'Catalunya 12' trial adjourned until Thursday after accusation rejects defence case
THE trial of the ‘Catalunya 12’ which began this week has been adjourned until tomorrow (Thursday) morning after today saw the accusation rejecting the arguments of the defence representing the politicians who organised the …
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200,000 protest in Barcelona against separatist trial
Around 200,000 people marched through Barcelona on Saturday against the high-profile trial of Catalan separatist leaders that started this week, which they dismissed as a farce.
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ANALYSIS: What the snap election could mean for Spain, Catalonia and Brexit
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez has called a snap national election for April. Matthew Bennett explores what the possible outcomes could be for Spain and the impact that Brexit could have on the election campaign.
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BBVA accused of racism after freezing bank accounts of hundreds of Chinese clients in Spain
Hundreds of Chinese citizens staged a rare protest Friday at an office of Spain’s BBVA bank in Madrid, angrily denouncing that their personal accounts had been frozen without prior warning.
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Brexit: Why have British citizens in the EU been left to fight for their own rights?
Groups of volunteers are spending all their time and hard-earned cash on fighting for the rights of Britons across the EU who are directly affected by Brexit. The British government needs to finally make the 1.2 million citizens in the EU a real priority and ease the burden on campaigners, writes Ben McPartland.
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Budget voted down: Sanchez to announce decision over snap election
PRESIDENT Pedro Sánchez has failed to secure support for his 2019 budget following a Parliamentary debate and vote, and is expected to reveal on Friday whether or not he intends to call an early general …
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Cantabria ablaze: 15 fires out of 32 still burning, but no risk to residents
BY WORKING round the clock since the early hours of this morning (Monday), Cantabria firefighters have extinguished over half of the mass infernos reported in the northern coastal region in just one day.
At the time of …
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EU parliament bans Puigdemont conference over 'security fears'
The European Parliament on Friday cancelled an event that was to be attended by Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, citing “security threats”.
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Ex-pilot of Sala's plane: "I can't believe it was a mechanical fault"
A FORMER pilot of the aircraft which crashed in the Channel killing Cardiff FC player Emiliano Sala says he does not believe the tragedy was caused by a mechanical fault.
Eduardo Hernández Vidaurreta, 65, from the …
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Explainer: Why Spain is heading for ANOTHER general election
Spain is in the grip of chronic political instability, and April’s general election will be the nation’s third in four years.
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Firefighters battle hundreds of blazes set deliberately in northern Spain
Regional authorities in northern Spain they were battling around 50 fires, some of which were deliberately set.
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Former Genesis front man Peter Gabriel backs Catalunya protest movement
EX-GENESIS front man Peter Gabriel has ceded the rights to his song In Your Eyes to the Catalunya National Assembly (ANC) allowing them to use it, along with its protest-filled video, for their planned international …
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Franco's family given 15 days to decide burial site
IF THE family of dictator General Franco does not give the government a decision on where his remains should be placed within the next two weeks, the State will decide on their behalf, says justice minister Dolores …
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Gibraltar slams Spanish warship for 'childish behaviour' in its waters
Gibraltar has accused Madrid of “childish behaviour” after a Spanish warship ordered commercial vessels to move from British-controlled waters near the tiny territory.
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How to speak the Spanish language of love
The Spanish language is one of the most romantic in the world. here’s our St Valentine’s Day guide to speaking the language of love!
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Internal flights more popular than high-speed rail: 10% growth in a year
AIRLINES have overtaken high-speed rail for passengers travelling within Spain, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Over 2018, a total of 40.2 million residents and tourists took internal flights, an …
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Lydia Valentin crowned Weightlifter of the Year 2018
THREE-TIMES Olympic medallist Lydia Valentín has been proclaimed weightlifter of the year for 2018 this week after an expert jury gave her 13,000 votes.
The León-born strongwoman netted three golds in the 2017 …
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My Spanish story: Swapping the city for a writing life in the campo
Sam Michaels relocated to very rural Spain to pursue a life as a writer. Here she describes how she adapted to a quieter pace of life and a house full of adopted animals.
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Netflix row overshadows extraordinary true story of Spain's first lesbian marriage
The first Netflix movie in competition at the Berlin film festival, telling the extraordinary true story of a gay marriage in Spain a century ago, premiered Wednesday amid a protest by German cinema operators.
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New education law: Greater flexibility, critical thinking skills and 'social awareness'
SPAIN’S current government is determined to go ahead with its planned schools reform, despite having called a general election on April 28 – over a year and a half earlier than scheduled.
Even with this …
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No-deal Brexit: Country by country guide to how the rights of Britons will be affected
With the UK parliament still gridlocked on how to find a compromise on Brexit, the likelihood of Britain exiting the European Union without a deal grows by the day. Here’s what that would mean for Brits in each country. Compare your possible future rights with those of Britons elsewhere in the EU..
