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VIDEO: Spain unveils World Cup squad with help of King Felipe Mon, 25 May 2026 14:18:20 +0200 Spain's King Felipe VI starred in an emotional video presentation of the Spanish national football team's squad for the 2026 World Cup in June, which for the first time in history won't include any Real Madrid players.

FACT CHECK: Is it better to live off benefits than to work in Spain? Mon, 25 May 2026 13:25:37 +0200 Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?

What digital nomads need to know about Spain's annual income tax declaration Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:04:18 +0200 Spain's annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you're here on Spain's digital nomad visa, it's likely you'll have to complete one.

The benefits of Spain removing Gibraltar from its 'tax haven' list Mon, 25 May 2026 12:09:13 +0200 After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for 'The Rock', in particular for cross-borders workers and businesses.

Spain to sizzle in abnormal May heat for another week Mon, 25 May 2026 10:46:21 +0200 The first apparent heatwave of the year hit Spain last week, and there’s no let up yet as unusually high May temperatures are set to continue throughout much of this week too, with some parts of the country expected to reach 38C.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 25 May 2026 09:03:34 +0200 Hotel prices in Spain keep rising, Sánchez intends to stay in power until 2027 despite Zapatero scandal, Spain has 100,000 half-built homes in ‘ghost estates’ and more news on Monday May 25th.

Protesters march in Spain's capital over soaring housing costs Sun, 24 May 2026 18:17:45 +0200 Thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest soaring rents and a housing shortage, and calling for urgent government action.

Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:31 +0200 Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said.

Wizz Air launches new flight routes between Spain and Italy Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:41 +0200 Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air is launching a raft of new routes in 2026 connecting Spain and Italy, including a new Bilbao-Naples flight and a connection between Alicante and Sicily.

How much should you pay a 'gestor' to do your taxes in Spain? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:50:44 +0200 Tax, like most bureaucracy in Spain, is notoriously difficult to get your head around and even more tricky to submit yourself. Therefore, you'll likely need to hire a gestor, but how much should you be paying for their services?

Thousands rally in Madrid demanding PM quit over graft allegations Sat, 23 May 2026 14:17:50 +0200 Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday calling for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

Inside Spain: The overlooked fight to prevent another pandemic Sat, 23 May 2026 09:04:04 +0200 In this week’s edition, we explain how Spain is continuously fighting on numerous fronts to prevent diseases passed from animals to humans from spreading and leading to another pandemic, as the world hopes for the hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks to end soon.

Are government language tests in Europe integration policy or just political posturing? Sat, 23 May 2026 10:24:29 +0200 With governments across Europe tightening citizenship and residency requirements, language and country knowledge tests are often framed as measures of integration. But are governments really talking to domestic political audiences?

LISTED: The best job websites in Spain in 2026 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:44:23 +0100 Finding a good job in Spain is notoriously hard, so you need to be familiar with all the different national and international websites to finetune your search and increase your chances of coming across that dream position.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in June 2026 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:11 +0200 Tax return deadline, schools break up for summer, increase in electricity and gas prices, changes to asylum rules, new salary transparency law, festivals, protests and more - here's everything to know about June 2026 in Spain.

Galerna: When temperatures plummet by 18C in an hour in northern Spain Wed, 14 Aug 2024 10:20:49 +0200 A meteorological phenomenon known as 'galernas' on Spain's northern coast means that you could get caught in sudden storms and plummeting temperatures.

Spain's mandatory registration of tourist flats rejected by Supreme Court Fri, 22 May 2026 20:10:05 +0200 Spain's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down a national registry for tourist accommodation to combat illegal short-term rentals, ruling that the central government had overstepped its authority into areas controlled by the regions.

What's the Spanish version of Craigslist? Fri, 22 May 2026 13:07:18 +0200 Looking for online classifieds to buy or sell second-hand items, find housing or local services in Spain? Here's where you can look.

Americans - Tell us what you need to know about life in Spain Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:36 +0200 We want to hear from you. Take a minute to share your views and advice on what Americans need to know about life in Spain or moving here. Tell us if there are any bureaucratic or cultural issues you need The Local to explore.

Foreign buyers in Spain allured by Mallorca's medieval inheritance laws Fri, 22 May 2026 11:40:50 +0200 The Spanish island of Mallorca has always been appealing to foreign buyers and now even more so as law firms and estate agents are selling it as an "inheritance paradise".