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Wizz Air aims to outstrip Ryanair and become Spain's new low-cost king Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:10:39 +0200 Hungarian airline Wizz Air is upping its flight offering in Spain and will soon compete with Ryanair on 87 routes in the country, just as the Irish carrier has announced it plans to cut flights across Europe this winter.

Why are there still thousands of migrants in Spain's Ceuta? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:45:40 +0200 A month after the widely reported Ceuta mass crossing, a question that many in Spain and abroad have is why there are still thousands of migrants camping out on the streets and beaches of the Spanish enclave. When will the crisis be resolved?

Spain's PM insists no 'solid proof' Morocco planned Ceuta migrant rush Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:40:11 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday insisted there was no "solid proof" Morocco orchestrated July's migrant rush into Ceuta, after a police report highlighted multiple failings by Moroccan security forces.

'Aura farming' craze captivates Spain's youth Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:04:12 +0200 The latest 'aura farming' trend has taken Spain by storm in recent weeks, with thousands of excited young people filling squares to watch and take part in 'aura battles'. So what exactly is 'farmear aura'?

Migrant plight and local anger divide Spain's Ceuta one month after influx Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:24 +0200 Otman Ianaya risked his life swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. One month on, he and thousands of migrants remain stranded, dividing locals in the increasingly tense north African city.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:37:40 +0200 Spain investigates who shot oldest Iberian orca, Spanish PM to be grilled in Congress over Ceuta crisis, Real Madrid player convicted of drink-driving and more news on Thursday September 4th.

Ryanair to cut winter flights in Europe to save on fuel costs Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:48:42 +0200 Ryanair said Wednesday that it would reduce its winter schedule in Europe as the Irish no-frills airline and other carriers come up against higher fuel costs caused by the US-Iran war.

11 things to consider when choosing a school for your child in Spain Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:36:46 +0200 Finding the right school and going through the enrolment process can be daunting, so we've put together a list of the 11 points to consider before choosing a school for your child in Spain.

Volunteering in Spain: What are the rules and do I need a special visa? Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:23:02 +0200 If you're thinking of coming to Spain as a volunteer, there are a number of rules to consider and things to know depending on where you're from and how long you want to stay.

Report blaming Moroccan police for Ceuta crisis puts heat on Spain's government Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:12:55 +0200 Spain's interior minister has asked police to check a report where a government agency blamed Moroccan security forces for July's mass migrant entry to Ceuta, contradicting Pedro Sánchez's claims that Moroccan authorities weren't involved.

Everything you need to know about getting hearing aids in Spain Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:02:56 +0200 If you live in Spain and suffer from hearing loss, here's what you need to know about hearing aids, from getting diagnoses, to how much they cost and how to get government funding to help pay for them.

Millionaires left Spain for Portugal, now they want to return using the Beckham Law Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:06:40 +0200 Over the past two decades, many wealthy people in Spain moved to Portugal for its favourable tax regime. Now that the Iberian neighbour's fiscal perks are running out, they're looking to return to Spain to get tax benefits via the Beckham Law.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 02 Sep 2026 08:57:14 +0200 Spain to plant 3.5 million trees, new tourism record in July, Russia demands proof from Sánchez of alleged involvement in Ceuta crisis and more news from Spain on Wednesday September 2nd.

Why do people from Madrid have a reputation for being arrogant? Tue, 27 Aug 2024 16:45:06 +0200 One of the most common stereotypes in Spain is that people from the capital think they’re better than everybody else.

Spain faces possible fifth heatwave with up to 43C forecast this week Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:25:56 +0200 After a somewhat cooler end to August in Spain, the scorching summer weather is returning in full force as September kicks off, with temperatures above 35C forecast for much of the country.

Spain records over 5,000 heat-related deaths since June Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:46:11 +0200 Spain registered more than 5,000 heat-related deaths from June to August, data from a public health institute showed on Tuesday, a record since the start of its statistics in 2015.

The towns on Spain's Costa Blanca where foreigners buy 8 in 10 homes Tue, 01 Sep 2026 11:16:55 +0200 It’s well known that Valencia’s Costa Blanca is a favourite spot for foreigners to live or buy a property here in Spain, but the latest figures from the country's General Council of Notaries reveal just how popular it still is.

How good does my Spanish language level have to be to get citizenship? Mon, 05 Feb 2024 12:13:32 +0100 If you’re a non-native Spanish speaker who wants to obtain Spanish nationality after ten years of residency, you will have to sit a Spanish language exam if you want to obtain citizenship. Is your Spanish good enough?

Do I have to leave Spain if my residency application is denied? Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:34:07 +0200 If your Spanish residency permit application is denied, you will probably receive a letter giving you 15 days' notice to leave the country. But does this actually mean it's mandatory for you to leave Spain or face being deported?