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Champions League Final: What to eat in Madrid when you have a hangover

Champions League Final: What to eat in Madrid when you have a hangover

An awful lot of cerveza, sangria and vino is being consumed this weekend. But what will help get fans get back on their feet in the morning?

Seven golden rules for moving abroad with children

Seven golden rules for moving abroad with children

Starting a new life abroad is daunting at any age. And for children, who might not have a say in the big move, there is lots of excitement and anxiety about the new place they will soon call home.

 
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Spanish YouTuber found guilty of humiliating beggar

Spanish YouTuber found guilty of humiliating beggar

A YouTuber in Spain was sentenced to 15 months in jail and 20,000 euros for posting a video in which he offered a homeless man biscuits stuffed with toothpaste, a court said Friday.

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‘If you have an accident, no-one is coming for you’

‘If you have an accident, no-one is coming for you’

Your profession may take you to risky destinations but it’s your job to make sure you’re protected.

 
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Tottenham and Liverpool chase biggest win of all to drop loser tag for good

Tottenham and Liverpool chase biggest win of all to drop loser tag for good

Among the rewards for the Champions League winners on Saturday will be silverware, status and history but the greatest prize awaiting Liverpool or Tottenham might be an end to the agonising wait.

Spain warns 'hard Brexit near impossible to stop' after May resigns

Spain warns 'hard Brexit near impossible to stop' after May resigns

A no-deal Brexit appears inevitable after British Prime Minister Theresa May announced her resignation, paving the way for hardliners to take over, an increasingly assertive Spain warned on Friday.

How a rainbow ghost stole the show on the first day of Spain’s new parliament

How a rainbow ghost stole the show on the first day of Spain’s new parliament

The swearing in of Spain's newly elected politicans was marked by cheering and jeering between Catalan separatists and the new far-right politicians. But it was a rainbow ghost that stole the show.

The ultimate guide to Spanish wedding etiquette
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The ultimate guide to Spanish wedding etiquette

It's that time of year again - the wedding season is here! Here are ten tips to help you prepare.

IN PICS: The Republican symbols that survived Franco

IN PICS: The Republican symbols that survived Franco

80 years after the end of the Civil War, The Local takes a look at some Republican symbols that survived Franco's 36-year dictatorship and are still around today.

Spanish word of the day: 'Señal'

Spanish word of the day: 'Señal'

This word means signal or indication and is a really useful noun.

Puigdemont CAN run in EU polls, Spain's Supreme Court rules

Puigdemont CAN run in EU polls, Spain's Supreme Court rules

Spain's Supreme Court on Sunday said Catalonia's former president Carles Puigdemont, who fled to Belgium in 2017 after a secession attempt, could contest EU polls this month.

Ten delicious Spanish dishes you must try before you die

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.

Madrid ranked world's best family holiday destination

Madrid ranked world's best family holiday destination

The secret is out. Madrid is not just a great city to visit for those who enjoy its legendary nightlife. It is also perfect for a family break.

Spain's far-right Vox party won the internet campaign: study

Spain's far-right Vox party won the internet campaign: study

Just like US President Donald Trump and France's Marine Le Pen, Spain's far-right party Vox has made a point of dominating social media with its hardline rhetoric ahead of elections on Sunday.

Catholic school sex abuse case goes to trial in Barcelona

Catholic school sex abuse case goes to trial in Barcelona

A former gym teacher at a Catholic school accused of sexually assaulting students went on trial Monday in Barcelona, as a growing trickle of abuse allegations shakes the Church in Spain.

Why Spain needs more feminism in the classroom

Why Spain needs more feminism in the classroom

A brutal rape at Pamplona's 2016 running of the bulls outraged Spain. Then came #MeToo. With ever more Spaniards taking up the feminist mantle, schools – many of which are not coed – lag behind.

What you need to know about Barcelona's new rent caps
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What you need to know about Barcelona's new rent caps

As anyone who has looked for an apartment in Barcelona will tell you. Good quality, affordable housing is hard to find.

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about Spain's general election

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about Spain's general election

On April 28th Spain goes to the polls to choose new members of parliament. Campaigning is underway and the electoral race is hotting up. But how do things work in Spain? Who are the key figures? And what's at stake? Matthew Bennett has the answers.

Sheep nibble Madrid's largest park into shape

Sheep nibble Madrid's largest park into shape

It's a rustic scene: sheep graze placidly on grass as a shepherd keeps watch. But this is Madrid's largest public park, not the tranquil countryside.

The Ultimate A to Z Guide to Teaching English in Spain

The Ultimate A to Z Guide to Teaching English in Spain

This is everything you need to know to mentally prepare you for the school year ahead!

Ten brilliant plans to make for Semana Santa in Spain

Ten brilliant plans to make for Semana Santa in Spain

Want to do something over the Easter holidays but keen to avoid all the religious fervour? The Local gives you a rundown of the best alternative Easter travel plans.

Man arrested over wife's death revives euthanasia debate in Spain

Man arrested over wife's death revives euthanasia debate in Spain

Spanish police said Thursday they had arrested a man who helped his seriously ill wife to commit suicide, reviving a debate over euthanasia less than a month before a general election.