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No more Paul the Octopus...
by Laura Ellis on 10/29/2010 11:49:00 AM
So a sad sad day has come in Spain, and I for one think that a national moment, at least, of mourning should be held following the death of Paul the octopus in Germany.One cannot fail to have heard about this world… more »
Half a Million for a Royal Spanish deck of Cards
by Kimberly on 10/20/2010 11:13:00 AM
A deck of cards, plated in silver, that belonged to the Spanish Royal Family and later to the President of Uraguay, Manuel Oribe, fetched $554,500 at an auction yesterday (October 19, 2010) at Christie's in New… more »
Cervantes - No Crisis in Spanish Learning
by Kimberly on 10/14/2010 3:26:00 PM
The Instituto Cervantes announced that there is no crisis in Spanish learning. Every day more students are interested in learning Mario Vargas Llosa's (new Nobel Prize winner) native language: Spanish. Cervantes… more »
YUM
by Laura Ellis on 10/14/2010 1:07:00 PM
A new kind of education centre is opening in the north of Spain this month, as the famous spanish restaurateur Ferran Adria has announced the revolutiontary idea of a gastronomy university. This new venture will be… more »
2010 Nobel Prize in Literature - Mario Varga Llosa
by Kimberly on 10/8/2010 10:17:00 AM
Peruvian novelist Mario Vargas Llosa has won the 2010 Nobel Prize in literature. Mario has written an extensive amount of work that includesnovels, essays and literary criticism.The award was announced yesterday (Oct… more »
Barcelona Beat the LA Lakers!
by Olivia Elson on 10/8/2010 12:31:00 AM
Spain's basketball successes just keep on coming!After the women's team won bronze at the World Championships last week, the men's team has proved its worth too with an impressive win against NBA champions… more »
Centenary of Poet Miguel Hernandez
by Olivia Elson on 10/6/2010 3:50:00 PM
As Spanish-speakers the world over celebrate the centenary of this renowned poet and playwright, I thought it apt to do some research and shed some light on his life and works.Miguel Hernández was born on the… more »
General Strike in Spain September 29th, 2010
by Kimberly on 9/28/2010 11:43:00 AM
A general strike "For the distribution of work and wealth" has been convoked in all of Spain by the labor unions. This is the first general strike in 8 years, since 2002, and is to protest all the spending… more »
Spanish Success at the San Sebastian Film Festival
by Olivia Elson on 9/27/2010 12:05:00 AM
Last Saturday 25th September saw the conclusion of the prestigious 9-day long San Sebastian International Film Festival. Taking place in what is arguably the Basque Country's most fashionable and artistic city (its… more »
Dinosaur Bones Unearthed in Cuenca
by Olivia Elson on 9/21/2010 12:48:00 AM
Spain is well-known for its wealth of art and architecture from previous eras - from the impressive collection of Roman ruins in Extremadura, to 12th century Moorish monuments in Sevilla, to UNESCO World Heritage Sites… more »