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Noelia with the message she discovered. Photo: Senda Nova

Spanish girl finds message in bottle and it is heartbreaking

The note, written in English, was discovered on the northwestern coast of Spain.

Bus crash

The accident is one of the deadliest in Spain in the past years. Photo: Pau Barrena/AFP

Driver of deadly Spain coach crash in critical condition

The driver, who is under investigation for manslaughter, is in a critical condition in hospital, officials have confirmed.

Brussels Attacks

Catalan regional police on patrol in Barcelona's El Prat airport following the attacks on Brussels. Photo: AFP

Spain to boost security at airports after Brussels attacks

Spain will beef up security at its airports in the aftermath of the deadly attacks in Brussels on Tuesday.

Brussels Attacks

Photo: @Exen/Twitter

Spain foreign minister blames Brussels explosions on Isis

UPDATE: Isis has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attacks. Spain's acting foreign minister had previously said he blamed the terror group for the bombs in Brussels on Tuesday.

File photo of a man in a wheelchair. Photo: Dominik Golenia/Flickr Creative Commons.

One-legged driver does 300km on test drive without license

The disabled driver was arrested by Spanish police after doing nearly three times the speed limit during a test drive.

Brussels Attacks

Madrid mayor Manuela Carmena (centre) leading a minute's silence. Photo: AFP

Madrid observes minute's silence for Brussels victims

Madrid fell silent for those killed in Tuesday’s attack on the Belgian capital.

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Photo: Philip Brewer/Flickr

What's the best way for expats to transfer money abroad?

Finally we know.

The bars have been erected around the cash point. Photo: change.org

Outcry over Spanish bank's 'anti-homeless' metal bars

A petition against the move has already collected thousands of signatures.

Photo originally from Spanish safari tourism firms Mebenca Safaris.

Spanish celeb causes outrage over photo with dead leopard

A Spanish comedian has sparked an outcry reminiscent of that heard over the killing of Cecil the lion.

Semana Santa

An Easter procession in Palma de Mallorca. Photo: AFP

The essential guide to Easter in Spain

As Spain gets set to celebrate its biggest religious festival of the year, The Local gives you the lowdown on how to celebrate Semana Santa like a Spaniard.

Weather

Photo of rainy parades in Seville, 2012: Cristina Quicler / AFP

Rain in Spain puts a dampener on Holy Week parades

Spain's national weather agency has confirmed that much of the country can expect a wet and stormy Easter week. Make sure you have an umbrella handy.

Features

Sometimes you just need to throw yourself into the local culture. Photo: AFP

The ten commandments for expats living in Spain

Irish expat Carol Byrne outlines the ten golden rules you will need to follow to be a happy expat in Spain.

Photo: TonyMadridPhotography/Flickr

Nine things to consider before moving to Spain

Marianne Calvin, a relocation expert at Moving2Madrid, talks us through the top things to consider before taking the plunge and moving to Spain.

Valentine's Day

Sally Fazakerley on navigating the perilous path to true love

Ten golden rules for snagging a Spanish man

Looking for your very own Don Juan? Then this is what you need to know.

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

With lots of snow falling across Spain's mountains. It's time to head for the slopes!

More news

Photo: AFP

US expats in Spain vote for Bernie Sanders in primary

The majority of American Democrats living in Spain voted for Bernie Sanders.

Bus crash

Photo: Pau Barrena / AFP

Erasmus bus crash survivors tell of 'zig-zagging' terror

One of the survivors of the fatal bus crash has described the terrifying moment the bus careened from left to right before rolling onto its side into the path of oncoming traffic.

Bus crash

Students mourn the victims at Barcelona University. Photo: Pau Barrena / AFP

'I sent my daughter to Spain and they return her dead'

The Italian father of one of the bus crash victims has criticised authorities for not taking due care with the life of his daughter.

Ryanair cancelled flights to and from Spain on Monday. Photo: AFP

Flights to and from Spain cancelled amid French strike

Air passengers travelling to and from France faced more disruption on Monday as the second day of a French air traffic controllers strike saw more flights cancelled and delayed.

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