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Italy and Spain agree to remove border checks Fri, 16 Oct 2026 15:33:45 +0200 Italy and Spain agreed to remove tit-for-tat border checks introduced following a spat over migration after talks between the two countries' leaders, diplomatic and government sources said Friday.

Spain sizzles in hottest September in at least 65 years Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:16:30 +0200 Mainland Spain sizzled in its warmest September since records began in 1961, with exceptional heat effectively making it another summer month, national weather agency Aemet said on Friday.

Listed: The laws that may never pass as Spain awaits snap election Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:01:28 +0200 Spain's progressive government has been aiming to pass far-reaching legislation that is now very much up in the air, from legal changes to smoking, bullfighting, social media usage by teens and more.

Why you'll need to remember your ETA when renewing a passport Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:52:40 +0200 Passengers heading to the UK with a supposedly valid ETA might be turned away at the airport if they forget this crucial piece of travel preparation.

'I'm feeding 41 cats': Foreigners recount experiences helping Spain's street cats Fri, 16 Oct 2026 11:08:47 +0200 Rescue and adoption have become the main way people in Spain get cats as pets, and the trend seems just as common among foreigners here, with many of our readers telling us how they ended up taking in friendly felines without a home.

Property purchases by foreigners in Spain see sharpest fall since 2020 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 10:20:23 +0200 The growing presence of foreigners in the Spanish property market has been blamed by many for shortages and surging prices, but new data shows that non-Spanish buyers - in particular non-residents - are purchasing fewer homes.

Housing crisis: Spain's Socialists embarrassed by MP's partner's 30 flats Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:58:12 +0200 The awkward revelations come as the ruling Socialists try to turn the snap election campaign into a referendum on housing.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:03:55 +0200 Spain bids to host 2035 Rugby World Cup, 21 repeat foreign offenders deported from Catalonia and more news from Spain on Friday October 16th.

When do the clocks change next in Spain in 2026? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:02:11 +0100 The clocks are changing again this October in Spain, and the endless debate over scrapping daylight saving rages on.

Spanish prosecutors back abuse investigation into Julio Iglesias Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:54:58 +0200 A possible investigation into veteran crooner Julio Iglesias for alleged abuse of two women ex-employees is a step closer after prosecutors said Spain could judge the case, legal sources said on Thursday.

A bite-sized guide to Spain's most special cheeses Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:40:18 +0100 Are you a cheese lover? We've broken everything you need to know about the most special and scrumptious 'quesos' from every corner of Spain.

How a Vox-PP government could impact foreigners' healthcare access in Spain Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:45:47 +0200 Spain's conservative and far-right parties both aim to enforce changes to the country’s public healthcare system but in different ways, from a crackdown on medical tourism to limiting access to foreigners who haven’t contributed enough to the system.

'I can't sleep': How Spain's housing crunch upends lives Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:04:17 +0200 Across Spain, soaring rents and a shortage of affordable homes are forcing people to delay starting families, putting pressure on households with children and leaving young people struggling to set up home.

What is 'rentismo' in Spain and how is it linked to the housing crisis? Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:19:35 +0200 'Rentismo' is a new word which hasn't even been included in the Spanish dictionary, but it's at the centre of public debate regarding the country’s housing problems.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:02:11 +0200 Clashes between police and education protestors in Madrid lead to arrests, foreign national who broke pillar at Granada's Alhambra while doing parkour identified, and more news from Spain on Thursday October 15th.

'Work out what's missing': Therapists' tips on overcoming loneliness in Spain Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:26:34 +0200 After our recent article in which readers recounted their problems with loneliness since moving to Spain, The Local speaks to a group of therapists who've helped foreigners get out there and make new lasting friendships.

Spain's king visits Melilla after defending sovereignty over North African territories Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:44:35 +0200 Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Melilla on Wednesday, a day after visiting Ceuta, where the monarch defended Spanish sovereignty over the two North African territories claimed by Morocco.

How to calculate your maximum rent increase in Spain under new rules Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:21:32 +0200 If your rental contract is due to end and it's time renew, there's a new government calculator that tells you exactly how much your landlord is allowed to increase your rent by, within the constraints of Spain's recently introduced housing decrees.

13 key questions answered about getting the flu vaccine in Spain Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:04:00 +0200 Foreigners often have questions about the rules for getting the flu vaccine (la vacuna de la gripe) in Spain, so we've set out to clear up some common doubts, from whether pharmacists can administer it to whether you need to be registered first.

Spain's estate agencies say new housing laws already causing drop in rentals Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:38:50 +0200 Real estate agencies in Spain have already begun to notice the worrying trend since the approval of new housing decrees only last week, suggesting further issues for those trying to find affordable rental properties in the country.