This year, the Catalan town of Terrassa has made headlines after banning the adoption of black cats during the Halloween period. Local shelters say that in previous years, too many people adopted them as props for parties or photos, only to abandon them once the festivities were over. The ban will stay in place until early November to make sure any adoption is genuine. It is perhaps a small story, but it says a lot about how Spain is getting used to the influx of Halloween c

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Spain’s Eurovision journey is a mix of iconic highs, political controversy and long dry spells. As Melody gears up to perform Esa Diva at the 2025 Grand Final, we look back at Spain’s evolving selection process, historic wins (and near misses), and the country’s ongoing commitment to Spanish-language entries. From the highs of Pastora Soler to the campness of Las Ketchup; and from Franco-era scandals to potential future Latin American spin-offs, here’s the full story.