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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

    Life with a Dog in Valencia: Key Rules and Cultural Nuances

    Life with a Dog in Valencia: Key Rules and Cultural Nuances

    La Cotorra speaks with veterinarians, dog owners, and volunteers across the city

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Friendship with Spaniards: Personal Boundaries, Traditions, and Taboos

    Friendship with Spaniards: Personal Boundaries, Traditions, and Taboos

    We spoke with expats about their friendships with locals

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    5 Viral Beauty Products Everyone Can Afford — And Yes, They’re from Mercadona

    5 Viral Beauty Products Everyone Can Afford — And Yes, They’re from Mercadona

    We look at five viral beauty products that bloggers can’t stop talking about.

    Who Are Okupas and What Can You Do About Them?

    Who Are Okupas and What Can You Do About Them?

    Why okupas have become a major issue in Spain — and what affected property owners can realistically expect

    Pavel Tarasenko
    Pavel Tarasenko
    Choosing a Paella Pan with a Valencian Señora

    Choosing a Paella Pan with a Valencian Señora

    A paellera is a consumable item, which is why every local can buy one without walking further than a few streets from home.

    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    Evgeniya Altfeld Nikitina
    A Comprehensive Guide to Mortgages in Valencia: How to Buy a Flat in Spain

    A Comprehensive Guide to Mortgages in Valencia: How to Buy a Flat in Spain

    La Cotorra explains how mortgages work in Valencia

    Sergej Gusev
    10 Essential Apps for Life in Spain: A Practical Guide for Newcomers

    10 Essential Apps for Life in Spain: A Practical Guide for Newcomers

    La Cotorra has put together a list that will help you get your bearings

    Olya Lukianova
    Olya Lukianova

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