Spanish wine bucks recession
Despite the economic crisis, some wine sellers are finding that consumption is booming and that drinkers are increasingly willing to explore new flavours.
Despite the economic crisis, some wine sellers are finding that consumption is booming and that drinkers are increasingly willing to explore new flavours.
Following quality series on the small screen is perfectly possible in Spain – if you’re a clairvoyant insomniac.
Recent street demonstrations – against the government, or to celebrate football games – have exposed the need for better relations between police and the Spaniards they are supposed to be protecting.
Nacho Vigalondo’s alien-themed romantic comedy is more about the human tendency to complicate simple matters than a threat to planet earth. But matching the brilliance of the director’s previous feature is no easy feat.
The withdrawal of a controversial recent TV advert featuring the Liverpool soccer player apparently highlighted differences between how racism is seen in Spain and Britain. But where does a bit of fun end and racism start?
Horacio Echevarrieta is a fascinating figure from Spain’s history. So it is a shame that it’s so hard to see the recent documentary about the Basque impresario, ‘El último magnate’.
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