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Plane trouble delays pope's return after migrant-focused Spain visit Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:05:44 +0200 Pope Leo XIV on Friday wrapped up a week-long visit to Spain that highlighted migrant issues, but his return to Rome was held up after his plane experienced a technical problem.

EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:06:35 +0200 Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that stopped short of more divisive changes, diplomats said.

Inside Spain: Fake football jerseys and pope-mania Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:09:23 +0200 In this edition of Inside Spain we look at what’s been trending in the country: knock-offs of the Spanish national team’s omnipresent white kit, and (also wearing white) Pope Leo and the impact of his historic tour on young Spaniards in particular.

The reasons why Brits are buying far fewer homes in Spain Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:59:22 +0200 Although Brits remain top of the leader board when it comes to foreign property buyers in Spain, their numbers have fallen dramatically. Brexit is undoubtedly playing a part in this drop, but it's not the only factor.

REVEALED: Five subsidies pensioners in Spain can claim Tue, 18 Jun 2024 10:47:26 +0200 If you're a pensioner in Spain, it's worth knowing that there are several benefits available to you, in order to help you out with rising living costs.

Why most homes in Spain don't have smoke detectors or fire alarms Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:52:09 +0200 If you’re from a country where smoke detectors are the norm or even obligatory by law, you will have no doubt noticed the lack of them in homes here in Spain. Find out the reason behind this.

Discovery of €1.3M in jewellery adds to legal woes for Spain's ex-PM Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:44 +0200 Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is under investigation for alleged tax fraud and smuggling after jewellery was discovered during a search of his office, a court said Friday.

Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:05 +0200 A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Commission this week.

Who is behind the recent spate of killings in Barcelona? Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:04:18 +0200 Three people have been shot dead point-blank in the Catalan capital in as many weeks, the latest happening just outside a police station and during Pope Leo's visit to Barcelona. Is there a reason for this spike in murders?

What childcare options are available over the summer in Spain? Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:35:05 +0200 Kids in Spain get around three months of holiday over the summer, but finding childcare options during this time can be challenging for parents, especially if they have to work. So what is available?

EXCLUSIVE: British child born in Spain before Brexit denied residency Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:49:30 +0200 A British child born and raised in Spain has been denied residency despite his mother being legally resident in the country. The Local spoke to their lawyer about why they believe a mistake has been made over their Brexit Withdrawal Agreement rights.

Spain braces for World Cup mania among British tourists Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:35:18 +0200 Popular tourist spots like Benidorm and Magaluf are preparing for an influx of British football fans, with police deploying extra manpower and local business trying to position Spain as a cheaper alternative to watching the World Cup stateside.

'Silent killer': Extreme heat claims 'more than 200,000 lives' in Europe Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:53 +0200 More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.

British couple arrested in Spain for abandoning their three children to go partying Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:29 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a British couple for allegedly leaving their three children aged four and under alone in a hotel in the Málaga town of Benalmádena. The youngest - just six months old - has tested positive for cocaine.

Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrant boat survivors Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:12 +0200 Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.

The Local Spain attends Pope's historic mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:52:01 +0200 The Local Spain's reporter and long-term Barcelona resident Esme Fox reports from the Sagrada Familia as Pope Leo XIV blesses its tallest tower.

Yamal's first World Cup: The meteoric rise of Spain's teen sensation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:34 +0200 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be remembered as Lamine Yamal's first.

Spain's Valencia Port introduces EES border system Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0200 Following the rollout in Spanish airports, the Port of Valencia has now implemented new biometric border checks in line with new Schengen Area rules.

Which Spanish work visas are Americans successfully applying for? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:31 +0200 Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the work visas most US nationals are applying for, and their rate of approval.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:50 +0200 Man shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona, 400 patients in Málaga given false positives in colon cancer screening, Huelva wildfire brought under control, and more news from Spain on Thursday June 11th.