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Susan Sarandon receives special international honor at Spain’s Oscars

Film star Susan Sarandon to receive special international honour at Spain’s Oscars

The Spanish equivalent of the Oscars, which will be held in a month’s time, will honor American actress Susan Sarandon with an International Goya. She is the first woman to receive the award since it was introduced in 2012. The International Goya Award recognizes figures who have contributed to cinema, an art form which connects cultures around the globe. READ …

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Julio Iglesias lawyer wants sex abuse complaints thrown out because courts in Spain have ‘no jurisdiction’

Spain's Julio Iglesias says 'truth would come out' over sex abuse allegations involving workers at his Caribbean mansions

JULIO’s lawyer is asking authorities to dismiss the complaint of two former employees alleging sexual harassment against the veteran musician. Jose Antonio Choclan filed papers on Monday at the National Court stating that its prosecutors did not have jurisdiction over the accusations. He said that any legal actions should be taken in both countries where the alleged crimes occurred. READ …

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Spanish singer Julio Iglesias denies sex-abuse allegations

Spanish singer Julio Iglesias issues statement to deny sex abuse allegations

The legendary singer Julio Iglesias of Spain has released a statement in which he denies sexually abusing his two former domestic staff who have filed criminal charges against him. This was after he denied it in a telephone call to Hola! The magazine of Wednesday The National Court of Madrid has opened an investigation into the complaint, which was made …

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Spain’s Julio Iglesias says ‘truth would come out’ over sex abuse allegations involving workers at his Caribbean mansions

Prestige artist or fallen idol? Row over Julio Iglesias sex trafficking claims exposes chasmic fault lines in Spanish society

JULIO Iglesias is ‘preparing’ his defence against sexual abuse and human trafficking allegations made by two female ex-employees. The magazine celebrity spoke with the 82 year old singer on the phone Hola! Iglesias was quoted as saying that the truth would be revealed and all would be made clear, but no direct quotes were provided. READ MORE Exclusive Interview with …

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The traditional capitals of Spain – Ten cities that have been as soon as seats of Spanish energy

The ancient capitals of Spain - Ten cities that were once seats of Spanish power

EVERY metropolis in Spain has fascinating tales to inform and historic artefacts to point out off, however do you know which have been as soon as former capitals of Spain? The Olive Press takes a take a look at the ten forgotten capitals, as soon as seats of Spanish energy. 1. Cordoba The southern Spanish metropolis of Cordoba has a …

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Costa Blanca’s top summer music festival ‘kicked out of Benidorm’ but finds new home in Torrevieja

Costa Blanca’s top summer music festival ‘kicked out of Benidorm’ but finds new home in Torrevieja

The largest summer music festival in Benidorm has relocated to Torrevieja, on the southern Costa Blanca. The Low Festival is a three-day event that brings together the best international and Spanish pop artists at the end July. Benidorm welcomed over 65,000 tourists in three days during the summer of last year. READ MORE BRILLA TORREVIEJA FESTIVAL ANTONIO SORIA ANTONIO SORIA …

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Spain’s most popular cultural experiences revealed

Revealed: The most popular cultural activities enjoyed by people in Spain

According to a study by the Ministry of Culture, Spain’s most popular cultural activity is to watch audiovisual material (81%), and listen to music (79%). You can also find out more about the following: A survey conducted between March 2024 to February 2025 interviewed 16,00 people over the age of 15. The study revealed that 64.9% read at least one …

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Warhol and Dali ‘fakes’ seized in €1.2m art package sent to Valencia auction house

Warhol and Dali ‘fakes’ seized in €1.2m art package sent to Valencia auction house

Valencian regional Police seized a JOB Lot of 41 fake or non-attributable prints and paintings, including works attributed to Andy Warhol. They were destined to be auctioned off in Valencia for at least €1.2 million. The forgeries also included works by Federico de Madrazo and Ignacio Zuloaga, as well as copies of Joaquin Sorolla. READ MORE A WARHOL MAO The …

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Valencia’s Fallas festivities finish this Wednesday night with fires galore to burn giant ‘ninot’ statues – CSN News

Valencia’s Fallas festivities finish this Wednesday night with fires galore to burn giant ‘ninot’ statues - CSN News

The annual Fallas festivities in VALENCIA City reach a climax on Wednesday night with the crema ceremony, which involves the burning of ninots. The ninots made from wood and papier-mache feature many satirical turns on international names such as Donald Trump(a Fallas fave) and billionaire Elon Musk. Following the October flood disaster in Spain, regional politicians, such as Valencian president …

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