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Guns, Wine and Worship – the bizarre festival of Torrejoncillo in Extremadura

Adam L. Maloney30th April 202130th April 2021

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Hemingway never made it to Torrejoncillo. But then again, whoever did? Even among the Extremeños, it is not known to be a village that receives...

Hope for summer music festivals as Barcelona concert trial leaves no trace of Covid

Steph Osborn27th April 20213rd May 2021

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Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (3 May) There are encouraging signs that this summer’s music festivals may go ahead, following the results of a successful...

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Investigations continue in Madrid into possible ‘lost’ Caravaggio that could be worth millions

Steph Osborn26th April 20213rd May 2021

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An oil painting discovered in Madrid is causing a stir in the art world, as experts investigate whether it is actually the work of Italian...

‘Fab Five’: Desperate Literature’s Terry Craven on his five favourite books

Soledad Maura21st April 202129th April 2021

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Long before the pandemic, I had to run a dreary paperwork errand in downtown Madrid. It was a rainy day, and after spending an hour...

‘Art Walk Valencia’ – a great initiative to bring art lovers back to exhibitions

Features17th April 202121st July 2021

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Eleven of Valencia’s galleries and art venues are opening their doors simultaneously this Sunday morning (18 April), as part of Art Walk Valencia – an...

Focus: Miquel Barceló’s ‘Metamorphosis’ exhibition, Picasso Museum Málaga

Andrew Kaye6th April 20211st October 2021

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We’ve all heard of the Spanish Masters – Goya, Picasso and Dalí, to name just three – but here’s a recommendation if you haven’t heard...

5,000 fans pack rock concert in Barcelona after Covid-19 tests

News Desk28th March 20217th April 2021

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Latest: Coronavirus in Spain figures (7 Apr) 5,000 music fans enjoyed a concert at Barcelona’s Palau Sant Jordi on Saturday night, after passing same-day Covid-19 tests as...