At A Loss For Art
Unfortunately, the Alcázar burned down along with more than 500 works from the Spanish royal family’s art collection…
Why The Spanish Are Losing Sleep
Spaniards sleep about 53 minutes less than the European average, but does this mean they are overworked?
From MS Paint to Mary Poppins
One Spanish grandmother that is making major digital waves in the art world including a contract with Disney…
Showcasing The Movida Madrileña
A new exhibition about counter-culture during the Spanish transition to democracy previewed this month at a contemporary art museum in Madrid…
The Equalization of Spanish Paternity Leave
The Spanish government is planning to move forward with the equalization of paternity leave with maternity leave…
Tossing Tomatoes In Bunol
Have you ever had the inclination to revive the fabled school lunch room food fight in your adult years? Well, if you happen to make your way to Spain in the late summer, your dreams just might come true…
Savoring The Sobremesa
It may come as a surprise to say that the most important thing about a Spanish meal, in particular, lunch, is not the food. It’s the time you spend with those around you…
Spain's Lost City
On July 1st, The UNESCO list of world heritage sites added the medieval Spanish city of Medina Azahara, to the growing list of Spanish sites honored…
Monumental Misfortune
In late June, the statue of St. George at a church in Estella in northeastern Spain was experiencing higher than regular visitation numbers. Unfortunately, it was due to a badly botched restoration…
Copa De La Diversion
Earlier this year, Minor League Baseball announced the launch of “Copa de la Diversión,” (Fun Cup) a season-long event created to celebrate the culture with participating teams’ local Hispanic communities. Spanning 160 markets throughout the U.S. and Canada, the program aims to engage the more than 18.2 million U.S. Hispanic/Latino individuals identify themselves as MiLB fans.
Bridging The Spanish Generation Gap
Over the next 50 years, however Spain will have the largest elderly population next to Japan, and authorities are addressing a pressing issue that spans across the world: loneliness among senior citizens.
Banning the Bullfight
The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child have raised concerns about the impact bullfighting could have on children at events and as pupils in bullfighting schools and has urged Spain to ban children from attending bullfights and enrolling in bullfighting schools.
Perserving Ladino
More than 500 years after expelling Jews from the country, Spain is officially recognizing Ladino as a Spanish language in the hope of saving the it from extinction.
The World’s Oldest Man
Amazingly, Olivera started to read again at 98 after an operation to cure his cataracts and took daily walks alone in his village until he was 107...
Celebrating Saint Anthony in Spain
Every January, citizens of Spain hold celebrations to Celebrate Saint Anthony, the patron saint of animals on the holiday aptly named Saint Anthony's Day with two starkly different celebrations.
Spain's Travel Boom
The UN World Tourism Organization has recently found that Spain is currently on track to replace the United States as the world’s 2nd most popular tourism destination!
Crypto Cash Dash
The growing cryptocurrency Dash has signed a partnership with Spanish startup Bitnovo to bring the cryptocurrency to 10,000 retailers throughout Spain...
Go The Distance With Gracián
Ready to continue tackling your new years resolutions? Explore these motivational quotes by Baltasar Gracián, Spanish Jesuit and philosopher.
A Rose For Love And A Book Forever
Valentine's Day in Spain, or "El día del amor y la amistad" - the day of love and friendship - is celebrated much like in many other countries around the world. Restaurants are often booked up weeks in advance, cards and flowers are exchanged, and many a marriage proposal is made.