'It's the law of the jungle': Pensioner's eviction exposes Spain's housing crisisThu, 24 Sep 2026 16:26:18 +0200 The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election. | |
How good are pensions in Spain compared to the rest of Europe?Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:55:57 +0200 Foreign pensioners have long considered Spain an affordable place to retire to, but how good are Spanish pensions for those who've worked in Spain for much or all of their careers? Here's what the available data says about how Spanish pensions stack up against others. | |
Two Galician cities crowned as Spain's best for quality of lifeThu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:04 +0200 The smaller cities in northern Spain not only beat out Madrid and Barcelona in quality of life rankings, but also major international capitals. | |
Spain sees number of foreigners with residency permits rise to nearly 8 millionThu, 24 Sep 2026 10:24:23 +0200 A new report from Spain's immigration watchdog has shown that the country is nearing the 8 million residency card threshold, with new data revealing interesting trends among British and American residents. | |
Spain's PM softens tone with Morocco amid fears of new Ceuta migrant rushThu, 24 Sep 2026 09:23:37 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday praised Morocco for bolstering border security amid fresh rumours of another migrant rush to Ceuta, a day after admitting Moroccan "border control failed" during July's mass crossing. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 24 Sep 2026 08:18:23 +0200 Lonely Planet adds Spanish city of León to 2027 global must-visit list, website selling Spain-England football tickets hacked, Spanish PM slams housing crisis 'tragedy' after pensioner evicted and more news on Thursday September 24th. | |
Spain outraged by 87-year-old's eviction after vulture fund quintuples rentWed, 23 Sep 2026 15:39:01 +0200 The eviction of an elderly disabled woman from her lifelong apartment after an investment firm bought the property and raised her rent more than fivefold has sparked nationwide outrage and protests in the Spanish capital. | |
Can I gain Spanish residency through marriage or civil partnership?Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:34:30 +0200 If you're a non-EU national, is it possible to gain Spanish residency through marriage or a civil partnership? Read on to find out more and discover if your situation makes you eligible. | |
Can you use €100, €200 or €500 banknotes in Spain?Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:13:05 +0200 What happens if you find yourself with a large bill in Spain? Will shops or businesses actually accept banknotes of €100 and over? | |
GUIDE: How to apply for a non-resident NIE in SpainTue, 06 Aug 2024 10:57:21 +0200 If you're a non-resident in Spain, but you want to make some big financial purchases here such as buying a property or a car, you'll need what's known as a non-resident NIE number. Here's how to apply. | |
IN STATS: How well can Irish pensioners live in Spain?Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:33:17 +0200 Are you an Irish national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? We've crunched the numbers to help you decide if you can afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026. | |
Spain's PM admits Morocco border control 'failed' in CeutaWed, 23 Sep 2026 09:13:40 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday blamed a failure of Moroccan border controls for a recent migrant crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on WednesdayWed, 23 Sep 2026 07:23:02 +0200 Memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale in Spain, Spanish doctors develop pioneering transplant technique that avoids organ rejection, Sánchez snubs Trump's call to join New York meeting and more news on Wednesday September 23rd. | |
Head of Spain's public broadcaster backs new Eurovision boycottTue, 22 Sep 2026 16:18:38 +0200 The head of Spain's public broadcaster said on Tuesday he supported boycotting Eurovision again over Israel's participation, potentially adding to the countries snubbing the world's biggest live televised music event. | |
Spain releases censored Franco-era footage of foreign hippies in IbizaTue, 22 Sep 2026 14:46:08 +0200 Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has released never-before-seen footage of foreign hippies in Ibiza in the early 70s, a film reel censored by Franco’s dictatorship and which showcases how much Spanish society has changed. | |
COMPARE: How expensive are fuel prices around Europe right now?Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:07:14 +0200 Fuel prices are rocketing around Europe but in some countries the cost of filling a tank is far higher than in others, partly because governments are taking different measures to tackle the crisis. | |
The UK taxes Brits have to pay when moving to SpainTue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:08 +0200 Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to Spain and living here. | |
Why do Spaniards dress for the season rather than the weather?Wed, 23 Oct 2024 16:41:58 +0200 If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be. | |
Can I run a business from my flat or house in Spain?Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:18:59 +0200 For many self-employed foreigners in Spain, setting up their own business from home is the easiest and cheapest option. But what does Spanish law say about receiving customers if you live in a shared building, or even if you live in a separate house? | |
What to know before getting botox in SpainTue, 22 Sep 2026 09:54:19 +0200 Are you considering getting botox treatments in Spain? Here's what you need to know about how it's regulated in the country, who is allowed to perform the injections and average prices. | |