Why are young Europeans increasingly supporting anti-immigration parties?Sat, 17 Jan 2026 11:06:08 +0100 Younger voters across Europe are increasingly tempted by hard-right and anti-migrant parties, but experts say this can't be explained by anti-immigration politics alone. | |
EU to ink long-awaited trade deal with South American blocSat, 17 Jan 2026 11:03:56 +0100 The European Union will on Saturday sign a deal 25 years in the making with the South American trade bloc Mercosur, creating one of the world's largest free trade areas at a time of growing protectionism and volatility. | |
Inside Spain: 'Too many immigrants' but always room for more tourists?Sat, 17 Jan 2026 10:17:21 +0100 In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how Spain’s opposition leader is increasing his anti-immigration rhetoric again, at a time when Spanish authorities are regretting not hitting the target of 100 million tourists a year. | |
Can you sign over your Spanish property to your children without paying tax?Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:19:39 +0100 Is there really a legal way of avoiding inheritance tax by passing your property onto your children while you're still alive? Some lawyers in Spain claim so. | |
LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2026Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:32:10 +0100 Professional social network and job site LinkedIn has released its ranking of the 25 jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2026. Find out what they are if you hope to improve your career in Spain this year. | |
LISTED: All the new flights between Spain and the UK in 2026Fri, 16 Jan 2026 15:35:37 +0100 There are dozens of new flight routes between the United Kingdom and Spain in 2026, in some cases to Spanish destinations not previously available via direct flight. | |
Spain sees Marbella-Fuengirola coastal trainline as 'feasible'Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:24:59 +0100 The first stage of a Costa del Sol trainline joining Málaga and Marbella has been deemed viable by the Spanish government, with 2026 set to be a decisive year for the long-awaited project. | |
'Anxious about speaking': What experts say Spaniards need to improve in EnglishFri, 16 Jan 2026 10:59:47 +0100 A new study has revealed that although English levels in Spain are improving, they're still lagging behind neighbouring countries. | |
TELL US: Have you had problems with EES border checks at Spanish airports?Fri, 16 Jan 2026 10:25:55 +0100 There have been reports in Spain of long queues at airports as passengers undergo the EU's new EES biometric border checks. We want to hear from you. Take a minute to tell us your own experience of travelling through Spain. | |
Spain nabs criminal gang using swimmers to smuggle cocaine onto shipsFri, 16 Jan 2026 08:47:40 +0100 Spanish police on Thursday said they had busted a network that saw young smugglers swim on the high seas to help stash Colombian cocaine on Europe-bound container ships and hijack vessels. | |
Spanish singer Julio Iglesias says abuse allegations 'absolutely false'Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:29:37 +0100 Spain's veteran singer and cultural icon Julio Iglesias on Friday rejected allegations of abuse lodged against him by two women ex-employees, in a case that has dominated headlines. | |
COMPARE: How Americans can pick the right Spanish city to move toFri, 18 Oct 2024 10:51:46 +0200 For US nationals planning a move to Spain, picking the Spanish city, town or region that's most suited to them is hard. So where can Americans find the Spanish Seattle, the Castilian New Orleans or the Iberian Hawaii? | |
CONFIRMED: Spain hosted record 97 million foreign tourists in 2025Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:57:47 +0100 A record 97 million foreign tourists visited Spain in 2025 as the economically vital sector set a new benchmark for the second year running, the tourism minister said on Thursday. | |
'They get caviar': Why Spain's regions are angry about Catalonia's public financingThu, 15 Jan 2026 12:50:39 +0100 Proposed reforms to Spain's regional financing system have angered regions across the country, and yet Pedro Sánchez's government is confident it can pass the legislation in Congress. | |
LISTED: All the financial help available to under-35s in Spain in 2026Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:05:29 +0100 Being a young person in Spain can be difficult in the current economic climate. Thankfully there are several aid packages and benefits aimed at under-35s which are available this year. | |
Foreigners buy fewer homes in Spain but prices continue to soarThu, 15 Jan 2026 10:50:19 +0100 New data shows that the share of foreign buyers purchasing property in Spain has fallen slightly, but done little to slow the speed of price rises in the country. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on ThursdayThu, 15 Jan 2026 08:58:18 +0100 Trump excludes Spain from G20 prep meetings, Ryanair compensates UK tourist for burns on Spain-bound flight, Spain tells citizens to leave Iran due to deadly protests and more news on Thursday January 15th. | |
Sparklers start fire at restaurant in Spain after Swiss blazeThu, 15 Jan 2026 09:54:15 +0100 Sparklers ignited a minor fire at a Madrid restaurant over the weekend, the owner said Wednesday, less than two weeks after a deadly blaze at a Swiss bar also linked to pyrotechnics. | |
What's the latest on rollout of Eurostar, Eurotunnel and Dover EES border checks?Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:28:48 +0100 The roll out of Europe's EES biometric border system was due to be stepped up this week across Europe, but what does that mean for travellers heading between France and the UK via Dover, the Eurotunnel or Eurostar terminals? | |
What does anti-squatter insurance cover in Spain?Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:14:27 +0100 Many foreigners with property in Spain are shocked to hear about the legal protections Spanish law offers squatters who illegally occupy homes. Fortunately, there are new insurance policies in Spain that cover against squatting, but how do they work? | |