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Wednesday, January 13, 2016

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Spain's divided parliament convenes at time of political turmoil
File photo: AFP

Spain's divided parliament convenes at time of political turmoil

Spain's parliament will today be filled with new faces as lawmakers take their seats following an inconclusive general election. 
    Catalonia's new pro-independence leader takes office
    Photo: Lluis Gene / AFP

    Catalonia's new pro-independence leader takes office

    Carles Puigdemont has been tasked with leading the northeastern region to independence from Spain within 18 months. 
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      Slipstream cyclist daredevil reaches 80 km/h behind bus in Barcelona
      Screen grab: Ciclografías/YouTube

      Slipstream cyclist daredevil reaches 80 km/h behind bus in Barcelona

      A reckless cyclist has been filmed riding 80km/hour through a tunnel in Barcelona, using the backdraft from a bus to pick up speed. 
        Spanish startup pioneers a 'new generation' long-lasting drone
        Photo: quaternium.com

        Spanish startup pioneers a 'new generation' long-lasting drone

        A Spanish company is pioneering a "new generaton" of drones with a long-lasting device so that they can fly for six times longer than those currently on the market. 
          Fifteen go on trial over the Madrid Halloween stampede that killed five
          The stampede occured at a party at Madrid Arena in 2012. Photo: Dominique Faget / AFP

          Fifteen go on trial over the Madrid Halloween stampede that killed five

          The trial over a deadly Halloween stampede in Madrid opened on Tuesday, three years after five young women were crushed at a rave party in an overcrowded stadium. 
            Ex-mayor of Marbella pleads guilty over Sir Sean Connery villa fraud
            The case centres on a villa once owned by Sir Sean and his wife. Archive Photo: AFP

            Ex-mayor of Marbella pleads guilty over Sir Sean Connery villa fraud

            The former mayor of Marbella Julián Muñoz has pleaded guity for planning regulations and tax fraud relating to the sale and development of a property once owned by Sir Sean Connery. 
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              Pedro Almodóvar returns to what he does best with latest film Julieta
              Screen grab: eldeseopc/YouTube

              Pedro Almodóvar returns to what he does best with latest film Julieta 

              The iconic Spanish director's latest film is a melodrama exploring the life of one woman over three decades. Here's a sneak peek.  
                Spanish woman gave birth to all three children on New Year's Eve
                Screen grab:elnortedecastilla.es

                Spanish woman gave birth to all three children on New Year's Eve

                Christened "the most perfect biological clock in the world", María Antonia Valea gave birth to each of her three children on a different New Year's Eve. 
                  Football
                  Move over Ronaldo: Messi back on top of world with fifth Ballon D'Or
                  Photo: Fabrice Coffrini / AFP

                  Move over Ronaldo: Messi back on top of world with fifth Ballon D'Or

                  The Barça star deposed eternal rival Cristiano Ronaldo to take back his crown as the undisputed king of world football by lifting a record fifth Ballon d'Or on Monday. 
                    Ten things you need to know about the new president of Catalonia
                    Carles Puigdemont. Photo: AFP

                    Ten things you need to know about the new president of Catalonia

                    Who exactly is Carles Puigdemont, the man who has been chosen to lead Catalonia on the path to independence from Spain? The Local takes a look. 
                      Features
                      Black diamonds: How a corner of Spain became world's truffle capital
                      All photos: Fiona Govan

                      Black diamonds: How a corner of Spain became world's truffle capital

                      In a remote corner of eastern Spain the cultivation of pungent 'black diamonds' is transforming a rural economy and making the region the truffle capital of the world. 
                      Christmas 2015
                      Ten magical ways to give your kids the best Spanish Christmas ever
                      Photo: Jaime Reina / AFP

                      Ten magical ways to give your kids the best Spanish Christmas ever

                      What child wouldn't love the fact that in Spain you get to celebrate, not once, nor twice, but three times, during the festive period? Lisa Sadleir tells The Local how to get the best out of Christmas in Spain. 
                      The startup looking to revolutionize the Spanish banking experience
                      Two of the Number26 founders, Maximilian Tayenthal (l) and Valentin Stalf (r). Photo: Number26

                      The startup looking to revolutionize the Spanish banking experience

                      A German startup is offering Spaniards the chance to avoid the hassle of long queues and awkward opening hours of Spanish banks and do everything on a smartphone - and in English. 
                      'We've missed you': King honours Jews banished during Inquisition
                      Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP

                      'We've missed you': King honours Jews banished during Inquisition

                      Spain's King Felipe VI has honoured Sephardic Jews who were banished more than five centuries ago during the Inquisition, after a law allowing dual citizenship for their descendants came into force. 
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                      Ten brilliant ways to enjoy winter in Spain
                      Photo: AFP

