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Bernad briefly headed the small far-right National Front party. Photo: AFP

Dirty laundry snares head of Spain's 'Clean Hands'

The head of a Spanish anti-corruption group that championed several high-profile cases over the past two decades, including one against Princess Cristina, now finds himself under investigation for extortion.

Actors recite passages of Don Quixote as they perform during a commemoration of the 400th anniversary Miguel de Cervantes' death at the Spanish parliament in Madrid. Photo:AFP

Madrid metro invaded by 'literary commandos'

Teams of "literary commandos" invaded the Madrid metro on Friday to read short texts out loud to commuters in the Spanish capital as part of World Book Night celebrations.

File picture of a drugs haul. Photo: AFP / handout Spanish police

Dominican Republic's most wanted held by Spanish police

Drug kingpin is considered to be "the main drug trafficker and money launderer" in the Caribbean nation.

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth II and young royals Cropped photo: Annie Leibovitz

Spanish designers chosen to dress youngest British royals

The Local speaks to the designer behind Princess Charlotte’s retro look and why it is proving a boon for Spanish clothing sales.

Mallorca is home to mountains, beaches and culture. Photo: Andrés Nieto Porras/Flickr

Mallorca voted one of world's best islands… and here's why

The Local takes a look at what makes the island so great.

Spain could be going back to the polls in June. Photo: AFP

Fresh elections almost certain but will results be different?

Polls predict that if new elections are held, the results will be similar to those of December.

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Photo: Max Viet

ISM: The key to business success for expats

For many professionals, borders are a thing of the past. But how do you turn your international mindset into a flourishing career?

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Woman returns handbag full of cash found on metro

Barcelona Metro has thanked a passenger who handed in a handbag containing over €8,500 in cash.

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The Bard versus Cervantes. Photo: Creative commons / Wikimedia

Nine reasons why Cervantes is better than Shakespeare

In the battle for greatness, could Cervantes beat Shakespeare?

An independent book shop in Barcelona. Photo: Lluis Gene / AFP

Happy book day! Top ten Spanish literary gifts

To mark Spanish book day, The Local gives you the ultimate list of Spain-related books that make excellent gifts.

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Becoming an expat: where to start

Making the decision to move abroad isn’t something to be taken lightly. There’s plenty of boxes to be ticked, forms to be filled out, and general planning to be done. But where do you actually start?

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Photo: Leon Neal / AFP.

Survey: Could Brits in Europe put the brakes on Brexit?

How will Brits abroad vote in the "Brexit" referendum? The Local surveyed more than 2,700 people across Europe to find out.

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Leo Messi and a baby in his number 10 nappy. Photo: AFP / blog moda bebe

Meet the Swedish man putting the Messi into baby changing

A Swedish entrepreneur is branding baby nappies especially for Barcelona football fans.

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Photo: Justyna Rawińska / Flickr

Debunking the myth: How true are Spanish stereotypes?

Spaniards are loud, lazy and love a nice long siesta... don't they?

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Photo: Philip Brewer/Flickr

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

Finally we know.

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A still from Spanish TV series Velvet. Photo: Antena3.com

Nine incredibly addictive television series from Spain

Spain might not be internationally known for its small screen action but that could be about to change.

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Screen grab: La Sexta

Ten bizarre Spanish stories that are not April Fools' jokes

These stories from Spain might all sound too strange to be true but actually are...

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.

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Who knew? Kim Jong-un reveals passion for flamenco

For the first time ever, a Spanish flamenco troupe has performed in North Korea, delighting its supreme leader, Kim Jong-un.

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Photo: Joan Grifols/Flickr

Ten delicious Spanish dishes you must try before you die

If you thought Spanish food was all paella and pinchos then think again. The Local takes you on a mouth-watering tour of some of the country's lesser known but equally fabulous culinary highlights.

Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince of Edinburgh tour The Rock in 1954. Photo: Gibraltar government archive

Happy Birthday Your Majesty! (Please visit Gibraltar again)

On the occasion of the Queen's 90th birthday, her most loyal subjects in Gibraltar are calling for her to visit.

Photo: AFP

Forget tampons and use sea sponges, says Catalan town

The left wing CUP party in the town of Manresa, Catalonia, doesn't like tampons and wants a more ecological alternative.

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Spanish woman lay dead in cinema for a whole week

A woman whose body was found in a cinema in Valencia on Tuesday had been there for a week, officials have revealed.

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One of three replicas of Oetzi the Iceman created for teaching purposes by Gary Staab, from resin and mixed media. Photo: http://www.staabstudios.com/

3D print of Oetzi the Ice Man revealed

Scientists presented Wednesday a life-sized copy, made using a 3D printer, of Oetzi the mummified 5,000-year-old "iceman" found in the Alps 25 years ago.

Refugee crisis