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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

The Spanish Cup of Floral Art will take place in Valencia

The Spanish Cup of Floral Art will take place in Valencia

The country's best florists will compete for three days

What series to watch in 2026?

What series to watch in 2026?

La Cottora reviews the most remarkable premieres of this year

The best Greek yoghurts in Spain

The best Greek yoghurts in Spain

Spain’s Organisation of Consumers and Users has chosen the three best options

Bad Bunny's  Super Bowl gifts are now on sale online

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl gifts are now on sale online

Prices reach €30,000

Spain has fallen in Transparency International's perception of corruption ranking

Spain has fallen in Transparency International's perception of corruption ranking

Spain has dropped three positions in the ranking compared with 2024. A decline has been the case across most of the countries in the EU

What to expect from the carnival parade in Valencia this year?

What to expect from the carnival parade in Valencia this year?

La Cotorra tells you about the details of the Russafa – Quatre Carreres Carnival

All-you-can-eat restaurant has opened near Madrid

All-you-can-eat restaurant has opened near Madrid

Unlimited homestyle food for 25 euros

An ultimate guide to Las Fallas 2026 figures

An ultimate guide to Las Fallas 2026 figures

La Cotorra tells you about major figures of the festival: Trump, Sanchez, rising property prices and voodoo dolls

A Paloma Wool outlet has opened in Barcelona

A Paloma Wool outlet has opened in Barcelona

The favourite store of Dua Lipa and Rosalia will be open until the 15th of February

El Saler is looking for a couple for a public marriage proposal

El Saler is looking for a couple for a public marriage proposal

The shopping mall will give an engagement ring and a dinner for free

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