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Left at the airport, now up for auction: Madrid sells off luxury watches, designer bags and a piece of Titanic history

A rose-gold luxury watch. A Louis Vuitton suitcase. A window fragment from the Titanic’s sister ship. Someone left every one of them behind in Madrid – most likely in the rush at…

8 de October de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day

‘La bola negra’: the Spanish film phenomenon now setting its sights on Hollywood

Hundreds of thousands of cinemagoers, international festival acclaim and now an Oscar campaign: Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s ambitious new film has become one of Spain’s cultural talking points of the year…

29 de September de 2026

Living in Spain·Education·Culture·Our recommendations·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain’s aristocracy: old names, great fortunes and a surprisingly modern world

A duchess with a German name, one of Spain’s most famous aristocratic houses with English roots, palaces filled with art – and a younger generation increasingly at home on Instagram. Spain’s aristocracy…

28 de September de 2026

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Now even The New York Times is writing about Spain’s ‘Cayetanos’ – but who exactly are the Cayetanos and the Pijos? Is it the same? Here’s the difference

Loafers and Barbour jackets, padel and horses, fine restaurants, weekends away and a renewed taste for Spanish tradition: a social milieu that has existed for generations has suddenly become a lifestyle phenomenon.…

21 de September de 2026

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Princess Leonor begins university life: Spain’s future queen wants to be treated like any other student

Jeans, a white blouse, trainers and a large shoulder bag. No military uniform, no ceremonial dress and, as far as possible, no royal protocol. Princess Leonor has begun a markedly different chapter…

7 de September de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Education·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain Expat Press recommends: Where Spain’s middle and upper classes have spent their summers for generations

Elegant mansions, students from around the world, sweeping Atlantic beaches and summer evenings that seem to last forever: there is a small town on Spain’s northern coast that, despite its popularity, has…

16 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Spain Compass

Messi Donates €80,000 to Help Rebuild Communities After Devastating Wildfires Near Madrid

Football superstar Lionel Messi has made a powerful gesture of solidarity by donating €80,000 to help rebuild the Sierra Oeste de Madrid region, which was devastated by the recent wildfires. The donation…

5 de August de 2026

Sport·Topics of the day·News·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Madrid

The Spanish city many locals consider the country’s most beautiful – where crystal-clear waters, fine dining and timeless elegance come together

Some cities impress with their history, others with their architecture or cuisine. Yet in northern Spain there is one destination that seems to have it all. Crystal-clear waters, elegant boulevards, world-class gastronomy…

31 de July de 2026

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From Spain’s Most Criticized Player to National Hero: Ferran Torres’ Inspiring Story of Faith, Humility and Perseverance

Just a few years ago, Ferran Torres was one of the most criticized footballers in Spain. Few players in the national team faced as much scrutiny. Every missed chance sparked a wave…

21 de July de 2026

Living in Spain·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Valencia·Sport·Topics of the day

Do You Understand These Spanish Words? Anyone Who Loves Spain and Its Social Life Should Know Them: Terraceo, Tapeo, Tardeo, Copeteo, Bailoteo and Salseo

In Spain, going out is never simply a matter of leaving the house. It is almost a way of understanding life itself. While in many European countries social gatherings often revolve around…

7 de July de 2026

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