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Catalan independence debate
The rebirth of Catalan: how a once-banned language is thriving
The Catalan language is a key marker of identity in a region where the debate on independence is raging. Irene Boada, a lecturer in Spanish and Catalan, at Queen's University Belfast, explores its troubled history.
Catalan elections
CUP leader, Antonio Banos. Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP
The radical left holds the key to Catalan independence vote
Catalan elections
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Rajoy speaks Catalan in last ditch appeal to voters to stick with Spain
Spain's prime minister made a rare declaration in Catalan on Friday as campaigning wrapped up for a vote that nationalists hope will set Catalonia on the road to independence from Spain.
Catalan elections
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Q&A: Everything you need to know about the Catalan elections
Catalonia goes to the polls on Sunday September 27th in what has been billed a "plebiscitary election" to determine whether the northeastern region should breakaway from Spain.
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Emily Watson receives Spanish film festival lifetime achievement award
San Sebastián International Film Festival is honouring the British actress on Friday with its most prestigious award.
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Irish gangster dies in hail of bullets at swimming pool on Costa del Sol
Gary Hutch was killed by a balaclava-wearing gunman in Mijas on the Costa del Sol on Thursday in what police believe was a revenge killing.
Colegio Leonés students on a recent exchange trip to the UK. Photo: Colegio Leonés
Spanish school’s uniform makes it onto the pages of American Vogue
A school in the Spanish city of León has been chosen by fashion bible Vogue as having one of the most stylish uniforms in the world.
Catalan independence debate
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For or against? Famous people have their say on Catalan independence
The Local takes a look at some of the more well known personalities, both home and abroad, who have spoken out to give their view on whether Catalonia should be an independence state.
The strike will last for 12 hours on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Travel chaos threat across Spain as air traffic strikes called for Saturday
Spanish air traffic controllers will stage a 12 hour strike on September 26th in protest at disciplinary actions by authorities.
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My Spanish career
Thomas Evans (right) is the founder of Start Ups Made in Spain. Screen grab: Startups Made in Spain/YouTube
'It's possible to find great talent for a fraction of the cost of elsewhere'
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The San Sebastian International Film Festival runs from September 18th and 26th. Photo: Gari Garaialde
Ten things you need to know about Spain's San Sebastián Film Festival
Archive photo of a Spanish classroom. Photo: Cristina Quicler / AFP.
Wanted: Family with two kids to save village school in eastern Spain
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
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
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Catalan elections
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Catalan independence debate splits families ahead of regional election
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Teenager found squeezed inside car dashboard to cross Spanish border
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Spain wins landmark legal battle over 'discriminatory' EU job advert
Catalan independence debate
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Politicans squabble over flags flying at Barcelona City Hall ceremony
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Double the budget and five years late La Pepa Bridge opens in Cádiz
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Refugee crisis
An elderly man from Aleppo, Syria, waits for news of whether he can travel to Germany with his granddaughter. Photo: Kim Traill
Austria sends refugees to Slovakia
Just 18 of an agreed 500 Syrian asylum-seekers arrived in Slovakia on Thursday under a deal with EU neighbour Austria that has sparked protest in the village where they will stay temporarily.
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The biggest challenges of moving to Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the world’s best expat countries, with some of the highest living standards and a sophisticated, multilingual population. Yet moving to Switzerland can still be stressful and difficult if you don't do it right.
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Aachen couple cause outrage with public sex
When it comes to sex, what goes on behind closed doors is supposed to be nobody else's business. But have sex while hanging out of the window of your ground-floor apartment, and the neighbours might just take offence – a lesson one Aachen couple learned the hard way last week.
The body parts were found in the man's freezer (not pictured here). Photo: Peter Galvin/Flickr
Dane cut off women’s genitals in South Africa
South African police have arrested a Danish citizen after 21 pieces of female genitalia were discovered in his freezer.
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Politics
Catalonia elections: The key players
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National
12 reasons why Spain is (and isn't) a brilliant place to be an expatriate
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National
Madrid calls time on blacking up 'tradition' of Three Kings parade
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Culture
The Prado ranks above the Louvre on list of world's greatest museums
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National
Revealed: Eight dirty tricks Spanish restaurants use to overcharge you
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Travel
Spain comes out as most popular gay tourist destination in Europe
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Politics
Why a Corbyn victory could have profound consequences for Spain
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National
Six simple ways to do your bit and help refugees if you live in Spain
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National
What's on in Spain: Sept 2015
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National
Hermit wanted for remote hilltop shrine. The immoral need not apply
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National
Fury as archaeological site ruined and replaced with picnic table
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National
‘I should be so lucky’: The Syrian refugee chasing his dream in Spain
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National
Pensioner turns priceless fresco into 'Monkey Jesus': The Opera
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Travel
Off the beaten track: Fourteen of the best kept travel secrets in Spain
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Travel
Away from the hordes: Spain's ten most gorgeous seaside towns
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National
Looking for a holiday romance? Come to Spain
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National
Battle of the fizz: Cava takes on champagne
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National
The ten most repressive points of Spain's gag law
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National
Fireman fired for using hose to fill his own pool
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National
What recovery? Spanish reject economic 'spin'
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Hottest July ever: Spain sizzled in record month
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Travel
13 delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain
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Travel
Eight of the most crazily cool hotels in Spain
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