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Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy decided to put the issue of Greek bailout to a vote. Photo: AFP

Spanish MPs to approve third bailout for Greece

Spanish lawmakers were on Tuesday poised to approve Greece's third international bailout, which Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy decided to put to a vote in parliament ahead of a year-end general election.

A ten-year-boy was given the bite while swimming off Benidorm. Photo: AFP

Benidorm beach closed as mystery fish bites boy

Poniente beach in the popular Spanish holiday resort of Benidorm was closed on Tuesday after a young boy got a rather nasty bit from an unidentified fish.

A large intact specimen of the fossil, Montsechia. Photo: David Dilcher

Spain was home to 'first flower' 130m years ago

An ancient plant that grew underwater in what is modern day Spain, had no petals and bore one single seed may have been the world's first known flowering plant, a study said on Monday.

Gallery

Get off the beaten track and discover one of Spain's beautiful beach towns. Photo: turismogrove.es

Ten of the most beautiful Spanish seaside towns

You've heard of the partying capitals in Mallorca or the gastronomic hubs of San Sebastián - but what about the other lovable seaside towns in Spain?

Trump is suing José Andrés for $10 million. Photo: indiegogo.com

Spanish chef gets own crowdfund to beat Trump

Crowdfunding could help fund the legal battle of José Andrés, the Spanish chef being sued for dumping US presidential candidate Donald Trump over racist comments.

Three bison have been introduced to the area. Photo: http://paleoliticovivo.com/

Is Spain going back to the Stone Age?

Bison will once again roam the Spanish countryside thousands of years after they were immortalized by prehistoric man in cave paintings.

Ricky Gervais has called for bullfighting to be banned. Photo: Justin Tallis / AFP

Ricky Gervais sides with bulls over fatal gorings

The British comedian has spoken out after a weekend of fatal gorings in Spain and called those involved in bullfighting "fucking morons".

Offending owners will be traced using DNA from dog poop Photo: Fiona Govan

Spanish city to use DNA to trace dog poo culprits

The northeastern city of Tarragona will launch a 'canine CSI' to track down culprits who don't pick up after their pets.

Police find hashish haul hidden inside wheelchair

Spanish police have arrested a man who tried to smuggle two kilos (4.4 pounds) of hashish stuffed inside a wheelchair cushion.

There are only 25 public toilets in Madrid. Photo: Manuel Faisco / Flickr

Taking the piss? Madrid slammed for lack of loos

The Spanish capital is home to well over three million people, yet only has 25 public toilets, forcing people to relieve themselves all over the city's streets.

Features

The two-michelin starred Atul Kochar will open Benares in Madrid. Photo: Benares

Michelin-starred Indian chef opens up in Madrid

He became the first Indian chef to earn a Michelin star and is widely regarded as one of the best chefs in London. The Local talks to Atul Kochhar as he prepares to launch his new restaurant Benares in Madrid.

The Local list

Pimientos de padron - like playing Russian Roulette with a spicy pepper. Photo: The Table Hopper / Flickr

13 delicious reasons to be a vegetarian in Spain

Long feared by vegetarians as the land of jamón, Spanish cuisine also boasts a host of delicious traditional alternatives. Foodie experts, Devour Spain, share their tips for the best vegetarian food in Spain.

Vogue Like a Painting merges high fashion with high art. Photo: Sara Houlison

Madrid's traditional art scene goes high fashion

Madrid’s museums are moving away from the traditional to embrace new artistic forms and the latest brings a touch of haute couture to the capital's celebrated art scene.

The Local list

Spain is the biggest exporter of wine in the world. Photo: LexnGer/Flickr

10 facts you didn't know about Spanish wine

It was the Romans' favourite drink, a muse to Picasso and fell victim to the fascist regime of dicator Francisco Franco. Wine blogger Timmer Brown lifts the lid on everything you (probably) didn't know about Spanish vino.

My Spanish career

Maura Hillen is councillor for tourism and international relations

'Majority of expats treat Spain as a holiday camp'

The Local talks to Maura Hillen, president of the AUAN property rights association and now local councillor in Albox, southern Spain who thinks expats need to get more politically engaged.

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The child drowned during a party at the holiday villa. Leo Hidalgo / Flickr

British 4-year-old drowns in Mijas holiday villa pool

A four-year-old drowned on Sunday after he slipped into a swimming pool while running around with friends as his parents dined nearby.

The group's name was too sexy for Facebook. Photo: Atletismo Çexitano/Facebook

Sports club banned on Facebook for sexy name

An athletics club in southern Spain has been banned from using their name on Facebook…because it sounds too sexy.

