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LISTED: Spain pre-approves six housing crisis measures Tue, 29 Sep 2026 16:51:30 +0200 The Spanish government on Tuesday pre-approved a raft of new measures aimed at helping to solve the current housing crisis, from a ban on vulture funds to a moratorium on evictions until 2030.

'Every interested party is to blame': Your views on Spain's housing crisis Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:50:41 +0200 Most of our readers believe that no one single group is to blame for Spain's current housing crisis, but rather that they all contribute to a vicious circle. Here's what The Local Spain's readers had to say.

Spain to cap gas price hikes and extend fuel discounts Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:37:07 +0200 The Spanish government on Tuesday announced plans to limit natural gas price increases to 15 percent and extend fuel discounts to shield consumers from the fallout of the Middle East war.

How vulture funds are worsening Spain's housing crisis Tue, 29 Sep 2026 10:50:26 +0200 As hundreds protest the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen by a vulture fund that quintupled her rent and the government seeks to pass legislation regulating these investment firms, we look at how 'fondos buitre' have taken Spain's rental market hostage.

How to get the flu vaccine in Spain Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:15:43 +0200 The 2026/2027 winter flu vaccination campaign is about to begin in Spain. Find out who can get the flu vaccine through the public health system, when the campaign begins in each region, and how to get it done on the private system.

Deal struck for evicted pensioner Maricarmen as Spain's PM seeks new housing law Tue, 29 Sep 2026 09:04:21 +0200 A Madrid pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests that have piled pressure on the government to resolve Spain's housing crisis can return home after a deal with the property's owners, her lawyer said on Monday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:12:43 +0200 British and German tourists spend less in the Balearics, immigration official sentenced to prison for accepting bribes, Spanish government to approve social media ban for under 16s before 2027 and more news on Tuesday September 29th.

Housing protesters vow to maintain pressure on Spain's government Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:55:30 +0200 Demonstrators camping in a central Madrid square vowed Monday to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over Spain's housing crisis, as the 87-year-old woman at the centre of the protest called on them to "hold on".

Spanish Words of the Day: Fondo buitre Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:30:30 +0200 'Los fondos buitre' are very unpopular in Spain currently. But what exactly do these words mean and why do they have a negative connotation in Spanish?

LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:39 +0200 Spain will implement numerous changes to its traffic rules in October 2026, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter riders as well as motorhome and regular motor vehicle drivers.

Heavy rainfall to hit 12 regions as Spain gets break from endless heat Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:27:44 +0200 After the hottest summer on record and some of the highest September temperatures ever seen, the mercury will finally start to fall this week, accompanied by warnings for torrential rain and thunderstorms.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:29:38 +0200 New York mayor Mamdani posts video playing 'office basketball' with Spain's PM, Spanish director Almodóvar visits Madrid housing protest camp and more news on Monday September 28th.

Spain's housing protesters dig in for long stay in Madrid square Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:34:44 +0200 After spending his first night in a tent in central Madrid, David Muller-Plantenberg said he would remain there as long as needed to press the government to tackle Spain’s housing crisis.

EasyJet launches six new Spain-UK routes for 2027 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:43 +0200 British budget airline EasyJet will operate six new routes between Spain and the UK from 2027, including establishing a new base at Girona airport in the north-east of the country.

Spain's PM vows action as housing protest sparked by eviction grows Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:52:57 +0200 A growing protest camp in the heart of Madrid over unaffordable housing pushed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday to pledge swift government action.

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.

What to know before getting botox in Spain Tue, 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.

Cyberattack hits Spanish train operator user data Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:51:36 +0200 Spanish public railway company Renfe on Friday said it had suffered a cyberattack that compromised some user data, with media reporting that criminals used AI in a first for Spain.

Where are the breakthroughs for the radical and far-right in Europe? Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:11:29 +0200 After recent regional election breakthroughs by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), here is an overview of radical, nationalist and far- and hard-right parties' positions across Europe in recent years.

Thousands protest government in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:17 +0200 Thousands of people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to protest the Spanish government's handling of a recent migrant influx into Ceuta, accusing it of failing to protect the country's borders and calling for an early general election.