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Valencia rolls out Spain's 'most restrictive' holiday let limits Tue, 26 May 2026 16:13:02 +0200 Valencia on Monday May 25th saw a new set of housing regulations enter into force, designed to put an end to what the city council describes as a "free-for-all" for tourist flats in the city in recent years.

¡Qué calor! 18 Spanish phrases to moan about the heat like a local Wed, 09 Jun 2021 12:10:43 +0200 The scorching weather Spain gets in summer (and sometimes springtime) means Spaniards are well equipped with a colourful variety of expressions to complain about the heat, from 'sweating like a chicken' to 'it’s so hot that even the frogs carry water bottles'.

Mango founder's son denies pushing his father off cliff Tue, 26 May 2026 14:44:26 +0200 Jonathan Andic, son of the founder of the Mango clothing empire, who has been arrested in Spain as part of an investigation into his father's 2024 death, has denied the accusation of murder.

Spain's far-right leader meets US Ambassador to discuss government 'corruption' Tue, 26 May 2026 11:27:45 +0200 The meeting comes as further corruption allegations surround the ruling Socialist government and tensions between Madrid and Washington remain frayed.

Is it worth getting a lawyer for your Spanish citizenship application? Tue, 26 May 2026 11:17:05 +0200 If you're eligible and are thinking about applying for Spanish citizenship, should you get a lawyer to help you or can you do it yourself? And how much would it cost to get legal help?

Spain unveils €9-billion plan to speed up energy transition Tue, 26 May 2026 10:31:58 +0200 Spain's government on Monday presented a €9-billion ($10.5-billion) energy-transition plan that would include making homes more energy efficient and providing near-free public transport to low-earners.

Quarantined Spaniard tests positive for hantavirus Tue, 26 May 2026 09:01:55 +0200 A Spaniard placed under quarantine after partaking in a cruise hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has tested positive, the Spanish ministry of health said on Monday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 26 May 2026 08:50:31 +0200 British digital bank Monzo launches in Spain, fire breaks out at Málaga hotel, new regulation restricting tourist apartments in Valencia to 2 percent comes into force, and more news from Spain this Tuesday May 26th.

VIDEO: Spain unveils World Cup squad with help of King Felipe Mon, 25 May 2026 14:18:20 +0200 Spain's King Felipe VI starred in an emotional video presentation of the Spanish national football team's squad for the 2026 World Cup in June, which for the first time in history won't include any Real Madrid players.

FACT CHECK: Is it better to live off benefits than to work in Spain? Mon, 25 May 2026 13:25:37 +0200 Many people in Spain believe the country's Socialist government offers too many benefits which discourage some from working. Does living off the State really pay off?

What digital nomads need to know about Spain's annual income tax declaration Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:04:18 +0200 Spain's annual income tax season runs from April to June and if you're here on Spain's digital nomad visa, it's likely you'll have to complete one.

The benefits of Spain removing Gibraltar from its 'tax haven' list Mon, 25 May 2026 12:09:13 +0200 After 35 years, Spanish authorities have decided to remove Gibraltar from their list of 'tax havens'. The decision will have very positive tax and political implications for 'The Rock', in particular for cross-borders workers and businesses.

Spain to sizzle in abnormal May heat for another week Mon, 25 May 2026 10:46:21 +0200 The first apparent heatwave of the year hit Spain last week, and there’s no let up yet as unusually high May temperatures are set to continue throughout much of this week too, with some parts of the country expected to reach 38C.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 25 May 2026 09:03:34 +0200 Hotel prices in Spain keep rising, Sánchez intends to stay in power until 2027 despite Zapatero scandal, Spain has 100,000 half-built homes in ‘ghost estates’ and more news on Monday May 25th.

Protesters march in Spain's capital over soaring housing costs Sun, 24 May 2026 18:17:45 +0200 Thousands of people marched through central Madrid on Sunday, chanting and waving banners to protest soaring rents and a housing shortage, and calling for urgent government action.

Four held after clashes at Spain airport as Gaza activists return Sun, 24 May 2026 12:04:31 +0200 Police detained four people at Bilbao airport in northern Spain on Saturday following clashes that broke out after activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla returned home, officials said.

Wizz Air launches new flight routes between Spain and Italy Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:41 +0200 Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air is launching a raft of new routes in 2026 connecting Spain and Italy, including a new Bilbao-Naples flight and a connection between Alicante and Sicily.

How much should you pay a 'gestor' to do your taxes in Spain? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:50:44 +0200 Tax, like most bureaucracy in Spain, is notoriously difficult to get your head around and even more tricky to submit yourself. Therefore, you'll likely need to hire a gestor, but how much should you be paying for their services?

Thousands rally in Madrid demanding PM quit over graft allegations Sat, 23 May 2026 14:17:50 +0200 Thousands of people marched through the streets of Madrid on Saturday calling for Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign over allegations of corruption within his entourage.

Inside Spain: The overlooked fight to prevent another pandemic Sat, 23 May 2026 09:04:04 +0200 In this week’s edition, we explain how Spain is continuously fighting on numerous fronts to prevent diseases passed from animals to humans from spreading and leading to another pandemic, as the world hopes for the hantavirus and Ebola outbreaks to end soon.