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Stolen 12,000 euros Tour de Spain bike 'on sale for 120 euros'

Spanish police said on Sunday they found a bike worth around 12,000 euros ($13,600) that was stolen from an Australian rider in the Tour of Spain for sale in a second hand shop for just 120 euros.

Top ten: best bike rides in Spain

Refugee crisis

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European mayors: 'More must be done to help refugees'

Four European mayors, including those of Paris and Barcelona, on Sunday called on the continent's governments to do more to help refugees and migrants, in a joint column published on Sunday.

Pro-refugee rallies due as Europe squabbles

People under a giant "Estelada" (pro-independence Catalan flag) during celebrations of Catalonia's National Day (Diada) Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP

Flag-waving Catalans rally for independence from Spain

Crowds of Catalans waving red and yellow flags thronged the streets of Barcelona on Friday demanding independence ahead of regional polls billed as an indirect vote on breaking away from Spain.

Denise Thiem disappeared on the Camino de Santiago on April 5th. Photo issued by Theim family

Body found and arrest made in Camino de Santiago mystery

Spanish police investigating the case of an American woman who went missing on a pilgrim trail have made an arrest and found a body on the grounds of the suspect's property, a police source and media said.

Opinion

Jeremy Corbyn has strong links with Spain. Photo: Ben Stansall / AFP

Why a Corbyn victory could have profound consequences for Spain

Jeremy Corbyn has been endorsed by Podemos and has strong ties with Spain; columnist David Mathieson takes a look at the man tipped to become the next leader of the Labour party.

As it happened

Crowds gather in Barcelona for La Diada. Photo: Gerard Julien / AFP

Independence fever and lots of flags as Catalans celebrate National Day

Hundreds of thousands crowded into Barcelona to mark 'La Diada', just weeks before the region goes to the polls in what has been billed as a de facto vote on independence.

Spain's Women's Run, in aid of breast cancer, has been labelled sexist for its pink T-shirts. Photo: Carrera de la Mujer

Breast cancer charity race T-shirts branded 'sexist' for being 'too pink'

An equality council in the northwestern Spanish city of A Coruña has hit out at an all-women charity race in aid of breast cancer, branding it sexist for its pink-coloured T-shirts.

Peter and Jean Tarsey were found shot to death at their villa in Jalon in March. Photo: Fiona Govan

Man arrested over double murder of Brit expats at Costa Blanca villa

Spanish police said on Friday that they have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of a former British Olympic diver and his wife at their villa in Spain.

Madrid has cancelled a drone order worth €200,000. Photo: Don McCullough/Flickr

No drone zone: Madrid cancels its order for 'waste of money' drones

Madrid has decided to shun the latest technology and cancel its order for six drones saying they are "not worth the money".

Catalan independence debate

More than a million people turned out for La Diada in 2014. Photo: AFP

La Diada: Why are Catalans on the streets marching for independence?

OPINION: The Local speaks to Liz Castro, the International Committee Chair of the Catalan National Assembly, which organizes the mass march for independence on La Diada.

Features

Archive photo of a Spanish classroom. Photo: Cristina Quicler / AFP.

Wanted: Family with two kids to save village school in eastern Spain

A village in rural Valencia is offering a house and job to a family with at least two kids that is willing to move in to save the local school from shutting its doors for good.

The Local list

A Spanish Red Cross volunteer comforts a refugee after the death of his friend in at Tarifa's harbour. Photo: Marcos Moreno /AFP.

Six simple ways to do your bit and help refugees if you live in Spain

While Spain faces pressure to take a bigger share of the hundreds of thousands of migrants arriving at Europe's borders, The Local takes a look at ways that individuals can make a difference.

There is even an art to tasting the grape itself. Photo: AFP

Grape Escape: Discovering the art of winemaking in the vineyards of La Rioja

There's more to wine than tasting it as Sophia Smith Galer discovered on a trip to the rustic vineyards of the Rioja region.

