What are the rules for using fireworks in Spain?Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:57:07 +0100 Fireworks are common in Spain during the Christmas and New Year period and as part of local 'fiestas', but there are some rules and potential fines you should know about. | |
Over 3,000 migrants died in 2025 trying to reach SpainMon, 29 Dec 2025 13:52:02 +0100 More than 3,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Monday, a sharp decline from 2024 as the number of attempted crossings fell. | |
Spain eyes new way for foreigners to avoid 'cita previa' appointment scamMon, 29 Dec 2025 13:40:24 +0100 The Spanish government is considering implementing a new system to prevent criminal groups from selling immigration office appointments to desperate foreigners. | |
What's open and what's closed over the New Year holiday in Spain?Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:48:36 +0100 If you need to go shopping on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Spain, keep in mind that opening hours for supermarkets and shops won’t be the usual ones. | |
Do I need to get a new TIE residency card if I change address in Spain?Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:05:57 +0100 Does a change of address within Spain mean that you’re legally obligated to get a duplicate of your TIE residency card for non-EU citizens? Here’s what the law says. | |
How you could prevent your rent in Spain from going up in 2026Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:06:07 +0100 Is your rental contract in Spain due to expire in the new year? If so, you could be facing significant rent hikes. Read on to find out how much your landlord is allowed to increase it by and the steps they need to take to make it legal. | |
Death toll from floods in southern Spain rises to threeSun, 28 Dec 2025 18:28:30 +0100 Search teams on Monday recovered the bodies of two men who went missing after torrential rains caused flooding in southern Spain, officials said, bringing the death toll to three. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on MondayMon, 29 Dec 2025 09:11:16 +0100 More heavy rain in store for eastern Spain, record number of jihadist arrests in 2025 and more news on Monday December 29th. | |
How Spain turned a child massacre into its April Fool's DayMon, 28 Dec 2020 08:12:53 +0100 April 1st has no special meaning in Spain, instead December 28th is the day of practical jokes among Spaniards. But the celebration's macabre origins are far from a laughing matter. | |
What will happen to property prices and rents in Spain in 2026?Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:01:32 +0100 If you’re thinking of buying a property in Spain next year, or renting one out, you’ll want to know what the projections are for the state of the market in 2026. | |
LISTED: Visa, residency and citizenship changes in Spain in 2026Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:01:19 +0100 Changes to entry rules to Spain, higher financial requirements for Spain's main visas, tens of thousands to get new residency documents and Spanish citizenship - there are lots of changes in store for foreigners in Spain next year. | |
Felipe VI urges Spain to bridge political divide in Christmas messageFri, 26 Dec 2025 14:03:22 +0100 King Felipe VI called on Spaniards to protect "democratic coexistence" against the perils of polarisation in a Christmas message. | |
Everything that changes about life in Spain in January 2026Thu, 18 Dec 2025 12:02:31 +0100 Three Kings’ Day, new V-16 light for drivers, minimum wage increase, the new nationwide travel pass, these are just some of the changes and events happening in Spain during the first month of 2026. | |
The big changes for self-employed workers in Spain in 2026Wed, 17 Dec 2025 08:39:46 +0100 If you're self-employed in Spain or considering becoming 'autónomo' in 2026, there are several important changes to be aware of, from a potential increase in social security fees to the way the Spanish taxman monitors your payments. | |
European countries condemn Israel's expansion of West Bank settlementsThu, 25 Dec 2025 12:38:22 +0100 Fourteen countries, including France and Germany, condemned on Wednesday Israel's recent approval of new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. | |
Why Santa Claus comes from Spain, according to the DutchFri, 23 Dec 2022 10:41:56 +0100 In the Netherlands there's no cheery old man from the North Pole with his flying reindeer, there's Sinterklaas from Spain who rides a white horse called Amerigo. | |
12 weird and wonderful Christmas traditions celebrated across SpainSat, 21 Dec 2019 11:41:25 +0100 Feliz Navidad (Happy Christmas) to all our readers! If you're spending Christmas in Spain, here are 12 traditions foreigners tend to find both brilliant and bizarre. | |
The essential A to Z of Spanish Christmas vocabularyTue, 15 Dec 2020 17:07:30 +0100 If you're going to be spending Christmas in Spain, you may want to brush up on this essential 'Navidad' vocab to show off your festive language skills. | |
EU 'strongly condemns' US visa bans against five EuropeansWed, 24 Dec 2025 15:36:22 +0100 The European Union reacted sharply on Wednesday to US visa sanctions imposed on five European figures involved in regulating tech companies, including former European Commissioner Thierry Breton. | |
LISTED: The big changes to travel in Spain in 2026Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:31:26 +0100 A countrywide fixed-price travel pass, tighter rules to enter the UK from Spain, lots of changes for drivers, insurance for e-scooter riders and plenty more - here's a breakdown of all the changes to travel and transport in Spain in 2026. | |