The Local Spain

'It took three appointments to get my TIE card renewed in Spain' Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:05 +0100 The Local Spain's reporter Esme Fox goes over the trials and tribulations of renewing her TIE residency card in Spain, comparing her experiences to that of other foreigners who've faced issues and contradictive information from immigration officials.

Spain trapped in wet and windy cycle as Storm Kristin brings more bad weather Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:49:48 +0100 The fifth named storm of 2026 so far has led to weather warnings for almost all Spanish regions on Wednesday, with more very strong winds, snow and lots of rain expected to cause further travel problems.

FACT CHECK: Is living rent-free at parents' property in Spain taxed? Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:53:49 +0100 There have been several rumours circulating online and reports in the Spanish media recently stating that Spain's tax authorities can demand payments from adult children who live rent-free in their parents’ property.

Nine questions to ask when buying a second-hand car in Spain Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:18:51 +0200 If you’re buying a second-hand vehicle in Spain from a private seller, there’s a big chance you’ll have to do the hard bargaining and scrutinising in Spanish, so here are nine questions to help you with the process.

Short-term let owners in Spain must complete new form in February Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:43:38 +0100 This February, those who own tourist or other short-term rental accommodation in Spain will have to submit a new declaration form to Spanish authorities, providing details of their business corresponding to 2025.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:00:18 +0100 Spain no longer a measles-free country, a potential ban on children at bullfights, families of rail crash victims to receive €210,000, and more news from Spain this Wednesday January 28th.

Q&A: How Spain's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants will work Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:06:18 +0100 Spain's government approved a decree on Tuesday which will see more than 500,000 undocumented migrants given the right to work and reside legally in the country. Here are all the details, from the requirements, to the residency card they'll get and more.

Spain to offer legal status to 500,000 undocumented migrants Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:55:06 +0100 Spain's left-wing government approved Tuesday a plan to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants by decree, the country's latest break with harsher policies elsewhere in Europe.

What we know about the murder of a British mother-of-three in Spain Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:43:20 +0100 British mother-of-three Victoria Hart (33) was killed this Saturday in her home in Alhaurín el Grande, Málaga, in front of her children. Soon after, her ex-partner handed himself in to police. Here's what we know about the murder case.

Why do Spaniards eat so late? Wed, 02 Oct 2024 14:32:56 +0200 Ernest Hemingway famously said that Spaniards “delay the day”, and when it comes to eating, this is certainly applicable.

Unemployment in Spain falls below 10 percent for first time in 18 years Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:28:53 +0100 The unemployment rate in Spain fell by just over half a percentage point to 9.93 percent by the end of 2025, according to new data from the Labour Force Survey recently published by Spain's National Statistics Institute (INE).

Are children born to Brits in Europe now required to have a UK passport? Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:17:23 +0100 Children who are born outside the UK to at least one British parent are, in many cases, automatically entitled to British citizenship - but changes to the UK travel rules means that these children may now be required to get a UK passport to travel to Britain.

Everything that changes about life in Spain in February 2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:26:25 +0100 Carnival kicks off, deadline for applying for affordable rents, first tax return for tourism accommodation owners, numerous strikes and more - here's what's happening in Spain in February.

New boarding pass rule causes queues at Barcelona airport Tue, 27 Jan 2026 10:17:41 +0100 New rules requiring proof of travel before entering Spain's second busiest airport are causing mounting queues for travellers outside the terminals.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 27 Jan 2026 08:57:11 +0100 Squatters will not be able to access subsidised housing in Madrid, British mother-of-three stabbed to death in Málaga, state tribute to train crash victims postponed, and more news from Spain this Tuesday January 27th.

MAP: The parts of Spain where more and more foreigners are buying homes Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:12:10 +0100 New data shows that some parts of Spain usually overlooked by overseas buyers are becoming much more popular, with the northern region of Asturias leading the way.

Spain unable to fine foreign-registered vehicles entering low-emission zones Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:54:03 +0100 As a growing number of cities in Spain roll out low-emission zones, it's emerged that the drivers of foreign-registered vehicles are not receiving the €200 fines for entering these areas without authorisation.

Storm Ingrid batters Spain as another storm set to bring more rain and snow Mon, 26 Jan 2026 11:57:28 +0100 After a week of very strong winds, huge waves and plenty of rain in Spain due to the effects of Storm Ingrid, another named storm, Storm Joseph, is now headed this way with weather alerts issued across the country.

IN IMAGES: Spain's devilishly explosive correfoc celebrations Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:36:49 +0100 Devils, dancing, fire and dragons, discover all about the explosive correfoc festivals held in northeastern Spain.

Spain remembers the dead a week on from rail tragedy Mon, 26 Jan 2026 09:11:09 +0100 People in the southern Spanish towns of Huelva and Adamuz held ceremonies Sunday a week on from the rail disaster that killed 45 people, many of them from the area.