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Inside Spain: Why do my three-year-old's schoolbooks cost €250? Sat, 12 Sep 2026 10:59:21 +0200 In this week's Inside Spain, we explore why textbooks and other school materials are so eye-wateringly expensive in a country reputed for its low salaries.

Can Spain's Sánchez survive Ceuta migrant crisis? Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:23:08 +0200 The unending migration crisis in Spain's north African territory of Ceuta is inflicting potentially terminal damage on Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez ahead of next year's general election, analysts say.

Everything you need to know if you're going to the Madrid F1 Grand Prix Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:17:59 +0200 After more than 40 years, the Spanish capital of Madrid will be hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix from September 11th to the 13th. Here's what you need to know if you plan on attending.

Nine key laws that could be passed this political year in Spain Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:37:23 +0200 Healthcare, housing, family rights, protection of minors, freedom of expression and more - Pedro Sánchez's leftist government is looking to pass numerous bills ahead of the 2027 general election.

Americans in Spain: How to navigate the challenging Spanish property market Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:40:50 +0200 In this edition we speak to Americans living in Spain who describe what newcomers can expect about the Spanish property market, from lax landlords, to tiny apartments and a fiercely competitive rental scene.

What you need to know before having a barbecue in Spain Wed, 31 Jul 2019 08:57:43 +0200 Spaniards may prefer to meet friends at bars and restaurants to eat and drink but for many foreigners who are used to barbecuing in their home countries the question remains: is it legal to have a barbecue in your Spanish home?

Big tech to banking: Which companies spend the most on EU lobbying? Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:02:18 +0200 If there is an industry for it, there will be a lobby group representing its interests in Brussels, home to the European Union's institutions. But which companies or lobby groups splash out the most on seeking to influence EU policy?

Why bison are being introduced to Spain (and not everyone's happy about it) Fri, 11 Sep 2026 12:17:37 +0200 Up to 180 European bison now roam rural areas of Spain despite the opposition of scientists and government bodies.

'Not naughty, just noisy': Your verdict on kids' behaviour in Spain Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:36:59 +0200 Kids in Spain are often a reflection of Spanish society: boisterous, outdoorsy and straight-talking. But does their outgoing nature tend to veer into misbehaviour? We asked our readers what they think.

The Spanish cultural quirks you only notice once you live in Spain Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:43:29 +0200 We all know the stereotypes about Spanish people, but once you've lived in Spain for some time you pick up on other idiosyncrasies Spaniards have which are fairly unknown to outsiders, and often quite amusing.

Spain to give Sahrawis citizenship despite tensions with Morocco Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:35:07 +0200 Spanish lawmakers on Thursday backed a law granting citizenship to tens of thousands of Western Saharans who were born when Spain ran the disputed territory now largely controlled by Morocco.

Morocco says it wasn't involved in mass migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:01:29 +0200 Morocco said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the massive migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July.

Why do Spaniards swear so much? Mon, 27 May 2024 13:19:00 +0200 A common belief among English-speaking foreigners living in Spain is that the average Spaniard is a bit of a potty mouth. Is it true, or just a load of b*llocks?

UK air traffic control glitch hits Spain's airports as 229 flights cancelled Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:19:38 +0200 A technical fault at UK airports downed over 2,000 flights this week. Now the extent of the knock-on impact on Spanish airports is becoming clearer, with hundreds of delays and cancellations continuing into Thursday.

Your questions answered on how new EU banking law affects Americans in Spain Thu, 10 Sep 2026 13:26:58 +0200 In recent weeks, many Americans in Spain have received letters from their US banks warning them that they may have to close their accounts due to new EU banking requirements - we asked specialists in financial planning and tax to explain the implications.

Spain cuts voting rights of foreigners naturalised via Grandchildren's Law Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:07:23 +0200 Spain's Supreme Court has provisionally suspended the voting rights of many individuals who've obtained Spanish citizenship via the Democratic Memory Law, commonly known as the ‘Grandchildren’s Law’.

Intel reports show Spain was warned 18 times of Ceuta mass entry threat Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:25:58 +0200 Spanish Intelligence and security reports declassified on Wednesday warned of possible "mass entries" of migrants into Ceuta at least 18 times before thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave from Morocco.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 10 Sep 2026 09:12:57 +0200 Lightly cooked tortilla (with onion) crowned Spain’s national dish, Spain's PM to use scandal-hit Zapatero in election campaign, Europol adds Spanish drug trafficker to most wanted list and more news on Thursday September 10th.

EU gives Spain €115 million in aid for Ceuta migrant crisis Thu, 10 Sep 2026 08:57:27 +0200 The EU on Wednesday said it was granting Spain €115 million ($130 million) in emergency aid to help bolster border security and assist returns after the massive migrant rush into the north African exclave.

CONFIRMED: This has been Spain's hottest summer on record Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:58:26 +0200 Mainland Spain endured its hottest summer since records began in 1961, with an unprecedented 61 heatwave days across June, July and August, national weather agency Aemet said on Wednesday.