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Flooded Spain trapped in heavy rain cycle as Storm Marta arrives on Saturday Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:18:14 +0100 Storm Leonardo has caused severe flooding, evacuations and travel problems to Andalusia in particular, and although it's expected to dissipate somewhat on Friday, the eighth named storm of the year will bring more heavy rain to Spain over the weekend.

How to watch the Six Nations Rugby and Winter Olympics on TV in Spain Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:19:39 +0100 Wondering how to keep up with the Six Nations and/or the Winter Olympics while in Spain? Here's what you need to know about watching either of these two sporting events on Spanish television.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:52:16 +0100 Spain one of only EU countries where pensions high enough to cover living costs, Spanish government wants cold callers' numbers to start with 400 and more news on Friday February 6th.

One missing as heavy rain keeps Andalusia flooded and most of Spain on alert Thu, 05 Feb 2026 10:11:11 +0100 Spanish rescuers searched Thursday for a woman missing after Storm Leonardo caused more flooding and severe travel problems in Andalusia, while wind and storm warnings were issued across 13 other regions of Spain.

Why is Musk so opposed to Spain banning social media for under-16s? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:37:28 +0100 The world's richest man has called Pedro Sánchez a "tyrant" and a “fascist totalitarian” after Spain's prime minister announced a planned social media ban for teens. Why is the tech billionaire - and father of 14 children - so opposed to the move?

Why is Grazalema the rainiest place in Spain? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:05:13 +0100 Locals in Grazalema - which just got hit by almost 600 litres of rainfall/m2 in 24 hours - are used to wet weather, albeit not as bad as that caused by Storm Leonardo. How is it that this town in sun-drenched Andalusia is known as the rainiest in Spain?

Is my UK pension enough to live in Spain in 2026? Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:40:51 +0100 Are you a British national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? Here's how much pension you'll need to be able to afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 05 Feb 2026 08:55:24 +0100 90 percent of new residents in Marbella are foreign, Telegram founder slams Sánchez over social media ban, train strike action still unresolved, and more news from around Spain on Thursday February 5th.

Which nationalities get the most EU Blue Cards and where do they go? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 12:56:51 +0100 The EU hands out thousands of Blue Cards to highly-skilled third country nationals each year, according to the latest figures. But which nationalities receive the most and which EU country gives out the most?

The myths surrounding Spain's mass regularisation of migrants Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:41:53 +0100 'They’re giving them citizenship so they can vote', 'they’ll overwhelm the healthcare system', 'they’ll be able to move to other EU countries'. Is there any truth to the claims surrounding the Spanish government's plan to regularise over 500,000 undocumented migrants?

Spain orders removal of 80,000 more illegally listed short-term rentals Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:19:19 +0100 Spain's Housing Ministry has ordered a further batch of short-term rental adverts be taken down, citing the 'mandatory removal' of illegally listed properties that fail to meet the requirements for the new tourist property register.

What will it take for property prices to start going down in Spain? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:48:04 +0100 Spanish property prices have continued to snowball in recent years, meaning many have struggled to find affordable homes and there is a lot of pressure in the market. So when will price finally start to decrease, it at all?

Buying a home in Spain costs €40,000 more than a year ago Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:09:03 +0100 The price of second-hand housing in Spain has surged by more than 20 percent in a year, new data reveals, laying bare the realities of the Spanish property market.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:41:26 +0100 Musk slams Spain PM as 'tyrant and traitor' over teen social media ban, ex-Orihuela mayor on trial for corruption, Spanish government forces pension increase and more news on Wednesday February 4th.

Spain's Andalusia on red alert as Storm Leonardo poses 'extraordinary danger' Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:44:47 +0100 The Iberian Peninsula on Tuesday braced for a violent storm, with Andalusia shutting schools and Portugal placed on fresh alert after severe weather killed five people last week.

La lengua: Eight everyday Spanish expressions with the word tongue Mon, 20 May 2024 12:27:12 +0200 What on earth does it mean when someone says in Spanish that they ‘don’t have hair on their tongue’? Here are some of the most widely used idioms in Spanish to do with the word 'lengua'.

Which Spaniards are in the Epstein files? Tue, 03 Feb 2026 16:10:08 +0100 The latest batch of documents related to the convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein features several high-profile people from Spain, including the country's former prime minister.

Spain plans social media ban for under-16s Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:37:19 +0100 Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and violence, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Tuesday, in the latest such move by governments.

Can unregistered Brits in Spain get residency under new regularisation? Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:11:27 +0100 The Local has spoken to two lawyers to find out if the new decree promising to give the legal right to work and reside in Spain to 500,000 undocumented migrants could apply to 'under-the-radar' Brits in Spain who never registered as residents.

Spain's far right calls for review of a million citizenships granted under Sánchez Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:33:34 +0100 As rhetoric on immigration in Spain continues escalating, the far-right Vox party has called for an 'audit' of Spanish citizenships granted by the Sánchez government.