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What to know about foraging for wild fruit and mushrooms in Spain Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:54:27 +0200 Autumn is here and that means harvest time for many fruits and vegetables in Spain. But, it’s also one of the best times of year for foraging, including for wild mushrooms, chestnuts and wild berries.

Profiles: Who are the three main candidates in Spain's snap election? Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:54:08 +0200 Spain faces a snap election on November 29th, with three party leaders in focus after Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the vote following parliament's rejection of his proposed housing measures.

'The feeling of isolation is worse': How loneliness affects foreigners in Spain Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:30:19 +0200 Loneliness is a recurring theme in online groups for foreigners in Spain, a mental health issue which is almost taboo in a country known for being sociable. The Local spoke to a Spain-based therapist to find out why.

TUI, Jet2 and easyJet add more Spain holiday packages for UK tourists in 2027 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:36:13 +0200 There will be even more holiday packages available for British tourists heading to Spain next summer as the three big players in the British tour operating market are expanding their offerings, from hotels to new flight routes.

Explained: The four stumbling blocks for Spain's PM ahead of snap election Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Known as a political survivor whose previous gambles have largely paid off, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is really walking the tightrope this time, ahead of the snap general election which he called for November 29th.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:02:57 +0200 Storms to continue in Catalonia, American vulture fund Blackstone gets state deal handling Spain's social housing, Valencia’s Peñíscola turns into film set for tourists and more news on Wednesday October 7th.

Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for exiled Catalan separatist leader Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:52:46 +0200 A Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled Catalan former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November.

Spain's PM confirms plans to reintroduce rejected housing laws Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:44:22 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.

'No silly 90-day rule': Brits on how life in Spain would change if the UK rejoined EU Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:28:28 +0200 Following the British Prime Minister's recent comments about the possibility of the UK rejoining the EU, we asked our readers about how their lives would change if this became a reality. From the 90-day rule, to homes and visas, you had plenty to say.

How the PP and Vox say they'll fix Spain's housing crisis Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:55:32 +0200 With a snap election called for November and the housing crisis at the centre of voters’ worries, we look at the policies proposed by Spain’s conservative and far-right parties, which polls suggest are favourites to form the next Spanish government.

'We're unprepared': Barcelona struggles to deal with more frequent floods Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:14 +0200 Torrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public transport to the sewage system has to be improved.

Are the EU's new rules on AI enough to protect Europeans? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:08:09 +0200 AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:41:06 +0200 Madrid to reduce taxes for property buyers under 40, Vox leader calls Spain's PM 'Moroccan candidate' and claims he may rig elections and more news on Tuesday October 6th.

Why has Spain's PM called a snap election? Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:34:06 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a general election nine months before the end of his third mandate. Why has he done this, and why now?

Housing protesters demand Spain's first general strike in 14 years Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:46:52 +0200 Following the Spanish parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures on Friday, hundreds of thousands of protesters across more than 50 Spanish cities called for a general strike to force authorities to act.

The best places in Spain to see the autumn leaves Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:14:09 +0200 It's not just New England in the US or Canada where going to see the fall foliage is popular in autumn. There are plenty of places in Spain, from national parks and ancient forests to even volcanoes, where leaf peeping is very rewarding.

Spain's government aims to re-approve housing laws before election Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:19:17 +0200 Spain's left-wing government wants to use the dissolution of parliament which occurs when a snap election is called to re-approve the housing crisis decrees that were rejected on Friday, thus offering temporary protections to millions of tenants.

Spain's PM calls snap general election for November 29th Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:23:54 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Monday morning that his government will call an early general election for November 29th, amid nationwide discontent against the recent parliamentary rejection of key housing crisis measures.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:56:18 +0200 Storms to continue on Monday in Spain, PM to potentially announce snap election and more news on Monday October 5th.

Far-right groups try to reach Madrid housing protest camp Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:50:25 +0200 Dozens of members of a far-right group gathered in central Madrid late Saturday, some of them trying to reach the protest camp calling for housing reforms, AFP journalists witnessed.