                      Ten brilliant ways to enjoy winter in Spain 

                      Whether it is hearty stews, mountain vistas or shopping and culture, winter in Spain offers its own delights. Here is a look at ten of the best activities to enjoy in the cooler months.  
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                      'All citizens equal before the law': Princess Cristina fraud trial starts
                      The royal pair arrive at court. Photo: Gerard Julien / AFP

                      'All citizens equal before the law': Princess Cristina fraud trial starts

                      Spain's Princess Cristina and her husband went on trial Monday under intense global media scrutiny in a landmark corruption case that has outraged the country and sullied the monarchy's reputation. 
                      Spanish king's brother-in-law: From Olympic glory to royal shame
                      The royal pair arrive at court. Photo: Gerard Julien / AFP

                      Spanish king's brother-in-law: From Olympic glory to royal shame

                      A tall and dapper former handball player with two Olympic medals to his name, Iñaki Urdangarin turned from "ideal son-in-law" to the black sheep of Spain's royal family when he landed in court in a corruption case. 
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                      Eight essential ways to tackle the winter months like a true Spaniard
                      Photo: mik_p/Flickr 

                      Eight essential ways to tackle the winter months like a true Spaniard

                      From what to wear to what to order, we've got the tips to help you blend in like a true local this winter in Spain. 
                      My Spanish Career
                      'I wanted to give homeless people a voice so they won't be invisible'
                      Photo: Andrew Funk

                      'I wanted to give homeless people a voice so they won't be invisible'

                      In this week's instalment of My Spanish Career, we talk to Barcelona-based Andrew Funk, an entrepreneur empowering the homeless to get off the streets and add value to society. 
                      Spanish woman confesses to hiding dead man in ice-cream shop freezer
                      The ice-cream shop where the alleged murder took place. Screen grab: Joly Digital/Vimeo

                      Spanish woman confesses to hiding dead man in ice-cream shop freezer

                      A bizarre murder is making headlines in Spain after a woman confessed to hiding a man she killed in the freezer of an ice-cream parlour. 
                      From our other editions
                      New Year's Eve sexual assaults
                      Backlash after women told not to go out alone
                      Police chief Gerhard Pürstl. Photo: Austrian Police

                      Backlash after women told not to go out alone

                      Vienna's police chief has caused outrage by advising women in the wake of sexual assaults over New Year not to go out on the streets alone. 
                      Swiss artist stages nude protest in Cologne
                      Police officers did nothing to stop the naked protest outside Cologne cathedral. Photo: AFP

                      Swiss artist stages nude protest in Cologne 

                      Swiss artist Milo Moiré took to the streets naked in 4C temperatures outside Cologne cathedral on Friday in a bid to show that women should not be molested under any circumstances. 
                      New Year's Eve sexual assaults
                      Artist protests naked at Cologne Cathedral
                      Milo Moiré stood naked outside Cologne Cathedral for 20 minutes. Photo: DPA

                      Artist protests naked at Cologne Cathedral

                      Artist Milo Moiré took to the streets naked in 4C temperatures outside Cologne Cathedral on Friday in a bid to show that women should not be molested under any circumstances. 
                      Foreign 'super students' told to leave Denmark
                      Marius Youbi left Denmark on Thursday. Screenshot: DR/YouTube

                      Foreign 'super students' told to leave Denmark

                      One high-performing foreign student left Denmark on Thursday and another is facing the same fate soon. Their crime? Working too much.  
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                      Spain's Princess Cristina: From fairy tale life to national 'baddie'
                      National
                      Spain's Princess Cristina: From fairy tale life to national 'baddie'
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                      How to be a mermaid: Swimming academy makes a splash in Spain
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                      10 New Year's resolutions to make the most of life in Spain in 2016
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                      Spain’s public holidays in 2016: Official list
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                      Black diamonds: How a corner of Spain became world's truffle capital
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                      Spain's strangest stories from 2015
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                      Trump ad actually shows migrants storming Spain border NOT Mexico
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                      Nine brilliant tips to help you land your dream job in Spain in 2016
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                      Spain's biggest news stories of 2015
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                      Fury as Madrid puts woman in traditional 'Three Kings' parade
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                      Star Wars hero was asked to 'say something' in Spanish. So he did
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                      As it happened: Ruling PP wins but falls far short of absolute majority
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                      And the real winners of the Spanish general election are...women
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                      Spanish general election: the key players
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                      The quirky Spanish habits you can't help picking up if you live in Spain
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