The Local Spain

Inside Spain: How to tip like a Spaniard Sat, 22 Aug 2026 09:13:38 +0200 In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at the latest data on Spaniards’ tipping habits, how much they leave, and what they think of the American model of a tip being suggested by the restaurant.

Seven injured as heavy rains lash northeast Spain Sat, 22 Aug 2026 11:38:59 +0200 Heavy rain battered northeast Spain, flooding streets, trapping people in cars and injuring at least seven people, officials said Saturday.

Heatwave-hit Europe logs over 30,000 excess summer deaths Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:53:02 +0200 Europe saw at least 30,000 excess deaths across a blistering summer of back-to-back heatwaves and drought which scientists have blamed on man-made climate change, according to provisional figures.

Q&A: What to know about the next two solar eclipses in Spain Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:41:13 +0200 If you missed last week’s total eclipse in Spain, you’re in luck because there will be two more solar eclipses coming up in 2027 and 2028.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in September 2026 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:57:08 +0200 New housing and rental laws, school year starts, changes to fuel prices, new flight routes, vets and teachers to strike, and plenty more - here's what's happening in Spain in September 2026.

Spanish police arrest five Ceuta migrant traffickers Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:59:23 +0200 Police in Spain have arrested five people accused of charging migrants thousands of dollars to take them to mainland Europe from Ceuta, the Spanish territory in northern Africa that has seen a deadly migrant rush.

Nine essential expressions if you use Spanish at your workplace Wed, 30 Jun 2021 12:52:00 +0200 Want to impress your Spanish work colleagues? Understanding the most common expressions used in a Spanish working environment is key if you don’t want to get lost in translation. ¡Manos a la obra! (Let’s get down to it!).

What you need to know about orphan's pensions in Spain Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:13:25 +0200 If a child living in Spain loses one or both of their parents, they may qualify for a 'pensión de orfandad' (orphan's pension) if they meet certain requirements. Here's what you need to know.

Foreigners buy more homes in Spain than ever before Fri, 21 Aug 2026 11:07:06 +0200 The latest figures show that foreign property buyers continue to break records in Spain, representing a bigger share of the purchasing market than ever as authorities register a drop in buys among Spanish nationals.

The key 2026/2027 school dates in each region of Spain Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:41:46 +0200 It's not long now until kids start back at school for the new academic year. Here are the important dates you need to know for your region, from start dates to Christmas and Easter holidays.

Spain records nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths since June 1st Thu, 20 Aug 2026 15:08:26 +0200 Spain registered nearly 4,500 heat-related deaths from June 1 to August 19th, the highest amount during this period since 2022, according to figures from the public Carlos III Health Institute consulted by AFP Thursday.

Could Brits in Spain really lose their benefits if Reform UK wins power? Thu, 20 Aug 2026 14:45:13 +0200 Nigel Farage’s Reform has pledged to ban foreigners in Britain from receiving benefits if elected. This would include Europeans living in the UK, leading to suggestions that the EU would retaliate with similar measures for Brits residing across the bloc.

Spain expands Ceuta migrant shelters to ease crisis Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:37:53 +0200 The Spanish government announced on Thursday the creation of shelters for 1,800 migrants in Ceuta in a bid to relieve the humanitarian crisis there following last month's influx from Morocco.

Why the steep rise in fuel prices this summer in Spain and will it soon get cheaper? Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:36:35 +0200 Have you noticed that petrol and diesel prices have become considerably more expensive in Spain over the past two months? Here's why, and whether you should expect more price hikes over the coming months.

Will Spain's new tenant-protecting housing law be approved? Thu, 20 Aug 2026 10:14:56 +0200 The Spanish government’s planned new housing legislation, which includes several measures to favour tenants' rights over landlords', faces a rocky path to parliamentary approval in September despite the country's worsening housing crisis.

Mallorca locals fight mass tourism with communal dinners in squares Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:30:58 +0200 It’s no secret that Mallorca has been suffering from overtourism for several years now and locals are becoming more and more frustrated with the situation. This time they're fighting with al fresco dinners instead of marches.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 20 Aug 2026 09:01:29 +0200 Ceuta and Spain plan transfer of 500 migrant girls, more quakes felt in Granada on Wednesday and Thursday, Madrid wildfire stabilised and more news on Thursday August 20th.

How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain? Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:27:14 +0200 As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?

How to claim a pension in Spain if you've not worked enough years Wed, 19 Aug 2026 16:09:27 +0200 If you've never worked in Spain or haven't paid enough social security fees into the system before retiring, it's still possible to get a Spanish pension. Here are the requirements for a non-contributory pension, how much you get and how to claim it.

LISTED: The changes to schools in Spain for the 2026/2027 academic year Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:52:58 +0200 Kids aged 0 to 17 return to school in Spain in the coming weeks. If you're a parent, here is all the key info for this new academic year, from class sizes to extra costs, and school meals to educational changes.