When do the clocks change next in Spain in 2026?Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:11 +0100 The clocks are changing again this October in Spain, and the endless debate over scrapping daylight saving rages on. | |
Spanish prosecutors back abuse investigation into Julio IglesiasThu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:58 +0200 A possible investigation into veteran crooner Julio Iglesias for alleged abuse of two women ex-employees is a step closer after prosecutors said Spain could judge the case, legal sources said on Thursday. | |
A bite-sized guide to Spain's most special cheesesFri, 09 Dec 2022 17:40:18 +0100 Are you a cheese lover? We've broken everything you need to know about the most special and scrumptious 'quesos' from every corner of Spain. | |
How a Vox-PP government could impact foreigners' healthcare access in SpainThu, 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. | |
'I can't sleep': How Spain's housing crunch upends livesThu, 15 Oct 2026 12:04:17 +0200 Across Spain, soaring rents and a shortage of affordable homes are forcing people to delay starting families, putting pressure on households with children and leaving young people struggling to set up home. | |
What is 'rentismo' in Spain and how is it linked to the housing crisis?Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:35 +0200 'Rentismo' is a new word which hasn't even been included in the Spanish dictionary, but it's at the centre of public debate regarding the country’s housing problems. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 15 Oct 2026 09:02:11 +0200 Clashes between police and education protestors in Madrid lead to arrests, foreign national who broke pillar at Granada's Alhambra while doing parkour identified, and more news from Spain on Thursday October 15th. | |
'Work out what's missing': Therapists' tips on overcoming loneliness in SpainWed, 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. | |
Spain's king visits Melilla after defending sovereignty over North African territoriesWed, 14 Oct 2026 13:44:35 +0200 Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Melilla on Wednesday, a day after visiting Ceuta, where the monarch defended Spanish sovereignty over the two North African territories claimed by Morocco. | |
How to calculate your maximum rent increase in Spain under new rulesWed, 14 Oct 2026 12:21:32 +0200 If your rental contract is due to end and it's time renew, there's a new government calculator that tells you exactly how much your landlord is allowed to increase your rent by, within the constraints of Spain's recently introduced housing decrees. | |
13 key questions answered about getting the flu vaccine in SpainWed, 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. | |
Spain's estate agencies say new housing laws already causing drop in rentalsWed, 14 Oct 2026 10:38:50 +0200 Real estate agencies in Spain have already begun to notice the worrying trend since the approval of new housing decrees only last week, suggesting further issues for those trying to find affordable rental properties in the country. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on WednesdayWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:52:23 +0200 Unions propose raising Spain's minimum wage to €1,307 per month, IMF projects faster economic growth for Spain than US, France and Italy, and more news on Wednesday October 14th. | |
Americans in Spain: Deadlines for voting in the US midtermsTue, 13 Oct 2026 15:11:51 +0200 The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in Spain can still vote - but for some states, time is running out. Here's who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived. | |
Q&A: Why are naturalised citizens being barred from voting in Spain's election?Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:27:43 +0200 Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that tens of thousands of foreign-based naturalised citizens will not be able to vote in the upcoming general election. Find out why, who exactly this affects and whether it will have an impact on who wins. | |
¡Bro, qué cringe! How English now dominates teen talk in SpainFri, 11 Apr 2025 11:12:16 +0200 Have you heard a group of Spanish teenagers slipping English terms like 'bro' or 'mood' into their speech? That's because English has come to dominate teen talk in Spain in recent years. | |
Foreigners make up more than half of all renters in SpainTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:40:12 +0200 Spain's current housing crisis is causing a tough situation for tenants, but surprisingly half of them were born abroad. | |
Europe's airports and airlines demand EES rethink as 'unacceptable' delays continueTue, 13 Oct 2026 10:22:49 +0200 One year on since the introduction of the EU's EES digital border system, the European airports and airlines association has called on EU authorities to take action to ease ongoing congestion at Schengen external border crossings that has led to 5-hour waits in some cases. | |
Why Tuesday 13th is the day of bad luck in SpainFri, 13 Dec 2019 09:46:35 +0100 It's not Friday 13th that is considered a day of bad luck in Spain but Tuesday 13th. Read on to find out why as well as some of the strangest Spanish superstitions. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on TuesdayTue, 13 Oct 2026 09:21:44 +0200 Thirteen people poisoned in salmonella outbreak, thousands of travellers stranded after high-speed Madrid-Barcelona train suspended due to fire, and more news from Spain on Tuesday October 13th. | |