The Local Spain

What are my responsibilities in Spain as a foreign resident? Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:21:48 +0100 As a foreigner living in Spain, you have several different responsibilities to keep up with, from making sure you respect the conditions of your visa to renewing your residency and paying taxes.

Is there a property bubble in Spain and will it burst in 2025? Fri, 30 May 2025 13:50:22 +0200 The Bank of Spain this week warned that there are signs of a property bubble. House prices in Spain are now at historic levels, but does this mean that there's a real estate bubble and if so is it likely to burst within the next year?

Salaries close to the minimum wage are now the most common in Spain Fri, 30 May 2025 12:30:58 +0200 Mid-scale salaries haven't kept up with the rapid rise of the minimum wage in Spain, and new data reveals that over the past five years the most frequent annual earnings in Spain are just €450 above the legal minimum.

Spain to allow support dogs access to all public spaces Fri, 30 May 2025 11:10:36 +0200 The Spanish government has ruled that people who require assistance dogs will be able to access all public spaces in Spain, from swimming pools to supermarkets, with their animals.

EXPLAINED: The public spaces where Spain will ban smoking and vaping Fri, 30 May 2025 09:36:10 +0200 The Spanish government has announced reforms to the country’s Anti-Tobacco Law that will significantly expand smoke-free areas throughout the country, bans which will also apply to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 30 May 2025 09:07:13 +0200 Ryanair warns Spain passengers to expect more delays this summer, tourists who nabbed thief in San Sebastián go viral and more news from Spain on Friday May 30th.

Eight cooler places to escape the heat in Spain's Andalusia Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:33:42 +0200 Andalusia is currently experiencing a heatwave in late May, with temperatures hitting 40C or higher. Here are the places in the region where it doesn't generally get as hot, one for each province.

300,000 tenants in Spain hold their breath for the ‘great rent hike’ Thu, 29 May 2025 15:57:56 +0200 Rental contracts signed in Spain in 2020 are due for renewal this year, but the radically changed nature of the market means that hundreds of thousands of tenants could face steep price rises.

The best Galician words and expressions to help you sound like a local Thu, 29 May 2025 13:32:04 +0200 If you're visiting or live in the beautiful northwestern Spanish region of Galicia, there's no better way to impress the locals than with your knowledge of some of the most quintessential Galician words, some of which are untranslatable into English.

Foreigners could avoid Spain's 100% tax by buying new builds Thu, 29 May 2025 11:57:32 +0200 A draft law which proposes doubling property prices for non-EU non-resident home buyers in Spain through a 100 percent tax could be dodged when buying newly built homes instead of second-hand ones, legal experts have revealed.

The unwritten rules of partying with Spaniards Thu, 17 May 2018 12:36:50 +0200 Spaniards of all ages love to go out and enjoy drinking, chatting and dancing with friends and family. However, things are done differently here to what you'd expect from a night out in other parts of Europe or the world.

Spain's new migration law could block entry for thousands of US students Thu, 29 May 2025 10:41:33 +0200 The Spanish university sector has warned that new requirements included in the recent Immigration Law could mean thousands of US university students may be blocked from studying in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 29 May 2025 09:15:11 +0200 Ouigo train workers to go on strike in June, migrant boat capsize that killed seven in the Canaries watched by millions, Spain denies Telegraph's claim that blackout was caused by 'experiment' and more news on Thursday May 29th.

INTERVIEW: 'Spain's 100% tax on foreign buyers will end up in EU courts' Wed, 28 May 2025 17:28:47 +0200 Following the news that Spain's government intends to double the price of properties for non-EU non-resident buyers through a 100 percent tax, The Local spoke to legal and real estate experts about whether the levy makes any sense or is even legal.

Spain warns next days could be hottest for late May since 1950 Wed, 28 May 2025 12:03:09 +0200 Spain will this week bake in a heatwave where temperatures could soar to their highest level for the time of year since 1950, national weather agency AEMET said on Wednesday.

Why having an empty home in Spain could soon cost you more Wed, 28 May 2025 11:47:25 +0200 If you own a Spanish property that you're not using, the government wants to raise your taxes in order to encourage you to put it on the rental market, one of several fiscal changes Prime Minister Sánchez wants to implement to fix the housing crisis.

How Bankinter's takeover of EVO affects bank customers in Spain Wed, 28 May 2025 10:37:16 +0200 Do you have a bank account with EVO in Spain? Then you've probably been notified that Bankinter has taken it over. This is what it means for Evo debit and credit cards, mortgages and other bank conditions.

Costa del Crime: Why Spain is home to many foreign criminals and fugitives Wed, 28 May 2025 10:01:39 +0200 With its sun-drenched beaches and vibrant nightlife, Spain has long been a top destination -- not just for tourists, but also for criminals looking to vanish.

'Disaster for customers': EU's plan to cut flight compensation provokes anger Wed, 28 May 2025 09:07:25 +0200 The EU is considering allowing airlines to incur longer flight delays without having to compensate passengers in a move that has consumer groups up in arms and is dividing member states.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 28 May 2025 08:54:43 +0200 Canary government wants town halls to make it difficult for non-residents to buy homes, three quarters of Spaniards feel healthy and more news from Spain on Wednesday May 28th.