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Spain approves equal parental leave for fathers

Fathers will now be allowed the same parental leave as new mothers, under measures agreed by Spain’s parliament.

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Napflix: Spaniards launch very boring TV channel for siestas

Do you have trouble sleeping? Then Napflix is the television channel for you.

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Last chance to vote absentee in the US elections

Election Day in the U.S. is less than a month away, and time is running out for Americans living overseas to vote absentee. Here's what to do before it’s too late.

Women in Spain earn 19.3 percent less than men. Photo: World Bank Collection / Flickr

Women in Spain will 'work for free' from October 21st

Spain's gender pay gap effectively means women won't get paid for the rest of the year, according to a new report.

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

Nine incredibly addictive television series from Spain

As the evenings draw in, what could be better than curling up on the sofa to watch a box set?

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Fan violence mars Real Madrid win against Legia

Holders Real Madrid edged towards the last 16 of the Champions League, but disturbances between visiting Polish ultras and the police marred their 5-1 win at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday.

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How to vote absentee from abroad in the US elections

No matter where they are in the world, Americans can vote absentee in the upcoming US elections. But how does it all work? We tracked down some answers.

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Migrants stage rooftop protest at Madrid detention centre

Dozens of migrants were staging a protest at a detention centre in Madrid on Wednesday after climbing onto the building's roof and smashing furniture, police said.

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Three Polish fans arrested ahead of Real Madrid clash

Three Polish football fans were arrested on Tuesday hours before Legia Warsaw's Champions League clash with Real Madrid, classed as a high-risk fixture by the Spanish authorities.

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Madrid parish church faces fine over 'too noisy' bells

A parish church near Madrid is facing a fine of €16,000 because its bells are too noisy.

Romano Van der Dussen on his release in February. Photo: AFP

Dutchman wrongly jailed for 12 years in Spain sues for €6m

A Dutchman who spent 12 years in a Spanish jail after being wrongly convicted of a rape in a case of mistaken identity is suing the Spanish state for €6 million.

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BlaBlaCar drivers threatened with fines in Spain

Authorities in Spain are probing BlaBlaCar and two drivers using the ridesharing platform for "transporting passengers without a licence", a worldwide first for the company.

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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.

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Malaga's modern port. Photo: Nick Kenrick/Flickr

Ten great reasons to discover the real Malaga right now

Autumn is a great time to discover Spain's southern city of Malaga.

Spaniards like to pace along the beach. Esparta Palma / Flickr

My Spanish habits that foreigners just don't get

Do the Spanish have certain habits you just can't work out?

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Justin and Diane Bridges at the start of their pilgrimage. Photo: J Bridges / The Local

'We drank from animal troughs to survive'

A couple who survived four days lost in the wilderness after wandering off the pilgrim path in the Pyrenees share their story with The Local.

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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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An exhibit from 'Franco, Victory, Republic, Impunity and Urban Space' at the Mercat de Born. Photo: AFP

New Franco sculptures get egged in Barcelona

Barcelona unveiled a controversial exhibition on the late Spanish dictator Francisco Franco, which was promptly met with a hail of eggs by angry opponents.

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Benzema has been caught up in a sex scandal. Photo: AFP

Real Madrid boss furious over Hollande's Benzema jibe

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane leapt to the defence of Karim Benzema after the striker's conduct was once again criticised in his homeland by French president Francois Hollande.

Where will Brexit negotitations lead us? Photo: F Govan

Spain says Brexit deal to be modelled on EU-Canada pact

A troubled trade deal between the EU and Canada is the only model for a future pact between the bloc and post-Brexit Britain, Spain's Foreign Minister said on Monday.

Thousands joined in the Perrotón in Madrid. Photo: Saraycalpe / Instagram

Thousands run with dogs in Madrid to fight against cruelty

The streets of the Spanish capital on Sunday were filled with owners and their dogs in an event aimed at raising awareness of the abandoned pets waiting for homes in shelters across Spain.