LATEST: Spanish parliament passes housing measures after protests and strikeThu, 12 Nov 2026 13:48:15 +0100 The Spanish parliament on Thursday passed measures restricting evictions and aiming to make housing more affordable, after a general strike and weeks of protests over the issue which catalysed a snap election. | |
Immigration pushes Spain's population towards 50 million thresholdThu, 12 Nov 2026 13:34:52 +0100 This comes as both immigration and housing are politicised topics on Spain's general election campaign. | |
Travellers accused of overstaying EU's 90-day rule after being caught in EES chaosThu, 12 Nov 2026 13:02:21 +0100 Several British travellers have told how they were incorrectly accused of overstaying their 90-day allowance due to the chaotic introduction of the EU's new EES biometric border checks. | |
Spain investigates alleged child abuse material on TikTokThu, 12 Nov 2026 10:56:59 +0100 Spanish prosecutors on Wednesday ordered an investigation into the alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material on TikTok, following a complaint filed by anti-disinformation group Maldita.es. | |
Will the divided Spanish left have an impact on the general election?Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:34:21 +0100 Political parties to the left of PM Pedro Sánchez's ruling Socialists are fragmented, something that pollsters say could prove pivotal at Spain's general election on November 29th. | |
Holiday rental boom squeezes out residents in Spain's MálagaThu, 12 Nov 2026 09:49:36 +0100 Carlos Carrera Lopez has long lived in central Málaga but fears his neighbourhood in the southern Spanish city is slowly disappearing as holiday rentals and mass tourism drive residents out. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 12 Nov 2026 09:09:34 +0100 Spain's general election campaign formally kicks off, at least 51 arrested during general strike, and more news from Spain on Thursday November 12th. | |
Can you do your driving test in Spain with an automatic car?Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:50:11 +0200 Most non-EU drivers who move to Spain need to resit their driving test in order to be able to get behind the wheel here. But is there an option to do the practical exam with an automatic vehicle in a country where most cars are manual? | |
Protesters clash with police in Spain after huge housing ralliesThu, 12 Nov 2026 08:25:21 +0100 Police fired tear gas as sporadic clashes broke out in Madrid and Barcelona on Wednesday after huge protests across Spain over housing affordability and purchasing power just weeks before an early general election. | |
Spain under weather warning for storms and hurricane-force windsWed, 11 Nov 2026 16:41:31 +0100 The convergence of two storms has left large swathes of Spain under weather alert, with the south and centre of the country hit particularly hard. | |
Ryanair changes bag drop rules for all European travellersWed, 11 Nov 2026 15:19:57 +0100 As of November 10th, passengers flying with Europe's biggest budget airline must check their luggage at least an hour before departure. | |
General strike leaves Catalonia without public transport for hoursWed, 11 Nov 2026 13:51:31 +0100 The nationwide walkout has paralysed travel in Catalonia throughout the day, with minimum services only returning for peak hours. | |
Spain's opposition pledges quotas to cap immigrants entering countryWed, 11 Nov 2026 12:04:11 +0100 The quotas were part of a raft of measures announced by the centre-right Partido Popular in its manifesto launch ahead of Spain's general election. | |
Autónomo in Spain: Essential vocab for foreign self-employed workersThu, 17 Oct 2024 11:49:56 +0200 If you're newly self-employed in Spain, you'll have to get your head around the rules and forms to fill out, but also all the new Spanish work vocabulary. Here are some key words you need to know as an 'aútonomo/a' in Spain. | |
What to expect from Spain's general strike on November 11thThu, 08 Oct 2026 15:54:37 +0200 Spurred by calls for housing reform and the high-profile eviction case of Maricarmen Abascal, Spanish unions have joined forces with tenants groups for the first general strike in Spain since 2012. | |
What rights do workers in Spain have during the general strike?Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:37:14 +0100 With a nationwide strike called for tomorrow November 11th, you may be wondering what would happen if you decided to take part and not work. Will you have money deducted from your salary or could you even be sacked? These are your rights as a worker in Spain. | |
What are the steps to follow in Spain if someone is having a stroke?Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:41:39 +0100 When someone is having a stroke, it can be a very serious and scary situation, so it's important to know what to look out for, act quickly and follow the correct steps. Here's what you need to do if you're in Spain. | |
Why Spaniards use 'please' and 'thank you' less than English speakersTue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:04 +0100 It can often seem like Spaniards are being rude when they talk because they don't use please and thank you as much as English speakers. What's the reason behind this and is it really rude or just a way of speaking? | |
Why do Spaniards dress for the season rather than the weather?Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:41:58 +0200 If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be. | |
The best private healthcare providers for foreigners in SpainMon, 09 Jan 2023 17:40:32 +0100 If you're planning on moving to Spain and are applying for certain visas, then you will need to get private healthcare as part of your residency application. | |