The Local Spain

Spain's opposition proposes 'zero' property tax for first-time rural buyers Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:53:23 +0200 In the midst of an election campaign sparked by housing protests, Spain's possible next Prime Minister, conservative PP leader Alberto Núñez Feijóo, has pledged serious tax incentives to people buying their first home in rural areas of the country.

LATEST: At least two dead as floods wreak havoc in eastern Spain Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:22:46 +0200 At least two people have died after heavy rain triggered flooding in eastern Spain, authorities said Monday, as rescuers worked to evacuate stranded residents and officials urged people in the Valencia region to stay indoors.

WATCH: Storm Adam floods roads and homes in eastern Spain Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:01:26 +0200 Spain braced for the worst of a powerful Mediterranean storm predicted to intensify on Monday after it submerged streets, disrupted transport and claimed the life of a woman outside Barcelona.

What exactly is Spain's 'DANA' weather phenomenon? Tue, 05 Nov 2024 11:11:23 +0100 The DANA phenomenon first became well known in Spain after the deadly Valencia floods. Two years, eastern Spain continues to be hit by torrential rain and flooding. So what exactly is a DANA, how is it different from a storm and are they becoming more common?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 19 Oct 2026 09:16:00 +0200 Spain on flood alert as Storm Adam worsens, PM Sánchez declares love for corruption-accused wife on campaign trail, and more news from Spain on Monday October 19th.

13 key questions answered about getting the flu vaccine in Spain Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Foreigners often have questions about the rules for getting the flu vaccine (la vacuna de la gripe) in Spain, so we've set out to clear up some common doubts, from whether pharmacists can administer it to whether you need to be registered first.

How a Vox-PP government could impact foreigners' healthcare access in Spain Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:47 +0200 Spain's conservative and far-right parties both aim to enforce changes to the country’s public healthcare system but in different ways, from a crackdown on medical tourism to limiting access to foreigners who haven’t contributed enough to the system.

The changes to Spain’s IRNR non-resident property tax in 2027 Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:09:53 +0200 If you're a non-resident who owns a second home in Spain, you should know that from next year there will be some changes to the tax forms you file and their deadlines.

FIFA upholds punishment for anti-Muslim chants at Spain match Sat, 17 Oct 2026 13:12:20 +0200 The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected a Spanish appeal against punishment for racist chants during a friendly against Egypt in March, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.

Inside Spain: Could the 'Spanish Joe Rogan' decide the election? Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:50:01 +0200 In this week’s edition we look at how one of Spain’s most popular YouTubers is expected to interview all Spanish election candidates at length, and why many believe he could tip the balance just like Joe Rogan did when helping Trump reach power.

British travellers warned to avoid scam websites offering Etias visa waiver Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:05:00 +0200 The rollout of the EU's new Etias visa waiver has been delayed, but fake websites offering the service are catching out British travellers.

The verdict: Would your life change if the UK rejoined the EU? Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:36:08 +0200 The UK Prime Minister’s recent hints at rejoining the EU or its single market have sparked debate across Brussels and Westminster. But to what extent would a closer relationship actually change daily life for Brits in Europe? We asked our readers, and here’s what you had to say.

'Work out what's missing': Therapists' tips on overcoming loneliness in Spain Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:26:34 +0200 After our recent article in which readers recounted their problems with loneliness since moving to Spain, The Local speaks to a group of therapists who've helped foreigners get out there and make new lasting friendships.

Americans in Spain: Voting in US midterms and New York's 'Little Spain' Fri, 16 Oct 2026 16:13:03 +0200 In this edition, we look at how Americans in Spain can find resources to help them vote in the midterms, as well as a selection of other relevant news stories, from the new 'Little Spain' street in New York to the 'American footprint' tour in Madrid.

Italy and Spain agree to remove border checks Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:33:45 +0200 Italy and Spain agreed to remove tit-for-tat border checks introduced following a spat over migration after talks between the two countries' leaders, diplomatic and government sources said Friday.

Spain sizzles in hottest September in at least 65 years Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:16:30 +0200 Mainland Spain sizzled in its warmest September since records began in 1961, with exceptional heat effectively making it another summer month, national weather agency Aemet said on Friday.

Listed: The laws that may never pass as Spain awaits snap election Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:28 +0200 Spain's progressive government has been aiming to pass far-reaching legislation that is now very much up in the air, from legal changes to smoking, bullfighting, social media usage by teens and more.

Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:52:40 +0200 Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.

'I'm feeding 41 cats': Foreigners recount experiences helping Spain's street cats Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:47 +0200 Rescue and adoption have become the main way people in Spain get cats as pets, and the trend seems just as common among foreigners here, with many of our readers telling us how they ended up taking in friendly felines without a home.

Property purchases by foreigners in Spain see sharpest fall since 2020 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:20:23 +0200 The growing presence of foreigners in the Spanish property market has been blamed by many for shortages and surging prices, but new data shows that non-Spanish buyers - in particular non-residents - are purchasing fewer homes.