The two-michelin starred Atul Kochar will open Benares in Madrid. Photo: Benares

Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up new restaurant in Madrid

He became the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star and is widely regarded as one of the best chefs in London. The Local talks to Atul Kochhar as he prepares to launch his new restaurant Benares in Madrid.

The Local list

Pimientos de padron - like playing Russian Roulette with a spicy pepper. Photo: The Table Hopper / Flickr

Thirteen mouthwateringly delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain

Long feared by vegetarians as the land of jamón, Spanish cuisine also boasts a host of delicious traditional alternatives. Foodie experts, Devour Spain, share their tips for the best vegetarian food in Spain.

More News

Castellers build a human tower in front of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia. Photo: Quique Garcia / AFP

Ten wonderful Catalan expressions everybody should learn right now

To celebrate La Diada, Catalonia's National Day on September 11th, The Local takes a look at ten of the most colourful colloquialisms from Spain's northeastern region.

Spain is Europe's top gay holiday destination. Photo: AFP

Spain comes out as most popular gay tourist destination in Europe

Its capital may be dubbed ‘gay Paris’ but France has lost out to Spain as Europe’s top destination for gay tourists.

Pro-independence parties look set to win a slim majority in the upcoming Catalan elections. Photo: Josep Lago/AFP

Catalan pro-secession parties could clinch parliamentary majority: poll

Pro-secession parties are on course to win a slim majority in the Catalan regional parliament even though they are set to capture less than half of all votes cast, a poll published on Thursday showed.

The Castle of Zafra in Guadalajara, one of the locations of series six. Photo: Borjaanimal/Wikimedia

Behind-the-scenes peek as Game of Thrones films on location in Spain

Despite tight security the first photographs and videos from the hit production have been leaked as it moves into its second week of filming Series Six in northeastern Spain.

Gallery

Archive photo of Gibraltarians celebrating their national day. Photo: Tony Evans/Flickr

Gibraltar National Day: Ten facts you need to know about The Rock

To celebrate Gibraltar's National Day on September 10th, The Local takes a look at ten little-known facts about Spain's tiny neighbour.

Catalan independence debate

A Catalan flag projected on the facade of Palau de La Generalitat to mark Catalonia National Day. Photo: Lluis Gene / AFP

Diada: Catalans hold mass rally in push for independence from Spain

Catalan separatists will hold a massive rally on Friday in Barcelona in favour of independence that will kick off campaigning for a regional election billed as a de facto referendum on secession from Spain.

Penelope Cruz at the Madrid premiere of her new film "Ma Ma". Photo: Curto de la Torre/AFP

Penelope Cruz wows Madrid crowd with her return to Spanish cinema

The oscar-winning actress returns to Spanish cinema after a nearly six-year absence, playing the role of a woman fighting breast cancer.

José María Ruiz-Mateos died on Monday. Photo:Screenshot La Sexta

Cremation of businessman Ruiz-Mateos stalled over paternity claim

The body of a controversial entrepreneur was due to be cremated on Wednesday but a judge halted it and ordered a DNA sample after a woman came forward claiming to be his illegitimate daughter.

Photo: AFP

Queen Elizabeth II: Why the British monarch loves (and loathes) Spain

As Her Majesty becomes Britain's longest reigning monarch outlasting her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria's impressive 63 years on the throne, The Local explores her, sometimes, turbulent relationship with Spain.

Refugee crisis

Mariano Rajoy said he would accept EU quota. Photo: Cristina Quicler / AFP

Spain is 'not going to quibble over numbers' when it comes to refugees

Spain will accept its share of refugees under the EU quota system, its prime minister said on Wednesday, bowing to public pressure for the nation to shoulder its share of the burden.

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8 ways Austrians get English totally wrong

As much as English-speakers might feel insecure about their Deutsch skills when faced with Austrians' comparatively widespread grasp of English, German-speakers themselves often mess up English - in some pretty hilarious ways.

