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Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias said Friday his party hoped to form an alliance with the Socialists and the United Left. Photo: Javier Soriano/AFP

'Watch out for Podemos,' Rajoy warns Socialists

Outgoing conservative Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy today warned the Socialists they risked giving hard left group Podemos the whip hand in a new government coalition.

Photo: AFP

Bite-sized dish given ultimate honour: World Tapas Day

Spain has declared an official World Tapas Day in a bid to spread the word about its tasty bite-size cuisine.

Exit stage left. Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy before last night's press conference. Photo: Javier Soriano/AFP

'I do not have support to govern': Spain's Rajoy

Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy on Friday abandoned attempts to form a government due to lack of support in parliament, a statement issued by the royal palace said, a month after inconclusive elections.

Photo: Press office of the Jefatura Superior de Policía de Canarias.

Hapless thieves report losing phone at crime scene

If there's a time you shouldn't report a lost item, this is probably it.

King Felipe met with Podemos leader Pablo Iglesias on Friday. Photo: Casa Real/Twitter

Podemos propose pact to lock conservatives out of power

The leader of Spain's anti-austerity party Podemos, Pablo Iglesias, has proposed forming a government with the Socialists.

Photo: Farrukh/Flickr

Gang nabbed over ten tonne olive heist in southern Spain

Spain loves its olives, but rising prices mean they are now rich pickings for thieves.

The man was dressed as a ballerina. Photo: Lynn Friedman/Flickr

Barcelona firemen save groom trapped in bar wearing a tutu

An Irishman, who was dressed as a ballerina, suffered a rather embarrassing end to his stag night.

Archive photo of police ID parade. Photo: Oslo police / Wikimedia commons

Spanish criminal sentenced to take part in identity parades

Forget prison or a hefty fine, one Spaniard has been ordered by a judge “to take part in police line-ups” after being found guilty of traffic offences.

Photo: Mediaset Spain

Spain launches new reality TV show: 'I want to be a nun'

A new television programme that will follow wannabe nuns into Spanish convents could have divine inspiration.

Thom Yorke of Radiohead performing last July Photo: AFP

Radiohead to launch long-awaited album in Barcelona

Radiohead will play its long-awaited new album in June when the experimental rockers headline Primavera Sound in Barcelona.

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Carlos, who has been living on the street for five months. Photo: uncorteunahistoria

Madrid hairdressers offer free haircuts for the homeless

A group of Spanish hairdressers are using their Sundays to give free haircuts to the homeless along with a chance to tell their stories.

Sierra Nevada ski resort. Photo: Álvaro Salas Ordóñez / Flickr Creative Commons.

8 amazing ski resorts in Spain

From the Pyrenees to the Sierra Nevada, The Local looks at some of the best places in Spain to hit the slopes and enjoy the après-ski.

Photo: Sirenas Mediterranean Academy

How to be a mermaid: Spanish swim school makes a splash

A horrible accident inspired one Spanish woman to follow her lifelong dream... to become a mermaid and help others follow in her wake.

All photos: Fiona Govan

Black diamonds: How 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.

Photo: Toni Blay / Flickr Creative Commons.

10 resolutions to make the most of life in Spain in 2016

Stuck in a Spain-sized rut? Need to add some sparkle to your life in 2016? The Local offers you ten easy-to-achieve resolutions that will make the coming year in Spain one to remember.

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Spain: Baby contracts scurvy after vegan almond milk diet

An eleven month-old baby in Spain has been diagnosed with scurvy after it was fed on almond milk alone.

Sepúlveda, one of Spain's most charming towns. Photo: Michael Jean/Wikimedia

9 charming Spanish towns to visit before the tourists come

Nine Spanish towns have just been added to the prestigious list of the "most beautiful towns in Spain". So get your skates on and check them out before the hordes of tourists descend.

Photo: Flaixbac Radio

Embarrassing: PM admits to 'wide-open diary' in prank

Spain's acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy embarrassingly admitted to having an "empty diary" when he was duped in a radio show prank.

Opinion

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Want to study abroad? Here's why you should choose Spain

Inexpensive compared to their northern European couterparts, why aren't more students choosing to take their degree in Spain?

Screen shot: Google

Google honours flamenco icon Lola Flores with doodle

Google has immortalized the Spanish icon today in its Google Doodle. But who was she?

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Refugees arriving in Vienna last year. File photo: Kim Traill

Austrian leaders rethink open door policy for refugees

The refugee crisis will be the focus of a summit on Wednesday when Austrian state governors and leaders of the federal government meet in Vienna.

Buildings proposed for the tech park in the canton of Aargau. Photo: Park innovAARE

Switzerland Innovation launches five tech parks

Switzerland rolled out its answer to Silicon Valley on Monday: a network of five technology parks designed to boost industry, science and technology across the country.

Photo: DPA.

World names Germany 'best country ever'

Germany may not be "fun" or "sexy", but it's still considered the best country in the world, according to a worldwide public opinion poll.

Photo: Nicolai Perjesi/VisitDenmark

Denmark is world’s best country for women

A new global ranking is full of praise for Denmark, calling it the world’s best country for women, the most transparent nation and toward the very top for raising children.

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