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Autónomo in Spain: Essential vocab for foreign self-employed workers Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:49:56 +0200 If you're newly self-employed in Spain, you'll have to get your head around the rules and forms to fill out, but also all the new Spanish work vocabulary. Here are some key words you need to know as an 'aútonomo/a' in Spain.

'Nobody listens here!' Ten common complaints foreigners make to their Spanish partners Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:03:29 +0200 Cross-cultural relationships are as interesting as they are complex. Here are some of the ten most common moans foreigners have when talking to their Spanish partners.

Storm Regina to bring blood rain and strong winds to Spain Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:12 +0100 March looks set to bring further bad weather to Spain, with Storm Regina forecast to be accompanied by so-called 'blood rain' from North Africa.

Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they there? Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:53:33 +0200 Spain's reluctance to allow the US to launch attacks on Iran from American military bases on Spanish soil has reawakened interest in the purpose of these installations, their location and their history.

Inflation to hit eurozone as war in the Middle East disrupts energy flows Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:38:03 +0100 In the Middle East energy exports to Europe have been disrupted by the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran that has spilled into surrounding regions. Economic experts are predicting a spike in inflation.

Iran Ambassador to Spain says they can attack any US base in Europe 'if necessary' Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:32:37 +0100 Speaking in Madrid, Iranian Ambassador to Spain Reza Zabib claimed that Iran does not want war but "has the capacity" to react to aggression, even suggesting that any US military base in Europe could be a target.

How will war in Iran impact life in Spain? Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:51:21 +0100 Despite distancing itself from the conflict and refusing military cooperation, Spain may still be impacted by the economic ripple effects of war in Iran.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:04:34 +0100 Storm Regina brings strong winds and muddy rain to Spain, Madrid’s iconic Cibeles fountain to undergo renovation, breast cancer mortality in Spain falls by 40+ percent in 30 years and more news on Tuesday March 3rd.

Amazon to invest another €18 billion in data centres in Spain Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:04:55 +0100 Amazon on Monday announced another €18 billion ($21 billion) of investment in data centre projects in Spain, more than doubling its spending there on the infrastructure crucial for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Does Spain have its own anti-missile 'Iron Dome'? Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:58:36 +0200 Following Iran's attack on a British military base in Cyprus, the first time the country bombs European soil, we find out whether Spain would be able to defend itself against a missile attack like Israel's 'Iron Dome' system does.

Middle East fighting overshadows Spain's world telecom show Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:48:39 +0100 Fighting over Iran impacted the start on Monday of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade fair thousands of miles away in Barcelona, with Israeli firms absent and activists demonstrating for a boycott of the country's pavilion.

Will I lose my British citizenship if I become Spanish? Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:39:14 +0100 Are you a Brit who's thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship but you're concerned whether this will mean losing British citizenship? The rules about holding onto both nationalities can be confusing, so here’s what Spanish and British law says.

What travellers should know about Iberia's new charges for odd-shaped luggage Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:55:02 +0100 Passengers travelling on Spain's flagship carrier Iberia are being charged extra for taking irregular-shaped bags. So what exactly are the new baggage rules and how much are these extra fees?

'Not about democracy': Spain's FM condemns US-Israel attacks on Iran Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:25:57 +0100 Spanish Foreign Affairs Minister José Manuel Albares said Monday that the military operation launched by the United States and Israel against Iran “is not about democracy”, stressing that American military bases on Spanish soil are not being used.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in March 2026 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:57:32 +0100 The deadline for declaring world assets and crypto assets, new Schengen entry rules at the Gibraltar border, several strikes, new flights, clocks change - here's everything that's new about life in Spain in March 2026.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 02 Mar 2026 08:59:00 +0100 Spain becomes EU’s most vocal opponent to US-Israel attacks on Iran, 20th edition of Mobile World Congress starts in Barcelona and more news on Monday March 2nd.

REVEALED: What Spain's latest crime stats say about safety Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:08:36 +0100 Has life in Spain become safer or more dangerous over the last year? Here's what you need to know about the Spanish Interior Ministry's most recent crime report.

12 must-read articles before applying for Spanish citizenship Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:01:29 +0100 If you've lived in Spain for the required amount of time and are thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship, here are 12 essential articles to guide you through the process and clear up some common doubts.

Culture, politics, food: What makes Europeans proud of their country? Sat, 28 Feb 2026 12:49:34 +0100 A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.

Coup role revelations revive calls for return of Spain's exiled king Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:49:17 +0100 Calls for Spain's former King Juan Carlos I to return from exile have resurfaced after declassified files confirmed his role in stopping a 1981 coup and defending the country's fledging democracy.