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A digital panel shows free parking spaces in Santander. Photo: Ander Gillenea/AFP

Spain's Santander hailed as global pioneering 'smart city'

The northern Spanish city of Santander has become the testing ground for "smart cities" around the world.

Brexit

Yinka Shonibare MBE, British Nigerian, hugged by German Katrin Lock.

'Hug a Brit to stop Brexit' Europeans urged

Can a surfeit of bodily contact persuade sceptical Brits to stay in the EU? These Europeans hope it might.

Pablo Iglesias has closed the door on three-way pact. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP

Podemos scuttles hopes for tripartite coalition in Spain

It looks increasingly likely that Spain will be heading back to the polls in June.

A protest against the so-called Gag Law. Photo: AFP

First journalist punished over photos under Spain’s gag law

Publishing photos of a police raid is now a crime in Spain.

Photo: Javier T/Flickr

Eagle patrol to battle drones over Spain's Royal Palace

A special bird patrol is being trained to protect the skies over Spain’s Zarzuela Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family.

DNA from a Spanish Neanderthal has revealed male genes were not passed on to humans. Photo: AFP

Caveman study reveals genes NOT passed to modern man

Men today cannot blame their Neanderthal behaviour on their genes.

Courtesy TMT International Observatory.

Wrath of gods could see super telescope installed in Canaries

Protests over a proposal to install a super telescope on the most sacred of Hawaiian peaks could see the Spanish island of La Palma chosen instead.

My Spanish Career

Photo: Natasha Mason Kennedy.

'In business we're expected to do more and be superwomen'

This week The Local chats to Englishwoman, Natasha Mason Kennedy, a woman who moved to Madrid for love and then started her own successful business.

Acting Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy in Brussels. Photo: AFP

Rajoy to face 'crimes against humanity' suit over EU deal

A court complaint has been filed against Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy for his support of an EU accord to send refugees back to Turkey.

Albondigas. Photo: Krista / Flickr

Recipe: How to make Spanish albóndigas in tomato sauce

Everyone loves Spanish meatballs. But can you make them at home?

Features

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.

Photo: Vincenzo Caico / Flickr

Recipe: How to make Spain's delicious Easter dish Torrijas

This scrumptious calorific treat is traditionally eaten in Spain over Easter.

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.

More news

Athletic Bilbao fans celebrate a victory at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Photo: Rafa Rivas/AFP.

Basques ban smoking and drinking at sports stadiums

A law passed on Thursday places tighter restrictions on tobacco and alcohol consumption, but actually opens the door a bit for more cannabis clubs.

Panama Papers

The Spanish dictator left a fortune to his family. Photo: AFP

Heirs of dictator Franco named in tax haven leak

Heirs of General Francisco Franco are the latest names to emerge in leaked documents.

Photo: AFP

Spain's budget deficit isn't as bad as first thought

But it is still bad.

Podemos will join talks with Ciudadanos and the PSOE. Photo: AFP

Three-way coalition talks start as clock ticks for Spain

For the first time, three parties will sit down around the negotiating table to try and unblock the political paralysis preventing the formation of a government in Spain.

File photo of a hoarder's living room. Photo: Shadwwulf/Wikimedia Creative Commons.

Compulsive hoarder crushed to death under huge trash pile

Police found the lifeless body of a 51-year-old man beneath piles of rubbish at his home in Galicia.

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From our other editions

Police at demonstration on the Austrian-Italian border on Saturday. JAN HETFLEISCH /EPA

'Germany should reinforce Austria-Italy border'

German Transport Minister says his country should back up Austrian police at the border with Italy.

Photo: Broad Bean Media

Muslim boys refuse to shake hands with female teachers

A school in northern Switzerland has decided to back the complaint by the two male students.

The Local List

The German Autobahn. Photo: DPA

Eight things you never knew about the German Autobahn

Germany's Autobahns are the envy of the world, and are associated with one thing above all - speed. But here are eight things you never knew about the iconic German tarmac.