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Spanish court orders rebel nuns out of convent - again Sat, 31 Jan 2026 15:03:34 +0100 A Spanish court has rejected an appeal by a group of excommunicated nuns who joined a sect and were ordered to leave their convent, confirming their eviction, an archbishopric said on Friday.

Spain PM defends migration policy from Musk criticism Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:47:01 +0100 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Friday defended his leftist government's plan to grant legal status to hundreds of thousands of undocumented migrants after criticism from billionaire tycoon Elon Musk.

Death toll in Spain train collision climbs to 46 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:50:21 +0100 A passenger injured in this month's high-speed train collision in Spain died in hospital on Friday, taking the death toll to 46, regional health authorities said.

Everything that changes about life in Spain in February 2026 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:26:25 +0100 Carnival kicks off, deadline for applying for affordable rents, first tax return for tourism accommodation owners, numerous strikes and more - here's what's happening in Spain in February.

Inside Spain: When 'expats' criticise other migrants Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:19:04 +0100 Following the news that the Spanish government will grant the right to live and work legally in Spain to upwards of half a million undocumented migrants, there have been a flurry of comments from other foreigners in Spain who don’t agree with the move. Is their discontent justified?

EU delays full rollout of EES border system over travel chaos concerns Sat, 31 Jan 2026 10:00:03 +0100 The deadline for the full implementation of the Europe's Entry/Exit System (EES), the new EU digital border system, has been postponed from April to September amid concerns over travel disruptions during the summer season, a European Commission spokesperson said on Friday.

Short-term let owners in Spain must complete new form in February Wed, 28 Jan 2026 09:43:38 +0100 This February, those who own tourist or other short-term rental accommodation in Spain will have to submit a new declaration form to Spanish authorities, providing details of their business corresponding to 2025.

Why Spain's self-employed should appeal unfair charges by the taxman Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:32:47 +0100 The latest data shows a record number of claims by self-employed workers in Spain who deemed they'd been taxed too much or unfairly fined. A surprisingly high amount of appeals are now being won by 'autónomos'.

New study sheds light on the typical digital nomad in Spain Fri, 30 Jan 2026 10:25:40 +0100 Digital nomads in Spain tend to be between 25 and 34 years old and earn an average of €5,863 gross per month, according to new data. What else is there to know about the typical international remote worker living temporarily in Spain?

Why Spanish residency processing times could be even longer in 2026 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:45:30 +0100 Unions have warned that Spain's proposed regularisation of over 500,000 undocumented migrants could "collapse" immigration offices in the country, something likely to have a knock-on effect and hinder processing times overall for foreigners.

EU announces plan to extend 90-day rule for certain non-EU workers Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:52:25 +0100 The European Commission has announced it will look into allowing certain non-EU professionals to stay in the EU beyond the current 90/180-day rule, as part of a future overhaul of its visa system. It also asked EU countries to make visa access "simpler and faster" for skilled workers.

Why do the Spanish say tío and tía all the time? Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:48:51 +0200 You may have noticed that many young Spaniards call people "tío" (uncle) or "tía" (aunt), even if they’re not related to them. Here's why and how to use this slang correctly.

How to transfer a UK pension to Spain Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:59:13 +0200 If you’re a retiree and are thinking of moving to Spain, besides visas, your main concern will be how to get your pension payments in Spain so you can afford to live here comfortably.

EU announces new push to overhaul visa system and deportations policy Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:01:33 +0100 The European Union on Thursday laid out plans to overhaul its visa system and step up deportations as part of a five-year migration strategy that cements a hardening line on the hot-button issue.

Spain's opposition accuses PM of using migrant regularisation to gain voters Thu, 29 Jan 2026 13:41:29 +0100 The Spanish right on Wednesday claimed the government's mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is an attempt to boost the electoral roll, despite the fact that beneficiaries won't be able to vote in the next election.

Myth buster: Most undocumented migrants in Spain do not arrive in boats Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:32:08 +0100 Spain's blanket regularisation of around 500,000 undocumented migrants has caused debate and misconceptions, but data shows who's set to benefit from the measure, and who the vast majority of Spain's migrants without papers really are.

What are the rules and tax implications of house swapping in Spain? Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:49:34 +0100 Home exchanges are becoming an increasingly popular way of having a cheap holiday in Spain, but what are the rules and regulations surrounding the practice, and are there any tax implications?

Spain's La Liga to pay fans for tip-offs on bars showing football illegally Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:17:55 +0100 Spanish football fans can earn €50 ($60) for giving La Liga tip-offs about venues showing football illegally, the Spanish league said Wednesday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:58:10 +0100 Spain rescues elderly sailor 11 days adrift in Mediterranean, Susan Sarandon to be honoured at Spain's top film awards and more news on Thursday January 29th.

'It took three appointments to get my TIE card renewed in Spain' Wed, 28 Jan 2026 12:50:05 +0100 The Local Spain's reporter Esme Fox goes over the trials and tribulations of renewing her TIE residency card in Spain, comparing her experiences to that of other foreigners who've faced issues and contradictive information from immigration officials.