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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

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British holidaymaker died of heatstroke on Ibiza sunbed
Photo: Mare Nostrum Hotel in Ibiza. 

British holidaymaker died of heatstroke on Ibiza sunbed

A British salesman was discovered dead by the pool after spending too long in the sun on his first day of holiday, an inquest heard. 
    Habit of a lifetime: Nun style fashion hits Spanish catwalk
    Photo: Lluis Gene/AFP

    Habit of a lifetime: Nun style fashion hits Spanish catwalk

    It was 'Sister Act' meets high fashion when a Catalan designer's habit-wearing models hit the runaway during Barcelona Fashion Week. 
      Secret to long life? Spaniard lived to 107 on 'red wine diet'
      Photo: Family photo

      Secret to long life? Spaniard lived to 107 on 'red wine diet'

      Antonio Docampo never drank water and put his long life down to drinking red wine... and only red wine.  
        8-point guide: How to register to vote in the EU Referendum
        Photo: British Embassy Madrid

        8-point guide: How to register to vote in the EU Referendum

        Make sure you have your say on whether or not the UK should stay within the EU. 
          UK rallies expats in Spain ahead of referendum on Brexit
          Photo: AFP

          UK rallies expats in Spain ahead of referendum on Brexit

          Could British expats tip the balance against a Brexit? 
            Protesters lose fight to save turkey from bell tower plunge
            Photo: Pacma/Twitter

            Protesters lose fight to save turkey from bell tower plunge

            A fiesta that involves hurling a turkey from a church bell tower is set to go ahead in Spain despite opposition. 
              Stricken ship arrives in port of Bilbao after high seas drama
              The stricken Modern Express listing off the French coast. Photo: AFP

              Stricken ship arrives in port of Bilbao after high seas drama

              It has been a week of drama on the high seas for the Modern Express cargo ship.  
                7 reasons why San Sebastián is Spain's most romantic city
                Photo: Keta/Wikimedia

                7 reasons why San Sebastián is Spain's most romantic city

                The beautiful Basque city is officially one of the most romantic getaways in the world.  
                  King asks Socialist leader to attempt to form government
                  King Felipe and Pedro Sánchez. Photo: AFP

                  King asks Socialist leader to attempt to form government

                  Could Spain's political deadlock be over? 
                    Bishop asks Spaniards to pray for rain after record dry spell
                    Photo: AFP

                    Bishop asks Spaniards to pray for rain after record dry spell

                    The Archbishop of Barcelona is calling on locals to pray for rain while the city experiences its longest dry spell in over 100 years. 
                      Features
                      Madrid hairdressers offer free haircuts for the homeless
                      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.  
                      8 amazing ski resorts in Spain
                      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. 
                      How to be a mermaid: Spanish swim school makes a splash
                      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. 
                      Black diamonds: How Spain became world's truffle capital
                      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. 
                      Ten resolutions to make the most of life in Spain in 2016
                      Photo: Toni Blay / Flickr Creative Commons.

                      Ten 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. 
                      More news
                      Zika virus: Experts warn Spain to expect 200 cases this year
                      An Aedes aegypti mosquito in San Salvador. Photo: Marvin Recinos/AFP.

                      Zika virus: Experts warn Spain to expect 200 cases this year

                      People traveling from abroad to Spain are expected to bring the total number of zika virus cases in the country to 200, officials said on Tuesday. 
                      25 migrants rescued from sinking boat off Spanish coast
                      Photo: Salvamento Marítimo

                      25 migrants rescued from sinking boat off Spanish coast

                      The group, including one pregnant woman, was rescued after several hours in the water according to Spanish authorities.  
                      The war on dog poo: Spanish town turns to DNA testing
                      Photo: Indi Samarajiva / Flickr Creative Commons.

                      The war on dog poo: Spanish town turns to DNA testing

                      The central Spanish city of Guadalajara is working on a unique plan to crack down on pet owners who don't pick up poo. 
                      Spain to send first ever song in English to Eurovision 2016
                      Eurovision 2016 hopeful Barei. Photo: rtve.es

                      Spain to send first ever song in English to Eurovision 2016

                      Could 2016 be the year Spain wins the famous singing competition? 
                      New award to honour chefs who are changing the world
                      Joan Roca of the world's best restaurant, El Celler de Can Roca (pictured) is one of the judges. Photo: AFP

                      New award to honour chefs who are changing the world

                      The Basque Culinary World Prize will be judged by some of the world’s most influential chefs and reward chefs who are "improving society through gastronomy". 
                      From our other editions
                      Asylum seeker found guilty of rape will not be deported
                      The Traiskirchen refugee camp. Photo: Voice of America/Wikimedia

                      Asylum seeker found guilty of rape will not be deported

                      A 17-year-old asylum seeker who raped a 72-year-old pensioner has been jailed for 20 months. 
                      Swiss to vote on guaranteed income for all
                      Photo: Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

                      Swiss to vote on guaranteed income for all

                      Pipe dream or practical plan? Swiss voters will soon be voting on a proposal to give every resident — whether they work or not — a guaranteed payment of 2,500 francs a month.  
                      Germany tells Moscow to back off on alleged teen rape
                      Russian-Germans demonstrate over 'rape' incident in Berlin. Photo: DPA

                      Germany tells Moscow to back off on alleged teen rape

                      Germany on Wednesday warned Russia against "exploiting" a murky case involving the alleged rape of a German-Russian teenager in Berlin after Moscow hinted at an official cover-up. 
                      Danish teen fought off her attacker - now she'll face fine
                      Police said the girl will be fined, even though the pepper spray stopped her attacker. Photo: Colourbox

                      Danish teen fought off her attacker - now she'll face fine

                      A 17-year-old girl who was physically and sexually attacked in Sønderborg will herself face charges for using pepper spray to fend off her assailant. 
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                      Watch: Moment south Spain struck by 6.3 magnitude quake
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                      9 charming Spanish towns to visit before the tourists come
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                      Heartbroken parents publish suicide note from bullied son
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                      Spain launches new reality TV show: 'I want to be a nun'
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                      Loyal dog waits two months at hospital door for dead owner
                      Younger, scruffier, and with a babe in arms: This is Spain's new elite
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                      Ten things you need to know about the new president of Catalonia
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                      Spain's Princess Cristina: From fairy tale life to national 'baddie'
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                      Seven reasons why forming a new government is mission impossible
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                      Eight essential ways to tackle the winter months like a true Spaniard
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                      How to be a mermaid: Swimming academy makes a splash in Spain
                      Lifestyle
                      10 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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