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Three Canadian police officers arrested in Spain over sexual assault Thu, 21 May 2026 15:59:34 +0200 Three off-duty Canadian police officers have been arrested in Spain over the alleged assault of a woman while on holiday in Barcelona, officials said Thursday.

Spain to launch largest-ever forest fire campaign after record losses Thu, 21 May 2026 13:21:15 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday presented what he called Spain's biggest-ever campaign against forest fires after deadly blazes devoured a record amount of land last year.

What are the penalties and prison sentences for tax evasion in Spain? Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:09:51 +0200 Spain takes tax fraud very seriously and there can be severe consequences if you're found out. Read on to find out what the fines and possible jail sentences are for tax evasion.

Atlantic Corridor: Will Spain's forgotten regions finally get high-speed rail? Thu, 21 May 2026 12:03:18 +0200 Spain's government has set itself the goal of getting high-speed rail to numerous regions which have long been waiting for AVE trains to reach them, connecting them to other parts of Europe through a rail expansion called the Atlantic Corridor.

'Four to six months': Why waiting times for Spain's driving tests are so long Thu, 21 May 2026 10:42:56 +0200 With average waiting lists of up to six months in some regions, driving school groups and Spain's traffic authority are pointing to different reasons (and each other) to explainer why learner drivers and hauliers must wait so long to take their practical test.

How Spain is gearing up for August's total solar eclipse Thu, 21 May 2026 10:27:02 +0200 Aside from Spain, the next total solar eclipse will also be visible in Greenland, Iceland, Russia and a small portion of Portugal, with a partial eclipse in other parts of Europe and western Africa.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 21 May 2026 08:57:58 +0200 Spain increases age window for breast cancer screening, Spanish director Almodóvar calls Trump, Netanyahu and Putin 'monsters', Rafa Nadal to launch Netflix documentary series and more news on Thursday May 21st.

EES: 7,000 overstayers snared since launch of EU's new Schengen border checks Wed, 20 May 2026 14:37:30 +0200 In the first six months of operation of the new EU digital border system, the Entry-Exit System (EES), almost 7,000 travellers were denied entry into Europe's border-free Schengen area because they stayed beyond their permitted time limit, a European Commission report has revealed.

How much should you pay a 'gestor' to do your taxes in Spain? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:50:44 +0200 Tax, like most bureaucracy in Spain, is notoriously difficult to get your head around and even more tricky to submit yourself. Therefore, you'll likely need to hire a gestor, but how much should you be paying for their services?

Do I have to give up my US citizenship if I become Spanish? Wed, 20 May 2026 12:14:22 +0200 If you're an American who's eligible for Spanish citizenship, you may be considering what this will mean for your US citizenship. Can you keep it? Should you renounce US citizenship? And is Donald Trump planning to change citizenship laws in some way?

Wizz Air launches new flight routes between Spain and Italy Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:41 +0200 Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air is launching a raft of new routes in 2026 connecting Spain and Italy, including a new Bilbao-Naples flight and a connection between Alicante and Sicily.

Mango heir released on bail after arrest over father's fatal cliff fall Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:42 +0200 The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest in a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death.

Spain's PM gives 'full support' to predecessor targeted in corruption probe Wed, 20 May 2026 10:20:43 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday expressed "full support" for his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero after a court placed his Socialist ally under investigation for alleged influence peddling.

EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:17 +0200 EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4th.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 20 May 2026 08:55:59 +0200 Spanish cruise ship passengers test negative for hantavirus again, man arrested for killing his parents in Almería, assistance workers go on strike at Palma airport in Mallorca and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 20th.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in June 2026 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:11 +0200 Tax return deadline, schools break up for summer, increase in electricity and gas prices, changes to asylum rules, new salary transparency law, festivals, protests and more - here's everything to know about June 2026 in Spain.

LISTED: The best job websites in Spain in 2026 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:44:23 +0100 Finding a good job in Spain is notoriously hard, so you need to be familiar with all the different national and international websites to finetune your search and increase your chances of coming across that dream position.

Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death Tue, 19 May 2026 11:13:27 +0200 Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024.

Spain's former PM under investigation for influence peddling Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:55 +0200 Spain's former Socialist prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Fiesta and fervour at Spain's El Rocío pilgrimage Mon, 20 May 2024 16:55:08 +0200 If there's a tradition that shows how partying and religious devotion are deep-seated in the culture of Spain's southern Andalusia region, that's the 1-million-people pilgrimage and festivities of El Rocío.