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OPINION: How Spain treats Britons over Brexit is in the hands of the UK
While there have been warm words and encouraging promises from Spain towards Britons in the country, the reality is their futures depend on the UK government and people have lost faith in it, says Sue Wilson from the Bremain in Spain campaign group.
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Oriol Junqueras refuses to answer prosecutor during Catalan separatists' trial
The lead defendant in the trial of 12 Catalan separatist leaders, former regional vice president Oriol Junqueras, refused to answer prosecutors’ questions in court on Thursday.
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Sanchez calls general election for April 28
PRESIDENT Pedro Sánchez had announced a snap general election for Sunday, April 28, meaning Parliament will be dissolved on Tuesday, March 5 at the latest.
“I’m going to humbly ask for the trust of the …
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Sanchez may call April elections following Sunday's protest
PRESIDENT Pedro Sánchez is considering calling a general election on April 14 as he has been unable to secure sufficient backing for his 2019 budget.
In trying to please the Catalunya regional parties – whose …
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Spain gives Franco family 15 days to decide reburial
Spain’s government, which has pledged to exhume Francisco Franco from his opulent mausoleum, on Friday gave the late dictator’s family two weeks to decide on a reburial site, the justice minister said.
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Spain's Osborne bull 'is not Bulgarian', rules EU
A CLAIM by a firm in Bulgaria that the iconic Osborne bull in Spain is a breach of copyright has been thrown out by the European Court of Justice (ECJ) – and sparked mirth among Spanish-speakers.
The plaintiff’s …
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Spain's political challenges for 2019: Brexit, refugees, climate change…
GENERAL elections aside, Spain’s role on the global political stage is set to be more crucial than ever in 2019 – and, especially in terms of its membership of the European Union, the country will be ‘very much in …
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Spanish citizenship testing for applicants who cannot read or write
TAKING Spanish nationality normally involves a language exam and a multiple-choice test on Constitution, culture and society to show ‘integration’, and both are relatively simple: only 15 correct answers out of a total of 25 …
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Spanish MEPs visiting Venezuela deported at Maduro's orders
VENEZUELAN former president Nicolás Maduro has expelled European Members of Parliament (MEPs) from the country after they travelled to Caracas to meet with new leader Juan Guaidó.
Spain’s Esteban …
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Spanish military craft orders British ships out of Gibraltar's waters
A FRESH incident in the bilateral tug-of-war over Gibraltar sparked fury among the Rock’s government yesterday (Sunday) when Spanish Naval officers ordered British trade ships to leave the port.
Although Spain recognises …
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Spanish PM calls snap election after budget defeat
Spain’s prime minister called an early general election on Friday, the third in less than four years, after his draft budget was rejected in parliament over the Catalan secession crisis.
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Spanish priest killed by jihadis in Burkina Faso
A Spanish priest and four customs officers were killed during an attack by alleged jihadists in Burkina Faso, local sources said.
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Spanish victims of Catholic priests speak out over sex abuse
A trickle of accusations of sexual abuse against priests in schools and seminaries is starting to erode the wall of silence in Catholic Spain, whose Church representatives are set to attend a major Vatican meeting on child protection.
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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Enamorado'
We had to choose this word for the most romantic day of the year!
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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Nefasto'
Save this word for when things really go wrong.
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Spanish Word of the Day: 'Tajante'
Today’s word is ‘Tajante’.
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The Lovers of Teruel: A Spanish love story to rival Romeo and Juliet
Forget Romeo and Juliet. This Spanish love story which according to legend took place in the Spanish city of Teruel in 1217 is at least as tragic as the famous Shakespeare play. And might yet carry a twist in the tale.
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The ultimate No-Deal Brexit checklist for Brits in Spain
We don’t know yet what will happen when the March 29th Brexit deadline arrives. But whatever the scenario, it’s best to be prepared.
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Top ten romantic nicknames to woo your Spanish sweetheart
Are you a fatty, half an orange or just somebody’s darling? The Local gives you the most affectionate names to call your Valentine.
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Trans boy, 15, wins right to change his name officially
A TRANSSEXUAL teenager has won the battle to have his name printed on his national ID card after appealing a decision which claimed this was ‘not neutral enough’.
Gabriel Delgado Suárez, 15, from Calatayud …
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Valencia region pledges free healthcare for Brits post-Brexit
The President of the Valencia region had some reassuring words for those British residents who have made their home in the region in eastern Spain.
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Will Pedro Sanchez be forced to call early elections?
Right-wing and Catalan separatist lawmakers on Wednesday rejected Spain’s draft 2019 budget, a move that could force Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez into calling early elections.
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