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British scientists among winners of top Spanish award Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:53 +0200 British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.

Spanish Word of the Day: Resaca Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:34 +0200 Had too much to drink? Then you probably have 'resaca'.

One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

La ONCE: Why blind people sell lottery tickets in Spain Wed, 13 May 2026 11:26:35 +0200 Have you ever wondered what those small kiosk are on many street corners in Spain, and why there are people inside them selling tickets? Here's what you need to know about 'La ONCE'.

How Spain will pay thousands to owners who rent out empty homes Wed, 13 May 2026 10:40:45 +0200 The Spanish government has launched a raft of new financial incentives to convince property owners to put their empty homes back on the rental market, from an extra €600 a month for renting them out at affordable prices, to €35,000 for renovation work.

What are the fines if you make mistakes on your Spanish tax return? Mon, 20 May 2024 14:09:07 +0200 Filling out your Spanish income tax return can be daunting and mistakes can be made, so what happens if you submit your form with an error? Will you always have to pay a fine and how much will it be? Is there a way of correcting the mistake in time?

How much money Spain recommends you keep at home for emergencies Wed, 13 May 2026 09:50:41 +0200 Are you the type of person who only pays by card or via mobile app these days? Here's why you should consider keeping some cash at home and how much the Bank of Spain believes you should have stashed away.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 13 May 2026 08:48:04 +0200 Madrid leader accuses Spanish government of ‘abandoning’ her in 'violent' Mexico, Greggs to open branch in Spain, hospital admissions for zoonotic diseases have tripled in Spain in 15 years, and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 13th.

EXPLAINED: Do Spain's self-employed pay more tax than employees? Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:40 +0200 Ever wondered who has the highest tax burden in Spain? We find out if you ultimately pay more as a salaried employee, a self-employed worker, an investor or a landlord.

'No going back': Spain's traffic boss rules out scrapping V-16 light Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:51 +0200 The head of Spain's DGT has defended the compulsory yet highly controversial V-16 emergency lights, saying that “they are here to stay and there's no going back” for these devices that cost €30 to €50 and are meant to replace warning triangles.

Spanish man who tested positive for hantavirus showing symptoms Tue, 12 May 2026 13:08:01 +0200 A Spanish man who tested positive for hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship struck by a deadly outbreak of the illness is showing symptoms, the health ministry said Tuesday.

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation in Spain Tue, 12 May 2026 12:57:55 +0200 World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists in Madrid on Tuesday that their "work is not over" to contain the hantavirus after new positive cases followed the evacuation of the cruise ship in Spain's Canary Islands.

What to know about the teachers' strikes in Valencia and Catalonia Tue, 12 May 2026 09:55:45 +0200 After the first day of an indefinite teachers' walkout in Valencia on Monday, educators in Catalonia have called their own stoppage this Tuesday. Here's what parents across both regions need to know about the teachers' strikes.

Why isn't Ascension Day a public holiday in Spain? Wed, 17 May 2023 17:27:45 +0200 Spain is still a rather religious country, so why isn't Ascension Day a public holiday here?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 12 May 2026 08:20:04 +0200 Conservative PP on track to win Andalusia elections, 1.8 million more people get private healthcare in Spain, Spaniard evacuated from cruise ship has hantavirus, the latest data on Spanish rent increases and more news on Tuesday May 12th.

How to renew your digital certificate in Spain Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:28:48 +0200 Spain's Digital Certificate is a must for anyone who wants to save time with official processes. However, if your Digital Certificate expires, it's not always a straightforward process to renew. Here are all the steps to follow.

How Spain's Balearics plan to curb overtourism with flight limits Mon, 11 May 2026 15:55:29 +0200 For the last few years, residents of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera have been fighting against overtourism, leading to several mass protests. Now, a radical new plan has been put forward.

Boycotting Spain will not show Eurovision on TV Mon, 11 May 2026 15:07:54 +0200 The public broadcasters for Spain, Ireland and Slovenia said Monday they will not show the 70th anniversary Eurovision Song Contest this week, as they boycott the TV extravaganza over Israel's participation.

What's the story behind Madrid's San Isidro fiesta? Mon, 13 May 2019 09:48:43 +0200 For people from the Spanish capital, May 15th is one of the biggest and most important days in the calendar. And with good reason.

Spain says it took 'all measures' to stop hantavirus amid new positive cases Mon, 11 May 2026 11:56:37 +0200 Spanish authorities on Monday said they took "all measures" to prevent hantavirus spreading from evacuees on a cruise ship hit by the virus, after French and US nationals tested positive.