Felipe VI ascended the throne just over a month ago, but we are already seeing how social media is being used in an attempt to restore faith in the monarchy. The Spanish Royal Palace has become increasingly active on Twitter since King Juan Carlos’ abdication…
For some, football is just a sport, but I have seen how it serves to unite a community. The years 2008, 2010 and 2012 will not be easily forgotten by any living, breathing, sangria drinking Spaniard. For six years, we watched the Spanish national team…
The closure of the Spanish nursery in Portobello Road has left many of London’s Spaniards feeling frustrated. The facility – which opened at the height of Spanish immigration in 1977 – is an independent establishment run by the Spanish Department of Employment and Social Work. Its…
At first glance, London is just like many of its European counterparts. Buzzing, diverse and rich with culture. But a sunny afternoon spent people watching in a West London restaurant served to confirm my suspicions. London is full of people – Spanish people. Young men…