The Local Spain 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 Why does Spain's national anthem have no words? Why is it that when it comes to their national anthem Spaniards are lost for words? https://www.thelocal.es/20180223/no-word-on-spains-national-anthem Fri, 23 Feb 2018 12:34:24 +0100 no-word-on-spains-national-anthem Lost for words? Composer writes lyrics for Spain's national anthem A Madrid composer is hoping to garner enough support to finally put words to Spain's national anthem and bring an end to what has led to some awkward humming at the podium. https://www.thelocal.es/20151019/composer-finds-words-for-national-anthem-in-bid-to-help-spain-find-its-voice Mon, 19 Oct 2015 17:27:59 +0200 composer-finds-words-for-national-anthem-in-bid-to-help-spain-find-its-voice Barca risk penalty after anthem boos during final Barcelona FC will find out today whether they face sanctions after the national anthem was drowned out with jeers during Saturday's Copa del Rey final. https://www.thelocal.es/20150601/barca-risk-penalty-after-anthem-booed-out Mon, 01 Jun 2015 10:53:31 +0200 barca-risk-penalty-after-anthem-booed-out