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Spain's ex-Interior Minister on trial accused of spying to protect party Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:06:18 +0200 A week of legal reckoning for Spain's two main political groups began Monday as a former conservative interior minister went on trial for allegedly spying on an ex-party treasurer who threatened to expose corruption.

When and where must dogs be kept on a leash in Spain? Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:46:54 +0200 If you're a dog owner in Spain, it's important to be aware of the rules and know when and where you can let them loose to run around.

Your guide to getting divorced as a foreigner in Spain Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:28:06 +0200 What will happen to your Spanish residency if you get divorced? How does shared custody work in Spain? And what happens with the property you bought together? Here are the answers to some crucial questions before you begin 'divorcio' proceedings.

Five key changes to Spain's 2025/2026 annual income tax return Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:09:17 +0200 There are several changes to this year's income tax return in Spain, particularly for the unemployed, those who received minimum wage, and those who earned large capital gains. Here's what you need to know.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 06 Apr 2026 09:14:55 +0200 Spaniards view Trump as bigger threat to world peace than Putin, ground staff strike causes luggage chaos at Barcelona airport and more news on Monday April 6th.

Can you do your driving test in Spain with an automatic car? Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:50:11 +0200 Most non-EU drivers who move to Spain need to resit their driving test in order to be able to get behind the wheel here. But is there an option to do the practical exam with an automatic vehicle in a country where most cars are manual?

Spain's PM under fire as former top aide faces corruption trial Sun, 05 Apr 2026 08:32:25 +0200 A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez begins on Tuesday in a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led government.

More than Ikea: Where else to buy furniture in Spain Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:01:15 +0200 Recently moved house and looking to furnish your new home in Spain? Here's where to look for furniture beyond the likes of Ikea.

European drivers choke on rising diesel prices Sat, 04 Apr 2026 16:17:02 +0200 The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent's dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of diesel on the car market.

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits Sat, 04 Apr 2026 14:12:23 +0200 Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday.

Ex-matador killed by bull at Spanish arena ahead of bullfight Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:56:45 +0200 A bull fatally gored a former matador who was helping to prepare a traditional Picasso-themed Easter weekend bullfight, organisers said Saturday.

Seven strange traditions celebrated at Easter in Spain Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:37:52 +0200 Easter week is celebrated in Spain like nowhere else on earth, and Spaniards take their Holy Week traditions very seriously, even if some of them - to the outsider - seem a little bit bonkers.

Spain is tolerant, not racist, says Real Madrid coach Arbeloa Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:35:16 +0200 Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Friday that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist, despite Islamophobic chanting during a national team match this week.

What kind of health insurance qualifies for Spain's non-lucrative visa? Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:45:25 +0100 If you're thinking of applying for Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa or NLV you must have private health insurance, but not all policies will be accepted. Here's what type of insurance qualifies.

Pro-Palestinian flotilla's new Gaza mission to start in Spain on April 12th Fri, 03 Apr 2026 14:20:22 +0200 A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said on Thursday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona on April 12th.

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries Fri, 03 Apr 2026 13:09:12 +0200 The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors.

Spain's Easter white hoods are a symbol of penance, not right-wing extremism Mon, 08 Apr 2019 09:16:07 +0200 Tourists could be forgiven for gasping in horror at the first sight of the white hoods marching towards them at one of Spain's Easter processions, argues Ilaria Grasso Macola.

Spain's Health Minister blasts US 'interference' over controversial euthanasia case Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:25:35 +0200 Spain's health minister slammed US "interference" on Thursday after an official urged an investigation into the euthanasia of a paraplegic woman whose long legal battle with her father captured attention.

Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:17:57 +0200 Every winter, storms wipe out swathes of the picturesque Spanish coast, undoing summer reconstruction work and threatening the foundations of the country's vital tourism industry.

Spanish amnesty migrants could be deported from other EU member states Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:16:03 +0200 The EU's top immigration official has warned that migrants set to benefit from Spain's controversial mass regularisation process could be deported back to Spain if they are found in an irregular situation in other Member States.