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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".

US confirms it helped Spanish police in ex-PM Zapatero's corruption probe Fri, 22 May 2026 10:44:08 +0200 The US Department of Homeland Security's intervention comes amid political tensions between Madrid and Washington and ongoing corruption investigations surrounding ruling Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's inner circle.

Spain rules that public holidays falling on Saturdays must be compensated Fri, 22 May 2026 09:38:50 +0200 A ruling by a Spain's National High Court court means workers in the country will no longer miss out on 'festivos' that fall one Saturdays.

Three Canadian police officers arrested in Spain over sexual assault Thu, 21 May 2026 15:59:34 +0200 Three off-duty Canadian police officers have been arrested in Spain over the alleged assault of a woman while on holiday in Barcelona, officials said Thursday.

Spain to launch largest-ever forest fire campaign after record losses Thu, 21 May 2026 13:21:15 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday presented what he called Spain's biggest-ever campaign against forest fires after deadly blazes devoured a record amount of land last year.

What are the penalties and prison sentences for tax evasion in Spain? Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:09:51 +0200 Spain takes tax fraud very seriously and there can be severe consequences if you're found out. Read on to find out what the fines and possible jail sentences are for tax evasion.

Atlantic Corridor: Will Spain's forgotten regions finally get high-speed rail? Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:18 +0200 Spain's government has set itself the goal of getting high-speed rail to numerous regions which have long been waiting for AVE trains to reach them, connecting them to other parts of Europe through a rail expansion called the Atlantic Corridor.

'Four to six months': Why waiting times for Spain's driving tests are so long Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:56 +0200 With average waiting lists of up to six months in some regions, driving school groups and Spain's traffic authority are pointing to different reasons (and each other) to explain why learner drivers and hauliers must wait so long to take their practical test.

How Spain is gearing up for August's total solar eclipse Thu, 21 May 2026 10:27:02 +0200 Aside from Spain, the next total solar eclipse will also be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Russia and a small portion of Portugal, with a partial eclipse in other parts of Europe and western Africa.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:58 +0200 Spain lowers age for breast cancer screening, Spanish director Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters', Rafa Nadal to launch Netflix documentary series and more news on Thursday May 21st.

EES: 7,000 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:30 +0200 In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), almost 7,000 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they stayed beyond their permitted time limit, a European Commission report has revealed.

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?