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Spanish judge lifts arrest warrant for exiled Catalan separatist leader Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:52:46 +0200 A Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled Catalan former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November.

Spain's PM confirms plans to reintroduce rejected housing laws Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:44:22 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.

'No silly 90-day rule': Brits on how life in Spain would change if the UK rejoined EU Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:28:28 +0200 Following the British Prime Minister's recent comments about the possibility of the UK rejoining the EU, we asked our readers about how their lives would change if this became a reality. From the 90-day rule, to homes and visas, you had plenty to say.

How the PP and Vox say they'll fix Spain's housing crisis Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:55:32 +0200 With a snap election called for November and the housing crisis at the centre of voters’ worries, we look at the policies proposed by Spain’s conservative and far-right parties, which polls suggest are favourites to form the next Spanish government.

'We're unprepared': Barcelona struggles to deal with more frequent floods Tue, 06 Oct 2026 11:33:14 +0200 Torrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public transport to the sewage system has to be improved.

Are the EU's new rules on AI enough to protect Europeans? Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:08:09 +0200 AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:41:06 +0200 Madrid to reduce taxes for property buyers under 40, Vox leader calls Spain's PM 'Moroccan candidate' and claims he may rig elections and more news on Tuesday October 6th.

Why has Spain's PM called a snap election? Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:34:06 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a general election nine months before the end of his third mandate. Why has he done this, and why now?

Housing protesters demand Spain's first general strike in 14 years Mon, 05 Oct 2026 14:46:52 +0200 Following the Spanish parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures on Friday, hundreds of thousands of protesters across more than 50 Spanish cities called for a general strike to force authorities to act.

The best places in Spain to see the autumn leaves Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:14:09 +0200 It's not just New England in the US or Canada where going to see the fall foliage is popular in autumn. There are plenty of places in Spain, from national parks and ancient forests to even volcanoes, where leaf peeping is very rewarding.

Spain's government aims to re-approve housing laws before election Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:19:17 +0200 Spain's left-wing government wants to use the dissolution of parliament which occurs when a snap election is called to re-approve the housing crisis decrees that were rejected on Friday, thus offering temporary protections to millions of tenants.

Spain's PM calls snap general election for November 29th Mon, 05 Oct 2026 09:23:54 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Monday morning that his government will call an early general election for November 29th, amid nationwide discontent against the recent parliamentary rejection of key housing crisis measures.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 05 Oct 2026 08:56:18 +0200 Storms to continue on Monday in Spain, PM to potentially announce snap election and more news on Monday October 5th.

Far-right groups try to reach Madrid housing protest camp Sun, 04 Oct 2026 16:50:25 +0200 Dozens of members of a far-right group gathered in central Madrid late Saturday, some of them trying to reach the protest camp calling for housing reforms, AFP journalists witnessed.

Ceuta migrant camp being removed ahead of Spanish king's visit Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:03:42 +0200 Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Two dead in Catalonia due to torrential rains: Spanish officials Sun, 04 Oct 2026 14:50:36 +0200 Two people have died and one is missing near Barcelona due to torrential rains in the northeastern Spanish province, authorities said on Sunday, warning that the extreme weather was moving north to the neighbouring province of Girona.

EXPLAINED: What's more expensive in Spain than in other countries? Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:01 +0200 Affordability is one of the main reasons foreigners choose to move here, and while it's become common knowledge that Spain isn't that 'cheap' anymore, several costs are surprisingly higher than in other countries.

How to get the flu vaccine in Spain Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:15:43 +0200 The 2026/2027 winter flu vaccination campaign is about to begin in Spain. Find out who can get the flu vaccine through the public health system, when the campaign begins in each region, and how to get it done on the private system.

Housing protests flare in Spain after relief measures rejected Sat, 03 Oct 2026 08:18:55 +0200 Police clashed with demonstrators in Valencia as thousands of protesters marched in cities around Spain on Saturday, a day after lawmakers rejected housing relief measures for tenants.

Five essential red tape processes for new arrivals in Spain Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:53:42 +0200 The process of settling in Spain and getting all your paperwork in order can be tedious and frustrating - but also necessary. This article will prepare you for all the bureaucracy when you first move to Spain.