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Multi-millionaire rocks art world with removal of Mata Mua painting from Madrid gallery as talks with Spanish Government crumble

KNOWN as ‘La Misteriosa’, she has shadily presided over an art collection worth €390 million that counts Matisse, Picasso and Rodin among its 429 pieces.

4 Jul, 2020 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead·National News

The oldest city in Spain was built 5,200 years ago near Almeria, researchers discover

The study’s surprising conclusions have been made possible by radiocarbon dating of several human remains located inside the monumental tombs

3 Jul, 2020 @ 12:06

Almeria·La Cultura·Lead

Outrage as huge luxury resort in Spain’s Extremadura built on protected land will NOT be demolished

The ruling has outraged conservationist associations.

3 Jul, 2020 @ 11:58

La Cultura·Lead·Other News

Opera Buffs To Get An Open Air Treat With Top Productions To Beamed To Spain S Costa Blanca

Orihuela Costa to screen top operas inc. Puccini’s Tosca from Madrid’s Royal Theatre starting July 22

TOP operas from Madrid’s Royal Theatre are to beamed onto a big screen on the Orihuela Costa this summer. A season of major productions will

2 Jul, 2020 @ 19:30

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

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Spain’s Sierra Nevada offering nature and sports getaways in bid to revive tourism this summer post COVID-19 lockdown

The mountain resort is a hidden gem for outdoor adventure sports in the summer.

30 Jun, 2020 @ 13:40

Granada·La Cultura·Lead

Top Costa Blanca Firework Show Is Pulled Due To Overcrowding Fears

Elche’s world-famous Nit de l’Alba fireworks display cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

ELCHE’S world-famous ‘Nit de l’Álba’ firework display has been cancelled due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The city’s major summer fiestas have already been called

30 Jun, 2020 @ 12:40

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival confirms rearranged dates for 2021

MADRID’S Mad Cool Festival has been rearranged for next year, due to the coronavirus crisis.

26 Jun, 2020 @ 19:18

La Cultura·Lead·Madrid

Mystery of Spain’s riverbed ‘Virgin Mary’ becomes clear after expert analysis

THE mystery of the 14th century ‘Virgin Mary’ statue found on the bed of a northern Spanish river may have been solved thanks to some

25 Jun, 2020 @ 11:15

La Cultura·Lead·National News

Why expats SHOULD be learning Spanish as Spain opens up post-lockdown

YOU may have been too scared to venture outside over the past few months, even for life’s basic necessities. If you’re an expat, you’ve probably

21 Jun, 2020 @ 11:00

Education·La Cultura

Fisherman discovers 14th century sculpture on Spanish riverbed

AN angler in the Galician region of Santiago de Compostela has unwittingly uncovered a 700-year-old granite sculpture while out on a fishing trip. Fernando Brey

20 Jun, 2020 @ 08:00

La Cultura·Lead

Cinemas across Spain’s Malaga to reopen from TODAY

The establishments will reopen applying the appropriate safety measure to ensure ‘maximum security to customers and employees'

19 Jun, 2020 @ 20:14

La Cultura·Lead·Malaga

Councils across Spain’s Costa Blanca ban San Juan bonfire jumping parties and prohibit beach access on June 23

COSTA BLANCA councils have banned the annual San Juan beach bonfire fiestas from happening next week. Municipalities across the region said the popular gatherings can’t

19 Jun, 2020 @ 18:19

Costa Blanca·La Cultura

Incredible survival story of Spanish Armada captain, Francisco de Cuellar to be re-told in new film

THE incredible survival story of a Spanish Armada captain is to be re-told in a new film, it has been announced.

19 Jun, 2020 @ 15:49

La Cultura·Lead

Spanish archaeologist sentenced to more than two years in prison for faking finds that would ‘rewrite history’

A SPANISH archaeologist has been sentenced for faking Basque finds that included supposed hieroglyphics.

19 Jun, 2020 @ 14:59

Crime & Law·La Cultura·Lead

Bullfighting to return to Spain’s Andalucia from June 21, with 50% of spectators allowed

BULLFIGHTING will return to Andalucia from next week, with 50% of spectators allowed in bullrings, it has been announced.

19 Jun, 2020 @ 14:02

La Cultura·Lead

Spanish Government and bullfighters SLAM British F1 star Lewis Hamilton over his ‘offensive’ criticism of bloodsport

BRITISH F1 star Lewis Hamilton has been slammed by Spain over his incendiary bullfighting remarks. The Mercedes-AMG Petronas driver, 35, posted a picture of a

15 Jun, 2020 @ 20:24

Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead·National News

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Clarke goes on the hunt of Spain’s La Tigresa, the evil ETA terrorist who inspired hit BBC drama Killing Eve

“She just got led astray,” insists her mother, while her father is the picture of sadness THE village of Puerto Seguro is one of Spain’s

13 Jun, 2020 @ 10:00

La Cultura·Lead

Spain’s Alhambra will reopen its doors to visitors on June 17

THE Alhambra will reopen its doors on June 17, it has been announced.

