The Local Spain

What we know about Spain's planned crackdown on short-term let owners Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:36:37 +0200 A VAT hike, an end to rental loopholes, stricter anti-fraud measures, tax incentives and more - the Spanish government is preparing legislation for July 2026 which will have a big impact on the owners of tourist accommodation in Spain.

The tax return scams you need to avoid in Spain Mon, 22 May 2023 13:25:51 +0200 Now that millions of people in Spain have submitted their annual tax returns and are awaiting a reply from Hacienda is when criminals are attempting the most tax-related scams. Here is what you should look out for.

Police in Spain claim 'massive fraud' by 400,000 migrants in amnesty process Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:31:10 +0200 As applications for Spain's mass migrant amnesty surge over initial estimates, police sources claim there is clear evidence of widespread fraudulent applications by foreign nationals who were not living in Spain in 2025 as required.

Spain's Congress approves granting citizenship to Sahrawis Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:36:50 +0200 The Spanish Congress has taken another step towards granting Spanish citizenship to Sahrawi people from Western Sahara, with a close vote clearing the way for thousands from the former colony to gain Spanish passports.

First half of 2026 was 'hottest ever recorded' in Spain Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:11:34 +0200 The first half of 2026 was "the hottest ever recorded" in Spain, with an average temperature 1.6C above normal, national meteorological agency Aemet announced on Wednesday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:24:17 +0200 Coach crash in Catalonia leaves 44 injured, rate of rich people in Spain soars by 30 percent, Spain to face Austria in World Cup round of 32 and more news on Thursday July 2nd.

Can my landlord stop me from smoking in my rental in Spain? Wed, 04 Sep 2024 12:43:46 +0200 Whether or not you can smoke in your flat or even on the balcony depends on several different factors and can in some cases come down to the goodwill of your landlord and neighbours.

Heat dome to bring 40C Saharan air to Spain this weekend Wed, 01 Jul 2026 15:08:41 +0200 After a few days of relative relief from the heatwave that hit all of mainland Spain, the mercury will rise again from Thursday onwards as a so-called heat dome forms over much of the peninsula, trapping in Saharan air.

'Critical point': Europe's airports demand urgent action to avoid summer border delays Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:37:00 +0200 European airport and airline associations have once again urged the European Commission to take immediate action as they warn the new digital Entry/Exit System (EES) risks travel mayhem and misery for millions this summer.

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.