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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

Head Lice: What to Do If an Outbreak Is Detected at Your School in Valencia

Head Lice: What to Do If an Outbreak Is Detected at Your School in Valencia

“Dear parents, some children in the class have been found to have head lice.” This polite yet unwelcome message is received by almost every parent of a schoolchild in Valencia

From 17 Euros to 15,000: A Valencian Fan Workshop

From 17 Euros to 15,000: A Valencian Fan Workshop

La Cotorra visited Abanicos Carbonell, the oldest fan workshop in Valencia, where traditional Valencian fans have been made for more than 160 years

Where to Live in Valencia: A Guide to the City’s Neighbourhoods

Where to Live in Valencia: A Guide to the City’s Neighbourhoods

La Cotorra explains where life is convenient, where it is atmospheric, and where it is simply inexpensive.

How the Loneliest Man in Valencia Lived and Died

How the Loneliest Man in Valencia Lived and Died

La Cotorra has spoken to Antonio’s neighbors and recounts what is known about him

Growing, blooming, and chirping: apps that help you understand Spain’s nature

Growing, blooming, and chirping: apps that help you understand Spain’s nature

Which tools can help you learn the names of rare bird species and strengthen your knowledge of local biodiversity?

Just Moved In? These Expressions Will Definitely Be Useful in Spain

Just Moved In? These Expressions Will Definitely Be Useful in Spain

La Cotorra has put together a concise cheat sheet that will help you settle in more smoothly

Grape-Harvesting Season: La Cotorra on a Winery Tour

Grape-Harvesting Season: La Cotorra on a Winery Tour

La Cotorra attended one such tour and reports on what we learned

The largest market in Europe is in Valencia

The largest market in Europe is in Valencia

La Cotorra takes a closer look at the Mercat Central

Childbirth in Valencia: Costs, Conditions, and What to Expect

Childbirth in Valencia: Costs, Conditions, and What to Expect

In this article, we explore childbirth in Valencia, including prices, conditions, and real experiences

A Psychologist, a Nutritionist, and a Marketer: How People Use ChatGPT in 2025

A Psychologist, a Nutritionist, and a Marketer: How People Use ChatGPT in 2025

How active users of neural networks have integrated them into everyday life

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