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EU and Canada to bring ties to 'highest' possible level at summit Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:18:16 +0100 The EU and Canada want to bring their relationship to the "highest level possible" as they face a "world of growing rivalries," the 27-nation bloc's chief said Thursday ahead of a meeting with Canadian leader Mark Carney.

How safe is high-speed train travel in Spain? Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:43:51 +0100 Following the second major high-speed rail crash in Spain in just nine months, many people have been asking the same question: How safe really is train travel in Spain?

Is Spain's Galicia the true birthplace of Halloween? Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:26:09 +0100 Halloween may be known primarily as an American celebration, but could the Spanish region of Galicia be the place where the spooky festivity was born?

New Canada-Tenerife flights take off Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:25:41 +0200 The Spanish island of Tenerife is this week launching new flights to two Canadian cities, making it the only direct flight link between the Canary Islands and North America currently.

What happens during official days of mourning in Spain? Thu, 29 Oct 2026 11:28:38 +0100 Spain has declared three days of national mourning following the deadly train crash in Toledo. But what happens during official mourning periods in Spain, and does it affect work or opening hours for shops?

Why have there been several deadly rail crashes in Spain this year? Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:54:11 +0100 Spain has recorded four deadly train crashes in 2026, including two major ones on high-speed lines which account for almost all of the 117 deaths. Can any conclusions be drawn as to what's going wrong with the country's rail network?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 29 Oct 2026 09:02:47 +0100 Flight prices soar following train crash, thieves steal sensitive data belonging to Spanish opposition party and more news from Spain on Thursday October 29th.

'In shock': Spain mourns second major train crash in nine months Thu, 29 Oct 2026 08:51:48 +0100 Spain began three days of mourning on Thursday after its second high-speed rail collision this year killed 69 people and injured scores, with relatives desperately seeking news about their loved ones.

Spain's train drivers maintain Thursday strike following deadly crash Wed, 28 Oct 2026 18:15:00 +0100 Spanish Renfe train drivers, who had called a nationwide strike before the Toledo crash precisely over concerns over unmet safety standards, announced on Wednesday that they will go ahead with their stoppage on Thursday October 29th.

Spain's transport minister blames train crash on 'inexplicable human error' Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:05:36 +0100 A rail collision in Spain that claimed at least 68 lives on Wednesday came after a train was ordered to go in "error" by Spanish rail infrastructure manager Adif, despite a technical failure that halted all services, the transport minister said.

Q&A: What we know so far about the deadly train crash in central Spain Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:17:55 +0100 Two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday in the province of Toledo. Here's what we know so far about the number of fatalities, why the accident occurred and what's currently happening on the ground.

LATEST: Spain train crash death toll soars to 68 Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:37:04 +0100 Two high-speed trains collided on Wednesday in the province of Toledo in central Spain, with authorities reporting over 100 injured and a death toll that's risen from an initial 10 to 68.

What’s behind the sudden drop in foreign language assistants in Spain? Wed, 28 Oct 2026 13:54:49 +0100 The number of foreign language assistants coming to work in Spain has dropped by more than 5,500 in the last five years, according to new data from the Ministry of Education.

How to celebrate Halloween in Spain in 2026 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:37:10 +0100 The spooky season is almost upon us with pumpkins, ghoulish decorations and costumes galore, but is Halloween the same in Spain and what can you expect from this witchy holiday in the big cities and elsewhere?

Where to see Roman Spain Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:53:27 +0100 It's not just Italy where you can see some of the best-preserved Roman ruins in Europe. Spain in fact has its fair share, from amphitheatres and temples, to chariot racing circuits, aqueducts and grand villas. Here's where to find them.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 28 Oct 2026 09:03:14 +0100 New Ryanair flights from Málaga to Italy and Germany take off, Vox and PP reject memorial plaque for housing protests icon Maricarmen, China stops broadcasting Spain's football league over Mbappé remarks and more news on Wednesday October 28th.

Why do they speak 'perfect' Spanish in Valladolid? Fri, 16 May 2025 12:41:23 +0200 It's a long-held belief in Spain that the best and purest Spanish is spoken in the northern city of Valladolid. How did this claim come about and is there any truth to it?

What measures are in place in Spain to help people with autism? Tue, 27 Oct 2026 13:46:08 +0100 Spain has recently introduced legal reforms aimed at improving the lives of people on the spectrum, but the country still has plenty more to achieve in terms of healthcare, education and employment access for children and adults with autism.

An inside look at Spain's ultra-lux hotels Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:29:02 +0100 Ultra-luxury travel is having its moment in Spain, with a boom in high-end hotels and exclusive travel services. The Local's travel reporter Esme Fox breaks down the best Spanish 'hoteles' to stay at, for those who can enjoy the finer things in life.

Visas and integration: What a Vox-PP government could mean for Brits in Spain Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:11:56 +0100 Spain's right-wing bloc is promising sweeping changes to immigration and residency policies that would directly impact UK nationals in the country, as well as a different diplomatic approach to Brexit and Gibraltar.