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The Chef Who Turned Hospital Food into Fine Dining — and Won Awards Doing It

The Chef Who Turned Hospital Food into Fine Dining — and Won Awards Doing It

Xandra Luque has spent eight years running the kitchen of the Clínica Universidad de Navarra in Madrid, creating 1,000 dishes that meet strict medical requirements without sacrificing flavour or presentation

Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

Events in Valencia This Weekend 20-21 June

From a Pride march and a free Greta Gerwig screening to Slava Komissarenko's stand-up, a Requena wine tasting, and circus performances across the city — here's what's on in Valencia this weekend

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

"Valencia Queer" Exhibition Opens at the City Museum Ahead of Gay Games 2026

Bringing together eight artists linked to Valencia, the show kicks off the cultural programme for the Gay Games — the first to be held in Spain — running 27 June to 5 July, as the city makes history

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Valencia Begins Work to Protect Its Famous Centenary Ficus in the Jardines de la Glorieta

Planted in 1852 after gardeners mistook it for a magnolia, one of the city's most photographed trees is being given more room for its roots, new lighting, and two accessibility ramps over three months

How much do Spanish monarchs earn?

How much do Spanish monarchs earn?

The royal couple's income will rise in 2026

She cleans homes for free and gathers millions of views

She cleans homes for free and gathers millions of views

La Cottora tells the story of Barbara Fodor

Noches del Botanico has announced its lineup

Noches del Botanico has announced its lineup

The programme includes around 60 artists, among them is a Grammy winner, John Legend

Shakira will give a monumental performance in Brazil

Shakira will give a monumental performance in Brazil

The free concert will gather around 2.5 million people

The Spanish population has reached its historic record

The Spanish population has reached its historic record

Migration is the main cause of the increase

Spanish government introduces 200€ benefit for each child

Spanish government introduces 200€ benefit for each child

The measure will be implemented by 2030

What do experts think about the ban of social networks for children?

What do experts think about the ban of social networks for children?

La Cotorra collected all opinions for you

Vueling has launched a promotion with attractive discounts for Valentine's Day

Vueling has launched a promotion with attractive discounts for Valentine's Day

Get a good deal for you and your partner

Great white shark came back to the Spanish waters

Great white shark came back to the Spanish waters

Scientists have recorded the appearance of a deadly predator for the first time in many years

Louis Vuitton boutique has temporarily changed its location in Barcelona

Louis Vuitton boutique has temporarily changed its location in Barcelona

The new store is located at 71 Passeig de Gràcia

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