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22/02/2010 Spain seeks EU-wide lifeline for battered women

Spain, which holds the rotating presidency of the EU, aims to extend its system of emergency phones for abused women across the 27-nation bloc to...

16/02/2010 Expatica opens in Luxembourg!

Expatica LU logo Expatica is pleased to announce Expatica Luxembourg, the newest Expatica.com website offering daily news, features and practical information on...

15/02/2010 Spain turns to Hollywood to boost tourism

Spanish local governments are encouraging foreign films to be made in their backyards as they hope the movies will highlight the charms of the...

08/02/2010 Immigrants bear brunt of Spain's economic crisis

Unwilling to be labelled as a failure, many jobless immigrants are turning to soup kitchens rather than head back home with nothing.

01/02/2010 El Bulli chef to chuck in apron

The creator of molecular gastronomy says he found working 15 hours a day ‘difficult’ and that it was difficult to continue to create.

25/01/2010 Spain leads world in organ donations

The success of organ transplants in Spain is attributed mainly to the sensitive way transplant coordinators approach the bereaved families.

24/01/2010 Neanderthals wouldn't have eaten their sprouts either

Scientists may be closer to understanding why some modern humans dislike a bitter taste present in Brussels sprouts, broccoli and cabbage.

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Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Spain

Editor's Guide: Getting Started in Spain

Expatica's Getting Started section will provide practical information on how you can open a bank account, exchange your driving licence, improve your Spanish, and more.

Groups and Clubs in Madrid

Groups and Clubs in Madrid

Here's a guide to an extensive list of groups and clubs in Madrid for expats, from sports groups to social and family gatherings.

Groups and Clubs around Spain

Groups and Clubs around Spain

A brief introduction to our Tax section for Spain, from help with inheritance tax to accounting advice.

Groups and Clubs in Barcelona

Groups and Clubs in Barcelona

Here's a short introduction to our Banking section for those living in Spain, from what to ask the experts to opening a Spanish bank account.