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Cologne Bonn airport was put on lockdown after the Spaniard skipped security. Photo: Patrik Stollarz/AFP
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A group of Spanish medical experts warns that given the serious health effects, lighting up around a child could be considered abuse.
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If you want to work internationally, why would you waste your time at a domestic job fair? Bilingual People tells The Local about its international (and even virtual) recruitment fairs – and why job-seekers travel across Europe to attend.
Police blocked off the streets in 2014 after the man drove his car with an explosive device into the office of the Popular Party. Photo: Gerard Julien/AFP.
An unemployed man who drove a car loaded with a home-made bomb into the Madrid headquarters of Spain's ruling Popular Party was sentenced to five years in jail.
Real Madrid players. Photo: Javier Soriano/AFP
Spanish football authorities have condemned the attack on a Real Madrid supporters club, which left 12 fans dead during Saturday night's Champions League final.
Police stand off against protesters in Barcelona. Photo: Conor DeVries.
Journalist and local resident Conor DeVries gives a first-hand account of the riots that have shaken one Barcelona neighbourhood.
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Incredible scenery on the Canary Island of La Gomera. Photo: Till Krech/Flickr
To celebrate Canary Island Day, The Local takes a look at some of the best reasons to visit Spain's most exciting islands.
File photo of Barcelona Metro. Photo: AFP
Gibraltar's chief minister, Fabian Picardo. Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP
Spain may try to force the issue of joint sovereignty with Britain over Gibraltar in the event of a Brexit, the territory's chief minister said in an interview aired on Saturday. 2 comments
The Battle of Wine festival. Photo: AFP
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When you think ‘science’, do you recall school projects and baking soda volcanos? Perhaps it’s time for a change of scene – a trip to Chantilly, France, for instance.
"How can I not love you!," shouted the ecstatic crowd at the Plaza de Cibeles. Photo: AFP
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Friki is just one of the English sounding words to become slang in Spanish. Photo: Antonio David Fernández / Flickr
Have you ever noticed that some words used in Spanish seem familiar yet don't sound quite right? 4 comments
The innovative NMAC foundation in southern Spain's Cádiz province features contemporay art in a former military installation. Photo: Guillermo Varela
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Salvador Dalí was born on May 11th, 1904. Photo: AFP
To commemorate the fact that Salvador Dalí was born on this day in 1904, the Local takes a look at some of the more surreal aspects of his life. 2 comments
How do babies learn language? Photo: Irene Zaccari / Flickr
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Ronaldo posing with the trophy on Saturday night. Photo: AFP
The march was the latest in a series of protests which began on March 22 and has gathered support from around the country. Photo: AFP
Francis Bacon's 'Figure Writing Reflected in Mirror' is auctioned in New York City in 2012. Photo: AFP
Salud Hernandez-Mora talking to journalists after her release. Photo: AFP
It is the fourth time the final of Europe’s premier club event will to be held at the San Siro. Photo: AFP
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Defeated Freedom Party candidate Norbert Hofer asks Austria to refrain from arguing and “stick together” as some of his supporters complain that the presidential election was fixed.
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Decision by Basel education authorities comes after two Muslim boys refused to shake their female teacher's hand on religious grounds.
Chancellor Angela Merkel showing up French President François Hollande in a neighbourly battle of table manners. Photo: DPA.
Despite what stereotypes might have you believe, Germans aren't that different from the rest of us when it comes to social interactions. But these tips should at least help guide you through the minor quirks that come with your next dinner invitation.
Green card holder Mehvish Kiran said that her four children would not be able to adjust to life in Pakistan. Photo: Submitted
Thousands of green card holders are desperately trying convince politicians not to force them out of Denmark and say that a recently-granted extension to the scheme is a hollow victory.
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Why you should attend an international job fair
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Travel
Five good reasons why Extremadura should be on your bucket list
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Lifestyle
Top Ten: Barcelona's coolest rooftop bars
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National
Plane forced to dodge THREE drones to land in Bilbao
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Spain launches campaign to stop English 'invasion'
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Culture
Ten unique Basque words you need to learn right now
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National
'It’s time to dig up Franco' say victims of Spain's dictatorship
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Lifestyle
'Severe jellyfish stings' end Brit's Spanish swim feat
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Sport
5 reasons why Spanish clubs dominate European football
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International
Tesco to bring British tea and biscuits to Spanish stores
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Culture
Bucket list: 16 brilliant things to do once in your life in Spain
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National
Spain's Civil War victims to be exhumed from Franco's tomb
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National
Two mums face jail for leaving kids in car to go out drinking
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Education
Students at Spanish college forced to take exorcism class
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National
Ten superb reasons why you need to visit San Sebastián
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Society
Abused wife saved by hiding SOS note in son's homework
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National
Look up! Rare meteor shower set to dazzle skies over Spain
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Politics
Why Spain is heading for a Groundhog day election
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Travel
Ibiza bans drinking in street… and that includes water
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National
Expats didn't 'abandon' UK so ALL Brits should get EU vote
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Features
What's on in Spain: May 2016
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Discover Spain's breathtaking national parks
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