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Iceland votes on whether to resume EU membership talks Sat, 29 Aug 2026 13:01:44 +0200 Icelanders began voting Saturday in a referendum on whether to resume membership negotiations with the European Union, in a tight race that will be closely watched in Brussels.

Spain urges calm after anti-migrant protesters clash with police Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:13:04 +0200 Spain's interior minister called for calm on Friday after residents of Ceuta clashed with police during protests against migrants who have remained in the North African enclave following a mass influx.

Why there are fears of more serious floods in Spain this autumn Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:11:12 +0200 Spanish meteorologists are warning that this summer's weather conditions are similar to those recorded prior to the devastating 2024 Valencia floods, increasing the likelihood of heavy, sudden rainfall this autumn in Spain.

'Spain is outpricing itself': Your views on the 'impossible' rental market Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:53:32 +0200 Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like.

As Iceland votes on the EU, which countries could be next to join? Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:24:56 +0200 Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queuing up to join the bloc.

Midterms: What Americans in Europe need to know about changes to mail-in voting Fri, 28 Aug 2026 13:22:28 +0200 As Donald Trump's administration seeks to limit mail-in voting, overseas Americans have been left wondering what to expect for the upcoming midterm elections.

11 fruits and vegetables eaten in Spain that aren't common elsewhere Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:51:15 +0200 Have you ever come across some of these 'unusual' fruits and vegetables in Spain? They may surprise you because they're not eaten in many other places.

What's the difference between Schengen and EU free movement rules? Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:36:32 +0200 With countries across Europe reintroducing police checks at internal borders with neighbouring states there has been renewed attention on how the borderless Schengen area works and how it's linked to the EU"s free movement principle.

Everything to know about installing solar panels at your property in Spain Fri, 28 Aug 2026 11:10:00 +0200 Do you require a building permit to install solar panels in Spain? What steps do you need to follow and what certificates do you need? What if I live in an apartment block? Here's everything you need to know.

Explained: How long you have to work in Spain to get a pension Fri, 28 Aug 2026 10:46:36 +0200 There will be changes to the retirement age in Spain in 2027. This is the minimum number of years you have to work in Spain before you can retire and get a pension, as well as how long you have to work to get a full state pension.

New flight routes to link New York with Valencia and Ibiza in Spain Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:43:49 +0200 Travellers in Spain and the US will be able to fly directly between Valencia or Ibiza to New York from next summer.

'We feel abandoned': Clashes in Spain's Ceuta as locals grow tired of migrant crisis Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:28:43 +0200 Protests over security in Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta escalated into violent clashes with the Spanish military on Thursday, a month after a mass influx of migrants from Morocco.

EU demands Meta 'protect our kids' after US settlement Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:13:17 +0200 The EU said Thursday it expects Meta to address "addictive" features of its platforms in Europe, after the tech giant agreed to sweeping limits on teen use of Facebook and Instagram in some US states.

'Nothing beats ready salted': Your views on crisp flavours in Spain Thu, 27 Aug 2026 15:42:58 +0200 We asked our readers what they think of Spanish crisp or chip flavours and how they compare to flavours back in their home countries. When it comes to the crunch, are you more jamón serrano (cured ham) flavour or fried egg?

Thieves stage lightning raid on Bronze Age gold in Spanish museum Thu, 27 Aug 2026 12:02:03 +0200 Thieves on Thursday raided the Treasure of Villena -- one of the greatest Bronze Age gold collections -- in the latest high profile heist on a European museum, officials said.

Spain needs eight years of non-stop building to fix housing shortage Thu, 27 Aug 2026 11:12:03 +0200 Spain's housing crisis doesn't look like it will be solved any time soon as a new study reveals it will take eight years of record levels of construction to make up the housing deficit.

EXPLAINED: How traffic lights will change in Spain in October Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:30:08 +0200 If you're a driver or a pedestrian in Spain, certain crossings will work a little differently starting from this October. Here's what you need to know.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 27 Aug 2026 09:02:37 +0200 At least four Spaniards missing in Nepal-Tibet flash flood, Spanish female football star deletes photos with wife before signing for Saudi team and more news on Thursday August 27th.

At least 50 injured after fireworks explode at Spanish fiesta Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:39 +0200 At least 50 people were injured, including three taken to hospital with burns, on Wednesday after fireworks exploded at the start of an annual fiesta in northern Spain, authorities said.

'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after fourth prison break Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:04:41 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday.