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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

Grosso Napoletano gives away free pizza all over Spain

Grosso Napoletano gives away free pizza all over Spain

The promotion is dedicated to the International Day of Pizza

Zara Home has released a collection with Morris & Co

Zara Home has released a collection with Morris & Co

It reinterprets the iconic ornaments of the British brand.

Bad Bunny became the first artist who performed  at half-time show of Super Bowl in Spanish

Bad Bunny became the first artist who performed at half-time show of Super Bowl in Spanish

Trump claimed that Bad Bunny insulted "American greatness"

Sardines are the new superfood

Sardines are the new superfood

Even Evan Langoria joined the trend

The poverty level in Spain has reached its minimum

The poverty level in Spain has reached its minimum

It has never been so low for a decade

Uber driverless taxis will be introduced in Spain

Uber driverless taxis will be introduced in Spain

First driverless taxis will cruise the streets of Madrid

Discounted tickets to Valencian bioparc

Discounted tickets to Valencian bioparc

The promotion will last until March

The best kebabs in Valencia

The best kebabs in Valencia

The most popular fast food in our guide

Cocido madrileño is now a part of Spanish cultural heritage

Cocido madrileño is now a part of Spanish cultural heritage

It has been around for more than 150 years

A wild boar disrupted public transport in Valencia

A wild boar disrupted public transport in Valencia

Ten police patrols arrived to catch the animal

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