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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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25/10/2009 Britons find home is where the honey is

The ancient art of beekeeping is enjoying a renaissance in Britain, fuelled by concerns about the provenance of food and the desire to do something...

10/10/2009 Soap operas spark Arab tourist boom in Turkey

Turkish TV shows are becoming a pop-culture phenomenon in the Arab world, sending thousands to Istanbul to retrace the steps of favourite stars.

01/10/2009 Expatica opens in the UK!

Expatica opens in the UK Expatica is pleased to announce Expatica UK, the newest Expatica.com website offering daily news, features and practical information on living in...

28/09/2009 Spain moves upmarket to attract more tourists

Spain moves away from ‘sun, sea and sangria’ holiday packages to splendid vineyards, unique museums and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

16/09/2009 Twittering not so popular in Spain

Jeremy Holland attempts to explain why Twitter fails to take Spain by storm.

06/09/2009 Hong Kong fast food king thrives in downturn

As restaurants across the world close due to the tight economic times, Michael Chan has managed to grown his fast food business. His secret?...

31/08/2009 Fighting bulls at 67

Health problems forced British matador El Ingles to retire four years ago. But now he's back and has already slayed two bulls in his official...

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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.