Leinerhaus, a German-style restaurant on Madrid’s Calle Ballesta, is holding an Oktoberfest celebration through October 11, featuring five Munich Festbier brands, Bavarian dishes, live broadcasts and music. Customers can take part in a beer-pouring contest, with a prize for the best foam crown. Owner Mario Lasheras Meierlohr draws on four generations of family hospitality and his connections to Upper Franconia to source traditional beers and preserve regional brewing and culinary customs.

Baeza, a UNESCO-listed Renaissance city in Jaén, pairs its historic architecture and academic legacy with a lively contemporary cultural scene. Visitors can enjoy the Sentir Baeza AOVE Fest, live music at Café Teatro Central, traditional tapas and inventive local dishes, including dining at the acclaimed Vandelvira. Olive oil tourism is a major attraction: Aoveland combines modern mill facilities, contemporary art, immersive exhibits and tastings to showcase the product and the region’s olive-growing culture.

Coloriage, a free fashion school and cooperative boutique in Rome, trains refugees and immigrants who already have tailoring skills, helping them gain legal status, employment and a path into design. Founded by Valeria Kone with tailor Kassim Diague, the initiative has supported nearly 50 people and employs eight former students, while taking only six trainees a year despite receiving many more referrals. Its model combines paid training with affordable clothing made from surplus natural fabrics and artisan textiles. UNHCR recognized the project in 2024. Kone presents Coloriage as an ethical alternative to an industry marked by labor exploitation and environmental harm, and as a counterexample to Italy’s restrictive immigration climate.

Chiloé, a remote archipelago in Chile, is celebrated for its unique culture, misty landscapes, and rich history distinct from mainland Chile. The region is known for its vibrant mythology, traditional wooden architecture recognized by Unesco, and diverse wildlife, including penguins and marine life. The local economy benefits from salmon farming, making Chile a leading global producer. Notable figures include Sandra Naiman, who preserves indigenous seeds, and Felipe Díez, a naturalist guide. The Hotel Tierra Chiloé offers a blend of modern design and local craftsmanship, enhancing the visitor experience.

Identifies significant gaps in Spain’s mental health care for migrant populations, including higher prevalence of disorders, cultural barriers, and inequitable access to services. Proposes strengthening epidemiological and transcultural research, adopting evidence-based culturally adapted interventions, and integrating community mental health agents. Recommends systematic cultural humility training for professionals and the creation of specialized reference centers to enhance coordination, reduce inequities, and inform public policy. Calls for urgent, comprehensive health strategies to ensure equitable, high-quality mental health care for an increasingly diverse population.

Minas Gerais, an interior state in southeastern Brazil, is known for its diverse landscapes and rich history, shared with neighboring São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Belo Horizonte, the state's modern capital, offers spectacular viewpoints and iconic buildings by architect Óscar Niemeyer. The state is also home to Inhotim, the world's largest open-air museum, and the nature-rich Capitólio lakes. Minas Gerais' colonial cities, such as Tiradentes, Ouro Preto, and Mariana, reflect the country's gold rush era with their cobblestone streets, historic mansions, and baroque churches, contributing to Brazil's cultural essence through exquisite craftsmanship and rich gastronomy.

On Tuesday at 8 pm, during the time when people encourage each other from their windows, photographer Juan Serrano Corbella witnessed an unexpected and moving scene outside the Ice Palace in Madrid's Hortaleza district, which has been converted into a morgue due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Morgue workers spontaneously came out to the street and began to applaud, joining the neighbors and police officers in a moment that was particularly stirring, leaving everyone with goosebumps and holding their breath.

José María Sáez is one of Spain's last master barrel makers, handcrafting barrels for López de Heredia Viña Tondonia winery. The article discusses the endangered craft of barrel making and Sáez's expertise in creating the perfect barrel.