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José Martí: An intellectual 'loyal insurgent'

Foreign influencers in southern Spain

José Martí: An intellectual 'loyal insurgent'

An important figure in Latin American literature and a staunch political activist, the poet took part in the liberation of Cuba from Spain from an early age

Tony Bryant
  • Town in Granada to revive pig slaughter ritual to preserve cultural heritage

    Culture

    Town in Granada to revive pig slaughter ritual to preserve cultural heritage

    The X Feria de la Matanza de Cozvíjar, which will take place on 26 January, is organised by the festival committee with the collaboration of the town hall of Villamena

    Rafael Vílchez |
  • The Huelin family: Taking care of the workers in Malaga

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    The Huelin family: Taking care of the workers in Malaga

    A businessman of British origin, Eduardo Huelin, contributed to the city's prosperity in the 19th century and gave his name to an entire district

    Alekk M Saanders |
  • Gustave Doré: Conveying a realistic image of Spain

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Gustave Doré: Conveying a realistic image of Spain

    The French illustrator's extraordinary drawings attracted much attention following his trip to the country with Jean-Charles Davillier in the early 1860s

    Tony Bryant |
  • A dramatic move to a mountain town in the Axarquía

    In The Frame

    A dramatic move to a mountain town in the Axarquia

    When theatre director Paula Bangels moved to Cómpeta during Covid, she discovered a lively foreign and Spanish community

    Jennie Rhodes |
  • Ramón Power y Giralt: Defender of the Constitution

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Ramón Power y Giralt: Defender of the Constitution

    In 1810, Spain summoned the American colonies to send representatives to the Cortes of Cadiz, and Puerto Rico elected the decorated naval officer

    Tony Bryant |
  • Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Antonio Machín: The 'most Spanish of Cubans'

    The Cuban singer's influence on Spanish music has been recognised with monuments, streets and plazas in Alicante, Barcelona and Seville

    Tony Bryant |
  • Cooking for the community after the 2024 floods

    Cooking for the community after the 2024 floods

    Tomasz Radomski and Kasia Radomska moved to Benamargosa in February 2024 and have won the locals over with their culinary skills

    JENNIE RHODES |
  • Miss Whitney: An artist who left her mark in Andalucía

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Miss Whitney: An artist who left her mark in Andalucía

    Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney was an art patron, collector and sculptor; she created monuments and shattered patriarchal foundations

    Alekk M. Saanders |
  • Emma Pettit: 'When I moved to Spain the plan was to make art and foster dogs'

    In the frame

    Emma Pettit: 'When I moved to Spain the plan was to make art and foster dogs'

    Her "babes" - figurative paintings of curvaceous women in swimming costumes - have been a huge success in the USA, "especially in places like Florida and California, where people have pools at home or beach houses"

    Jennie Rhodes |
  • Charles Betty: A dedication to welfare on the Costa

    Foreign influencers in southern Spain

    Charles Betty: A dedication to welfare on the Costa

    After receiving an MBE in 2022 for services to the British community in Spain, the former teacher was honoured with a special distinction from Benalmádena in 2024

    Tony Bryant |