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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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30/10/2009 Halloween bites...

Our food blogger Paola Duque-Westbeek offers some 'revolting' recipes to spook your kids on Halloween.

18/10/2009 Hungary: A nation of goulash gluttons learns fine cuisine

Hungary's restaurant scene has started to emerge from the sea of goulash and heaps of deep-fried pork that make tourists worry about their...

17/10/2009 Poland's Tatra highlanders make 'Oscypek' the old fashioned way

The famed Polish sheep’s cheese, made by hand with wooden tools, was on the verge of extinction until the country ascertained the right to make...

15/10/2009 Spanish food recipe: Chicken with lemons and olives

Add olives to the classic combination of lemon and chicken to make a great Spanish dish.

11/10/2009 The manga that poured French wine into Asia

A new, phenomenally successful manga series has brought wine to subway commuters across Asia, sparking a wine boom.

04/10/2009 In Guatemala, hot chocolate deemed a national treasure

In an effort to recognize the historical importance of hot chocolate and protect the labour-intensive traditional preparation of the beverage,...

01/10/2009 Success with an ‘X’ in Madrid

An Aussie expat introduces hip and healthy cuisine to the capital by opening two cafes in six years.

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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.