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IN IMAGES: Is La Rioja's Wine Battle the wildest party in Spain? Tue, 11 Jun 2024 16:59:33 +0200 Every June 29th, Spaniards in the winemaking region of La Rioja spend the day dousing each other in wine during 'la Batalla del Vino': the Battle of Wine.

Spain clarifies 183-day rule for Digital Nomad Visa renewals Mon, 29 Jun 2026 14:19:44 +0200 If you're living in Spain on certain types of visas such as the Digital Nomad Visa, you will no longer be denied a renewal for absences longer than 183 days in a year. The Local spoke to visa experts about the latest court ruling.

Spain's undocumented migrant amnesty ends with 1.3 million applications Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:16:11 +0200 June 30th marks the deadline for the mass regularisation of undocumented migrants in Spain, with the data suggesting that the total number of applicants will be far higher than the initial government estimate of 500,000.

June 30th deadline: What happens if I don't file my Spanish tax return? Thu, 20 Apr 2023 11:03:19 +0200 The deadline to file Spain's annual tax return is tomorrow (June 30th). The Spanish tax office has a range of penalties it can impose if you fail to file your "declaración de la renta". Here's what you need to know and if you are exempt.

Rail strike in Spain to cause 320 train cancellations on Monday Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:01:00 +0200 Spanish railway operator Renfe will suspend 320 train services on Monday June 29th, as part of the first of two strikes called by the country’s main rail workers' union for this summer.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:58:13 +0200 Spanish death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 17, rubbish truck kills one person and injures four in Pamplona, Rafa Nadal opens hotel in the Canary Islands and more news on Monday June 29th.

More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:38:51 +0200 The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.

Records tumble as European heatwave moves east Sun, 28 Jun 2026 07:03:28 +0200 Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.

GUIDE: How to complete Spain's annual tax return Tue, 12 Apr 2022 16:09:22 +0200 You must complete your 2025-2026 'Declaración de la Renta' (annual income tax return) before June 30th 2026. This step-by-step guide can help you complete the process.

LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders Wed, 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.

What are my rights while working in extreme heat in Spain? Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:05:24 +0200 Spain is enduring its first official heatwave of the summer with many suffering in scorching temperatures, particularly those working outdoors. Here's what the country's labour laws say about working in extreme heat, and if it applies to remote work.

Inside Spain: The season of booze-fuelled tourism is upon us Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:40:12 +0200 In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how Spain is once again fighting back against another summer of badly behaved tourists, with heightened tensions in the context of the country's housing crisis and its links to overtourism.

EU worries jet fuel supply situation to worsen Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:14:32 +0200 Commercial supplies of jet fuel may worsen this summer despite the improving situation in the Strait of Hormuz, EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen said Friday.

Spain beat Uruguay 1-0 to clinch World Cup Group H top spot Sat, 27 Jun 2026 09:38:30 +0200 Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 to clinch first place in World Cup Group H on Friday as the South Americans crashed out of the tournament.

'It's f**ked us': Brits in Spain spell out the impact of Brexit ten years on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:28:07 +0200 From bureaucracy to broken dreams, The Local's British readers in Spain explain the real-life consequences Brexit has had for them as the UK marks ten years since it voted to leave the EU.

Spanish Word of the Day: Cariño Fri, 26 Jun 2026 17:32:05 +0200 Here’s an essential Spanish word to know and understand in a country renowned for its affectionate people.

European heatwave's unlikely accomplice is an ocean 'cold blob' Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:20:28 +0200 The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.

Why this summer in Spain is expected to be even hotter than usual Fri, 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 economies Fri, 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 anniversary Fri, 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.