Spain and UK make deal to digitally monitor British-led overtourismFri, 19 Jun 2026 11:43:43 +0200 Amid peak summer travel and a simmering anti-tourism mood in the country, Spain's Tourism Ministry will work with British travel agents to better monitor tourism flows from the country. | |
Bank of Spain supports limits on short-term lets to curb housing crisisFri, 19 Jun 2026 11:32:21 +0200 Spain's central bank has backed targeted measures to limit short-term rentals as it announced a shortfall of up to 750,000 properties for residents in the country. | |
Will Spain's amnesty cause a spike in irregular migration?Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:24:49 +0200 Is there any evidence to suggest that Spain's current mass regularisation of migrants will act as a pull factor for more undocumented to enter the country in the months to come? | |
How to stay safe while swimming in the sea in SpainFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:18:11 +0200 Dozens of beachgoers tragically lose their lives every summer along Spain's coastline, often due to a lack of awareness about the precautions that can be taken when visiting the country's beaches. Here's the experts' advice on how to stay safe. | |
How a Spanish Civil War child, now 97, fled Franco for new life in the UKFri, 19 Jun 2026 10:09:41 +0200 Carmen Cid was just eight when in 1937 she boarded a ship with 4,000 other children bound for Britain to escape the Spanish Civil War. She was among those who never returned home. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on FridayFri, 19 Jun 2026 09:09:22 +0200 Bank of Spain raises 2026 inflation forecast due to Middle East war, heatwave to start this weekend, Spanish king to visit Mexican president as ties improve and more news on Friday June 19th. | |
KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in July 2026Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:04:57 +0200 Big summer music festivals, the start of Gibraltar's Brexit deal, the end of Spain's migrant amnesty, another anti-tourism protest, the deadline for Spain's annual income tax return, and plenty more - read on for the full lowdown on July 2026 in Spain. | |
Corruption probe into Spain's former PM expanded to his daughtersThu, 18 Jun 2026 15:24:51 +0200 A judge investigating Spain's former prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for alleged influence peddling has expanded his politically explosive probe to the Socialist's daughters, a court said on Thursday. | |
Self-employed in Spain: The many ways to save money on your income tax returnTue, 08 Dec 2020 14:41:54 +0100 ‘Autónomo’ fees in Spain are notoriously high but there are a number of expenses that self-employed workers can deduct in order to cut costs on their quarterly tax returns. | |
Forget X here's W: The new European social network to take on MuskThu, 18 Jun 2026 11:50:29 +0200 As Europe pushes for more tech sovereignty, social network W believes it has the X-factor to win users away from other platforms: it's European. | |
Barcelona to raise tourist tax to €30 for short-stay cruise visitorsThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:48:18 +0200 Cruise ship passengers that stay less than 12 hours in Barcelona or elsewhere in Catalonia will soon be forced to pay up to €30 in tourist taxes for their short visit, the Catalan Parliament has decided. | |
2025 was third warmest year on record in SpainThu, 18 Jun 2026 10:05:36 +0200 Spain registered its third-warmest year on record in 2025, with 25 single-day heat records set during the period, national weather agency Aemet said Wednesday. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 18 Jun 2026 09:19:48 +0200 Catalonia approves law to eradicate asbestos, Spain’s population set to reach 53 million by 2076, four arrested for selling drugs to tourists on Barcelona's La Rambla and more news from Spain on Thursday 18th June. | |
Pioneering US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish awardThu, 18 Jun 2026 09:03:51 +0200 US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was on Wednesday named the winner of a top Spanish prize for having "helped extend the frontiers of humanity". | |
EU lawmakers give final approval for deportation centres outside blocWed, 17 Jun 2026 15:42:53 +0200 European lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to tougher migration rules that will grant authorities much broader detention powers and allow for the creation of deportation centres outside the bloc. | |
Spain's former PM defends 'honesty' after corruption hearingWed, 17 Jun 2026 08:43:43 +0200 Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero on Wednesday defended his "decency and honesty" after making an unprecedented court appearance on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. | |
What are Spain's gun ownership laws?Mon, 07 Oct 2024 16:22:30 +0200 Spain has some of Europe's strictest gun laws but there are many weapons - both legal and illegal - in the country. Here is a breakdown of the rules and reality of gun ownership in Spain. | |
How to talk about football and the World Cup in SpanishWed, 17 Jun 2026 12:07:12 +0200 Want to learn to talk about football like a Spaniard? Whether it's hurling mild abuse at refs, talking tactics or just knowing the basics, we've got you covered so you can speak and understand everything relating to 'el fútbol' more confidently. | |
How the requirements for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa are getting stricterWed, 17 Jun 2026 10:04:35 +0200 If you're thinking of applying for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa this year, here's what you need to know about what's changing and what's getting stricter. | |
How Spain plans to eradicate gender bias in women's health researchWed, 17 Jun 2026 09:42:33 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced a new plan to triple the research funding for a wide range of medical conditions that affect women specifically, from endometriosis to the negative impacts of menopause on female health. | |