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Photos by Wim Wenders and partner in Madrid

The exhibition includes scenes from many of the famous director's movies and his wife's work as his photography director.

How restaurant service in Spain has evolved

Gwendolyn Alston wonders if good and personalised service in Spanish restaurants is a thing of the past.

Spain starts exhuming grave of poet Garcia Lorca

Any bones found in the mass grave in Alfaca will be sent for analysis to enable families to identify their ancestors.

Visiting a Spanish dentist

Blogger Chris Showers experienced a cultural shock upon his first visit to an outspoken and talkative Spanish dentist.

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05/11/2009 Cinema review: A rebel with a cause

Picturenose's James Drew reviews the latest examination of life (and death) in the Mafia, and the price that must be paid for betrayal.

03/11/2009 Unique festivals in Spain

Too many fiestas and too little time; Expatica presents our pick of the top monthly festivals in Spain so you won’t miss out on the action.

02/11/2009 What's on in Europe in November: Our entertainment guide

Celebrations marking the fall of the Berlin Wall two decades ago are expected to draw huge crowds to Berlin, while Brussels holds a major show on...

01/11/2009 Dia de Todos los Santos

Honouring All Saints Day on 1 November in Spain means a day of cemeteries, flowers and food as explained by Sandra Piddock.

31/10/2009 Dracula revived by Bram Stoker descendant

A new sequel to “Dracula,” co-written by Bram Stoker’s great-grandnephew, gets back to the gothic side of the tale.

29/10/2009 Cinema: Up in arms

Picturenose's James Drew joins Jean-Pierre Jeunet for a fantasy that's firmly grounded in reality.

23/10/2009 Half a century on, Asterix is still holding out

Beloved across the world, the heroic Gauls Asterix and Obelix celebrate their 50th birthday this month.

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Checklist for expats moving to Spain

Checklist for expats moving to Spain

Before you head out to explore the new city, make sure your paperwork's all done by referring to our guide.

Job hunting in Spain

Job hunting in Spain

Looking for a job just got harder with the global recession. Here’s a guide to make things a tad easier.

How to open a bank account in Spain

How to open a bank account in Spain

Expatica's guide to opening a bank account in Spain.

Spain country factbook

Spain country factbook

This in-depth profile of Spain includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.