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Spain's PM 'reasonably optimistic' new housing laws will be approved Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:25:58 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday said he was "reasonably optimistic" that parliament would approve housing measures his minority government adopted after nationwide protests sparked by a Madrid pensioner's eviction.

EU plans cross-border emergency comms system to replace radio Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:21:39 +0200 The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.

Why you can't donate blood in Spain if you don't speak Spanish Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:14:29 +0200 There's a little-known rule in Spain that you must be able to understand and communicate in Spanish if you want to donate blood here.

12 of the most beautiful places to visit in Spain this autumn Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:24:46 +0100 Thinking of planning a trip to a new part of Spain this autumn? Whether it's hiking in nature, visiting quaint mountain villages or stopping at a local winery, here are 12 original getaways to enjoy this 'otoño' (autumn).

Five essential red tape processes for new arrivals in Spain Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:53:42 +0200 The process of settling in Spain and getting all your paperwork in order can be tedious and frustrating - but also necessary. This article will prepare you for all the bureaucracy when you first move to Spain.

EU citizens in Spain urged to register intent to vote in 2027 local elections Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:41:22 +0200 More than half a million EU nationals living in Spain are being contacted by electoral authorities as the deadline approaches for registering their wish to vote in next year's municipal elections.

Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:17 +0200 Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".

REVEALED: The cheapest supermarkets in Spain in 2026 Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:38:58 +0200 Did you know that you could save €1,310 a year on grocery shopping if you pick the right supermarket in Spain? Here are the most affordable options in the country in 2026, and the most expensive.

Everything that changes about life in Spain in October 2026 Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:45:13 +0200 Changes to traffic lights, fuel and gas subsidies, Spain's national day, a vote on new housing crisis measures, doctors to go on strike, new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders, and more - here's what to expect from October 2026 in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:03:02 +0200 French president Macron begins his first state visit to Spain, half of cat owners in Spain rescued their pets from the street, disabled man evicted from home near Barcelona, and more news from Spain this Wednesday September 30th.

LISTED: Spain pre-approves six housing crisis measures Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:51:30 +0200 The Spanish government on Tuesday pre-approved a raft of new measures aimed at helping to solve the current housing crisis, from a ban on vulture funds to a moratorium on evictions until 2030.

'Every interested party is to blame': Your views on Spain's housing crisis Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:50:41 +0200 Most of our readers believe that no one single group is to blame for Spain's current housing crisis, but rather that they all contribute to a vicious circle. Here's what The Local Spain's readers had to say.

Spain to cap gas price hikes and extend fuel discounts Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:37:07 +0200 The Spanish government on Tuesday announced plans to limit natural gas price increases to 15 percent and extend fuel discounts to shield consumers from the fallout of the Middle East war.

How vulture funds are worsening Spain's housing crisis Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:50:26 +0200 As hundreds protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen by a vulture fund that quintupled her rent and the government seeks to pass legislation regulating these investment firms, we look at how 'fondos buitre' have taken Spain's rental market hostage.

How to get the flu vaccine in Spain Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:15:43 +0200 The 2026/2027 winter flu vaccination campaign is about to begin in Spain. Find out who can get the flu vaccine through the public health system, when the campaign begins in each region, and how to get it done on the private system.

Deal struck for evicted pensioner Maricarmen as Spain's PM seeks new housing law Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:04:21 +0200 A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:12:43 +0200 British and German tourists spend less in the Balearics, immigration official sentenced to prison for accepting bribes, Spanish government to approve social media ban for under 16s before 2027 and more news on Tuesday September 29th.

Housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on Spain's government Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:55:30 +0200 Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".

Spanish Words of the Day: Fondo buitre Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:30 +0200 'Los fondos buitre' are very unpopular in Spain currently. But what exactly do these words mean and why do they have a negative connotation in Spanish?

LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:39 +0200 Spain will implement numerous changes to its traffic rules in October 2026, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter riders as well as motorhome and regular motor vehicle drivers.