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Two Brits in Spain awarded British Empire Medals Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:46:30 +0100 Former Calvià councillor Katherine Mentink-Duncan and Alicante firefighting commandant Terence Curran are two Britons based in Spain who this year have been awarded British Empire Medals for their services to the community.

'Brexit is not done': How Britons in Europe are still fighting for their rights Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:49:11 +0100 Five years on from the end of free movement, Britons living throughout Europe are still dealing with the consequences of Brexit. Fiona Godfrey, from British in Europe, tells The Local the battle to secure rights is still ongoing and that things could get more complicated.

The New Year’s Eve events taking place in Spain's main cities Thu, 29 Dec 2022 10:04:23 +0100 Whether you want to party with the masses in the main squares, catch a local firework display, cruise down a river on a boat or say goodbye to 2025 with an epic race, here are the Nochevieja events taking place around Spain.

Spain seeks removal of ads for rentals in Israeli settlements Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:44:11 +0100 Spain’s leftist government has ordered seven online platforms to remove more than 100 listings for vacation rentals in Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories.

LISTED: What will get more expensive in Spain in 2026? Tue, 30 Dec 2025 12:56:05 +0100 Food, electricity, internet, transport, rents, mortgages and more - How much will daily costs increase in 2026 in Spain, and will there also be some price drops?

How to find out if your car has been towed in Spain and what to do Tue, 30 Dec 2025 10:50:32 +0100 Have you returned to where you parked your car in Spain only to find that it's no longer there? Don't panic, as it's not necessarily been stolen. It could well have been towed; this is who to call and what to do if so.

Spain's opposition says it's open to working with far-right Vox if elected Tue, 30 Dec 2025 09:23:32 +0100 Spain's conservative opposition leader said Monday he would be open to striking occasional deals with the far-right Vox party to secure parliamentary support for key legislation if he becomes prime minister.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 30 Dec 2025 08:54:52 +0100 Creator of world-famous 'Monkey Christ' restoration passes away, Marbella property prices reach record high, avalanche kills three people in Spanish Pyrenees and more news on Tuesday December 30th.

What are the rules for using fireworks in Spain? Tue, 27 Dec 2022 11:57:07 +0100 Fireworks are common in Spain during the Christmas and New Year period and as part of local 'fiestas', but there are some rules and potential fines you should know about.

Over 3,000 migrants died in 2025 trying to reach Spain Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:52:02 +0100 More than 3,000 migrants died while trying to reach Spain this year, a report released by a Spanish migration rights group said on Monday, a sharp decline from 2024 as the number of attempted crossings fell.

Spain eyes new way for foreigners to avoid 'cita previa' appointment scam Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:40:24 +0100 The Spanish government is considering implementing a new system to prevent criminal groups from selling immigration office appointments to desperate foreigners.

What's open and what's closed over the New Year holiday in Spain? Mon, 30 Dec 2024 14:48:36 +0100 If you need to go shopping on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day in Spain, keep in mind that opening hours for supermarkets and shops won’t be the usual ones.

Do I need to get a new TIE residency card if I change address in Spain? Mon, 29 Dec 2025 11:05:57 +0100 Does a change of address within Spain mean that you’re legally obligated to get a duplicate of your TIE residency card for non-EU citizens? Here’s what the law says.

How you could prevent your rent in Spain from going up in 2026 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:06:07 +0100 Is your rental contract in Spain due to expire in the new year? If so, you could be facing significant rent hikes. Read on to find out how much your landlord is allowed to increase it by and the steps they need to take to make it legal.

Death toll from floods in southern Spain rises to three Sun, 28 Dec 2025 18:28:30 +0100 Search teams on Monday recovered the bodies of two men who went missing after torrential rains caused flooding in southern Spain, officials said, bringing the death toll to three.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 29 Dec 2025 09:11:16 +0100 More heavy rain in store for eastern Spain, record number of jihadist arrests in 2025 and more news on Monday December 29th.

How Spain turned a child massacre into its April Fool's Day Mon, 28 Dec 2020 08:12:53 +0100 April 1st has no special meaning in Spain, instead December 28th is the day of practical jokes among Spaniards. But the celebration's macabre origins are far from a laughing matter.

What will happen to property prices and rents in Spain in 2026? Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:01:32 +0100 If you’re thinking of buying a property in Spain next year, or renting one out, you’ll want to know what the projections are for the state of the market in 2026.

LISTED: Visa, residency and citizenship changes in Spain in 2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:01:19 +0100 Changes to entry rules to Spain, higher financial requirements for Spain's main visas, tens of thousands to get new residency documents and Spanish citizenship - there are lots of changes in store for foreigners in Spain next year.

Felipe VI urges Spain to bridge political divide in Christmas message Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:03:22 +0100 King Felipe VI called on Spaniards to protect "democratic coexistence" against the perils of polarisation in a Christmas message.