Spain seeks to speed up dissolution of Franco foundation

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday said his leftist government would accelerate steps to try and dissolve the Francisco Franco Foundation, in a speech a few weeks before the 50th anniversary of the dictator's death. The far-right...

The curious history of Halloween in Spain: How today’s traditions come from ancient Celtic rituals

DID you know the curious history of spooky Spain? Learn all about the origins of Halloween’s Celtic origins. Though most souls associate Halloween with glowing jack o’ lanterns and slasher films, the true origins of this haunting holiday are not...

New music this week (part 1): Songs from Ziferblat, Silvester Belt, Amaia and more

Although we’re officially into the Eurovision 2026 season, it will still be some time before we hear any national final and Eurovision songs. Thankfully, the music will always continue and a number of Eurovision artists are still producing new...

LaZona Pictures Secures Spain on ‘Chopin, Chopin!’ From Playtime (EXCLUSIVE)

LaZona Pictures, the distribution label of Gonzalo Salazar-Simpson’s Madrid-based LaZona group, has acquired Spanish rights to lavish Polish biopic “Chopin, Chopin!” (“Chopin, a Sonata in Paris”), handled for international sales by Paris’...

Spain’s government launches formal action to scrap controversial foundation promoting legacy of dictator General Franco

SPAIN’S government started formal proceedings on Friday to dissolve an organisation promoting the legacy of the dictator, General Francisco Franco, who died in November 1975. The Culture Ministry has sent a formal notification that it intends to...

Spain admits ‘pain’ of Conquest as it presents exhibit on Indigenous Mexican women

The opening of a major four-part exhibition of Mexican Indigenous art in Spain could be a step toward rapprochement after Spain’s foreign minister acknowledged the “injustice and pain” caused to “the Indigenous peoples of Mexico.” The exhibition...

Spain Acknowledges ‘Injustice and Pain’ Colonization Caused to Mexico’s Indigenous Populations, But Stops Short of Formal Apology

On Friday, Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares inaugurated a sprawling exhibition titled “Half the World: Women in Indigenous Mexico,” with more than 400 works on loan from the Mexican government. At a press conference at the Cervantes...

Spain recognizes the ‘pain and injustice’ caused to Mexico’s Indigenous peoples

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said on Friday that the history shared between Spain and Mexico, “like all human history, has its light and dark sides. There has been pain and injustice toward the Indigenous peoples. There was...

Spain admits 'suffering' caused by conquest of Mexico

Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares on Friday officially acknowledged the "suffering and injustice" that Spain's conquistadors meted out to Mexico's indigenous people some five centuries ago. "There was injustice, and it is merely right...

Spain moves to ban controversial foundation ‘glorifying’ dictator Franco

MADRID – Spain began on Friday formal proceedings to dissolve an organisation dedicated to promoting the legacy of General Francisco Franco, the dictator who ruled the country for nearly four decades. The move, coming as Spain marks 50 years since...

Spain - Morocco tunnel feasible

Herrenknecht study confirms technical feasibility of boring twin rail tunnels. A study conducted by tunnel boring machine (TBM) manufacturer Herrenknecht for the Spanish government has confirmed that construction of a twin-bore rail tunnel between...

Tucson Celtic Festival hosts Celtic music, dance, food and drink

Celtic festivals and highland games provide a space for people to celebrate their heritage, but these types of events are becoming rarer to find. Tucson’s annual event highlights Celtic culture through music, dance, food, tastings, highland games...

Spain acknowledges conquistadors' guilt for crimes against Mexico's indigenous population

Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares stated that his country "recognizes the suffering and injustice brought to the indigenous peoples of Mexico by the conquistadors. This is reported by DW, writes UNN. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel...

Two European city breaks perfect for a weekend of gorging on great food, wine and culture

From gorgeous Getxo to the City of Love, you won’t want to come home from these mint mini-breaks Find foodie heaven near BilbaoCredit: Supplied by PR SPAIN – Palacio Arriluce Hotel, Getxo Commissioning Editor Martha Cliff and fiancée Lauren found...

Jennifer Aniston 'Hard Launches' Relationship With Jim Curtis; Internet Goes Crazy

Jennifer Aniston has officially gone public with her relationship with Jim Curtis. The Friends alum shared a heartfelt black-and-white photo on Instagram to wish him a happy birthday, confirming their romance and sparking engagement buzz Jennifer...

Jennifer Anniston Confirms Romance With Jim Curtis Via Sweet Birthday Post, Calls Him 'Love'

Jennifer Anniston Confirms Romance With Jim Curtis Via Sweet Birthday Post, Calls Him 'Love' Jennifer Aniston has confirmed her relationship with Jim Curtis, ending months of speculation. The Friends star made it Instagram official by sharing a...

Private School Guide: Catholic, Jewish, and Other Religious Schools

Photo illustration by Emma Spainhoward with photographs by Getty Images. This list is part of our larger Private School Guide. For more parochial academies, also see our lists of All-Girls and All-Boys private schools. Academy of Christian...

Richard and Alejandra Gere back in the US after one year in Spain: Here's why

After living in the United States for several years, last fall Alejandra Silva fulfilled her dream of settling in Spain with Richard Gere and their children. The actor said at the time that they would be spending a long season in Madrid: “She was...

All Souls’ Day: How Spain will honour the departed on November 2

Spain marks All Souls’ Day with regional rituals and remembrance. Photo Credit: Barcelona City Hall JUST off the heels of a hectic Halloween and a vibrant All Saints’ Day in Spain, another special holiday nears, also involving tradition,...

Jorge Rey issues stark warning: DANA storm to hit Spain mid-November

Storm front coming. Credit: Imanol Zuaznabar Garcia. Famed prodigy Jorge Rey, celebrated for his eerily accurate long-range forecasts, has sounded the alarm on an impending DANA (Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos) event set to disrupt Spain’s...