The Local Spain

Five interesting facts about Spain's Indian community Mon, 11 Nov 2024 21:38:22 +0100 The first wave of Indian migration to Spain began in the late-19th century with a diaspora of Sindhi traders quickly establishing themselves as a successful and peaceful community, values they still hold onto today.

The ten ways you should use 'Vamos!' in Spanish Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:16:40 +0200 You may know it as as the Spanish national football team and Rafa Nadal’s battle cry, but "Vamos" is used frequently in daily spoken Spanish. These common uses will help you sound like a local.

EU's EES biometric passport checks catch 4,000 over-stayers in first 4 months Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:34:18 +0100 One of the stated aims of the EU's new EES system of biometric passport checks is to catch people who 'over-stay' the 90-day limit, and 4,000 of those have been caught in the first months of its implementation, according to an EU official.

Spain's conservatives set terms for far-right alliance Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:41:55 +0100 Spain’s main conservative People's Party (PP) has published conditions for a possible alliance with the far-right Vox party, signalling how the two could cooperate after a general election expected in 2027.

The big concerts taking place in Spain in 2026 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:44:29 +0100 Music fans have a lot to look forward to this year as there are big names performing in Spain throughout 2026. Here's a list of some of the most highly anticipated concerts.

How Spain became the biggest hub of British schools in Europe Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:35:29 +0100 A recent report has highlighted how Spain has nearly as many British schools as the rest of the EU countries combined. Contrary to what you may think, it's not Spain's large English-speaking community that explains this.

Are emotional support animals recognised in Spain? Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:05:39 +0100 What happens if you have an emotional support animal and you want to move to Spain with it, or you live here and want to get one? What are the laws surrounding these types of animals and their rights to access different public spaces and transport?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:59:57 +0100 Spain to approve first national plan against loneliness, wage gap in Spain sees women earn 20 percent less, gang that scammed foreign property buyers in Alicante arrested and more news on Tuesday February 24th.

Q&A: What the new Verifactu system means for Spain's self-employed Mon, 23 Feb 2026 16:31:56 +0100 If you're a self-employed worker or a business owner in Spain, you'll have to start preparing for the introduction of a new mandatory invoicing software next year. Here are some key questions answered about how the new billing system works.

In pictures: The best places to see spring blossom in Spain Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:37:29 +0100 You don't have to travel all the way to Japan to see blossoms. If you want to plan ahead and book a trip to the Spanish countryside to see it in all its springtime glory, here are of some of the best places to visit during the floral season.

Dutch emerge as third main foreign property buyers in Spain Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:51:48 +0100 Dutch buyers are increasing their share of the Spanish property market, joining two long-standing foreign buyer groups but with more of a focus on luxury properties.

'Humanly impossible': Staff call for more resources to tackle Spain's mass regularisation Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:54:57 +0100 With the application window for Spain's proposed regularisation of 500,000+ undocumented migrants approaching, unions and immigration office staff have called for greater manpower and resources.

Spain to declassify documents on failed 1981 coup attempt Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:05:51 +0100 Spain's leftist government said Monday it will release classified documents related to a failed 1981 coup attempt, calling the move a step toward settling a "historical debt" with citizens.

How to check how many points you have left on your driving licence in Spain Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:26:44 +0100 If you're worried because you don't know how many points you've had taken off your licence, there are three easy ways to check. Here's how.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:37:40 +0100 Court dismisses sex abuse complaint against Spain's first PM, Spanish property sales hit highest level in 18 years and more news on Monday February 23rd.

Why conservatives in Spain are ditching the centre right for the far right Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:02:42 +0100 The quiet migration of voters on the Spanish right is getting little media attention but could reshape the future of Spain, new data suggests. What is convincing longstanding PP voters to shift further right?

UK’s new passport rules for dual citizens are result of border control in digital age Sun, 22 Feb 2026 10:37:16 +0100 New passport rules for British dual citizens reflect border control and citizenship in a digital age, writes Nando Sigona in The Conversation.

How to avoid 8 common mistakes when applying for Spanish citizenship Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:34:12 +0100 Though Spain has granted citizenship to more people than other European countries in recent years, the application process is incredibly lengthy and fraught with pitfalls. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.

DNV or NLV: Which visa is easier to get in Spain? Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:56:57 +0100 If you're a non-EU national who wants to move to Spain, you're probably trying to decide which visa to apply for. The Digital Nomad Visa and the Non-Lucrative Visa are two of the most common, but which one has lower financial requirements and less paperwork?

Inside Spain: Does Japan have the solution to Spaniards' longevity problem? Sat, 21 Feb 2026 10:06:12 +0100 In this week’s edition we explain why Spain is looking at Japan's healthcare system as an example of what to do when your country has the highest life expectancy in the world.