Nine people have been gored to death in Spain this summer. Photo: AFP

Three more fatally gored during weekend bull runs

Another three men were fatally gored during bull running festivals over the weekend bringing the death toll to nine since the start of the summer.

The woman has been fined under Spain's new citizens security law. Photo: AFP.

Gagged: Woman fined for photo of police car

A woman has been fined €800 under Spain's new citizens security law – dubbed the 'gag law' - for taking a photograph of a police car illegally parked in a disabled parking space.

Spain condemned barbaric acts carried out in Sirte. Photo: AFP

Spain condemns latest 'barbaric' IS acts in Libya

Spain joined the governments of America, France, Germany, Italy and Britain to issue a joint statement on Sunday condemning "barbaric" acts carried out by the Islamic State group in Libya.

Carolina Marin of Spain poses with her gold medal on the podium at the awards ceremony. Photo: Adek Berry/AFP

Spanish champion served up fascist anthem

Spain's Carolina Marin took it in her stride when a Spanish national anthem associated with Franco's right-wing dictatorship echoed Sunday in celebration of the defence of her women's singles title at the badminton world championships in Indonesia.

Lola Montero, a volunteer plays with a Greyhound at Alhaurin de la Torre dog shelter. Photo: Jorge Guerrero/AFP

The plight of Spain's hunting greyhounds

With their narrow head and long legs, greyhounds are one of the fastest dog breeds on earth, making them the preferred choice of hunters in Spain to catch rabbits and hares. But instead of being rewarded, campaigners say greyhounds are often mistreated, especially once they have become too old to hunt.

Greece crisis

Photo: Michael Kappeler / dpa

Eurozone approves huge new Greek bailout

Eurozone finance ministers approved on Friday a third bailout worth up to €86 billion to keep Greece in the single currency in return for an unprecedented package of reforms that Athens had previously rejected.

Two British police have been patrolling in Magaluf. Photo: Jaime Reina / AFP

Bobbies on the beach won't change Magaluf

As British police pound the party streets of Maglauf, running the gauntlet of enibriated selfie-seeking tourists, The Local’s Fiona Govan questions whether they really could help rid the resort of its heinous reputation.

A bull run at a local festival in Valencia Photo: Jose Jordan / AFP

Another man dies after horrific goring at fiesta

A man has died after being gored during a bullrunning fiesta in southern Spain, in the sixth fatal goring of the summer.

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Ever wish you had one of these for grandma's soup? Photo: Blasl

Austria's museum for useless inventions

From a transparent suitcase for nudists to automatic nose pickers - Austria's museum of nonsense and its vast collection of silly yet brilliant inventions are proof that bad ideas, if carried out well, can turn into genius creations.

Photo: Russ Bowling

Report: Switzerland is world’s safest country

Provided you're not mountain climbing, skiing off-piste or base jumping, Switzerland is the safest country in the world, according to a new study.

Afghan refugees aboard a bus in Passau. Photo: DPA

Bus driver's refugee welcome goes viral

A Bavarian bus driver who dug up his high-school English to welcome a group of refugees aboard his vehicle has become an overnight sensation online.

Photo: Colourbox

Denmark split over changing sex work laws

Amnesty International’s controversial decision to work towards the decriminalization of sex work has politicians reconsidering laws in Denmark, where the sale and purchase of sex is legal.

SNCF paid a manager over €5,000 a month to do nothing he has claimed. Photo: AFP

French manager paid to do nothing for 12 years

The story of a Frenchman named Charles Simon made waves in France this week after it emerged the manager had been paid more than €5,000 a month by state rail operator SNCF over a period of 12 years, despite not working for a single day. He now wants €500,000 compensation.

Migrant crisis

A bunch of flowers reading "Dead at sea" floating in the Mediterranean after a previous incident that cost the lives of migrants fleeing Africa. Photo: Alberto Pizzoli/AFP

40 migrants die off Italy - 'worst crisis since WW2'

More than 40 migrants have died in the Mediterranean on Saturday, the Italian navy said, after apparently suffocating below deck on the boat taking them to Europe.

Langøya viewed from the air: Naturvernforbundet

Norway wants to dump nuclear waste on island

Norway’s government wants to dump 1,200 tons of radioactive waste on an island an hour south of Oslo, even though the waste company which owns the site believes it is too dangerous.

Ikea stabbings

Police officers at Västmanland District Court where hearings took place on Thursday. Photo: Maja Suslin/TT

Man, 36, admits double stabbing at Swedish Ikea

UPDATED: A 36-year-old man has admitted to stabbing a mother and a son to death at an Ikea store in Västerås. But a 23-year-old suspect who was also arrested has been released from custody.

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