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FACT CHECK: Spain's non-lucrative visa doesn't have to be renewed every four years Thu, 21 Nov 2024 10:35:37 +0100 Spain's decision to change renewals for some residency visas from two to four years has had many NLV holders concerned about the prospect of having to show a much higher amount of financial means. So what does the newly published law say?

Is Spain right to fear Putin's nuclear weapon rhetoric? Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:13:17 +0100 Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday signed a decree broadening the scope of when Russia can use nuclear weapons, in a clear message to the West and Ukraine. Putin's rhetoric has raised concerns in Spain and across Europe.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 21 Nov 2024 09:04:34 +0100 Temporary accommodation gains ground on long-term rents, more bad weather on the way, blame game over flood alerts and more news from Spain on Thursday November 21st.

French farmers lift Spanish border blockade after talks with PM Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:09:28 +0100 French farmers protesting pay and conditions and a prospective EU-Latin America trade deal on Wednesday lifted a blockade on the Spanish border after an expression of support from Prime Minister Michel Barnier - although other farmer protests across France continued.

Spain to allow 'express evictions' of squatters Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:35:28 +0100 Following an amendment to Spanish law, fast-track trials and express evictions will soon be on the way for squatters around Spain.

How to install and use Madrid’s new digital transport app Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:39:16 +0100 The Spanish capital has finally rolled out a new app, allowing travellers to carry public transport tickets on their mobile phones instead of using physical cards. Here's how it works.

How Spain will make residency and work permits easier for foreigners Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:36:27 +0100 Longer job-seeking visas, an easier shift from a study visa to a residence and work permit, simplified paperwork for undocumented migrants - there are many changes in store for foreigners in Spain after the government's latest migration reform.

Nadal: A look back at the career of Spain's greatest ever sports star Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:27:16 +0100 Rafael Nadal was the "King of Clay" but he also reigned on every other surface as he accumulated 22 Grand Slam titles. His even-keeled and humble demeanour, on and off the court, endeared him to rivals and legions of fans.

'I have left a legacy': Nadal retires from tennis Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:11:39 +0100 Rafael Nadal said he has left both a sporting and personal legacy after retiring from professional tennis on Tuesday at the Davis Cup.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:02:11 +0100 Monthly property purchases soar to highest level in 17 years, Rafa Nadal's last match, Madrid metro launches digital tickets and more news from Spain on Wednesday November 20th.

Spain to legalise 300,000 more migrants per year Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:10:45 +0100 Spain's left-wing government on Tuesday announced an immigration law reform regularising tens of thousands more migrants per year, in a fresh contrast to harsher policies elsewhere in Europe.

'Nobody listens here!' Ten common complaints foreigners make to their Spanish partners Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:03:29 +0200 Cross-cultural relationships are as interesting as they are complex. Here are some of the ten most common moans foreigners have when talking to their Spanish partners.

Mud and insults replaced with cheers as Spain's king returns to flood zone Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:33:12 +0100 Spain's royals made a highly anticipated return to the epicentre of catastrophic floods on Tuesday, two weeks after a chaotic trip where survivors hurled mud and insults at them.

Did you know? It was legal to kill Basques in Iceland until 2015 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:06:40 +0100 At first glance, there may not appear to be any links between Spain’s northern Basque region and the country of Iceland, but travel back hundreds of years and you’ll soon learn that these people were indeed connected.

New report reveals how Spain discriminates against foreigners Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:23:29 +0100 A new government study has highlighted the ways in which foreigners face inequalities in the job market and education in Spain, a waste of foreign talent that costs the Spanish economy billions of euros every year.

Spanish Word of the Day: Basura Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:31:29 +0100 Today's word of the day is ‘basura’, which means rubbish in Spain, but you’re probably not familiar with all its uses.

Spain's Málaga to ban new holiday flats in 43 neighbourhoods Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:15:45 +0100 Málaga moved Monday to ban new short-term apartment rentals to tourists in 43 neighbourhoods of the southern Spanish city, the latest move in the country to limit holiday flats.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 19 Nov 2024 09:02:47 +0100 Barcelona gets tough on e-scooters, live football now available on trains, Madrid to revamp popular squares and more news from Spain on Tuesday November 19th.

Eleven must-watch films about the Spanish Civil War Mon, 18 Nov 2024 16:48:06 +0100 Spain is still struggling to come to terms with the 1936-1939 conflict that divided society and left wounds open for generations. Cinema is one medium that has tried to make sense of 'La Guerra Civil'.

What are Spain's recycling rules you need to know about? Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:48:22 +0100 What are the recycling rules in Spain, the common mistakes to avoid, and are there any incentives for recycling you should know about?