbed of bandit museum by El Borge City Council in Spain

Medieval wall unearthed in Malaga as dig next to metro becomes largest in Spain

WHAT TO WATCH: The Best English language films from San Sebastian Film Festival

Johnny Depp film ‘Crock of Gold’ scoops award at San Sebastian Film Festival

Famous anti-Franco poet gets two month tribute on Spain’s Costa Blanca

These 26 cultural sites in Spain’s Malaga will be FREE on Sunday to celebrate World Tourism Day

Footballers hijack awards ceremony to show love for Lord of the Rings star Viggo Mortensen in Spain

Film director kicked out of screening and stripped of accreditation after refusing to wear a mask at San Sebastian film festival in Spain

Why the skies above Malaga and Marbella will turn orange as ‘blood rain’ hits

Spain’s job market rallies after miserable January thanks to boosts in hospitality and construction

Mystery in Mallorca after British woman, 29, is found dead on German billionaire’s luxury yacht

Spain’s government will try to ‘minimise’ impact of fuel price rises caused by Iran war

Bloomtime in the Cabo de Gata: Photographer captures incredible rare blossom after weeks of storms in one of Spain’s driest corners