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Discovery of €1.3M in jewellery adds to legal woes for Spain's ex-PM Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:44 +0200 Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged tax fraud and smuggling after jewellery was discovered during a search of his office, a court said Friday.

Pope urges migrants in Spain to integrate during visit to Tenerife Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:05:44 +0200 Pope Leo XIV renewed his support for migrants on Friday in the Canary Islands, saying "all of us are migrants" and urged newcomers to do their part to integrate, on the final day of a weeklong visit to Spain focused on migration issues.

Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:05 +0200 A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Commission this week.

Who is behind the recent spate of killings in Barcelona? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:04:18 +0200 Three people have been shot dead point-blank in the Catalan capital in as many weeks, the latest happening just outside a police station and during Pope Leo's visit to Barcelona. Is there a reason for this spike in murders?

What childcare options are available over the summer in Spain? Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:35:05 +0200 Kids in Spain get around three months of holiday over the summer, but finding childcare options during this time can be challenging for parents, especially if they have to work. So what is available?

EXCLUSIVE: British child born in Spain before Brexit denied residency Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:49:30 +0200 A British child born and raised in Spain has been denied residency despite his mother being legally resident in the country. The Local spoke to their lawyer about why they believe a mistake has been made over their Brexit Withdrawal Agreement rights.

Spain braces for World Cup mania among British tourists Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:35:18 +0200 Popular tourist spots like Benidorm and Magaluf are preparing for an influx of British football fans, with police deploying extra manpower and local business trying to position Spain as a cheaper alternative to watching the World Cup stateside.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:05:15 +0200 Man arrested for killing seagull that tried to steal his food, Pope condemns 'indifference' towards migrants on Canaries trip, two dead and 24 injured in Magaluf fire and more news on Friday June 12th.

'Silent killer': Extreme heat claims 'more than 200,000 lives' in Europe Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:53 +0200 More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.

British couple arrested in Spain for abandoning their three children to go partying Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:29 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a British couple for allegedly leaving their three children aged four and under alone in a hotel in the Málaga town of Benalmádena. The youngest - just six months old - has tested positive for cocaine.

Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrant boat survivors Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:12 +0200 Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.

The Local Spain attends Pope's historic mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:52:01 +0200 The Local Spain's reporter and long-term Barcelona resident Esme Fox reports from the Sagrada Familia as Pope Leo XIV blesses its tallest tower.

Yamal's first World Cup: The meteoric rise of Spain's teen sensation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:34 +0200 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be remembered as Lamine Yamal's first.

Spain's Valencia Port introduces EES border system Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0200 Following the rollout in Spanish airports, the Port of Valencia has now implemented new biometric border checks in line with new Schengen Area rules.

Which Spanish work visas are Americans successfully applying for? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:31 +0200 Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the work visas most US nationals are applying for, and their rate of approval.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:50 +0200 Man shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona, 400 patients in Málaga given false positives in colon cancer screening, Huelva wildfire brought under control, and more news from Spain on Thursday June 11th.

UK writer Julian Barnes wins top Spanish literature prize Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:42:47 +0200 Veteran British author Julian Barnes was on Wednesday named the winner of Spain's top literature prize for decades of work that "offers a lucid, warm and compassionate vision of humanity".

Why do prices keep rising if property purchases are falling in Spain? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:22:37 +0200 The Spanish property market is producing some paradoxical numbers at the moment, figures that show both soaring prices and falling sales overall. What's the cause of this according to the experts?

Spain to regain direct flight route to South Africa after seven-year wait Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:17 +0200 Spanish airline Air Europa will launch a new direct route between Madrid and Johannesburg this June, the first non-stop flight connection between Spain and southern Africa since Iberia pulled out in 2019.

Only three European countries meet deadline for new pay transparency rules Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:09 +0200 Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.