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Podemos scuttles hopes for tripartite coalition in Spain
Pablo Iglesias has closed the door on three-way pact. Photo: Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP

It looks increasingly likely that Spain will be heading back to the polls in June.

Brexit
'Hug a Brit to stop Brexit' Europeans urged
Yinka Shonibare MBE, British Nigerian, hugged by German Katrin Lock.

Can a surfeit of bodily contact persuade sceptical Brits to stay in the EU? These Europeans hope it might.

First journalist punished over photos under Spain’s gag law
A protest against the so-called Gag Law. Photo: AFP

Publishing photos of a police raid is now a crime in Spain.

Eagle patrol to battle drones over Spain's Royal Palace
Photo: Javier T/Flickr

A special bird patrol is being trained to protect the skies over Spain’s Zarzuela Palace, the official residence of the Royal Family.

Caveman study reveals genes NOT passed to modern man
DNA from a Spanish Neanderthal has revealed male genes were not passed on to humans. Photo: AFP

Men today cannot blame their Neanderthal behaviour on their genes.

Wrath of gods could see super telescope installed in Canaries
Courtesy TMT International Observatory.

Protests over a proposal to install a super telescope on the most sacred of Hawaiian peaks could see the Spanish island of La Palma chosen instead.

My Spanish Career
'In business we're expected to do more and be superwomen'
Photo: Natasha Mason Kennedy.

This week The Local chats to Englishwoman, Natasha Mason Kennedy, a woman who moved to Madrid for love and then started her own successful business.

Rajoy to face 'crimes against humanity' suit over EU deal
Acting Spanish PM Mariano Rajoy in Brussels. Photo: AFP

A court complaint has been filed against Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy for his support of an EU accord to send refugees back to Turkey.

Recipe: How to make Spanish albóndigas in tomato sauce
Albondigas. Photo: Krista / Flickr

Everyone loves Spanish meatballs. But can you make them at home?

Basques ban smoking and drinking at sports stadiums
Athletic Bilbao fans celebrate a victory at the San Mames Stadium in Bilbao. Photo: Rafa Rivas/AFP.

A law passed on Thursday places tighter restrictions on tobacco and alcohol consumption, but actually opens the door a bit for more cannabis clubs.

Features
Semana Santa
The essential guide to Easter in Spain
An Easter procession in Palma de Mallorca. Photo: AFP

As Spain gets set to celebrate its biggest religious festival of the year, The Local gives you the lowdown on how to celebrate Semana Santa like a Spaniard.

Recipe: How to make Spain's delicious Easter dish Torrijas
Photo: Vincenzo Caico / Flickr

This scrumptious calorific treat is traditionally eaten in Spain over Easter.

The ten commandments for expats living in Spain
Sometimes you just need to throw yourself into the local culture. Photo: AFP

Irish expat Carol Byrne outlines the ten golden rules you will need to follow to be a happy expat in Spain.

Nine things to consider before moving to Spain
Photo: TonyMadridPhotography/Flickr

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
Ten golden rules for snagging a Spanish man
Sally Fazakerley on navigating the perilous path to true love

Looking for your very own Don Juan? Then this is what you need to know.

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Panama Papers
Heirs of dictator Franco named in tax haven leak
The Spanish dictator left a fortune to his family. Photo: AFP

Heirs of General Francisco Franco are the latest names to emerge in leaked documents.

Spain's budget deficit isn't as bad as first thought
Photo: AFP

But it is still bad.

Three-way coalition talks start as clock ticks for Spain
Podemos will join talks with Ciudadanos and the PSOE. Photo: AFP

For the first time, three parties will sit down around the negotiating table to try and unblock the political paralysis preventing the formation of a government in Spain.

Compulsive hoarder crushed to death under huge trash pile
File photo of a hoarder's living room. Photo: Shadwwulf/Wikimedia Creative Commons.

Police found the lifeless body of a 51-year-old man beneath piles of rubbish at his home in Galicia.

British four-year-old drowns in Spanish holiday pool
The child drowned in the communal pool at the holiday complex. File Photo: Leo Hidalgo / Flickr

The child tragically died on a family holiday in Torrevieja on Wednesday.

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From our other editions
'Germany should reinforce Austria-Italy border'
Police at demonstration on the Austrian-Italian border on Saturday. JAN HETFLEISCH /EPA

German Transport Minister says his country should back up Austrian police at the border with Italy.

Muslim boys refuse to shake hands with female teachers
Photo: Broad Bean Media

A school in northern Switzerland has decided to back the complaint by the two male students.

The Local List
Eight things you never knew about the German Autobahn
The German Autobahn. Photo: DPA

Germany's Autobahns are the envy of the world, and are associated with one thing above all - speed. But here are eight things you never knew about the iconic German tarmac.

Four Isis ‘recruits’ arrested in Copenhagen
Police were out in large numbers at a residential area in the suburb of Ishøj on Thursday. Photo: Asger Ladefoged/Scanpix

UPDATED: Four people were detained on Thursday on suspicion of joining Isis in Syria.

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