US director’s Song of Sway Lake makes long-awaited red-carpet debut
AMERICAN film director Ari Gold hailed the Evolution Mallorca Film Festival after his movie Song of Sway Lake opened the week-long event. The film,which stars
Spanish government wants to make it legal to KILL bulls again after it was banned on Balearic Islands just last year
MADRID has announced that it is contesting a law on the Balearic Islands which bans the killing of bulls in bullfights. A spokesman for the
SEEING RED: Spaniards ‘furious’ after Boris Johnson defends bullfighting during Anglo-Spanish dinner
SPANIARDS have reportedly been left fuming after Boris Johnson defended bullfighting during an Anglo-Spanish dinner. The UK’s foreign secretary told the dinner – designed to
Special spa day raises hundreds for food kitchen for the homeless in Malaga
The event was held at Las Orquideas hotel in Los Romanes offering massages and other relaxing treatments to raise money for food kitchen Los Angeles
Are you enjoying The Silver lining of your Life?
Do you remember the turbulent 60s? Do you remember when Viet Nam was two separate countries? Can you remember when absolutely no one cared how
The British teenage anarchist who tried to kill Franco with explosives hidden under granny’s sweater
The scale of his repression, torture and murder made him a natural target for political campaigns and the morally aware, writes Alastair Stewart.
Spanish winemaker pushes for all wineries to be carbon neutral in 10 years
Climate change poses stark risks for vineyards, which may be exposed to more extreme weather that will see traditional grape varieties struggle.
Malaga olive oil named ‘Best in Spain’ fourth year in a row
The Finca La Torre received the Food Award of Spain for the Best Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
Spanish rappers facing prison for ‘glorifying terrorism’ in series of songs
They are now facing a fine of €4,800 each as well as two-year prison sentences.
Sevilla Film Festival showcases BLOCKBUSTER film by Spanish director
The first time that Yanes has teamed up with Arturo Pérez-Reverte since they collaborated on blockbuster Alatriste in 2006.
The future is here: Mixed reality headset helps cut surgery times in half in Madrid
Using Microsoft's Hololens surgeons were able to digitally interact with a patient's data, including CT scans, X-rays, and ultrasounds.
SUPERSTITIOUS MINDS: Collection of Spain’s strangest superstitions
To keep evil spirits at bay this Halloween, take note of these 10 Spanish superstitions.
Palma de Mallorca tomb of 13th century Catalan philosopher Ramon Llull gets makeover
Crypt in basilica of Saint Francis undergoes €15,000 restorations
Welcome to PURE: Duquesa port’s newest centre for enhanced beauty
Permanent make-up specialists offering eyelash extensions and that perfect skin tone for your evening.
Surrealist artist brings huge sculptures to Malaga reimagining scenes of war
A massive collection of sculptures by artist Francisco Leiro showing the horror of war through human figures are being displayed in Malaga.
DUTCH COURAGE: We speak better Spanish after an alcoholic drink, study confirms
IT’S something we have all known for a long time… our language skills improve dramatically after a drink or two. Now’s it’s been scientifically proven.
World famous British artist brings mosiac Maggie to Alora for local exhibition
A collection of mosaic masterpieces including rock stars, politicians, and the royal family will be shown alongside local artworks at Alora’s VI Exhibition for Independent
Spain ranked in top ten destinations for expats, UK falls 21 places
A RECENT survey by the Expat Insider ranks Spain tenth in the top destinations for expats in 2017. It rose six places from last
PSOE push for Costa del Sol city to be named Culture Capital of Europe
THE PSOE in Malaga are pushing to have the city considered for the title of Culture Capital of Europe. The socialists say the city has
18 things you didn’t know about Spain on World Statistics Day
WORLD Statistics Day today aims to show that good data and statistics are ‘indispensable for informed decision-making by all actors in society’. The United Nations
San Pedro’s evolving commercial centre La Colonia was built by an expat
IT is probably best known as the home of McDonald’s and Dia, squatting beside the A7 on the outskirts of San Pedro. But La Colonia
Artists descended onto rocky outpost for three day festival in the sun
Music producer Youth opened his doors for the second Space Mountain Festival as revellers swayed to the tunes of have-a-go-artists.
LONG READ: Hanging with Andalucia’s most notorious hippie commune to see if they spread more than peace and love
Following last month’s police raid on a long-time hippy colony near Granada, the Olive Press sent Jed Neill to discover whether these New Age veterans
COSTA DEL CLUES: Pieces of puzzle coming together to solve 1960s death riddle of gay expat mink breeder
IT was a heartfelt plea from Down Under to help find a trace of her vanished father. Now, after Gina Harris, 61, made an appeal
ON THE RISE: Let’s talk about erectile dysfunction, says leading Marbella clinic
Private clinic Men Solutions offer a free consultation for anyone in doubt about the penis and specialises in curing those with erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation,
Business with personality – the five star service for luxury living
WITH Phil Collins and Paul McCartney as clients, it is not surprising that Gaston Montauban knows how to serve up a bit of luxury. The