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Spain's Socialist leader is standing by his refusal to let conservative acting Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy form a new government.
Americans abroad: get off the fence, stop Trump
If you're an American in Europe, don't let high-minded queasiness stop you using your vote - there's too much at stake, says Laura Shields of Democrats Abroad.
No matter where they are in the world, Americans can vote absentee in the upcoming US elections. But how does it all work? We tracked down some answers.
As the wine harvest gets well underway across Spain, The Local celebrates the nation's favourite tipple with some little known facts.
Spanish police have arrested two men accused of plotting to carry out an Isis-inspired attack in Europe.
Voter posts christening gift instead of ballot paper
A voter from Galicia mistakenly posted a €200 christening gift in the ballot box instead of his voting slip.
Retiring abroad: ensuring your health is covered
Retiring in another country is a common dream amongst those who long for a quieter place to live, a warmer climate, or simply a new, fresh place to spend a peaceful time after many years of hard work.
Former IMF chief and 64 other former bank executives go on trial for racking up huge expenses while in charge of a bailed out bank.
Spain's regional elections boost acting PM's party
Regional elections in Spain have strengthened acting Prime Minister's Mariano Rajoy's conservatives and weakened the Socialists.
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane insisted Cristiano Ronaldo has to learn to live with being substituted after the Portuguese striker sulked off the field.
Life in Jordan: 'Undiscovered treasure'
What's it like to live in Jordan? The Local spoke with American Wendy Guyot, who moved to Amman last year, to find out.
Spain's Basque country and Galicia went to the polls Sunday in regional elections that may help unblock the long-lasting national political paralysis.
Spanish cinema breaks taboo and talks Eta
Documentaries on terror group Eta have been screened at San Sebastian film festival and met with applause, as the taboo fades.
My Spanish habits that foreigners just don't get
'We drank from animal troughs to survive'
A couple who survived four days lost in the wilderness after wandering off the pilgrim path in the Pyrenees share their story with The Local.
Why Jordan is the ‘Different’ East
It’s time to stop lumping Jordan together with other travel destinations in the ‘Middle’ East – it’s different in more ways than you might think.
The ten commandments for expats living in Spain
Irish expat Carol Byrne outlines the ten golden rules you will need to follow to be a happy expat in Spain.
Ten fascinating museums in Spain you REALLY must visit
To mark International Museum Day, The Local takes a look at ten museums in Spain, you may not have visited. But should.
Eight reasons to spend your gap year exploring Spain
Looking for somewhere to spend your gap year? The Local explores the wealth of experiences Spain has to offer.
Spain's nine-month political paralysis is taking its toll on parties, and none more so than the Socialists who are facing a crisis, with talk of an imminent "coup" against leader Pedro Sanchez.
Spain's parliament is being asked to consider a solution to one of nation's most enduring and embarrassing problems; what words to sing with the national anthem.
Autumn is the perfect time to explore Spain's hidden corners and parador hopping is the best way to do it.
Could the results of the Basque elections have an impact on the national political deadlock?
An Afghan asylum seeker has been arrested for using his social security benefits to fly back home to set up a drugs network.
The Muslim schoolboys at the centre of a furore over handshaking earlier this year have had their appeal quashed.
Germany is set to host the world's first zero-emission, hydrogen passenger train when it gets into gear next year.
A new political party that promises a stricter immigration policy than the Danish People’s Party combined with a libertarian economic outlook will be on the ballot the next time Denmark holds an election.
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