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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

Pedro Sanchez defends migrants in a column for New York Times

Pedro Sanchez defends migrants in a column for New York Times

He explained why a law on legalisation of migrants is essential for Spain

Pavel Durov and Elon Musk spoke out against banning social media for children in Spain

Pavel Durov and Elon Musk spoke out against banning social media for children in Spain

He believes that this will lead to ‘total surveillance, while Musk called Pedro Sanchez "a fascist"

Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

Sex, life and death — in a new perfomace by legendary artist Marina Abramović

We saw her most ambitious work in Barcelona

20minutos asked parents about ban of social media for children

20minutos asked parents about ban of social media for children

A journalist from the publication conducted a street survey.

List of the cleanest and dirtiest cities in the world

List of the cleanest and dirtiest cities in the world

There are Spanish cities in the ranking

Mercadona has introduced a Korean-style face mask

Mercadona has introduced a Korean-style face mask

It costs less than 4 euros.

Storm Leonardo caused flooding and evacuations in Andalusia

Storm Leonardo caused flooding and evacuations in Andalusia

A high alert has been announced due to rain

How dogs and their owners survive Las Fallas

How dogs and their owners survive Las Fallas

We spoke with experts and experienced dog owners about how to survive a month of explosions

Telepizza gives out free pizza all over Spain

Telepizza gives out free pizza all over Spain

Get your free slice

Japanese sandwich shop in Barcelona

Japanese sandwich shop in Barcelona

A sandwich with strawberry and white chocolate is our favourite

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