Refugee crisis

Refugees walk into Austria from Hungary. Photo: Joe Klamar/AFP

Syrian refugees bypass Switzerland for EU states

Switzerland is not a "preferred destination" of Syrian refugees, says its migration office, with new figures showing just 401 Syrians applied for asylum in the Alpine country in August.

Refugee crisis

Haha! Dave doesn't realise I've already taken all the best refugees. Photo: DPA

Germany takes refugees because it cares

According to the BBC, some British leaders are annoyed Germany is getting the pick of refugees coming to the EU. The Local Germany editor Tom Barfield responds that the country's good-guy image is no facade for greedy self-interest.

Integration Minister Inger Støjberg. Photo: Claus Bech/Scanpix

Denmark publishes anti-refugee ad campaign

UPDATED: The Danish government’s much-discussed advertising campaign publicising recent welfare cuts made their debut in Lebanese newspapers on Monday.

Photo: TT

Crew cheer mile-high sex couple on Paris flight

An air steward on a flight from Paris stunned passengers by making an announcement to ironically congratulate a couple caught "reproducing" in the plane’s toilet.

One in three migrants arriving in Italy this year has refused to be indentified. Photo: Moas/Jason Florio

One in three Italy migrants refuse ID

Of the 122,000 migrants who have arrived in Italy so far this year, only 80,000 have agreed to be identified, according to figures from the Italian police.

A picture from Twitter of the Norwegian Ole Johan Grimsgaard-Ofstad detained by extremist Islamic State. Photo: TWITTER / NTB scanpix

Norwegian ISIS hostage 'obsessed' by Syria

The 48-year-old Norwegian held for ransom by the terror group Islamic State was a former right-wing extremist who had become obsessed with the goal of creating a 'greater Syria', according to Norway media.

Refugee crisis

Hundreds of Syrian refugees have come from Denmark to Malmö this week. Photo: TT

Refugees threaten to jump off ferry in Sweden

Emergency services were called out to a port in southern Sweden on Thursday night after refugees reportedly threatened to leap from a ferry into the waters below if they were to be forced to stay in Sweden.

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Sunday, September 13, 2015

The Local- News of Spain

Stolen 12,000 euros Tour de Spain bike 'on sale for 120 euros'

European mayors: 'More must be done to help refugees'

Flag-waving Catalans rally for independence from Spain

Body found and arrest made in Camino de Santiago mystery

Why a Corbyn victory could have profound consequences for Spain

Independence fever and lots of flags as Catalans celebrate National Day

Breast cancer charity race T-shirts branded 'sexist' for being 'too pink'

Man arrested over double murder of Brit expats at Costa Blanca villa

No drone zone: Madrid cancels its order for 'waste of money' drones

La Diada: Why are Catalans on the streets marching for independence?

Wanted: Family with two kids to save village school in eastern Spain

Six simple ways to do your bit and help refugees if you live in Spain

Grape Escape: Discovering the art of winemaking in the vineyards of La Rioja

Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up new restaurant in Madrid

Thirteen mouthwateringly delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain

Ten wonderful Catalan expressions everybody should learn right now

Spain comes out as most popular gay tourist destination in Europe

Catalan pro-secession parties could clinch parliamentary majority: poll

Behind-the-scenes peek as Game of Thrones films on location in Spain

Gibraltar National Day: Ten facts you need to know about The Rock

Diada: Catalans hold mass rally in push for independence from Spain

Penelope Cruz wows Madrid crowd with her return to Spanish cinema

Cremation of businessman Ruiz-Mateos stalled over paternity claim

Queen Elizabeth II: Why the British monarch loves (and loathes) Spain

Spain is 'not going to quibble over numbers' when it comes to refugees

8 ways Austrians get English totally wrong

Syrian refugees bypass Switzerland for EU states

Germany takes refugees because it cares

Denmark publishes anti-refugee ad campaign

Crew cheer mile-high sex couple on Paris flight

One in three Italy migrants refuse ID

Norwegian ISIS hostage 'obsessed' by Syria

Refugees threaten to jump off ferry in Sweden

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