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Can you lose your residency in Spain if you commit a crime or misdemeanour? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:24:26 +0200 What happens if you’re already living in Spain and you’re charged with a crime or misdemeanour here? Does that mean that you’ll get your residency taken away and have to leave? What happens when it comes to renewing your residency?

Q&A: What to know about catching a taxi or ride-hailing service in Spain Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:12:17 +0200 Are you planning on travelling around Spain or to a particular destination for a city break? Or are you thinking of moving to Spain? Either way, you'll want to know how taxis and ride-hailing services work here.

FACTS: What to know about Europe's total solar eclipse Wed, 12 Aug 2026 10:28:13 +0200 Here is what you need to know about the total eclipse, which is the first visible in mainland Europe since 2006.

How long do you have to wait for a tax rebate in Spain? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:26:24 +0200 Are you currently waiting for a tax rebate in Spain? Find out how long it might take and how you can find out about its status.

Police in Spain bust network accused of trafficking migrant girls Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:22:59 +0200 Spanish police said Tuesday they have dismantled a criminal ring accused of recruiting unaccompanied migrant girls from care centres in Gran Canaria and moving them to mainland Spain and France, where some were sexually exploited.

How to check if your eclipse glasses in Spain are safe and certified Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:15:54 +0200 Millions of protective glasses have been sold in Spain ahead of today's (Wednesday August 12th) total solar eclipse. Authorities have recalled six models, but this is what you have to check to guarantee the ones you've bought are safe and legit.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 12 Aug 2026 08:36:11 +0200 Spain's Health Minister helps resuscitate bather, Spain rakes in millions thanks to eclipse tourism, 164 Spaniards unaccounted for after Colombia earthquake and more news on Wednesday August 12th.

What's happening with border checks between Italy and Spain? Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:22:04 +0200 With border checks now in place both ways for people travelling between Italy and Spain, who exactly are they being applied to and what happens next?

Solar eclipse sparks scramble for protective glasses across Europe Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:40:53 +0200 The scramble for protective glasses has reached fever pitch across Europe ahead of Wednesday's rare total solar eclipse, as pharmacies, opticians and other shops struggle to keep them in stock.

LISTED: The six models of solar eclipse glasses recalled in Spain Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:59:38 +0200 Consumer protection authorities in several regions in Spain have ordered the recall of six models of eclipse glasses due to the potential risk of eye damage.

Ten English words beautifully bastardised by Spain's Canary Islanders Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:12:22 +0200 Britain has been trading with the Canaries for six centuries, so it’s no surprise that some very amusing anglicisms have crept into the Spanish dialect of the Atlantic archipelago.

What you should know before building a swimming pool at your Spanish home Fri, 20 Aug 2021 10:09:34 +0200 Building a swimming pool at your Spanish property may not be as expensive as you thought, but there are a number of considerations to factor in first, from permits to extra costs and whether it's a worthwhile investment.

How to avoid being stung by a Portuguese man o'war in Spain Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:22:36 +0200 There has been an increase in the number of Portuguese man o'war - also known as bluebottles - over the past few weeks in Spain, particularly along the northern coast. Here are some vital tips on how to avoid being stung and what to do if you are.

How to declare money when entering, leaving or travelling within Spain Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:52:30 +0200 Did you know that if you’re entering or leaving Spain with a large amount of money, you need to declare it to Spanish authorities? The same applies if you’re travelling around Spain with it too. Here's what you need to know.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 11 Aug 2026 08:55:51 +0200 Six eclipse glasses recalled in Spain for eye damage risk, famous US climber dies in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains and more news on Tuesday August 11th.

Ceuta leader wants detention centre as Spain's migrant crisis deepens Mon, 10 Aug 2026 17:42:17 +0200 The leader of Ceuta demanded on Monday the detention and expulsion of the thousands of migrants wandering the Spanish north African territory's streets after last month's mass influx from Morocco.

Gelato for lunch? Bedlinen in the freezer? Heatwave tips from southern Europe Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:46:06 +0200 With scorching temperatures breaking records across Europe this summer, The Local has put together tried and tested tips for surviving heatwaves from southern Europe, where locals have had decades of practice coping with the heat.

Firefighters struggle to put out wildfire in southwestern Spain Mon, 10 Aug 2026 15:05:42 +0200 Firefighters struggled Monday to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in the southwestern province of Huelva that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people due to shifting winds and difficult terrain, officials said.

Spain to tighten rules on bringing cash in from abroad Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:01:57 +0200 The Spanish government is in the process of passing legislation which will automatically classify large amounts of undeclared cash brought into or taken out of the country as having been obtained illegally.

July was Spain's hottest month on record Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:53:50 +0200 July was mainland Spain's joint-hottest month since records began in 1961, national weather agency Aemet said on Monday, after high temperatures fuelled the country's biggest wildfire in recent history.