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The cities in Spain where you can buy a 3-bedroom flat for under €150,000

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 10:22:08 +0100

Although the average price for a 100sqm property in Spain is currently more than €200,000, official data shows that a number of cities in Spain have many three-bedroom homes for considerably cheaper than that.


Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:21:28 +0100

Richard Gere calls Trump a 'bully' at Spain's top film awards, Spain qualifies for Rugby World Cup, Madrid housing protest and more news from Spain on Monday February 10th.


Where in Europe is Ryanair scrapping flights this year?

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:21:28 +0100

Clashing with governments over taxes and airport fees, budget airline Ryanair has started off the year with cutbacks on routes across Europe and threatened many more.


Scandal-hit narco-musical 'Emilia Perez' wins Spanish film prize

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 07:56:40 +0100

Narco-musical "Emilia Perez" won best European film at Spain's equivalent of the Oscars on Saturday, after social media posts by the movie's star prompted backlash in the middle of awards season.


'We are the future': European far right makes show of force in Madrid

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 07:53:33 +0100

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and France's Marine Le Pen headlined a rally in Madrid on Saturday by Europe's biggest far-right bloc, buoyed by Donald Trump's return to power and calling for "a 180-degree pivot".


Why is Spain's new 'Big Brother' tourist registration so unpopular?

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:00:15 +0100

Since the end of 2024, travellers in Spain have had to provide even more personal information when booking accommodation or rental cars. It's certainly proven controversial, but you may not be fully aware of all the reasons why.


Spain's golden visa deadline: How to apply before buying a property

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 15:18:59 +0100

With the end of Spain's golden visa fast approaching, there is a way to still get your foot in the door and apply for this Spanish residency option even if you haven't completed the property purchase before the deadline.


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.


Inside Spain: Algae football kits and why the police are far-right

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 09:09:08 +0100

In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at why Vox would be in power if only the Spanish police and military could vote, and how a Spanish football team is raising awareness about an invasive algae polluting Andalusia’s sea with an innovative kit.


8 stats to understand Spain's restrictions on foreign property buyers

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:21:02 +0100

There are differing opinions as to whether limiting certain foreigners from buying property in Spain in the midst of a housing crisis is right or wrong - the following data helps to explain the situation in more detail.


The essential A to Z guide to bureaucracy in Spain

Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0200

Got your NIEs and TIEs all in a muddle? Not sure if you are paying IVA or IRPF? In this handy guide, The Local spells out some of the key terms you'll need while living in Spain.


Scandal over Spanish trans Oscar nominee's racist tweets rages on

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:34:29 +0100

Spanish actor Karla Sofía Gascón appeared to step back Friday from the Oscar campaign for her hit Netflix narco-musical "Emilia Perez" after her offensive past social media posts hit its chances of glory.


Will the financial requirements for Spain's non-lucrative visa change in 2025?

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:02:02 +0100

Will foreigners in Spain with non-lucrative visas and those applying for one this year have to show a higher amount of savings and passive income to have the right to live here?


Ten Spanish biopics you have to watch

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 11:26:08 +0100

If you want to learn more about Spanish history and society, one of the most enjoyable ways to do it is by watching Spanish movies, which are based on real events and people from this country. Here are ten unmissable made-in-Spain biopics.


How over-65s in Spain can get a discount card for leisure and transport

Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:28:13 +0100

If you’re over 65 and a resident in Spain, you may be able to benefit from discount cards for seniors issued by your town hall that can be used for all kinds of services.


Can I pay my Spanish bills via direct debit from a foreign account?

Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:52:44 +0200

If you don’t have a Spanish bank account but you own or rent a property in Spain, you may be wondering if you can use a foreign account to pay your water, electricity and internet bills.


Can you rent in Spain if you're not a resident?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:16:13 +0100

Whether you can legally rent in Spain as a non-resident and whether you'll be able to find a place depends on a few different factors.


Venice sleeper train setback reveals Europe's rail troubles

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:51:14 +0100

The maiden run of a sleeper train from Brussels to Venice ended well short of its destination on Thursday, in a telling tale of the troubles of cross-Europe rail travel.


Is Spain's 'economic miracle' making Spaniards richer?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:39:12 +0100

International headlines say Spain's economy is the best performing in the world. So is this reflecting in how much wealth locals now have?


The new law vets in Spain hate and pet owners should know about

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:59:04 +0100

A new rule to regulate the use of medicines for pets has caused an outcry from vets around the country.