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A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

A Venezuelan Web Designer Built a Free Coworking for Valencia's Women Freelancers

Every Friday in a Sabadell bank office, up to ten women gather to work side by side. Founded by Venezuelan web designer Patricia Ordóñez, House of Freelancers has grown into a community with its own summit

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

OWN Valencia 2026: Spain's Biggest Video Game Festival Returns to Feria Valencia 3–5 July

Esports finals with prize pools over €10,000, a 100-hour Movistar LAN Party, K-Pop dance and cosplay contests, VR, sim racing, retro games, and a kids' zone — tickets from €14 a day.

Coca-Cola Tops Spain's Most Popular Brands of 2026 — but El Pozo Leads in Seven Regions

Coca-Cola Tops Spain's Most Popular Brands of 2026 — but El Pozo Leads in Seven Regions

Worldpanel by Numerator's annual ranking keeps the top five unchanged. Coca-Cola reaches 67% of Spanish households, while supermarket own-brands keep growing, now holding 45% of the market

Russafart Returns 5–7 June — And Opens Its Artist Studios and Galleries

Russafart Returns 5–7 June — And Opens Its Artist Studios and Galleries

The art biennale, running for nearly two decades, invites the public into more than 70 working studios, galleries, and cultural spaces — this year under the banner of resistance to gentrification

Madrid Unveils New Gastronomic Route: Discovering Authenticity Beyond the Tourist Hub

Madrid Unveils New Gastronomic Route: Discovering Authenticity Beyond the Tourist Hub

The "Todo Madrid para comérselo" project invites foodies to explore 15 hidden gems—from traditional taverns to high-end Japanese omakase—scattered across the city’s diverse neighborhoods

Summer Garden on a Budget: Lidl Launches Seasonal Plant Collection Starting at €2

Summer Garden on a Budget: Lidl Launches Seasonal Plant Collection Starting at €2

From exotic coconut palms to sun-loving bougainvillaea, the supermarket chain offers affordable greenery to refresh balconies and terraces for the upcoming warm season

AI as Your Pocket Assistant: How to Survive Spanish Bureaucracy Without Fluent Spanish

AI as Your Pocket Assistant: How to Survive Spanish Bureaucracy Without Fluent Spanish

Stop paying the "language tax" to middlemen. Tech entrepreneur Nelly Orlova explains how to use neural networks to handle rental disputes, bank blocks, and government websites like a pro

Medical Error in Valencia: Healthy Patient Undergoes Major Surgery After Lab Mix-up

Medical Error in Valencia: Healthy Patient Undergoes Major Surgery After Lab Mix-up

A 55-year-old woman was mistakenly diagnosed with cancer due to a mislabeled biopsy, leading to the removal of several healthy organs and a lifelong impact on her health

Spanish Passport Hits World’s Top 5: Ranking 4th in Latest Global Freedom Index

Spanish Passport Hits World’s Top 5: Ranking 4th in Latest Global Freedom Index

A new evaluation for 2026 highlights Spain's growing travel influence, with its passport scoring over 90 points for its widespread visa-free access and high "Destination Significance"

From Supermarket Shelves to Design Glory: Mercadona’s Razor Wins Prestigious iF Design Award 2026

From Supermarket Shelves to Design Glory: Mercadona’s Razor Wins Prestigious iF Design Award 2026

Selected from over 10,000 entries worldwide, the Deliplus Flection razor has been recognized as a global leader in beauty and health product design

Mango Home Expands to Valencia: First Store in the Region Set to Open Near Mercado de Colón

Mango Home Expands to Valencia: First Store in the Region Set to Open Near Mercado de Colón

The fashion giant’s interior design brand takes over 400 square meters in the city centre, marking a major step in its physical expansion across Spain

The Swipe Exhaustion: How Dating Apps are Reinventing Connection in 2026

The Swipe Exhaustion: How Dating Apps are Reinventing Connection in 2026

From AI-driven "chemistry" to exclusive celebrity clubs and vegan-only matching, the $12 billion dating industry is moving away from the mass market and into the niche

Australia’s Comedy Queen Lands in Madrid: Celeste Barber Brings "Backup Dancer" Show

Australia’s Comedy Queen Lands in Madrid: Celeste Barber Brings "Backup Dancer" Show

The social media star whose parodies are adored by Jennifer Lopez and Reese Witherspoon is set to perform in the Spanish capital as part of her 2026 world tour

Spain’s Healthiest Supermarket Biscuits: OCU Ranks Top Picks with the Least Sugar

Spain’s Healthiest Supermarket Biscuits: OCU Ranks Top Picks with the Least Sugar

As traditional Spanish breakfasts remain popular, the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) identifies the best options for those looking to cut down on refined ingredients

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