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Europe heatwave a 'brutal reminder' of climate change Wed, 27 May 2026 15:22:09 +0200 The UN climate chief said Wednesday that a record-breaking early heatwave scorching a swathe of western Europe was "a brutal reminder of the spiralling impacts of the climate crisis".

Madrid Metro to allow users to pay by card or mobile at the turnstiles Thu, 11 Jan 2024 11:15:16 +0100 On June 1st 2026, the underground system in the Spanish capital will have a new tap-to-pay ticket system added to the turnstiles so that commuters don’t have to queue to pay for their journeys at the separate ticket machines.

Spain's PM keeps backing ex-leader targeted in corruption probe Wed, 27 May 2026 12:53:50 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday there was "no reason" to withdraw support for his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, who is under investigation for corruption, following the publication of new details this week about the case.

Police enter Spain's ruling party HQ as corruption probe deepens Wed, 27 May 2026 11:26:51 +0200 Spanish police entered the Madrid headquarters of the ruling Socialist Party on Wednesday to demand documents as part of a corruption investigation into a former party member, judicial sources said.

EXCLUSIVE: Unregistered Brits are applying for Spain's migrant amnesty Wed, 27 May 2026 11:14:54 +0200 Immigration law firms in Spain have told The Local that there are UK nationals without residency papers among the 800,000+ undocumented migrants in the country who are looking to regularise their status through Spain's soon-to-end migration amnesty.

How Madrid became Europe's gateway to Latin music Wed, 27 May 2026 10:08:55 +0200 Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny kicks off a series of 10 concerts on Saturday in Madrid, a city with a booming Latino population now emerging as a new hub of the Latin music industry.

The Spanish residency breaches that can lead to €10,000 fines Fri, 02 May 2025 11:22:15 +0200 Spain's Interior Ministry outlines several offences and residency breaches that can result in €500 fines for minor infractions to €10,000 sanctions for serious offences, ranging from failure to notify a change of address to faking paperwork.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 27 May 2026 08:35:47 +0200 UK's Timothy Garton Ash awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences, Spain bans prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi, Santiago de Compostela Airport to reopen and more news on Wednesday May 27th.

EXPLAINED: Why Europe is the world's fastest warming continent Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:20 +0200 Europe, which is in the throes of a record-smashing heatwave this week, is the world's fastest-warming continent and stretches into an even more rapidly heating Arctic.

Valencia rolls out Spain's 'most restrictive' holiday let limits Tue, 26 May 2026 16:13:02 +0200 Valencia on Monday May 25th saw a new set of housing regulations enter into force, designed to put an end to what the city council describes as a "free-for-all" for tourist flats in the city in recent years.

¡Qué calor! 18 Spanish phrases to moan about the heat like a local Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:10:43 +0200 The scorching weather Spain gets in summer (and sometimes springtime) means Spaniards are well equipped with a colourful variety of expressions to complain about the heat, from 'sweating like a chicken' to 'it’s so hot that even the frogs carry water bottles'.

Mango founder's son denies pushing his father off cliff Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:26 +0200 Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing empire, who has been arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into his father's 2024 death, has denied the accusation of murder.

Spain's far-right leader meets US Ambassador to discuss government 'corruption' Tue, 26 May 2026 11:27:45 +0200 The meeting comes as further corruption allegations surround the ruling Socialist government and tensions between Madrid and Washington remain frayed.

Is it worth getting a lawyer for your Spanish citizenship application? Tue, 26 May 2026 11:17:05 +0200 If you're eligible and are thinking about applying for Spanish citizenship, should you get a lawyer to help you or can you do it yourself? And how much would it cost to get legal help?

Spain unveils €9-billion plan to speed up energy transition Tue, 26 May 2026 10:31:58 +0200 Spain's government on Monday presented a €9-billion ($10.5-billion) energy-transition plan that would include making homes more energy efficient and providing near-free public transport to low-earners.

Quarantined Spaniard tests positive for hantavirus Tue, 26 May 2026 09:01:55 +0200 A Spaniard placed under quarantine after partaking in a cruise hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive, the Spanish ministry of health said on Monday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 26 May 2026 08:50:31 +0200 British digital bank Monzo launches in Spain, fire breaks out at Málaga hotel, new regulation restricting tourist apartments in Valencia to 2 percent comes into force, and more news from Spain this Tuesday May 26th.

VIDEO: Spain unveils World Cup squad with help of King Felipe Mon, 25 May 2026 14:18:20 +0200 Spain's King Felipe VI starred in an emotional video presentation of the Spanish national football team's squad for the 2026 World Cup in June, which for the first time in history won't include any Real Madrid players.

FACT CHECK: Is it better to live off benefits than to work in Spain? Mon, 25 May 2026 13:25:37 +0200 Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?

What digital nomads need to know about Spain's annual income tax declaration Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:04:18 +0200 Spain's annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you're here on Spain's digital nomad visa, it's likely you'll have to complete one.