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CONFIRMED: This has been Spain's hottest summer on record Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:58:26 +0200 Mainland Spain endured its hottest summer since records began in 1961, with an unprecedented 61 heatwave days across June, July and August, national weather agency Aemet said on Wednesday.

How religious are schools in Spain nowadays? Wed, 09 Sep 2026 12:21:05 +0200 As kids across Spain start school this week, many foreign parents who are new to the country may be wondering if Catholicism still plays an integral part of the education system.

What drivers in Spain need to know about the upcoming red lanes Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:30:40 +0200 Spain's DGT traffic authority is trialling so-called 'red lanes' that change function depending on the time of day as a means of lowering congestion on the country's roads. Here's why many drivers won't be able to use these 'carriles rojos' (red lanes).

Spain players offered free egg freezing in reproductive health deal Wed, 09 Sep 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Spanish women's international players will be offered free reproductive health options like IVF and egg freezing by the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) as a way to improve the work-life balance of female footballers.

Nine key laws that could be passed this political year in Spain Wed, 09 Sep 2026 10:37:23 +0200 Healthcare, housing, family rights, protection of minors, freedom of expression and more - Pedro Sánchez's leftist government is looking to pass numerous bills ahead of the 2027 general election.

Spain's interior ministry in press freedom row over journalist 'blacklist' Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:41:48 +0200 Spain's interior ministry apologised to journalists and denied muzzling the media on Tuesday after a report revealed it had secretly compiled a list of reporters and their political opinions.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 09 Sep 2026 09:09:48 +0200 Ceuta leader demands EU help after migrant rush, number of foreign autónomos in Spain rises exponentially, private care homes prices keep steady in Spain and more news on Wednesday September 9th.

European cities to get more power to clamp down on tourist rentals Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:38:52 +0200 Cities across Europe will gain more leeway to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb under plans to bring down housing costs in tourism hotspots that the European Union is to unveil Wednesday.

Spain declassifies intelligence reports into Ceuta migrant rush Tue, 08 Sep 2026 16:34:04 +0200 The Spanish government on Tuesday declassified intelligence reports about July's migrant surge into Ceuta in a bid to quell doubts about what it knew beforehand and Morocco's potential role.

More than 1,000 migrants rescued off coast of Canary Islands in a week Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:10:20 +0200 More than 1,000 migrants were rescued in a single week off the coast of west Africa as they attempted the dangerous Atlantic migration route to Europe, charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said.

Spain plummets to record low in PISA education report Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:53:54 +0200 The latest edition of global educational survey PISA does not make pleasant reading for Spain, which has dropped down the rankings for its worst result since records began.

Casa 47: What to know about Spain's new public housing department Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:58:20 +0100 The Spanish government has officially launched the ‘Casa 47’ portal, a search engine for affordable social housing with long-term tenancy agreements.

How Spain's foreigners could be affected by a far-right and conservative government Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:10:25 +0200 A points-based visa system, 'national priority' for Spaniards in housing and welfare, tougher citizenship rules? These are just some of the possible outcomes of a PP-Vox coalition, which polls suggest is possible following next year's general election.

Madrid to invest €1.2 billion in air-con for schools as summer heat lingers Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:04:27 +0200 As high temperatures increasingly bookend the beginning and end of the academic year in Spain, the Madrid government has pledged over a billion euros on air-conditioning installation in the region.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 08 Sep 2026 08:37:09 +0200 Spain set for rain and drastic drop in temperatures, Sánchez to welcome Algerian president, and more news from Spain on Tuesday.

Spain opens criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant surge Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:20:39 +0200 Spain's top criminal court on Monday opened an investigation into July's deadly migrant surge into Ceuta, alleging it was facilitated by Morocco and pointing to failings by the African country's police.

Barcelona airport strike hits one-month mark with 14 flights cancelled per day Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:45:19 +0200 The strike by ground staff at Spain's second busiest airport continues to cause 10 to 14 flight cancellations a day as well as luggage problems for travellers, with no evidence that the stoppage will stop any time soon.

Could Europe's border queues get longer this month as key EES date passes? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:46 +0200 Monday September 7th could be a key date for the full enforcement of the EU's biometric border checks across the Schengen area with concerns raised that queues at border checks could get longer and slower this month.

Do I have to get a new Spanish residency card if I renew my passport? Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:20:04 +0200 A passport renewal often involves getting a new document with different numbers and details on it, but does that mean foreigners in Spain also have to get a new residency document as well every time?

Barcelona tourists sleep rough on the beach as Spain's hotel prices spike Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:24:33 +0200 Mass tourism and low-cost travel are colliding on Barcelona's beaches, with tourists preferring a night under the stars over eye-watering hotel prices.