10 Jun, 2020 @ 17:44

Granada·La Cultura·Lead

Will a tiny village of 135 people be the site of Norman Foster’s 6th project in Spain?

NORMAN Foster’s sixth building in Spain may not be in a city or cross a river – but in a village of 135 people in

8 Jun, 2020 @ 20:12

La Cultura·Lead

Spain’s La Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for two weekends in July, as a thank you

LA Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for the first two weekends in July, as a sign of

8 Jun, 2020 @ 13:36

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Attention parents: Arty activities for Gibraltar children at JMH

Culture is back on the menu with some exciting activities for young children at John Mackintosh Hall, which will come in handy after schools shut

4 Jun, 2020 @ 20:24

Gibraltar·La Cultura

Costa del Sol’s Feria de Malaga CANCELLED as Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 plan for summer

THE Feria de Malaga has officially been cancelled. It comes as the Junta de Andalucia recommended no ferias and festivals be held until September. The

3 Jun, 2020 @ 22:56

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead

Bars and restaurants remove glazed serviettes from tables across Spain to avoid COVID-19 contagion – but were they ever any use?

AS more than 70% of the Spanish population have entered ‘phase 2’ of Spain’s coronavirus lockdown, Olive Press readers may have noticed the lack of

3 Jun, 2020 @ 18:49

Food & Drink·La Cultura

COVID-19: Spain’s Andalucia orders ALL ferias and festivals to be cancelled until September

THE Junta de Andalucia has ordered all ferias to be cancelled until September amid COVID-19 fears. Health chiefs have warned that festivals and some 37

3 Jun, 2020 @ 13:12

Entertainment·La Cultura·Lead·National News

British and US stars hope to descend on Spain’s Andalucia for Cadiz music festival

STAR producer DJ Steve Aoki and British Reggae outfit Steel Pulse have been announced as headliners for the third annual Brota Musica Festival. Held at

26 May, 2020 @ 12:03

Cadiz·La Cultura·Lead

If lockdown is leaving you bookworms bereft of new titles, turn over a new leaf with these 10 books of the same genre

By Alicia Duggan SO you’ve reached the last page of that gripping novel and you’re still pining for more. No worries. Make a list of

24 May, 2020 @ 11:00

La Cultura·Lead

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Multi-millionaire rocks art world with removal of Mata Mua painting from Madrid gallery as talks with Spanish Government crumble

The oldest city in Spain was built 5,200 years ago near Almeria, researchers discover

Outrage as huge luxury resort in Spain’s Extremadura built on protected land will NOT be demolished

Orihuela Costa to screen top operas inc. Puccini’s Tosca from Madrid’s Royal Theatre starting July 22

Spain’s Sierra Nevada offering nature and sports getaways in bid to revive tourism this summer post COVID-19 lockdown

Elche’s world-famous Nit de l’Alba fireworks display cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

Madrid’s Mad Cool Festival confirms rearranged dates for 2021

Mystery of Spain’s riverbed ‘Virgin Mary’ becomes clear after expert analysis

Why expats SHOULD be learning Spanish as Spain opens up post-lockdown

Fisherman discovers 14th century sculpture on Spanish riverbed

Cinemas across Spain’s Malaga to reopen from TODAY

Councils across Spain’s Costa Blanca ban San Juan bonfire jumping parties and prohibit beach access on June 23

Incredible survival story of Spanish Armada captain, Francisco de Cuellar to be re-told in new film

Spanish archaeologist sentenced to more than two years in prison for faking finds that would ‘rewrite history’

Bullfighting to return to Spain’s Andalucia from June 21, with 50% of spectators allowed

Spanish Government and bullfighters SLAM British F1 star Lewis Hamilton over his ‘offensive’ criticism of bloodsport

EXCLUSIVE: Jon Clarke goes on the hunt of Spain’s La Tigresa, the evil ETA terrorist who inspired hit BBC drama Killing Eve

Spain’s Alhambra will reopen its doors to visitors on June 17

Will a tiny village of 135 people be the site of Norman Foster’s 6th project in Spain?

Spain’s La Sagrada Familia will open its doors to Barcelona front-line professionals free of charge for two weekends in July, as a thank you

Attention parents: Arty activities for Gibraltar children at JMH

Costa del Sol’s Feria de Malaga CANCELLED as Spain’s Andalucia announces new COVID-19 plan for summer

Bars and restaurants remove glazed serviettes from tables across Spain to avoid COVID-19 contagion – but were they ever any use?

COVID-19: Spain’s Andalucia orders ALL ferias and festivals to be cancelled until September

British and US stars hope to descend on Spain’s Andalucia for Cadiz music festival

If lockdown is leaving you bookworms bereft of new titles, turn over a new leaf with these 10 books of the same genre

Spain’s rental bargain hotspots revealed: these are the ten cheapest cities to live in

Top tips to avoid poisonous processionary caterpillars as the season starts on the Costa del Sol

Trouble learning the lingo? Linguists identify new hybrid English-Spanish dialect forming in Miami

Amazon announces new €18 billion investment in Spain- creating 30,000 jobs

Europe’s largest green hydrogen plant gets €3 billion green light to be built in Andalucia