The Local Spain

A foreigner's guide to understanding the Spanish press in five minutes Wed, 26 Jan 2022 10:31:35 +0100 Want to decipher the different political biases in the Spanish press? Eager to find out which newspaper you'll enjoy reading while improving your Spanish? Here's everything that's interesting and important about Spain's newspaper landscape.

Q&A: What to know about the next two solar eclipses in Spain Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:41:13 +0200 If you missed last week’s total eclipse in Spain, you’re in luck because there will be two more solar eclipses coming up in 2027 and 2028.

How to avoid being scammed when looking for a property to rent in Spain Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:41:11 +0100 Finding somewhere to live in a new country can be challenging enough without having to worry about fraud and being scammed out of money, so here are the things you need to be aware of.

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in September 2026 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 11:57:08 +0200 New housing and rental laws, school year starts, changes to fuel prices, new flight routes, vets and teachers to strike, and plenty more - here's what's happening in Spain in September 2026.

MAP: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 There are still several active wildfires in Spain this Monday August 17th, including blazes in Huelva and Huesca.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 17 Aug 2026 08:54:03 +0200 Child and pregnant mother killed in drive-by shooting in Andalusia, Spain continues border checks on passengers from Italy and more news on Monday August 17th.

LATEST: Soldier dies battling wildfire in Spain's Aragón Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:23:27 +0200 A Spanish soldier died on Sunday while helping efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in the northeastern region of Aragón when his truck tumbled into a ravine, authorities said

LATEST: Europe's battle with wildfires continues Sun, 16 Aug 2026 12:56:48 +0200 Countries across Europe on Sunday continued to battle wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes.

Would-be migrants intercepted near Morocco's border with Spanish enclave Ceuta Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:54:48 +0200 Scores of would-be migrants, mostly from sub-Saharan Africa, were intercepted on Saturday in northern Morocco near the border with the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, an AFP correspondent saw, two weeks after thousands of migrants rushed into the tiny territory.

Flash food kills two women and injures two babies in Spain Sun, 16 Aug 2026 09:15:51 +0200 A flood and a landslide triggered by torrential rain killed two women and injured two babies in rural northwestern Spain on Saturday, authorities said.

Five inspiring ideas for accessible holidays in Spain Thu, 14 Aug 2025 16:39:58 +0200 Those travelling with disabilities can find it very difficult, but thankfully there are several destinations in Spain which aim to make it easier with accessible transportation, museums and city streets.

Can you lose your residency in Spain if you commit a crime or misdemeanour? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:24:26 +0200 What happens if you’re already living in Spain and you’re charged with a crime or misdemeanour here? Does that mean that you’ll get your residency taken away and have to leave? What happens when it comes to renewing your residency?

EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:54:42 +0200 The EU pushed back Friday at renewed trade pressure from the United States, as Washington said the bloc was enabling Chinese evasion of US tariffs and stepped up calls for it to roll back flagship green rules on businesses.

Earthquake rocks Spanish city of Granada Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:56:54 +0200 Spain's cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings in the southern city.

Europe battles new wave of wildfires Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:49:54 +0200 Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.

How long do you have to wait for a tax rebate in Spain? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:26:24 +0200 Are you currently waiting for a tax rebate in Spain? Find out how long it might take and how you can find out about its status.

Spain to tighten rules on bringing cash in from abroad Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:01:57 +0200 The Spanish government is in the process of passing legislation which will automatically classify large amounts of undeclared cash brought into or taken out of the country as having been obtained illegally.

Everything you need to know about driving from Spain to Portugal Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:29:55 +0200 If you're driving from Spain to Portugal, here's what you need to know about speed and alcohol limits, the regular toll and e-toll systems as well as other key considerations for a country with a different set of road rules.

Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:03 +0200 Spain's leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country's largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy markets, the state gazette showed on Friday.

Why is Spain's population so poorly distributed? Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:18:22 +0200 Spain's population density is a European anomaly, with 90 percent of residents living in just 2.6 percent of the country. Why is it that the cities are so crowded while huge parts of the country's interior are empty?