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Cyberattack hits Spanish train operator user data Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:51:36 +0200 Spanish public railway company Renfe on Friday said it had suffered a cyberattack that compromised some user data, with media reporting that criminals used AI in a first for Spain.

Breakthroughs for the radical and far-right in Europe Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:11:29 +0200 After recent regional election breakthroughs by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), here is an overview of radical, nationalist and far- and hard-right parties' positions across Europe in recent years.

Thousands protest government in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:17 +0200 Thousands of people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to protest the Spanish government's handling of a recent migrant influx into Ceuta, accusing it of failing to protect the country's borders and calling for an early general election.

Inside Spain: A housing crisis so bad people rent corridors for €500 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:23:40 +0200 In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction is just one of many abuses being carried out against renters in Spain, and how Spanish politicians are failing millions of people with limp law-making.

Spain tenants' unions urge new law after pensioner eviction sparks anger Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:06:49 +0200 Spain's main tenants' unions on Friday urged the government to pass a new law to tackle the country's housing crisis after an 87-year-old was evicted from her Madrid home, sparking nationwide protests.

Spanish city bans burqa and niqab in public spaces Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:59:02 +0200 The Spanish city of Lleida on Friday approved a ban on full-face coverings in most public spaces in a rare step targeting the Muslim burqa and niqab in the country.

Can I run a business from my flat or house in Spain? Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:18:59 +0200 For many self-employed foreigners in Spain, setting up their own business from home is the easiest and cheapest option. But what does Spanish law say about receiving customers if you live in a shared building, or even if you live in a separate house?

The UK taxes Brits have to pay when moving to Spain Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:08 +0200 Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to Spain and living here.

The Local is looking for a part-time social media engagement coordinator Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:46:01 +0200 The Local Europe is looking for an audience engagement specialist who can help build engagement with our large and growing social media audience. Could this be you?

What will change for Brits in Spain with Burnham as new UK PM? Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:22:57 +0200 Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez this week, two of the only centre-left leaders remaining in Europe. What's in store for British nationals in Spain, the re-join campaign and UK-Spain relations?

REVEALED: How Americans spend their money differently to Europeans Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:50:08 +0200 How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing.

Why Spain and big tech are at odds over power-sucking AI data centres Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:35 +0200 The Spanish government has proposed a new draft bill which aims to regulate the influx of new data centres and force companies such as Meta, Amazon Web Services, Blackstone and Google to generate their own energy.

Els Castells: The story behind Catalonia's jaw-dropping human towers Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:45:50 +0200 "Força, Equilibri, Valor i Seny" – strength, balance, courage and mindfulness - is the motto of Catalonia's most famous and spectacular cultural tradition.

Fender bender: The steps to follow if you have a minor car collision in Spain Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:54:39 +0200 If you are unfortunately involved in a minor traffic accident, there are certain steps you need to take to make sure you can file an insurance claim correctly.

What to know about Alzheimer's diagnoses and treatments in Spain Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:35:09 +0200 If you or a family member have suspected Alzheimer's disease, here's everything you need to know about getting diagnosed and the possible treatments available in Spain.

'It's the law of the jungle': Pensioner's eviction exposes Spain's housing crisis Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:26:18 +0200 The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.

How good are pensions in Spain compared to the rest of Europe? Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:55:57 +0200 Foreign pensioners have long considered Spain an affordable place to retire to, but how good are Spanish pensions for those who've worked in Spain for much or all of their careers? Here's what the available data says about how Spanish pensions stack up against others.

Two Galician cities crowned as Spain's best for quality of life Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:04 +0200 The smaller cities in northern Spain not only beat out Madrid and Barcelona in quality of life rankings, but also major international capitals.

Spain sees number of foreigners with residency permits rise to nearly 8 million Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:24:23 +0200 A new report from Spain's immigration watchdog has shown that the country is nearing the 8 million residency card threshold, with new data revealing interesting trends among British and American residents.

Spain's PM softens tone with Morocco amid fears of new Ceuta migrant rush Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:23:37 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday praised Morocco for bolstering border security amid fresh rumours of another migrant rush to Ceuta, a day after admitting Moroccan "border control failed" during July's mass crossing.