The Local Spain

Asturian to Andalusian: Understanding Spain's regional flags Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:09:22 +0100 Are you proud to be living in your region of Spain? Why not learn about the origins and interesting facts of the regional flag you see hanging from official buildings and balconies in your autonomous community?

How to get a duplicate TIE residency card in Spain if it's lost or stolen Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:21:58 +0100 Need to get a duplicate TIE card in Spain because you've lost the document or your wallet has been stolen? How about if you've changed address in Spain? Here's how to apply and why this process differs from renewing your card.

Why you should think twice before building a house in Spain Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:43:09 +0100 Designing and building a home in Spain is a dream for many, but it often quickly turns into a nightmare when it comes to getting planning permission from the local 'ayuntamiento' (town hall).

Is it mandatory to vaccinate your children in Spain? Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:39:48 +0100 Is it compulsory to vaccinate your children in Spain or can Spanish authorities force parents in certain situations?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:05:00 +0100 More tourists turn to Spain due to Middle East conflict, money-laundering gang exploiting Ukrainian women arrested and more news on Monday March 9th.

Thousands rally across Spain for women's rights and peace in the Middle East Sun, 08 Mar 2026 15:02:38 +0100 Thousands of people rallied in cities across Spain on Sunday to denounce violence against women and the Middle East war sparked by US-Israeli strikes.

What to know about being president of your building's 'community' in Spain Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:54:20 +0100 When it's your turn to be president of 'la comunidad' in your shared residential building, you'll have a few responsibilities to take on. But is there a way to get out of it?

LISTED: The cities in Spain where you can still buy a home for under €200K Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:17:51 +0100 Property prices in Spain have risen so much over the last few years that it's no longer a country with bargain homes really. However, the data shows that there are plenty of cities - even on the coast - where you can buy for under €200,000.

Spain pulls last embassy staff out of Tehran amid Middle East crisis Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:58:17 +0100 Spain got the last of its embassy staff out of Tehran, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced on Saturday, as the Middle East conflict entered its second week.

11 of the most influential women in Spain's history Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:47:17 +0200 To mark International Women's Day, we celebrate 11 Spanish women who have played pivotal roles in shaping Spain's history, gender rights, science, the arts and more.

Inside Spain: Sánchez didn’t kill the 'British expat dream', Brexit did Sat, 07 Mar 2026 11:18:56 +0100 In this week's edition we look at how recent articles in the British press claiming Spain is directly targeting UK retirees and dashing their hopes of owning a Spanish holiday home have failed to focus on the elephant in the room.

Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits? Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:36:10 +0100 Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require?

How will war in Iran impact life in Spain? Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:51:21 +0100 Despite distancing itself from the conflict and refusing military cooperation, Spain may still be impacted by the economic ripple effects of war in Iran.

Will I lose my British citizenship if I become Spanish? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:39:14 +0100 Are you a Brit who's thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship but you're concerned whether this will mean losing British citizenship? The rules about holding onto both nationalities can be confusing, so here’s what Spanish and British law says.

Spain's PM says 'cooperation' with US should prevail over 'confrontation' Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:26:37 +0100 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Friday that "loyal cooperation" should prevail over "confrontation" in relations with the United States after tensions over Madrid's opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran.

València or Valéncia? Accent debate rumbles on in Spanish city Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:39:25 +0100 It may seem like a storm in a teacup, but the argument over a single 'tilde' (accent) on Valencia's name - and which way it faces - is more about politics and regional identity than it is about linguistics.

Everything you need to know about Valencia's Fallas festival in 2026 Wed, 01 Sep 2021 11:10:11 +0200 Valencia’s fiery Fallas festival is currently taking place in the eastern Spanish city until March 19th. Here’s everything you need to know about this year's amazing event.

REVEALED: Spain's best high-yield savings accounts in 2026 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:22:13 +0100 Finding a high-interest savings account may be more difficult in Spain than what you're used to back home, but there are still several options available. Here are the most interesting deals in March 2026.

How to safeguard your pet in Spain before you pass away Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:56:50 +0100 If you want to make sure that your pet is taken care of by the person of your choice in the event that you pass away, Spanish law now allows you to do this more easily.

Row in Spain over claims foreign language assistants are used as 'fake interns' Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:18:30 +0100 Spain's Labour Ministry, the Ministry of Education and some of the country's regional governments are embroiled in an argument over the work responsibilities of foreign language assistants, with claims they're being used as "fake interns".