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 Women's Day demos held across Spain but banned in Madrid Small demonstrations were held across Spain on Monday to mark International Women's Day -- except in Madrid where gatherings were banned to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. https://www.thelocal.es/20210308/womens-day-demos-held-across-spain-but-banned-in-madrid Mon, 08 Mar 2021 17:35:49 +0100 womens-day-demos-held-across-spain-but-banned-in-madrid Should Spain's govt have allowed Women's Day march on eve of outbreak? Spain's left-wing government was facing growing pressure Wednesday after a damning report emerged criticising its decision to permit a huge March 8th Women's Day rally in Madrid as the epidemic gathered pace. https://www.thelocal.es/20200527/spain-govt-under-fire-over-womens-day-march-on-eve-of-outbreak Wed, 27 May 2020 17:37:46 +0200 spain-govt-under-fire-over-womens-day-march-on-eve-of-outbreak ANALYSIS: Could Women's Day change how people vote in Spain's election? The way Spain's political parties are reacting to International Women's Day events across Spain is being watched carefully. But will it change the way people vote? https://www.thelocal.es/20190308/what-effect-will-womens-day-have-on-the-elections-in-spain Fri, 08 Mar 2019 15:38:25 +0100 what-effect-will-womens-day-have-on-the-elections-in-spain 'If we stop, the world stops': Strikes and protests mark Women's Day in Spain For the second year running, Spanish women went on strike Friday for International Women's Day, with several protests kicking off over what has become a hot topic in the country's election campaign. https://www.thelocal.es/20190308/if-we-stop-the-world-stops Fri, 08 Mar 2019 14:25:06 +0100 if-we-stop-the-world-stops OPINION: Why it's more important than ever to stand up for women’s rights in Spain It’s true that Spain has come a long way in just a generation, but not far enough and The Local's Fiona Govan explains why it's more important than ever to support the fight for women's rights in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20190307/why-it-is-more-important-than-ever-to-stand-up-for-womens-rights-in-spain Thu, 07 Mar 2019 17:01:48 +0100 why-it-is-more-important-than-ever-to-stand-up-for-womens-rights-in-spain What you need to know about Women's Day action in Spain Friday March 8th is the day that women across Spain will take action to demand equality. https://www.thelocal.es/20190307/what-you-need-to-know-about-womens-day-marches-in-spain Thu, 07 Mar 2019 09:20:01 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-womens-day-marches-in-spain GALLERY: Millions take to the streets for women's rights Spain marked International Women's Day with an unprecedented national strike observed by more than 5 million workers followed by massive demonstrations across Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20180309/gallery-millions-take-to-the-streets-for-womens-rights Fri, 09 Mar 2018 10:56:44 +0100 gallery-millions-take-to-the-streets-for-womens-rights 'Sexist' aprons stun Women's Day fun runners A Spanish mayor has come under fire after he gave aprons and nail files to women at a race event to support International Women's Day. https://www.thelocal.es/20140311/madrid-mayor Tue, 11 Mar 2014 17:18:00 +0100 madrid-mayor