https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed To mark the momentous occasion of World Tapas Day, The Local explores statistics that reveal Spain’s passion for food. https://www.thelocal.es/20200128/the-stats-that-explain-spains-love-affair-with-tapas Tue, 28 Jan 2020 09:44:07 +0100 the-stats-that-explain-spains-love-affair-with-tapas More than just a nibble of a churro or a forkful of tortilla, the serious business of Spanish food culture has been known to cause controversies when not done right. https://www.thelocal.es/20190920/quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-spanish-food Fri, 20 Sep 2019 10:52:43 +0200 quiz-how-well-do-you-know-your-spanish-food With the success of artists such as Rosalía, J Balvin and Luis Fonsi, Latin music isn't just confined to the Spanish-speaking world. https://www.thelocal.es/20190807/10-spanish-hits-you-wont-be-able-to-escape-this-summer Wed, 07 Aug 2019 11:00:24 +0200 10-spanish-hits-you-wont-be-able-to-escape-this-summer There are plenty of brilliant things happening in Spain in August, from the world's most famous food fight to a town-wide re-enactment of a 13th century conquest. The Local has picked out some great events for you to check out. https://www.thelocal.es/20190801/whats-on-in-august Thu, 01 Aug 2019 11:04:36 +0200 whats-on-in-august A heavy metal fan in a wheelchair was given the opportunity to surf above the crowd during the performances of some of his favourite bands this weekend. https://www.thelocal.es/20190710/meet-the-19-year-old-whose-wheelchair-crowd-surf-has-gone-viral Wed, 10 Jul 2019 14:17:39 +0200 meet-the-19-year-old-whose-wheelchair-crowd-surf-has-gone-viral With Madrid's pride celebrations in full swing, The Local takes a look at Spain's record with equal rights for members of the LGBT community. https://www.thelocal.es/20190704/six-reasons-why-spain-should-be-proud-of-its-lgbtqia-history Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:56:46 +0200 six-reasons-why-spain-should-be-proud-of-its-lgbtqia-history Spain is championed for mental wellbeing and family life in a global survey of expats, but isn’t the place to go if you want to advance your career. https://www.thelocal.es/20190704/why-moving-to-spain-will-improve-your-quality-of-life-but-not-your-career-prospects Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:03:15 +0200 why-moving-to-spain-will-improve-your-quality-of-life-but-not-your-career-prospects You may not be able to get a penthouse in central Madrid, but with a budget of €60,000 to spend in Spain, it's possible to find a countryside retreat or even an apartment with a sea view. https://www.thelocal.es/20190626/properties-with-potential-for-under-60000-in-spain Wed, 26 Jun 2019 16:08:43 +0200 properties-with-potential-for-under-60000-in-spain In Spain’s latest battle in the war on dog poo, a town near Salamanca has hired private detectives to punish those who fail to clean up after their pets. https://www.thelocal.es/20190611/spanish-town-hires-pet-detectives-in-battle-against-dog-poo Tue, 11 Jun 2019 14:03:06 +0200 spanish-town-hires-pet-detectives-in-battle-against-dog-poo The most recent data revealing Spain's most popular names suggest a shift away from biblical traditions. https://www.thelocal.es/20190611/these-are-spains-most-popular-baby-names Tue, 11 Jun 2019 11:09:10 +0200 these-are-spains-most-popular-baby-names Spain has great beaches, in fact Spain has the most blue-flagged beaches of any country in the world, awarded to 590 bathing spots across its vast coastline for reaching high standards of cleanliness. https://www.thelocal.es/20190605/mapped-the-beaches-in-spain-where-smoking-is-banned Wed, 05 Jun 2019 17:00:27 +0200 mapped-the-beaches-in-spain-where-smoking-is-banned