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Two-day doctors' strike kicks off across Spain

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:52:05 +0100

Public healthcare doctors across Spain will stop working on Wednesday January 14th and Thursday 15th to protest a new law which they fear will worsen their work conditions.


What will happen to property prices in Spain's Málaga in 2026?

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:16:26 +0100

Thinking of buying a home in Málaga province this year? Find out what you can expect in terms of property prices moving forward, and where the cheapest and most profitable neighbourhoods are.


Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:57:25 +0100

Spain summons Iran ambassador over protest crackdown, two cancer patients die in Spain due to a medication mix-up and more news on Wednesday January 14th.


Spanish star Julio Iglesias accused of sexual assault by two ex-employees

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 16:40:21 +0100

Spanish crooner Julio Iglesias is the target of a criminal complaint, judicial sources said Tuesday, after two women ex-employees accused him of sexually abusing them.


Can I share a Spanish bank account with my partner or children?

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:14:38 +0100

Sharing a bank account with a family member is possible in Spain but there are tax risks and other problems that could arise, including the recent news that authorities are closely monitoring bank accounts shared between parents and children.


LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2026

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:32:10 +0100

Professional social network and job site LinkedIn has released its ranking of the 25 jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2026. Find out what they are if you hope to improve your career in Spain this year.


Hack hits Spanish energy giant Endesa's customer data

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:14:35 +0100

Spanish energy giant Endesa on Monday said a cyberattack had compromised the personal data of some of its millions of customers but ruled out fraudulent use of the information.


34 million passengers suffered flight delays in Spain in 2025

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 11:06:08 +0100

AirHelp's annual report on air punctuality has revealed that in 2025, 25.69 percent of flights leaving from Spanish airports suffered delays or cancellations.


Why Tuesday 13th is the day of bad luck in Spain

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 09:46:35 +0100

It's not Friday 13th that is considered a day of bad luck in Spain but Tuesday 13th. Read on to find out why as well as some of the strangest Spanish superstitions.


Spain to offer 100 percent tax rebate to landlords who don't raise rents

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:54:06 +0100

Spain's Prime Minister on Monday promised a personal income tax rebate to landlords who don't raise their tenants' rents, as well as vowing to clamp down on the practice of temporary and room rentals in the country.


Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:58:26 +0100

Spain makes largest-ever cocaine seizure at sea, five arrested for burglary of luxury Costa del Sol homes, Spain's right wing close to an absolute majority and more news on Tuesday January 13th.


Six essential ways to tackle winter like a true Spaniard

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 14:59:24 +0100

From what to wear to what to order, we've got the tips to help you blend in like a local as the mercury drops across Spain.


Spanish Expression of the Day: La cuesta de enero

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:19:15 +0100

After Christmas, this is an experience a lot of us in Spain and elsewhere go through.


What we know about Pope Leo's planned visit to Spain in 2026

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 12:02:06 +0100

The Pope is expected to visit Spain this year and will travel to three locations within the country. Leo XIV will be the first pontiff to officially visit Spain in 15 years.


'Damaging': Hoteliers urge Spain to fix long EES queues at airports

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:24:21 +0100

Hoteliers and tourism bosses are calling for more police and fully functioning passport control machines at Spanish airports to fix the problem of long waits for Brits and other non-EU tourists since the rollout of the EU’s new Entry Exit System.


Why do Scotland and Tenerife have the same flag?

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 15:23:53 +0200

The flag of Scotland and the Spanish island of Tenerife are practically the same. Sheer coincidence, historical explanation or conspiracy theory?


Why Airbnb is investing millions in 'Empty Spain'

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:09:05 +0100

Holiday let platform Airbnb has announced a €42.8 million investment to attract tourists to rural Spain, much of it in places affected by depopulation known as 'La España Vaciada' (Empty Spain).


Today In Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 08:33:46 +0100

House prices soar by 80 percent in one year in Catalan town, Spanish doctors prepare February strike and more news on Monday January 12th.


What changes are in store for mortgages in Spain in 2026?

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:11:06 +0100

If you’re thinking of buying a home in Spain this year or you’ve already taken out a loan, it’s important to find out what will happen to mortgages going forward, known as hipotecas in Spanish.


Oil and immigration: How the situation in Venezuela can affect Spain

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 12:10:37 +0100

Donald Trump's military offensive in Venezuela and capture of leader Nicolás Maduro has plenty of implications for Spain, a country which is home to some 600,000 Venezuelans and with longstanding business interests in the Latin American country.