24 h. ago Still life that never moved: mystery of missing Picasso painting solved

Artwork that vanished en route from Madrid to Granada seemingly never made it on to van in first placeFittingly enough for a still life, it would appear that the small Picasso painting that triggered a police investigation after apparently vanishing while en route from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition earlier this month scarcely moved from its pickup point.Officers from Spain’s Policía Nacional began searching for the gouache and pencil work Naturaleza muerta con guitarra (Still Life with Guitar) after it failed to arrive on a van that was bringing a consignment of loaned exhibits from the capital to the CajaGranada foundation on 3 October. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago American who moved to Spain complains USA food 'makes her sick'

For Christina Davis, 32, who moved to Barcelona in 2022, her new life overseas comes with plenty of positives.

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1 week ago How Martin Zubimendi has already justified £60m Arsenal transfer decision

Spain midfielder has hit the ground running since move from Real Sociedad and has been the standout summer signing at Emirates Stadium

Economics

1 week ago 'I ditched sunny Spain for the British dream but there's one thing I would change'

At the age of 14, my parents decided to pack our bags and move from Spain to the UK - having spent my teenage years in London, there are some things I wish I had lived back at home

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1 week ago Merino double sparks Spain’s run of goals in domination of Bulgaria

It started in Scotland and it still has not finished yet. That night at Hampden was only Luis de le Fuente’s second as Spain coach; it also felt like it might be his last. Two Scott McTominay goals defeated the Seleccion but while just about everyone else thought his spell would be brief, he was talking about a pathway opening and here’s the thing: the man accused of living in Disneyland back then was right. Three years and four days later, Spain moved to within touching distance of the World Cup by racking up their 29th consecutive competitive game unbeaten*, equalling their record.On a night when Pedri played and Mikel Merino made the difference, Spain beat Bulgaria 4-0 to take them to 12 points from 12 in qualifying, close now. The Arsenal midfielder and sometime striker scored the first two and might even have got his second hat-trick in three Spain games but when he was fouled in the last minute he handed the penalty to Mikel Oyarzabal instead. And so it was the Real Sociedad s...

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2 w. ago 'We packed our bags and moved to Spain because it's much better for kids'

The Chaplin family, who have been documenting their new life in Spain, have shared a video explaining why they think one simple part of living abroad is so much better for kids

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3 w. ago Hate your job – but can’t afford to leave? 20 ways to love your work a little more

In these precarious times, many people hang on to roles they’d rather ditch. So, how to rekindle your passion and purpose? Readers and experts share their best suggestionsAt some point in their career everyone experiences feeling unfulfilled at work. But with confidence in the UK job market weakening, and competition for roles increasing, more people than ever are clinging to their positions, even if they have fallen out of love with their work. It’s a phenomenon that some have termed “job hugging”.If you find yourself prioritising a sense of security over ambition, and are unhappily sticking with your current role, is there a way you can weather the storm and even revitalise your passion for your job in the process? We spoke to career coaches, workplace psychologists and Guardian readers to find out. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Woman who fled the UK to start a new life in Spain says 'everything is cheaper' and reveals why she doesn't want to come home

Jade, 25, (right) from England, first fell in love with Spain during a four-month trip travelling with her husband, Ed, in 2024.

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3 w. ago Man United players react to Marcus Rashford's 'huge' Barcelona message

Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is in fine form for Barcelona and has scored twice and provided four assists in eight matches since his move to Spain

Sport

4 w. ago I moved from the UK to Spain because I hated my job – life is so much cheaper than I expected, even my Aldi shop is less

A WOMAN who moved to Spain in her 20s has revealed why it's the "best decision" she's ever made. Jade explained how she hated her job in the UK and was fed up of her mood constantly being affected by the typically unpredictable British weather. So, packing up her belongings, she took the plunge and...

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