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A staffer to Esperanza Aguirre is being questioned in a corruption scandal that has implicated many of the ruling conservative People's Party members. Cristina Quicler / AFP

Aguirre aide named a suspect in graft probe

The campaign director for Spain's 'Iron Lady' and Madrid mayoral candidate Esperanza Aguirre has been called in for questioning in an ongoing corruption investigation. READ

Candidates Juanma Moreno of PP, Antonio Maillo of IU, and current president Susana Diaz ahead of TV debate. Photo: Jorge Guerrero / AFP

Andalusia warm-up sees parties jostle for power

A regional vote on Sunday in Andalusia, one of the poorest parts of Spain, will be a key test ahead of the country's most unpredictable general election in decades. READ

Crimestoppers

Nowhere to hide on Spain's Costa del Crime

British police are determined to keep up the pressure on fugitives hiding out on Spain's Costa del Crime. The Local speaks to the head of the NCA about tracking down the most wanted. READ

17/03 Hunt for ten fugitives on the run in the Costas »

Champions League

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will miss the first leg against his old club Barcelona. Photo: AFP

PSG to face Barcelona and Messi in last eight

Paris Saint-Germain were drawn to play against Barcelona in the Champions League quarter-finals on Friday, while Monaco will face Juventus. Do PSG stand a chance against Messi, Neymar and Suarez? READ

16/03 Why Zlatan Ibrahimovic might think France is s**t »

The eclipse as seen from Granada on March 20th. Photo: Paco GonzalezN/Flickr Creative Commons

Spaniards get clouded view of solar eclipse

Spaniards stepped outside on Friday morning to witness the first solar eclipse visible to the country in 10 years, managing to share some stunning pictures on social media as well. READ

Tunisian security forces secure the area outside the Bardo Museum in Tunis. Photo: Fethi Belaid/AFP

Bardo survivor pair hid in cleaning cupboard

The Spanish couple who survived the terrorist attack in Tunisia spent 17 hours hiding in a cleaning cupboard within the Bardo museum after hearing gunshots. READ

In pics

Ninots are burnt on the last night of Las Fallas. Photo: Jose Jordan / AFP

Burning end in Valencia to Las Fallas fiesta

Valencia celebrated the finale of its annual Las Fallas festival on Thursday night with the dramatic burning of the festival sculptures, known as La Cremà. READ

Photo: Carl Court / AFP

British TSB agrees takeover from Sabadell

TSB, a division of Britain's bailed-out lender Lloyds Banking Group, has accepted a £1.7 billion takeover from Spanish bank Sabadell, the pair said Friday. READ

The last solar eclipse visible from Spain was in October 2005. Philippe Desmazes/AFP

Top tips for seeing the solar eclipse in Spain

On Friday Spain will witness the most spectacular eclipse in 10 years. The Local fills you in on where to get the best view. READ

Photo: Shutterstock

Younger Spaniards happier than older ones

Younger Spaniards are on average more satisfied with their lives than older Spaniards, according to a Eurostat report released to mark International Day of Happiness on Friday. READ

Features

Madonna with a dancer dressed as a bull at the Grammy Awards on February 8th. Photo Robyn Beck/AFP.

Matador Madonna in 'glamourizing gore' row

Animal rights activists have called on Madonna to stop 'glamourizing gore' by dressing as a bullfighter, as the US star announces a Barcelona date on her upcoming tour. READ

Anna Allen appearing on Spanish programme, Pasapalabra. Screen grab: YouTube/bogo xoer.

Exposed: actress who faked Oscar glory

The invented life of a Spanish actress has been revealed after Spanish media discovered she had not actually attended the Oscars, but used Photoshop to place herself on the red carpet. READ 3 comments

My Spanish Career

Samantha Chappell is an English primary school teacher in Oviedo

'There is joy in learning something new yourself'

Samantha Chappell took a sabbatical from a publishing job in London to spend a summer living in the northern city of Oviedo. She loved it so much that eight years later she is still there and has discovered her vocation. READ

Madrid Podemos rally

Photo: Pedro Armestre/AFP

Young and old, rich and poor join left-wing march

Not just young radicals: Spaniards of all ages and backgrounds came out in their thousands to support a left-wing political party currently making waves in Spain. The Local caught up with some of them to find out why they are such big fans of Podemos. READ

Opinion

Photo of a lady in Spanish glasses: Shutterstock

The five strangest things about Spaniards

After two years at the helm of The Local Spain, George Mills is moving on. Here he reflects on some of the most puzzling aspects of life in a country he believes is one of the greatest places to live in the world. READ 2 comments

More News

Tourists are evacuated by special forces from the site of an attack carried out by gunmen at Tunis' famed Bardo Museum on March 18th.Salah Habibi / AFP

