What you need to know as European airlines cancel hundreds of flightsFri, 20 Mar 2026 13:23:09 +0100 Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and soaring jet fuel prices, European airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights this spring. The impact on flight services could last for months. | |
Why Spain's King Felipe VI is also the King of JerusalemFri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:15 +0100 Did you know that Spain's current king also holds the title of King of Jerusalem? Here's the fascinating story as to why. | |
How 'the perfect storm' caused Spain's 2025 blackoutFri, 20 Mar 2026 11:18:07 +0100 Last year's paralysing blackout in Spain and Portugal was caused by a "perfect storm of multiple factors", according to a final report by an expert panel published Friday. | |
What Spain's PM thinks of Brexit, Gibraltar and UK relationsFri, 20 Mar 2026 09:34:51 +0100 A recent interview on British podcast "The Rest is Politics" has revealed what Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez thinks of the UK rejoining the EU, the upcoming Gibraltar deal and what the future holds for the Spain-UK alliance. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on FridayFri, 20 Mar 2026 08:51:17 +0100 Body of missing US student found in Barcelona, FT calls Spain 'role model' for handling Iran energy crisis, pigeon poops on Madrid mayor mid-speech and more news on Friday March 20th. | |
Spain rejects proposal to lower drink-driving limitThu, 19 Mar 2026 17:42:33 +0100 Several Spanish political parties have rejected a proposal to lower the drink-driving limit in Spain, with the ruling Socialists accusing the PP and Vox of "bowing to the beer and wine lobbies". | |
Five things to know about the Galician languageFri, 18 Oct 2024 11:50:23 +0200 You may have visited Galicia, but what do you know about the Spanish region's unique language? Here are five things to know about Galician or Galego. | |
How a female teacher campaigned for Spain to have a Father's DayFri, 19 Mar 2021 12:39:24 +0100 Today marks Father’s Day in Spain, the day when children all over the country come home with handmade crafts and often enjoy a special meal with their dads. But what are the origins of this day in Spain and why is it celebrated on March 19th? | |
Everything we know about Spain's new work visa waiver for BritsThu, 19 Mar 2026 13:07:55 +0100 As Spanish and British authorities strengthen their post-Brexit business ties, the standout news is that of a visa exemption for some UK workers heading to Spain. The deal will cut red tape and increase business opportunities for international workers. | |
Spain's Senate backs law targeting foreign repeat offendersThu, 19 Mar 2026 11:33:10 +0100 As part of wider legal reforms to target repeat offenders such as pickpockets, Spain's upper chamber has proposed a law that would tighten residency requirements for foreigners who commit crimes. | |
Why do many figureheads of Spain's far-right Vox have foreign surnames?Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:43:59 +0100 Despite Vox's outspoken anti-immigration rhetoric, a surprising amount of the party's top brass have non-Spanish surnames and foreign ancestry. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 19 Mar 2026 09:13:03 +0100 Sánchez announces €1 billion for Ukraine, train delays in Spain triple since 2019, one in three Spanish tenants fear rent rises in near future and more news from Spain on Thursday 19th March. | |
Can I be registered on the padrón in two places in Spain?Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:31:55 +0100 Is it possible to register with two different town halls in Spain or can you live in one place and be registered in another? Here's what you need to know about having a padrón in two places. | |
The essential A to Z guide to bureaucracy in SpainTue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0200 Got your NIEs and TIEs all in a muddle? Not sure if you are paying IVA or IRPF? In this handy guide, The Local spells out some of the key terms you'll need while living in Spain. | |
Spain and UK to agree on new work visa waiver and stronger business tiesWed, 18 Mar 2026 13:57:58 +0100 UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited Madrid on Wednesday to meet with Spanish businesses and agree on other ways to strengthen ties between both countries post-Brexit, including a short-stay work visa waiver. | |
KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in April 2026Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:13:12 +0100 Gibraltar-Spain free movement, full rollout of EES, regularisation of 500,000+ undocumented migrants to kick off, tax season begins, prices forecast to increase, Easter and more - this is what to expect from April 2026 in Spain. | |
The regions in Spain where you can deduct vet bills in your tax returnWed, 18 Mar 2026 09:35:08 +0100 A few regions in Spain have recently approved a new measure which allows you to deduct vet expenses from your yearly income tax return. | |
Spain and Mexico unthaw relations after Conquest of Americas rowWed, 18 Mar 2026 09:07:08 +0100 Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday welcomed Spanish King Felipe VI's acknowledgement that abuses were committed during Spain's conquest of the Americas. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on WednesdayWed, 18 Mar 2026 08:41:46 +0100 Spain to release 11.5 million barrels of oil to contain prices, Middle East conflict causes medicine shortage in Spain, water reservoirs reach highest level in 12 years and more news on Wednesday March 18th. | |
Five reasons why Galicia is Spain's version of IrelandWed, 03 Nov 2021 14:27:53 +0100 To celebrate St. Patrick's Day today, The Local has been delving into Spain's northern region of Galicia to find out what it has in common with Ireland. | |