The Local Spain

'It's f**ked us': Brits in Spain spell out the impact of Brexit ten years on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:07 +0200 From bureaucracy to broken dreams, The Local's British readers in Spain explain the real-life consequences Brexit has had for them as the UK marks ten years since it voted to leave the EU.

Goats, horses and fire: the weird ways Spain celebrates San Juan Fri, 21 Jun 2019 13:25:25 +0200 Nobody celebrates festivities with quite the same flair and diversity as Spain, and Saint John's Eve (June 23rd or 24th) is no exception.

Why the extreme heat is wreaking havoc on Europe's trains Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:47:44 +0200 The extreme heat baking much of Europe this week is exposing the limits of rail infrastructure made during cooler times, leading to delays and cancellations along with warnings to travellers with health problems to avoid trips if possible.

Spain's PM vows to press on despite ex-minister's corruption conviction Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:09:50 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday that his government would continue its work, despite mounting political pressure following the 24-year prison sentence handed to his former right-hand man, ex-transport minister José Luis Ábalos.

MAP: Almost all of Spain on heat alert with widespread 40C temperatures Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:40:54 +0200 Nearly all of Spain was under a heat alert on Tuesday, with parts of the south and north of the country placed on the highest warning level as a heatwave grips most of western Europe.

What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:24 +0200 Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those working outdoors. Here's what the country's labour laws say about working in extreme heat, and if it applies to remote work.

When will Spain's heatwave end? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:26:05 +0200 Like much of western Europe, Spain has been suffering from an intense heatwave over the past days, with temperatures climbing over 40C. When can we expect a drop in temperatures?

'Europeans are fully awake': Why the EU is pushing for a new 'digital euro' Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:28:04 +0200 The European Union is moving closer to creating a digital euro as an alternative payment system for Europeans. But why are lawmakers so keen to create a virtual currency and how would it work for EU residents?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:49:20 +0200 Sánchez thanks Starmer as UK PM resigns, Catalonia to open its rental aid programme for young people, extreme heat and increased mobility worsened air quality in 2025 and more news from Spain this Tuesday June 23rd.

Judge in case of Spanish PM's wife to face disciplinary proceedings Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:50:19 +0200 Spain's judicial watchdog said Monday it has opened disciplinary proceedings against the judge investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife for graft, a case putting pressure on his minority government.

TELL US: Ten years on, how has Brexit affected your life and time in Spain? Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:51:07 +0200 Tuesday June 23rd marks exactly ten years since the Brexit vote. This has had a particularly big impact on Brits living in Spain and those with homes here. We'd like to hear from our British readers to find out how their lives have been affected.

Spanish PM's former right-hand man sentenced to 24 years for corruption Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:08:57 +0200 A court in Spain on Monday sentenced a top ex-aide of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, former transport minister José Luis Ábalos, to 24 years in jail for graft.

EU to slap €3 customs duty on small parcels from July 1st Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:56:44 +0100 Ordering parcels online from non-European Union countries will cost you a little more in future as a new EU customs duty comes into force on July 1st.

Sánchez meets US ambassador to Spain amid tensions with Trump Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:02:09 +0200 Pedro Sánchez has met with Benjamin León Jr. for the first time, despite heightened tensions between the Spanish and US administrations and recent comments by the new American ambassador criticising the Spanish government.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:02:10 +0200 Spain's heatwave to continue, health ministry declares hantavirus outbreak case 'closed', Málaga's football team return to first division after eight years and more news on Monday June 22nd.

Yamal and Oyarzabal shine as Spain thrash Saudi Arabia 4-0 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:43:23 +0200 Lamine Yamal's return sparked Spain's World Cup into life as the European champions ran riot to beat Saudi Arabia 4-0 in Atlanta.

Madrid scraps public screening of Spain World Cup match over heat Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:33:42 +0200 The public screening of Spain's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Madrid later on Sunday has been cancelled because of extreme heat forecast for the Spanish capital, officials said.

Three boys die after sea rescue at Spanish beach Sun, 21 Jun 2026 10:59:51 +0200 Three boys have died after getting into difficulty while swimming at a beach near Tarragona in northeastern Spain, officials said Sunday.

'La renta': What you need to know about filing your Spanish tax return Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:21:47 +0200 The deadline for Spain's annual income tax return - 'la declaración de la renta' - is on June 30th 2026. Here's a roundup of everything you need to know about the process, from who has to file it to what taxes and deductions are applied.

What Americans in Spain need to know about declaring foreign bank accounts Mon, 15 Jun 2026 15:41:12 +0200 Americans in Spain typically need to file two sets of tax declarations – one in the US and one in Spain. They may also have to declare any foreign bank accounts.