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'Psychotic' nephew suspected in grisly murder of family
Marcos Campos Nogueira and his wife Janaina Santos Americo were killed alongside their two young sons. Photo: Facebook

Spanish police suspect that the man who dismembered a Brazilian couple and also killed their young sons in a crime that shocked the country was the father's "psychotic" nephew.

Don't panic: Tenerife insists volcano ISN'T about to erupt
Tenerife's volcano is "not about to erupt". Photo: AFP

Tenerife's government has urged calm and insists there is no risk of an imminent eruption of the island's volcano.

Chorizo in paella? Go back to cooking school Jamie Oliver
The TV chef added chorizo to paella Photo: Jamieoliver.com

You might think Spain would be flattered that one of Britain's most famous chefs chose to create his own version of a beloved national dish. You'd be wrong.

All 'legal', ex-IMF head Rato says in embezzlement trial
The former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato is on trial. Photo: AFP

Former IMF chief Rodrigo Rato insisted that using the funds of banks he headed up for personal use was "completely legal," as he took the stand in a trial for embezzlement.

Recipe: How to make a classic Spanish tortilla de patatas
Photo: Federico Galarraga/Flickr

But the question is: do you like it runny or dry?

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

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?

Spain: Brexit Britain must pay for expats' healthcare
British Foreign Minister Boris Johnson (r) can expect a rough ride from his Spanish counterpart Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo (l). Photo: Thierry Charlier/AFP

Britain will have to reach a deal to pay for the healthcare of its citizens in Spain once the country leaves the EU, Spain’s foreign minister has said.

Ex-Catalan chief faces public office ban over referendum
Artur Mas celebrates after the vote. Photo: AFP

Spanish prosecutors have called for Catalonia's former separatist chief Artur Mas to be handed a 10-year ban on holding public office ahead of his trial for staging a symbolic vote on independence.

Spain's PP under spotlight at start of huge corruption trial
The case comes at a tricky time for acting PM Mariano Rajoy. Photo: AFP

Spain's ruling Popular Party will come under intense scrutiny from Tuesday as some of its former lawmakers and high-ranking officials stand trial in one of the country's biggest corruption scandals.

What's on in Spain: October 2016
Parade of gigantes and cabezudos in Elche. Photo: Gaudencio Garcinuño / Flickr

Autumn has arrived and with it a whole host of interesting events across Spain.

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Ten great reasons to discover the real Malaga right now
Malaga's modern port. Photo: Nick Kenrick/Flickr

Autumn is a great time to discover Spain's southern city of Malaga.

My Spanish habits that foreigners just don't get
Spaniards like to pace along the beach. Esparta Palma / Flickr

Do the Spanish have certain habits you just can't work out?

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'We drank from animal troughs to survive'
Justin and Diane Bridges at the start of their pilgrimage. Photo: J Bridges / The Local

A couple who survived four days lost in the wilderness after wandering off the pilgrim path in the Pyrenees share their story with The Local.

The ten commandments for expats living in Spain
Sometimes you just need to throw yourself into the local culture. Photo: AFP

Irish expat Carol Byrne outlines the ten golden rules you will need to follow to be a happy expat in Spain.

Ten fascinating museums in Spain you REALLY must visit
The innovative NMAC foundation in southern Spain's Cádiz province features contemporay art in a former military installation. Photo: Guillermo Varela

To mark International Museum Day, The Local takes a look at ten museums in Spain, you may not have visited. But should.

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Amazing photos of Catalonia's 'human tower' contest
Thousands attended the human tower competition

Incredible aerial shots show the riot of colour on display at the Human Tower competition in Tarragona.

Drought threatens Spain's wild bears with starvation
Images of very thin bears were captured in the mountains of northern Spain. Photo: Fapas

A very dry summer and poor fruit harvest has left Spain’s population of wild brown bears suffering from malnutrition.

Socialist bloodletting opens way for Spanish solution
Pedro Sanchez resigned on Saturday. Photo: AFP

The drama within Spain's opposition Socialist Party which saw the resignation of Pedro Sanchez as leader could now finally unblock months of political paralysis, analysts predict.

Farewell Pedro Sanchez, Spain's fallen Socialist chief
Pedro Sanchez, known as El Guapo, resigned on Saturday. Photo: AFP

At the helm of the Spanish Socialist party for more than two years, Pedro Sanchez - or "Mr Handsome" as he is known - fell for repeatedly saying "no" to the conservatives.

Dozens hurt in café gas blast on Costa del Sol
A total of 77 were hurt in the blast. Photo: Lilmeek01 / Twitter

Some 90 people were injured, five of them seriously, in a gas explosion at a cafe in the southern Spanish town of Velez, rescue services said on Sunday.

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Driver in Vienna 'shouting Allahu Akbar' tries to run over pedestrians
Photo: Paul Gillingwater

Police in Vienna are investigating whether a 21-year-old man who tried to run over pedestrians with his car on Thursday morning had a terrorist motive.

Turkey angry after Swiss tout ‘kebab ban’
Is banning the burqa as 'foolish' as banning the kebab? Photo: Jason Ramos

Turkish kebab chefs are up in arms after they misunderstood a spoof campaign to ban the kebab in Switzerland.

Oktoberfest sees lowest number of visitors in 15 years
Photo: DPA.

The world’s most famed beer fest experienced its lowest turnout since the September 11th 2001 attacks, but at the same time had an increase in sex crimes reported.

Queen Margrethe: Denmark 'not a multicultural country'
Queen Margrethe's comment came in a wide-ranging interview with Der Spiegel. Photo: JAN WOITAS/Scanpix

Queen Margrethe II says Denmark has become more diverse and that she represents “all people who are citizens of the Danish nation”.

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