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 The Costa del Sol in southern Spain enjoys an average of more than 320 sunny days each year, making it the sunniest place in Spain, a report by the national Meteorological Agency confirmed. https://www.thelocal.es/20160816/its-official-costa-del-sol-is-sunniest-spot-in-spain Tue, 16 Aug 2016 12:37:55 +0200 its-official-costa-del-sol-is-sunniest-spot-in-spain The world’s first solar-powered runway show has taken place in Seville, mixing high fashion with a futuristic backdrop. https://www.thelocal.es/20150720/catwalk-of-the-future-arrives-in-spain Mon, 20 Jul 2015 13:51:34 +0200 catwalk-of-the-future-arrives-in-spain Almost half of Spain was on alert for stormy weather on Wednesday as the northern part of the country was battered by wind and rain. https://www.thelocal.es/20150610/summer-in-spain-dont-forget-your-wellies Wed, 10 Jun 2015 18:08:58 +0200 summer-in-spain-dont-forget-your-wellies Spain is set to sizzle this week as the mercury rises to the high thirties across the country. https://www.thelocal.es/20150511/heatwave-to-hit-spain-this-week Mon, 11 May 2015 12:33:37 +0200 heatwave-to-hit-spain-this-week Spaniards stepped outside on Friday morning to witness the first solar eclipse visible to the country in 10 years, managing to share some stunning pictures on social media as well. https://www.thelocal.es/20150320/spaniards Fri, 20 Mar 2015 12:25:04 +0100 spaniards The latest nail in the coffin for Spain’s solar energy producers is an Energy Law amendment which allows inspectors to enter private properties without a court order. It's a move lawyers believe could set a worrying precedent. https://www.thelocal.es/20131112/spains-solar-police-to-kick-in-your-door Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:43:00 +0100 spains-solar-police-to-kick-in-your-door A new tax on solar power introduced two weeks ago by the Spanish government has been described as "ludicrous" and "stupid" in two leading international publications. https://www.thelocal.es/20130821/spanish-solar-law-hits-international-headlines Wed, 21 Aug 2013 16:27:00 +0200 spanish-solar-law-hits-international-headlines Experts in Barcelona say that melanoma, the most aggressive and deadly form of skin cancer, is still on the rise in Spain and urge caution this summer. https://www.thelocal.es/20130522/most-deadly-skin-cancer-up-50-in-last-10-years Wed, 22 May 2013 19:03:00 +0200 most-deadly-skin-cancer-up-50-in-last-10-years