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Abengoa shares soar as creditors said to throw lifeline

Shares in Spain's stricken renewable energy giant suddenly took a turn for the better.

A recent demo against gender violence. Photo: AFP

Woman judge asks rape victim if she 'tried closing her legs'

A female judge is facing calls to be suspended over her 'offensive' questioning.

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Back to Boho chic: Win your new season wardrobe

There are a few simple staples every woman needs in her wardrobe - but that doesn't mean they have to be boring.

Celebrate Cervantes' masterpiece this year. Photo: Portrait by Juan de Jauregui y Aguilar/Wikimedia

Seven great ways to celebrate 400 years of Cervantes

The Local takes a look at some of the best ways to celebrate 400 years of Spain's most famous writer.

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Woman bus driver in Spain faces sack over toilet breaks

A bus company has launched an investigation into one of its drivers for taking her bus off route... to answer a call of nature.

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Spain's Queen Letizia. Photo: AFP

Are these Spain's ten most powerful women?

To mark International Women's Day The Local celebrates Spain's most powerful women.

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What's the best way for expats to transfer money abroad?

Finally we know.

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Highway patrol: Police deliver baby on Spanish roadside

These Spanish police officers were on hand for some unusual roadside assistance.

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Spanish fizzy pop trumps French Champagne in court

Spain's supreme court has thrown out a claim by the Champagne industry that a Spanish soft drink is too similar to the famous French bubbly.

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Third Catholic teacher admits to sexual abuse in Barcelona

A school run by a Roman Catholic order in Barcelona is at the centre of Spain's biggest paedophile scandals.

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8 things you learn in an international flatshare

Sometimes living abroad means living with foreigners - and that means things can get pretty weird. So what do you learn when you share an apartment with someone totally new?

Brexit

Chief Minister Fabian Picardo believes Britian is stronger in Europe. Photo: AFP

'Gibraltar is passionately British - that's why we reject Brexit'

Gibraltar's chief minister Fabian Picardo believes Brexit could pose a threat to the territory.

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Teenager killed on train tracks while trying to rescue dog

The tragic accident happened on Saturday in northeastern Spain.

Features

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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.

Carlos, who has been living on the street for five months. Photo: uncorteunahistoria

Madrid hairdressers offer free haircuts for the homeless

A group of Spanish hairdressers are using their Sundays to give free haircuts to the homeless along with a chance to tell their stories.

Sierra Nevada ski resort. Photo: Álvaro Salas Ordóñez / Flickr Creative Commons.

8 amazing ski resorts in Spain

With lots of snow falling across Spain's mountains. It's time to head for the slopes!

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How to be a mermaid: Spanish swim school makes a splash

A horrible accident inspired one Spanish woman to follow her lifelong dream... to become a mermaid and help others follow in her wake.

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Women given green light in Spanish equality drive

Spain's third largest city has taken the fight against machismo to the streets.

My Spanish Career

Anna Harris-Noble is the founder of Taste Exchange. Photo: Heather Mobley Photography

'Anyone can become a wine taster with a little practice'

This week The Local chats to British wine expert, Anna Harris-Noble, about how best to enjoy the incredible wines Spain has to offer.

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It's official: world's best (and priciest) ham is from Spain

How much would you pay for a mouthwatering taste of the best jamón in the world?

Unemployment is on its way down. But at what cost? Photo: AFP

Spain's 'unfair' labour reform creates jobs but erodes rights

Spain's labour market reform is proving a dream for firms but a nightmare for short term workers.

The Basque separatist leader in San Sebastian. Photo: AFP

Basque leader given a hero's welcome on release from jail

Crowds gathered to give a tumultuous greeting to Arnaldo Otegi at a rally to celebrate his release from jail.

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Austria's aslum law is now stricter. Credit: Bundesministerium für Inneres/Twitter

‘No asylum in Austria’ adverts in Afghanistan

Austria to launch an advertising campaign in Afghanistan to dissuade economic migrants.

File photo of cows. Photo: Lindy Buckley/Flickr

Cow dies after sexual abuse by tractor thief

A man has admitted to sexually abusing two cows, one of which died.

People camping on a train platform in Idomeni, on the Greek-Macedonian border. Photo: DPA

Bring refugees from Greece yourself, Austria tells Merkel

Austria doesn't want to be Germany's welcome mat any longer.

The Mosque at Grimhøjvej, Aarhus, that is at the centre of the political storm. Photo: Henning Bagger/Scanpix

Denmark wants to deport extremist imams

A government spokesperson has proposed that all foreign imams be banned from Denmark.

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Wednesday, March 9, 2016

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