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'It'll be a desert': Village fights closure of Spain's largest nuclear plant Mon, 04 May 2026 06:45:28 +0200 In the western Spanish village of Almaraz, the uncertain future of the country's biggest nuclear power plant casts a shadow over the livelihoods of 4,000 people.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 04 May 2026 06:23:20 +0200 Spain adds two million migrants in two years, PM's plane in emergency landing in Turkey, Spain demands release of Spanish-Palestinian activist held by Israel and more news on Monday May 4th.

Why do Portuguese people speak much better English than Spaniards? Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:00:14 +0100 How is it possible that there can be such a difference between two neighbouring countries so culturally similar, with related Romance languages and tourism-based economies?

EXPLAINED: Why is Spain called Spain? Thu, 26 Sep 2024 09:47:09 +0200 You may have never stopped to think about it, but where does Spain - or España - get its name from?

Is a joint or a separate tax return better if you're a couple in Spain? Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:38:55 +0200 The deadline for filing your Spanish annual income tax return is just a couple of months away, but working out whether to file jointly or as an individual can be tricky. Here's everything you need to know in order to help you decide.

11 tourism business ideas that can work in Spain Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:57:38 +0200 Thinking of setting up a tourism business in Spain? Barcelona-based travel journalist Esme Fox gives us the lowdown on which enterprises can be successful in Spain, as well as adding value to the tourism industry rather than contributing to overtourism.

Spanish PM had no link to graft scheme, ex-govt official tells trial Fri, 01 May 2026 16:46:13 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez had no ties with an alleged corruption scheme whose trial has rocked the left-wing government, a key defendant in the case told a court on Thursday.

Blockbuster EU-Mercosur trade deal enters into force Fri, 01 May 2026 09:52:06 +0200 The European Union's mammoth trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur provisionally enters into force Friday, despite a pending court ruling on its legality.

Everything you need to know about Mother's Day in Spain Fri, 03 May 2024 13:37:58 +0200 Here's how and when in May Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain, and why it owes its roots to religion and a Valencian poet.

How to register with Spain's social security system Tue, 11 Jul 2023 09:35:06 +0200 If you want to be able to work in Spain, whether as an employee or self-employed, you will need to register with the country's social security system. Find out the step-by-step process and the documents you'll need to do it.

Key points: What changes about life in Spain in May 2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:49 +0200 May 1st bank holiday, social media ban, new flights, migrant regularisation to continue, Mother's Day, preschool and petrol station strikes and plenty of festivals, this is what to expect in May 2026 in Spain.

¡Joder! An expert guide on how to use the F-word in Spanish Fri, 11 Oct 2024 21:26:01 +0200 As in many other languages, there’s an art to swearing in Spanish. Here we discuss the different ways you can properly use the Spanish versions of the F-word and their derivative uses and how they compare to English.

Spain's economic growth defies impact of Middle East war Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:46:57 +0200 Spain's dynamic economy withstood the turmoil unleashed by the Middle East war to post 0.6 percent growth in the first quarter, in line with expectations, official data showed on Thursday.

How Spaniards' perceptions about Spain have changed over the past decade Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:47:15 +0200 Spaniards currently feel quite pessimistic about their country, believing it to be less safe, less prosperous and more unequal than a decade ago, a new widely reported study has found.

Could Spain follow UK in banning smoking for new generations? Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:06:58 +0200 Following the United Kingdom's new anti-smoking law which prohibits anyone born after 2008 from purchasing tobacco for life, there have been calls for Spain's Health Ministry to implement a similar ban.

LISTED: The Spanish tax deductions for people living in Madrid Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:45:25 +0200 If you're a Spanish tax resident based in Madrid, there are several deductions you may be able to apply for on your annual return. Find out what they are and if you're eligible.

Far-right Vox remain in power in Spain's Aragón region Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:23:35 +0200 Spain's main opposition conservative party united with the far right to have its leader re-elected in the region of Aragón on Wednesday, their latest alliance before next year's general election.

Spain's PM labelled a crime kingpin at corruption trial Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:18:44 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez headed a criminal organisation that rigged public contracts and illegally funded his Socialist party, a defendant in a trial that has threatened the government told a court on Wednesday.

Spain's inflation rate slows down despite Middle East War Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:04:45 +0200 Spanish inflation cooled in April thanks to falling electricity prices even as the Middle East war roiled global energy markets, official data showed on Wednesday.

Do I have to file my annual tax declaration if I just arrived in Spain? Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:17:08 +0200 There are two months left to file Spain’s annual tax return, so where do new arrivals stand regarding this? Are they already tax residents? What if they didn’t work in Spain last year and only arrived in 2026?