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'Drunk as a clam': How to say you've had too much to drink in Spanish Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:26:53 +0200 Many languages have original and funny expressions to refer to the act of being under the influence, and Spanish is no exception to this.

How long does it take to get a non-lucrative visa for Spain in 2026? Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:32:59 +0200 The NLV is one of the most popular residency options for non-EU citizens wanting to live in Spain, but how long does the application process take before you can move here (in theory and in practice)?

Track broke day before Spain's deadly train accident and went undetected Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:48:38 +0200 The track where a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain left 46 people dead in January broke the day before and went undetected, Spanish media reported investigators as saying on Wednesday.

EU warns Spain over tax cuts on fuels Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:23:08 +0200 Spain and Poland might have run afoul of European Union rules with their tax cuts on fuels aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, the European Commission said Wednesday.

Non-resident foreigners buy fewer properties in Spain Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:04:19 +0200 Despite record home sales in Spain in 2025, new data shows that the number of purchases by non-resident foreigners fell last year, suggesting that the threat of limits on foreign buyers could be dissuading many potential second home owners.

LISTED: The new tax deductions for people in Spain's Andalusia region Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:10:10 +0200 If you're a resident of Andalusia, there are several new tax deductions you may be able to benefit from on this year’s personal income tax return, the 2025/2026 'declaración de la renta'.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:52:54 +0200 Beach in Mallorca renamed 'Drunkards Beach' on Google Maps, Spain's PM welcomes Iran-US ceasefire but 'won't applaud those who set the world on fire' and more news on Thursday April 9th.

Ground staff pause airport strikes in Spain this week as negotiations begin Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:46:14 +0200 Spanish trade unions on Wednesday announced that the next two stoppage days by ground handling staff at 12 airports will not go ahead as negotiations over work conditions have begun, following a week of walkouts which caused delays and baggage issues.

Spain's Alicante to unveil plans for new city park with housing Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:53:38 +0200 The Costa Blanca city of Alicante is planning for one of the most anticipated urban development projects of recent decades – a 35,000 sqm city park which will include 1,400 housing units.

S1: How Brits can avoid private health cover for Spain's non-lucrative visa Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:21:27 +0200 If you've worked in the UK and are planning on retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa, you might not need private health insurance to qualify. Here's what you need to know.

Indonesia deports Scottish crime boss wanted in Spain on drug charges Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:55:23 +0200 Indonesia has deported UK fugitive Steven Lyons, who was arrested on the resort island of Bali last month for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering in Spain, immigration officials said Wednesday.

What's the law on graffiti in Spain? Fri, 17 Feb 2023 09:23:00 +0100 Many Spanish cities are full of graffiti ranging from indecipherable scribbles to artistic murals. Some are legal, others not. We break down the law on graffiti in Spain, the penalties, and what do if someone graffities your property.

Air traffic controllers call strikes at 14 airports in Spain Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:35:07 +0200 Air traffic controllers at 14 of Spain's smaller airports have called stoppages from mid-April, as ground handling staff at other major airports pause their strikes this week while wage negotiations get underway.

Everything international students need to know about Spain's MEC grants Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:35:19 +0200 Thinking about furthering your studies in Spain or moving here to be a student? Here's how you can get financial help through MEC scholarships, who's eligible, how much money you can get and more.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 08 Apr 2026 09:02:19 +0200 Calima haze blankets Spain's skies, Pope’s visit to Spain to cost €15 million, Spanish government aims to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution and more news on Wednesday April 8th.

Weather in Spain: What is 'calima' and is it bad for you? Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:05:31 +0100 If the sky in your part of Spain has turned yellow or orange, the visibility is poor and the air is stuffier, then it’s highly likely it’s calima. But what is this atmospheric phenomenon and is it bad for your health?

New Canada-Tenerife flight route to launch in October 2026 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:41 +0200 The Spanish island of Tenerife will have new flights to two Canadian cities starting this autumn, making it the only direct flight link between the Canary Islands and North America.

Seven key points from Spain's new food waste law Tue, 08 Apr 2025 14:53:18 +0200 Spain's new law to help reduce food waste came fully into force on April 3rd 2026. Here's how it'll affect you, from being able to ask for doggy bags at all restaurants to getting great supermarket deals on 'ugly' but perfectly good fruit and veg.

Ukrainians to be excluded from Spain's mass regularisation of migrants Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:53:53 +0200 New advice from Spain's Immigration Ministry has revealed that Ukrainians will not be included in the government's controversial mass regularisation process that could see as many as 800,000 undocumented migrants given residency rights in the country.

Second week of airport strikes in Spain to cause more delays and baggage issues Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:37:25 +0200 Industrial action by ground staff at numerous Spanish airports has now entered its second week of walkouts, with some delays and baggage problems which complicated Easter travel set to continue.