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Tractors block Spain's capital in protest at EU-South America trade deal Wed, 11 Feb 2026 15:39:08 +0100 Hundreds of honking tractors rolled into Madrid on Wednesday as Spanish farmers staged a protest against the European Union’s trade deal with four South American countries.

Replacement for cash? How the new 'digital euro' would work for Europeans Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:55 +0100 Supporters say it would let Europeans make online payments without relying on US payment system, but critics fear it would allow governments to surveil citizens' payments. How would the digital euro work?

Nine Spanish foody expressions that don't mean what you think Thu, 21 Mar 2019 10:30:12 +0100 Spaniards love food, and even when they're not eating or talking about it, the chances are they're using it to describe something else. Here's the lowdown on the most amusing foody expressions in Spanish.

IT glitch causes residency permit delays for 150,000 foreigners in Spain Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:54:17 +0100 Tens of thousands of applications for Spanish residency and work permits have been put on hold due to a failure in the computer system used to check whether the applicant has a criminal record or not.

IN DEPTH: How bad is corruption in Spain in 2026? Fri, 14 Feb 2025 09:18:20 +0100 Following news that Spain has once again fallen in international corruption rankings, The Local's political reporter Conor Faulkner looks into the reasons why Spaniards are once again losing trust in their elected and unelected officials.

'Not a blank cheque': How the EU and US see Spain's mass migrant regularisation Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:51:18 +0100 Spain's mass migrant regularisation has caused fierce debate within the country, but media reports suggest the measure has now caught the attention of powers beyond the bloc.

'4-hour queues': Europe's airlines and airports fear summer travel chaos Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:32:29 +0100 Airlines across Europe have called on EU chiefs to review the ongoing roll-out for the EES biometric border checks amid fears the system will lead to border chaos this summer.

Spain bans price gouging in emergency situations Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:27:10 +0100 The Spanish government has approved a law which prevents companies from hiking their prices in Spain during national or global emergencies, as seen with airlines that marked up their prices enormously following the recent train crash in Andalusia.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:43:03 +0100 Catalonia promises to have commuter trains fully running next week, US sees 'progress' in Spain's military spending, Spain gets worst corruption score ever, and more news from Spain this Wednesday February 11th.

Spain aims to give parents €2,400 per year for each child under 18 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:51 +0100 The Spanish government on Tuesday has put forward the idea of a universal childcare allowance to eradicate child poverty, but the €200 per month benefit would be available to all families if the measure is approved.

My city in Spain just got a low-emission zone. What do I have to do? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:12:56 +0100 Has your city recently introduced a low-emission zone or ZBE? Here's what you need to know as a driver, including how to get an environmental label for your car.

What is 'enchufe' in Spain? Wed, 27 Nov 2024 15:04:01 +0100 Beyond its most literal meaning, this word describes something Spaniards hate but often take full advantage of.

LISTED: Where to get free Spanish classes in Spain Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:16:07 +0100 Here's a breakdown of where to get free or very cheap Spanish classes in Valencia, Alicante, Marbella, Tenerife, Mallorca, Benalmádena and other places in Spain with large English-speaking populations.

Wetherspoons opens its first pub in Spain at Alicante Airport Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:07:40 +0100 British pub chain Wetherspoons has opened its first establishment outside the UK and Ireland, and the Costa Blanca is the chosen spot. Find out how much you'll have to pay for a pint.

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia is now world's tallest church - but will it ever be finished? Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:14:46 +0100 Barcelona's eternally unfinished Sagrada Familia has grown to become the world's tallest church, but a conflict with residents threatens to delay the finish date for the monument designed over 140 years ago.

Spain's government accused of ignoring own law that bans Franco monuments Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:52:55 +0100 One of Spain's most respected memory associations on Monday accused the leftist government of flouting its own much-vaunted policy to remove public symbols inherited from Francisco Franco's brutal dictatorship.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:40:47 +0100 Flooding continues to affect southern Spain, five babies hospitalised after consuming contaminated formula, language learning tourism on the up, and more news from Spain this Tuesday February 10th.

PM says Spain must adapt to 'new climate reality' amid floods Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:04:10 +0100 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday warned that Spain must adapt to "a completely new climate reality" following deadly floods that forced thousands to flee their homes.

Number of tourist apartments in Spain falls by 12 percent in a year Mon, 09 Feb 2026 16:40:39 +0100 The number of short-term accommodation for tourists in Spain has fallen dramatically, according to the latest official data, coinciding with a government clampdown on illegally listed properties.

Your views: 'Spain has a right to govern their immigration laws' Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:44:18 +0100 Reader insights offer a valuable contribution to understanding life abroad. The Local Spain’s community of international residents often find themselves at the heart of the country's most heated debates, from digital privacy to the ethics of immigration.