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Cristiano Ronaldo could become Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer this weekend. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP

Ronaldo poised to overtake Raul as Real Madrid's all-time best scorer

Another piece of Real Madrid history awaits Cristiano Ronaldo as he could become the club's all-time leading scorer when they host Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Catalan independence debate

A pro-independence Catalan walks draped in the national flag. Photo: AFP

Independence for Catalonia would mean leaving EU, warns Brussels

The EU on Thursday warned that a Catalonia vote for independence from Spain would mean it would automatically exit from the bloc and would have to apply for re-admission. 2 comments

The wine perfecty 'pairs with a Whopper and enhances its flavour' Photo: Burger King

Full bodied, flame grilled: Burger King chain launches Whopper Wine

The fast food chain has launched its very own brand of special edition vino with which to toast its 40th anniversary in Spain.

People living in southern Spain are more at risk of poverty than those living in the north. Photo: ais-int.com

Spain's shocking north-south divide revealed in latest poverty statistics

People living in the south of Spain are more at risk of poverty than those in the north, a new study has revealed. 5 comments

Startups

Photo: Google Maps screengrab of apartment.

Startup purchases first flat in Spain entirely through crowdfunding

A startup that helps investors finance flats throughout Spain entirely through crowdfunding has acquired its first apartment - the first purchase of its kind in the country.

Yéremi Vargas disappeared in March 2007 Photo: Missing poster

Bones found in Gran Canaria are not those of missing Yéremi Vargas

UPDATED: DNA analysis has ruled out a skull found in Gran Canaria as that of the seven-year-old boy who disappeared eight-and-a-half years ago in the Canary Islands.

Denise Thiem disappeared on the camino de Santiago on April 5th. Photo issued by Thiem Family

Camino killer cut off the hands of American pilgrim Denise Thiem

Gruesome details have emerged about the murder of the Arizona woman who went missing in April as a memorial mass was held for her in the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela.

Refugee crisis

Osama Abdul Mohsen and his son Zaid, centre, arrived in Madrid on Wednesday night. Photo: Cenafe.es

'Gracias España': Syrian tripped up by camerawoman arrives in Madrid

Osama Abdul Mohsen and his son Zaid arrived in Madrid’s Atocha train station just after midnight and were greeted by crowds of well-wishers.

Catalan independence debate

More and more foreigners living in Catalonia are in favour of independence. Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Foreigners within Catalonia adopt fervour of independence movement

Immigrants to Catalonia are increasingly sympathizing with the region's independence movement and could provide much-needed votes in the upcoming regional election. 5 comments

Refugee crisis

The Syrian family will arrive in Madrid on Wedneday. Photo: Stephan Richter / twitter

Syrian father and son tripped up by camerawoman find home in Madrid

The Syrian father and son who made headlines around the world after being tripped by a Hungarian journalist are on their way to a new life in Spain... and it is all thanks to football.

Features

Archive photo of a Spanish classroom. Photo: Cristina Quicler / AFP.

Wanted: Family with two kids to save village school in eastern Spain

A village in rural Valencia is offering a house and job to a family with at least two kids that is willing to move in to save the local school from shutting its doors for good. 2 comments

The Local list

A Spanish Red Cross volunteer comforts a refugee after the death of his friend in at Tarifa's harbour. Photo: Marcos Moreno /AFP.

Six simple ways to do your bit and help refugees if you live in Spain

While Spain faces pressure to take a bigger share of the hundreds of thousands of migrants arriving at Europe's borders, The Local takes a look at ways that individuals can make a difference.

There is even an art to tasting the grape itself. Photo: AFP

Grape Escape: Discovering the art of winemaking in the vineyards of La Rioja

There's more to wine than tasting it as Sophia Smith Galer discovered on a trip to the rustic vineyards of the Rioja region.

The two-michelin starred Atul Kochar will open Benares in Madrid. Photo: Benares

Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up new restaurant in Madrid

He became the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star and is widely regarded as one of the best chefs in London. The Local talks to Atul Kochhar as he prepares to launch his new restaurant Benares in Madrid.

The Local list

Pimientos de padron - like playing Russian Roulette with a spicy pepper. Photo: The Table Hopper / Flickr

Thirteen mouthwateringly delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain

Long feared by vegetarians as the land of jamón, Spanish cuisine also boasts a host of delicious traditional alternatives. Foodie experts, Devour Spain, share their tips for the best vegetarian food in Spain.

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The Local list

Inside the Prado Museum in Madrid. Photo: José-Manuel Benito Álvarez / Wikimedia Commons.

The Prado ranks above the Louvre on list of world's greatest museums

Madrid's Prado Museum came in fourth place in awards for the best museums in the world - ahead of the famous Louvre in Paris. The Local takes a look at Spain's top ten greatest cultural institutions.

The Tory leader's anti-trade union tactics invited comparison with Spain's fascist regime. Photos: AFP

Jeremy Corbyn compares Cameron tactics to those of dictator Franco

New Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has compared conservative tactics towards trade unions to those used by fascist dictator General Francisco Franco.

The couple from Madrid were denied fertility treatment. File photo: weheartit.com

Spanish lesbians take legal action after fertility treatment is denied

A lesbian couple is suing Spanish authorities who they say refused them the right to have a child by artificial insemination.

Video

The car was driving the wrong way on the Palma ringroad. Screengrab Cronica Balear / Youtube

Terrifying moment car is driven the wrong way on Mallorca motorway

Two British tourists filmed a car driving into oncoming traffic on the wrong side of a motorway on the Balearic island.

Archive photograph of a storm in San Sebastian. Photo: Ander Gillenea

Summer finally comes to an end as Spain is battered by fierce storms

Summer is well and truly over in Spain as torrential rain and fierce winds sweep across the country putting 33 provinces on alert.

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Refugee crisis

Refugee children being fed at Vienna's Westbahnhof railway station. Photo: Caritas

Germany reinstates Austrian border checks

The German government has effectively suspended the Schengen agreement by reinstating controls at its borders with Austria, with the first passport checks already taking place on Sunday night.

View of Geneva: the city's tight housing market means renters need to be wary of scams. Photo: MadGeographer/Wikimedia Commons

Man left homeless after family moves into his flat

A 38-year-old man has been sleeping in his car for a month after a family took over the Geneva apartment he is renting while he was visiting relatives in Tunisia, local media are reporting.

Refugee crisis

Alexander Dobrindt, Germany's transport minister. Photo: Michael Kappeler/DPA

'Germany has reached its limit', says minister

Germany's transport minister on Sunday said that Germany has 'reached its limit,' as he called for measures to halt a record migrant influx that has seen the infrastructure of the southern city of Munich buckling.

Refugee crisis

Refugees arrive at Copenhagen Central Station on Thursday. Photo: Linda Kastrup/Scanpix

Denmark says no to EU's 160,000 refugee plan

Integration Minister Inger Støjberg said on Friday that with the nation's opt-out on EU asylum policies, there is "simply no reason" that Denmark should participate in the EU's plan to resettle asylum seekers.