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Spain's Rajoy says king has tasked him with forming govt

Spain's king on Tuesday tasked Mariano Rajoy with forming a government, taking the acting conservative prime minister a step closer to power again after a 10-month political deadlock.

The men were arrested in the resort of Sant Antoni de Portmany. Photo: Jose A / Flickr

Two imams arrested in Ibiza resort over 'Isis support'

Two Moroccan imams at a mosque on the Spanish resort island of Ibiza were arrested Tuesday on suspicion of backing the Islamic State group and inciting jihad.

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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.

The islands will have longer evenings during winter. Photo: AFP

Balearic Islands choose to keep summertime forever

The Balearic Islands want to keep summertime when the rest of Spain turns the clocks back on Sunday.

Francois Patrick Nogueira Gouveia has been charged with murdering his uncle, his wife and their two children. Photo: Guardia Civil.

Brazilian had 'uncontrollable desire to kill': Spain police

A Brazilian teenager accused of dismembering his uncle and aunt and killing their two young sons in a grisly crime that shocked Spain had an "uncontrollable desire to kill", police said on Monday.

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Man rescued from bin after climbing in to find old clothes

Police were called after passersby reported hearing a man calling for help from within a rubbish bin in the Vistabella neighbourhood of Murcia, southern Spain.

Mariano Rajoy hopes to form a government this week. Photo: AFP

Spain faces crucial week as conservatives re-take power

Spain entered a crucial week as acting conservative PM Mariano Rajoy prepared to re-take power, ending ten rollercoaster months without government marked by hope and disillusion.

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Eight very creepy Halloween costumes ideas from Spain

Forget flamenco dancers and bullfighters, The Local counts down the freakiest alternative costume ideas to dress up in this Halloween.

Man attacked by racist thug in UK street for talking Spanish

Tomas Gil, 27, from Valencia in eastern Spain was talking to his girlfriend in their native language after a night out in the British seaside town of Poole when he was set upon by a racist thug.

The man was found near Malaga airport. Photo: Dennis Howlett / Flickr

Malaga: Police probe bizarre 'sex death' of homeless Brit

A British homeless man was found dead tied to a bench near Malaga airport with his trousers down and his genitals in a can of tuna.

Third elections could now be avoided. Photo: AFP

Clock ticking as Spain races to avoid third elections

Spain's Socialists voted on Sunday to allow the conservatives to take power, likely averting a third election for Spaniards tired of going to the polls.

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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.

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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Spain worries about tourism future

After basking in its best tourist summer season in 15 years, Spain now sees dark clouds on the horizon as popular destinations reach saturation point and holidaymakers are more thrifty, industry experts say.

The Socialists have decided to lift their veto on the minority conservative government or not. Photo: Gerard Julien/ AFP

Spain's Socialists lift veto on Rajoy to break deadlock

Spain's embattled Socialists on Sunday voted to lift a long-standing veto that has prevented the conservatives from forming a minority government, in what should finally end a ten-month political impasse.

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Recipe: How to make fabada - traditional Asturian bean stew

The hearty Asturian dish is a perfect lunch on a cold day... and don't forget the crusty bread and cider!

Spain's 'La Mafia' restaurant chain had been going from strength to strength. Photo: Screengrab/YouTube

Spanish 'La Mafia' restaurants banned after Italian complaint

The name of Spanish restaurant chain 'La Mafia' is "contrary to accepted principles of morality", the EU has decided.

Brit 'paedo' held on Costa del Sol after Most Wanted appeal

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives was arrested on the Costa Del Sol following a tip-off from an expat just hours after his face appeared on a public appeal.

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