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How rural Spain is embracing LGBTQ+ initiatives Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:14:58 +0200 Small town Spain is breaking down barriers and showing that 'pueblos' can be progressive and welcoming places for sexual minorities, even helping revitalise some of the country's depopulated areas at the same time.

Judges in Spain consider taking mass migrant amnesty to EU court Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:07:58 +0200 Spain's Supreme Court is considering referring the country's controversial mass migrant regularisation to the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) amid concerns that it could conflict with EU law.

Spain records more than 1,000 heat-related June deaths Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:57:30 +0200 More than 1,000 deaths in Spain were attributed to the recent heatwave that roasted Europe, as the country posted the hottest first six months ever recorded, officials said on Wednesday.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in July 2026 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:57 +0200 The start of Gibraltar's Brexit deal, vote on 21 percent VAT on short-term lets, the end of Spain's migrant amnesty, another anti-tourism protest, the deadline for Spain's annual income tax return, and plenty more - read on for the full lowdown on July 2026 in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:39:34 +0200 Spanish death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 29, far right demands Spain ban mail-in voting for Spaniards abroad, Sorolla painting stolen in Seville and more news on Wednesday July 1st.

Spain may slap 21 percent VAT on tourist lets as part of new housing crisis plan Tue, 30 Jun 2026 14:06:00 +0200 The Spanish government is to present a new set of housing measures in parliament this July to combat the worsening property crisis, including benefits for renters and the imposition of VAT payments on all short-term accommodation owners.

Language, jobs and rights: Spain unveils migrant integration scheme Tue, 30 Jun 2026 13:29:35 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday unveiled a new €505-million plan to help migrants integrate into Spanish society through language lessons, traineeships and more, confirming as well that more than one million migrants have applied for the country's amnesty.

What's on the agenda at the next EU-UK summit... if it takes place? Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:33:03 +0200 The next EU-UK summit was set to take place in July but has had to be postponed due to political manoeuverings in London. So when will it take place and what's on the agenda?

Baja de autónomo: How to (temporarily) deregister as self-employed in Spain Fri, 26 Mar 2021 18:06:07 +0100 Did you know that self-employed workers in Spain can deregister from the system up to three times a year and avoid paying the social security fee for that period? It's tricky but worth it, especially if you're going through a rough financial patch.

How to check seawater quality at any beach in Spain Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:49:06 +0200 There are several resources available to the public if you want to find out if the seawater of a particular beach in Spain is safe to swim in.

Final dash for documents as Spain's mass migrant regularisation ends Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:57 +0200 A mass migrant regularisation launched by Spain's leftist government in defiance of a growing European crackdown on irregular immigration ends on Tuesday, with the final hopefuls scrambling to secure their legal status.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:03:56 +0200 Temperatures to go over 40C again in Spain after heatwave break, Spain scraps reduced VAT on petrol and diesel, and more news on Tuesday June 30th.

What to expect with the EU's small parcel fee from July 1st Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:02:43 +0200 From July 1st the European Union has slapped a €3 duty on cheap parcels entering the 27-nation bloc on Wednesday to stem a surge in low-value packages, mainly from China. So how does it impact you?

IN IMAGES: Is La Rioja's Wine Battle the wildest party in Spain? Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:59:33 +0200 Every June 29th, Spaniards in the winemaking region of La Rioja spend the day dousing each other in wine during 'la Batalla del Vino': the Battle of Wine.

Spain clarifies 183-day rule for Digital Nomad Visa renewals Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:19:44 +0200 If you're living in Spain on certain types of visas such as the Digital Nomad Visa, you will no longer be denied a renewal for absences longer than 183 days in a year. The Local spoke to visa experts about the latest court ruling.

Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty ends with 1.3 million applications Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:16:11 +0200 June 30th marks the deadline for the mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain, with the data suggesting that the total number of applicants will be far higher than the initial government estimate of 500,000.

June 30th deadline: What happens if I don't file my Spanish tax return? Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:03:19 +0200 The deadline to file Spain's annual tax return is tomorrow (June 30th). The Spanish tax office has a range of penalties it can impose if you fail to file your "declaración de la renta". Here's what you need to know and if you are exempt.

Rail strike in Spain to cause 320 train cancellations on Monday Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Spanish railway operator Renfe will suspend 320 train services on Monday June 29th, as part of the first of two strikes called by the country’s main rail workers' union for this summer.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:58:13 +0200 Spanish death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 17, rubbish truck kills one person and injures four in Pamplona, Rafa Nadal opens hotel in the Canary Islands and more news on Monday June 29th.

More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:38:51 +0200 The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.