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Seven proven ways to help you meet new people in Spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:42:29 +0200 The challenge of moving to a new country, or even a new city, is how to make new friends and connections. Here are some of the best ways to meet people in Spain.

'Thank you, Tenerife': WHO chief praises Spanish island in hantavirus fight Fri, 15 May 2026 11:35:20 +0200 The head of the World Health Organisation on Thursday published an open letter thanking the people of Tenerife for showing "moral courage" in accepting to help those aboard a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak to evacuate.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup on TV in Spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:02 +0200 The world's biggest football spectacle kicks off on June 11th, but unfortunately getting to watch all the matches on TV while in Spain is going to be more complicated and expensive than ever. These are your best options and the games airing for free.

Spain's PM faces key Andalusia vote after series of defeats Fri, 15 May 2026 09:46:42 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialists seek to avoid a drubbing in the key region of Andalusia on Sunday, following a string of electoral losses ahead of next year's national vote.

Spain's PM 'proud' of Barça's Yamal in Palestinian flag row Fri, 15 May 2026 09:24:24 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday said Barcelona star Lamine Yamal had made Spain "proud" for waving a Palestinian flag at a victory parade that sparked Israeli accusations of "inciting hatred".

Spain arrests top UK fugitive in Benidorm drug bust Fri, 15 May 2026 09:18:48 +0200 Spanish police on Thursday said they had arrested one of Britain's most-wanted fugitives after snuffing out a drug trafficking and forgery group concealed in the famed beach resort of Benidorm.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 15 May 2026 09:05:22 +0200 Spanish patient infected with hantavirus recovering in hospital, Spain's VAT cut on electricity and gas bills will end on June 1st, man arrested for sexual assault on tourist in Palma and more news on Friday May 15th.

Why are TV ad breaks so long in Spain? Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:32:25 +0100 Watching Spanish TV can often feel like it's all just ads, and the actual programmes are the fillers. Why is it that ad breaks in Spain often run for more than 12 minutes?

Q&A: Who will win Andalusia's elections and why does it matter for Spain? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:20:48 +0100 Voters in Spain's most populous region are set to head to the polls this weekend. But who's running, what do the polls say, and what could the results of Andalusia's regional election mean for national politics?

Myth-buster: Have schools in Spain banned pork and introduced halal menus? Thu, 14 May 2026 12:16:17 +0200 Several posts circling online claim that Spain will soon introduce halal menus in its school canteens. Is there any truth to this?

Pollen allergies in Spain: What you need to know Tue, 31 May 2022 16:29:18 +0200 Experts are warning the general population in Spain that pollen levels are expected to be much higher this year after abundant rainfall these past few months. Here's everything you need to know about hay fever in Spain.

'Not a permanent solution': Why immigration may not rejuvenate Spain Thu, 14 May 2026 11:07:03 +0200 Many in Spain have pointed to the growing migrant population as a solution to the country's ageing population. But a new study by an influential think tank has cast doubt over this widely held belief.

10 apps that will help you with bureaucracy in Spain Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:48 +0200 We all know that Spanish bureaucracy can be difficult to deal with, but these apps can make it just that little bit easier.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:29 +0200 Pollen levels soar in Spain, 80 percent of Spaniards blame accommodation aimed at foreigners for rent rises, reforms to pharmaceutical co-payment system, and more news from Spain on Thursday 14th May.

British scientists among winners of top Spanish award Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:53 +0200 British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.

Spanish Word of the Day: Resaca Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:34 +0200 Had too much to drink? Then you probably have 'resaca'.

One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

La ONCE: Why blind people sell lottery tickets in Spain Wed, 13 May 2026 11:26:35 +0200 Have you ever wondered what those small kiosk are on many street corners in Spain, and why there are people inside them selling tickets? Here's what you need to know about 'La ONCE'.

How Spain will pay thousands to owners who rent out empty homes Wed, 13 May 2026 10:40:45 +0200 The Spanish government has launched a raft of new financial incentives to convince property owners to put their empty homes back on the rental market, from an extra €600 a month for renting them out at affordable prices, to €35,000 for renovation work.

What are the fines if you make mistakes on your Spanish tax return? Mon, 20 May 2024 14:09:07 +0200 Filling out your Spanish income tax return can be daunting and mistakes can be made, so what happens if you submit your form with an error? Will you always have to pay a fine and how much will it be? Is there a way of correcting the mistake in time?