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

13 killed as bus carrying students crashes in Spain

Thirteen people were killed and 43 injured on Sunday when a bus carrying foreign students crashed in northeastern Spain, regional authorities in Catalonia said.

A beacon marks the spot where the Germanwings flight came to a tragic end. Photo: AFP

Grief-stricken Germanwings families plan US lawsuit

The grief of families who lost loved ones when a suicidal co-pilot crashed a Germanwings plane into the French Alps has long turned to anger, a year after the tragedy that claimed 150 lives.

Iglesias maintained that there was unity in the party with regards to ongoing negotiations to form a government. Photo: Javier Soriano/AFP

Podemos seeks to heal rifts as coalition talks loom

Party needs to shore up its credibility with voters.

Stock image: AFP

Spanish police arrest six for illegal fishing in Antarctica

The illegal fishermen pillaged the endangered toothfish from Antartic waters.

Photo: JEAN-PHILIPPE KSIAZEK / AFP

Number of Spaniards residing in UK leaps 77% with crisis

The number of Spaniards choosing to live outside Spain has rocketed since the start of the economic crisis.

The Local list

Chillax with a spot of yoga on Lanzarote. Photo: Michał Stefanów / Flickr

Ten totally chillaxing things to do on Lanzarote

British Prime Minister David Cameron and his family are jetting off to Lanzarote for Easter, but don't let that put off!

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

Finally we know.

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Madrid official fined over topless protest in church

Rita Maestre has been ordered to pay €4,380 for her role in a protest that saw her remove her top at a university chapel.

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Marbella femme fatales held after robbing rich old tourists

Two women targeted rich old men in the bars of Puerto Banus seducing them before slipping something in their drink and robbing them blind.

Photo: Mario Sorrenti/Instagram

Spain's reclusive Zara heiress shocks with nude beach photo

The daughter of Spain's richest man has shocked Spaniards after appearing nude on Instagram.

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A traditional Mona de Pascua, a Catalan Christmas cake. Photo: CPGXK/Flickr

Ten mouth-watering dishes to enjoy over Easter in Spain

The Local counts down ten classic Spanish Easter recipes to tantalize your tastebuds this Holy Week.

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!

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Spanish police bust 'Hotel Marijuana' at beachside resort

More than two thousands cannabis plants were seized from the hotel on the Costa Brava.

Five year old Ahmed met the Real Madrid team. Photo: Real Madrid Info / Twitter

Real Madrid dream comes true for Palestinian fireball orphan

The five-year-old Palestinian survivor was thrilled to meet his footballing heroes.

David and Samantha Cameron in Ibiza in 2013. Photo: AFP

David Cameron plans Easter family holiday in Lanzarote

The British Prime Minister just loves to 'chillax' with a holiday in Spain.

Yago and his trophy. Photo: Twitter.

This Spanish 7-year-old can teach the world about fair play

A young Spanish golfer knows the meaning of true sportsmanship.

Oranges were not the only offending fruit. Photo: Keith Williamson / Flickr

Why has China destroyed 20 tonnes of Spanish fruit?

Authorities in Tianjin port crushed over 200,000 oranges and lemons from Spain...and it wasn't to make juice.

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