Why this summer in Spain is expected to be even hotter than usualFri, 26 Jun 2026 12:00:56 +0200 Everyone knows summers in Spain are hot, but it’s also undeniable that some are more unbearably scorching than others. This is what Spain’s national weather agency and international climatologists are forecasting for this summer. | |
Climate change to blame as heatwave hits Europe's economiesFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:44:21 +0200 Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic. | |
'A red tape nightmare': How Spain's press covered Brexit's 10th anniversaryFri, 26 Jun 2026 10:14:19 +0200 The Spanish press has taken a deep interest in the 10th anniversary of the Brexit vote and the consequences it’s had on Spain’s British population, from the ‘legal limbo’ of British second-home owners to the Britons who’ve decided to return to the UK. | |
How will Spain regulate tourist flats after the end of its national registry?Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:35:22 +0200 A recent ruling by the Spanish Supreme Court meant that the government's national registry of short-term lets was struck down. With Airbnbs blamed by many for rising prices and scarce supply, how will tourist accommodation in Spain be regulated now? | |
Spain's former PM requests his corruption probe be nullifiedFri, 26 Jun 2026 09:08:34 +0200 Spain's Socialist ex-prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero on Thursday requested the nullification of a corruption investigation against him that has rocked the leftist government, saying his rights were violated. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on FridayFri, 26 Jun 2026 08:48:46 +0200 Two Spaniards killed and 80 unaccounted for in Venezuela earthquake, Spanish TV causes outrage by adding subtitles for Andalusian accent, Spain to require mobile network coverage during blackouts and more news on Friday June 26th. | |
Ten ways to protect your Spanish property against the summer heatMon, 10 Jul 2023 13:48:09 +0200 When summer arrives in Spain, bringing with it scorching temperatures, you may start to notice that your home suffer too, whether it's windows and doors swelling, cracks appearing or more insects getting inside. | |
Mexico's president and Spain's king to use World Cup to mend diplomatic riftThu, 25 Jun 2026 15:31:42 +0200 Against the backdrop of the World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Spanish King Felipe VI are set to ease diplomatic tensions that soured after Mexico's demand for an apology over the colonial-era conquest. | |
LATEST: More than 100 million Europeans suffer in temperatures above 35CThu, 25 Jun 2026 13:45:56 +0200 At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa. | |
'A horror show': Spain's stance on Iran war provokes Trump's anger againThu, 25 Jun 2026 12:45:41 +0200 US President Donald Trump on Wednesday launched another round of insults at Spain over its Nato participation and reluctance to help American troops in the war against Iran, this time calling the country “a horror show” and “terrible”. | |
Seven in ten homes empty in Spain's villages in midst of national housing crisisThu, 25 Jun 2026 11:52:44 +0200 A new report has shown the stark differences in population and property pressures between rural and urban areas of Spain, with some inland areas full of homes sitting empty. | |
Record-breaking heatwave linked to 212 deaths in SpainThu, 25 Jun 2026 11:00:24 +0200 A record heatwave that has gripped much of Europe could be linked to 212 deaths in Spain between Sunday and Wednesday, according to estimates from a public institute. | |
What American parents in Spain need to know about their child's US tax obligationsThu, 25 Jun 2026 10:28:55 +0200 If you're an American living in Spain, you may not know that your child may have tax obligations in the US, despite not living there. The Local Spain spoke to a US tax expert to find out what parents need to know. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 25 Jun 2026 09:12:36 +0200 Heatwave to ease from Thursday, far-right leader accuses PM of "manoeuvring to steal upcoming elections", US court rules out asset freezes against Spanish national team, and more news from Spain on Thursday 25th June. | |
'People are at risk': Europe urged to invest in healthcare as heatwaves intensifyWed, 24 Jun 2026 18:30:49 +0200 The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday. | |
CONFIRMED: Spain breaks June heat recordWed, 24 Jun 2026 16:12:55 +0200 Mainland Spain this week recorded its highest daily average temperatures in June since at least 1950 as a heatwave gripped much of Europe, national weather agency Aemet said Wednesday. | |
LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter ridersWed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:39 +0200 Spain has made a raft of changes to its traffic rules, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter riders as well as motorhome and regular motor vehicle drivers. | |
Spain's PM denies Socialist corruption as 'widespread' as media and opponents claimWed, 24 Jun 2026 11:16:33 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday dismissed allegations of "widespread corruption" against his Socialist Party after an ex-top aide was jailed for a corruption scandal that risks toppling the government. | |
Why Europe is warming faster than the rest of the worldWed, 24 Jun 2026 10:42:20 +0200 The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace | |
What's behind the recent spike in drownings in Spain?Wed, 24 Jun 2026 09:41:27 +0200 Five children and seven adults drowned in Spain over the weekend, as well as nine more the previous weekend. What's causing the recent increase in people - particularly minors - tragically dying at sea in Spain? | |