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Javier Gomez of Spain, Mario Mola of Spain and Richard Murray of Republic of South Africa celebrate their medals. Photo: Tasos Katopodis / Getty Images North America / AFP

Javier Gomez claims incredible fifth triathlon world crown for Spain

Spain's Javier Gomez won his fifth triathlon world title on Sunday with a runner-up finish in the World Triathlon Grand Final.

Catalan independence debate

A man pushing a baby stroller passes under an election campaign poster of the leaders of the Catalan independence coalition "Junts pel Si". Photo: Josep Lago/AFP

Banks: Catalan independence 'would threaten financial stability'

Major Spanish and European banks warned Friday that Catalonia would put "financial stability" at risk if it separated from Spain and the EU, potentially driving them to abandon the region.

Refugee crisis

Photo: Real Madrid/Helios de la Rubia/AFP

Tripped-up Syrian boy greeted by Real Madrid hero Ronaldo

The Syrian refugee family whose plight was made famous when they were tripped by a Hungarian camerawoman as they fled were greeted by the stars of Real Madrid, including Cristiano Ronaldo on Friday

The Spanish clowning group's protest has not gone down well with Palestinians. Photo: Pallasos en Rebeldía/Facebook

Spanish naked clown protest flops after sparking outrage in Palestine

A Spanish clowning group has caused controversy after stripping off in front off the wall separating Israel and Palestine in protest at Israeli policy.

The Spanish royals met with the Obamas on September 16th. Photo: Casa Real

Seven things we learned during the Spanish royal visit to United States

As King Felipe and Queen Letizia's US trip draws to a close on Friday, The Local takes a look at seven things the world learned from the royal visit.

Refugee crisis

A boy in a refugee camp sports a Barça shirt. Photo: Safin Hamed / AFP

FC Barcelona join forces with Red Cross in drive to support refugees

European champions Barcelona have launched a fundraising campaign in collaboration with the Red Cross to raise funds for victims of the refugee crisis engulfing Europe.

The seahorse is an endangered species. Photo: Mandy Cheng / AFP

Smuggled seahorses destined for dinner table seized on Costa del Sol

It is one of the more unusual sort of contraband discovered by customs officers at Malaga airport when they conducted a routine suitcase search.

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The San Sebastian International Film Festival runs from September 18th and 26th. Photo: Gari Garaialde

Ten things you need to know about Spain's San Sebastián Film Festival

The Local counts down ten essential facts about the most important film festival in the Spanish speaking world, as it gets underway in the Basque seaside city.

Balthazar during Madrid's Three Kings parade in January 2015. Photo: Gerard Julien/AFP

Madrid calls time on blacking up 'tradition' of Three Kings parade

The new left-wing run council of Madrid has announced it will end decades of blacking up and enlist a real black person to take part in the popular Three Kings cavalcade.

Refugee crisis

The father and two sons were invited to the Santiago Bernabéu. Photo: Real Madrid

Tripped Syrian refugee family sees 'dream come true' at Real Madrid

Ten days ago his plight made headlines with the broadcast of shocking images of him being tripped by a Hungarian camerawoman as he fled police at the border while carrying his son.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Cristiano Ronaldo could become Real Madrid's all-time leading scorer this weekend. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou/AFP

Ronaldo poised to overtake Raul as Real Madrid's all-time best scorer

Another piece of Real Madrid history awaits Cristiano Ronaldo as he could become the club's all-time leading scorer when they host Granada at the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday.

Catalan independence debate

A pro-independence Catalan walks draped in the national flag. Photo: AFP

Independence for Catalonia would mean leaving EU, warns Brussels

The EU on Thursday warned that a Catalonia vote for independence from Spain would mean it would automatically exit from the bloc and would have to apply for re-admission.

The wine perfecty 'pairs with a Whopper and enhances its flavour' Photo: Burger King

Full bodied, flame grilled: Burger King chain launches Whopper Wine

The fast food chain has launched its very own brand of special edition vino with which to toast its 40th anniversary in Spain.

People living in southern Spain are more at risk of poverty than those living in the north. Photo: ais-int.com

Spain's shocking north-south divide revealed in latest poverty statistics

People living in the south of Spain are more at risk of poverty than those in the north, a new study has revealed.

Startups

Photo: Google Maps screengrab of apartment.

Startup purchases first flat in Spain entirely through crowdfunding

A startup that helps investors finance flats throughout Spain entirely through crowdfunding has acquired its first apartment - the first purchase of its kind in the country.

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Refugee crisis

Refugee children being fed at Vienna's Westbahnhof railway station. Photo: Caritas

Germany reinstates Austrian border checks

The German government has effectively suspended the Schengen agreement by reinstating controls at its borders with Austria, with the first passport checks already taking place on Sunday night.

Photo: www.americanswelcome-expats.ch

Swiss site shows where Americans are welcome

An entrepreneur in the canton of Zurich has launched a platform for US expats to let them know where in Switzerland their business is still welcome — even if certain banks would rather they close their accounts.

Refugee crisis

Alexander Dobrindt, Germany's transport minister. Photo: Michael Kappeler/DPA

'Germany has reached its limit', says minister

Germany's transport minister on Sunday said that Germany has 'reached its limit,' as he called for measures to halt a record migrant influx that has seen the infrastructure of the southern city of Munich buckling.

A selfie posted to the teen's Instagram account. Photo: Instagram

Danish teen who killed mum ‘inspired by Isis’

UPDATED: A 15-year-old girl who murdered her mother was fascinated by the terror group Isis and viewed online Islamist propaganda including videos of beheadings.