Two missing Spaniards found alive

Update: Spanish officials said on Thursday that two Spaniards who were reported missing after the Tunis attacks on Wednesday have been found alive. Isis has claimed responsibility for the attack. READ

Photo: Spanish Royal Mint/Twitter

Peace coin 'celebrates' Franco dictatorship

A new commemorative coin is causing controversy in Spain for celebrating "70 years of peace" - including 36 years of a fascist dictatorship. READ 2 comments

A protester outside the ECB in Frankfurt. Photo: Odd Andersen / AFP

Podemos joins Blockupy at Frankfurt protest

Podemos joined the Blockupy anti-capitalist protest at the inauguration of the new headquarters of the European Central Bank in Frankfurt on Wednesday. READ

Tunisian security forces secure the area outside the Bardo Museum in Tunis. Photo: Fethi Belaid/AFP

Spanish among dead in Tunisia museum attack

It was confirmed that tourists from Spain were among those to have been killed in the terrorist attack at the Bardo Museum on Wednesday. READ

Photo of a priest: Shutterstock

Priest arrested for exorcism on anorexic girl

A priest has been arrested in Burgos for performing repeated exorcisms on an underage girl suffering from anorexia. READ 8 comments

Pablo Isla, CEO of Inditex arrives to deliver results in Arteixa on Wednesday. Photo: Miguel Riopa / AFP

Inditex profits surge in European recovery sign

Spanish clothing giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, said Wednesday its profits rose five percent last business year, driven by recovery in its key European markets. READ

Photo of people partying: Shutterstock

Political row as spring break hits Granada

Granada will play host to a giant outdoor drinking party this Friday, March 20th, as thousands of young people descend on the city to celebrate the Spring Festival (Fiesta de Primavera). READ

A woman from PAH protests at an eviction. Photo: Josep Lago / AFP

Spain's 'Indignants' combat eviction trauma

Spain's government says the economy is improving after years of crisis, but thousands of families are still suffering. READ

A photo of some fish: Shutterstock

Top chefs tout anchovies in bid to save the oceans

Top world chefs launched a campaign Tuesday to protect over-exploited fish species by promoting alternatives such as the humble anchovy, sardine and herring in their restaurants. READ

In pics

Tonymadrid Photography and Bryan Ledgard

Battle of the cities: Madrid vs Manchester

In a vicious war of words, "ugly" Manchester has been pitted against "miserable" Madrid. Who will be victorious in the battle of the cities? The Local finds out... READ

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Part of the Ringstrasse, with the parliament building. Photo: APA/Neubauer

'World's most beautiful boulevard' turns 150

In 1857, bushy-whiskered Emperor Franz Joseph proclaimed that his rapidly growing imperial capital Vienna needed a radical makeover befitting Austro-Hungary's wealth, might and technological prowess. READ

Photo: AFP

Clear skies forecast for partial solar eclipse

The Swiss federal public health office has issued a warning against watching without special protective eyewear the partial eclipse of the sun to take place on Friday morning. READ

Photo: DPA

Liveblog: Blockupy anti-ECB demo in Frankfurt

Frankfurt remains on alert after a morning of violence, burned cars and hundreds of arrests gave way to what is hoped to be an afternoon of peaceful protest. Organizers of the "Blockupy" demonstration against the new European Central Bank (ECB) building said they distanced themselves from the violence. Follow the latest updates here. READ

A 2008 photo shows Russian Topol ICBMs missiles during a rehearsal for the nation's annual May 9 Victory Day parade. Photo: Dima Korotayev

Russia delivers nuclear threat to Denmark

Russia's ambassador to Denmark warned on Saturday that Danish ships will become Russian targets if Denmark joins Nato's missile defence system. READ

The front page of regional French paper Oise Hebdo which left a few readers shocked.

French newspaper stuns readers with porn pics

One of France's top regional newspapers has been ridiculed and criticized in equal measure after it splashed still images of a pornographic film that was being recorded in a local park on its front page as well in an inside spread. Warning: This story contains graphic images. READ

US President Barack Obama will meet Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Washington next month. Photo: Andreas Solaro/AFP

Renzi and Obama to discuss Libya crisis

US President Barack Obama will meet Italy's Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Washington next month, the White House said on Tuesday. READ

Icelandair's flight ICE 342 loops for its customers' delight. Photo: Flightradar24

Pilots wow passengers with eclipse detours

At least three pilots in Norway decided to take extra, unscheduled detours on Friday to give their passengers extended breathtaking views of the day's solar eclipse. READ

Gothenburg shooting

Swedish PM Stefan Löfven meets with Gothenburg residents. Photo: Adam Ihse/TT

BLOG: Swedish PM visits mourning Gothenburg

Sweden's Prime Minister Stefan Löfven paid a visit to Gothenburg to meet with residents and council representatives following a fatal shooting at a restaurant in Sweden's second largest city on Thursday night. READ