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Olive oil is still the real gold of the Mediterranean

For more than two thousand years, olive oil has been basic to Mediterranean life. Its story runs from ancient Roman trade to today's global markets, shaping land and tradition, and stirring suspicion. Its influence keeps growing.

Osborne turns shared Spanish memories into contemporary art

Osborne and Lucha de Gigantes will present 16 works by nine artists at Estampa from 24 to 27 September 2026. The exhibition draws on Spanish roads and family memories, alongside popular culture, as the Toro de Osborne reaches its 70th anniversary.

A Deadly Secret Unfolds in a Secluded Mallorca Hotel

A storm traps thirteen guests on a remote island near Mallorca in 1959. When an English tourist is found dead, suspicion spreads through the isolated hotel. Netflix’s El problema final brings a tense period thriller to the screen.

Spain may miss Eurovision again over Israel

Spain may stay out of Eurovision for a second year after RTVE proposed extending its withdrawal over Israel's participation. The UER says it respects the pending vote but would be disappointed by another absence.

Milan Fashion Week puts human creativity on trial

Milan Fashion Week opened with robots and AI-designed collections. Vogue World turned the Italian capital into a stage for a dispute over craftsmanship, automation and the future of creative work.

Aitana brings Spain to Vogue World 2026 in Milan

Aitana joined Vogue World 2026 in Milan wearing a white Fendi look. The event brought fashion stars and performers together around Italian craftsmanship and technology, with a livestream watched around the world.

Malú breaks the mold on La Revuelta with sharp, honest answers

Malú made her first appearance on La Revuelta and set a new mark in the show's classic questions round. She mixed humor and blunt honesty with a few jabs at El Hormiguero, sharing candid thoughts on her career and what keeps her going, including its loyalty perks.

George Lucas Museum Opens in Los Angeles

George Lucas's museum opens in Los Angeles on September 22, 2026, with more than 1,300 works. Star Wars and Indiana Jones share the space with classic art, contemporary pieces and immersive replicas.

Spain moves toward a second Eurovision boycott

RTVE president José Pablo López will propose that Spain withdraw from Eurovision 2027. The Council of Administration is expected to decide in October after the reforms fell short of every demand.

Barcelona puts music heritage at the heart of La Mercè

Free concerts will bring symphonic and band music to Nou Barris. The Museu de la Música will add workshops and exhibitions, alongside heritage events, while a new arrangement of Els segadors receives its first performance.

Naomi Watts demands space for older women in cinema

Naomi Watts received the Donostia Award at the San Sebastián Festival and dedicated it to David Lynch. She used the ceremony to call for more leading roles and stronger screen representation for women over 50.

Pepón Nieto finds freedom on Spanish roads

Pepón Nieto left Marbella for Madrid with nothing but a map and a sense of adventure. Thirty years later, his love of driving and the stage still shapes his work and his idea of home.

Spain's literary festivals put books on stage

More than 90 literary festivals now operate across Spain. A sponsorship dispute in Madrid tested the model, but the programme went ahead with leading international and Spanish authors.