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Why are TV ad breaks so long in Spain? Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:32:25 +0100 Watching Spanish TV can often feel like it's all just ads, and the actual programmes are the fillers. Why is it that ad breaks in Spain often run for more than 12 minutes?

Q&A: Who will win Andalusia's elections and why does it matter for Spain? Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:20:48 +0100 Voters in Spain's most populous region are set to head to the polls this weekend. But who's running, what do the polls say, and what could the results of Andalusia's regional election mean for national politics?

Myth-buster: Have schools in Spain banned pork and introduced halal menus? Thu, 14 May 2026 12:16:17 +0200 Several posts circling online claim that Spain will soon introduce halal menus in its school canteens. Is there any truth to this?

Pollen allergies in Spain: What you need to know Tue, 31 May 2022 16:29:18 +0200 Experts are warning the general population in Spain that pollen levels are expected to be much higher this year after abundant rainfall these past few months. Here's everything you need to know about hay fever in Spain.

'Not a permanent solution': Why immigration may not rejuvenate Spain Thu, 14 May 2026 11:07:03 +0200 Many in Spain have pointed to the growing migrant population as a solution to the country's ageing population. But a new study by an influential think tank has cast doubt over this widely held belief.

10 apps that will help you with bureaucracy in Spain Thu, 14 May 2026 10:17:48 +0200 We all know that Spanish bureaucracy can be difficult to deal with, but these apps can make it just that little bit easier.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 14 May 2026 08:50:29 +0200 Pollen levels soar in Spain, 80 percent of Spaniards blame accommodation aimed at foreigners for rent rises, reforms to pharmaceutical co-payment system, and more news from Spain on Thursday 14th May.

British scientists among winners of top Spanish award Wed, 13 May 2026 14:18:53 +0200 British chemists David Klenerman and Shankar Balasubramanian joined French biophysicist Pascal Mayer in winning Spain's top science award on Wednesday for DNA sequencing research that helped combat coronavirus.

Spanish Word of the Day: Resaca Wed, 13 May 2026 14:11:34 +0200 Had too much to drink? Then you probably have 'resaca'.

One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.

La ONCE: Why blind people sell lottery tickets in Spain Wed, 13 May 2026 11:26:35 +0200 Have you ever wondered what those small kiosk are on many street corners in Spain, and why there are people inside them selling tickets? Here's what you need to know about 'La ONCE'.

How Spain will pay thousands to owners who rent out empty homes Wed, 13 May 2026 10:40:45 +0200 The Spanish government has launched a raft of new financial incentives to convince property owners to put their empty homes back on the rental market, from an extra €600 a month for renting them out at affordable prices, to €35,000 for renovation work.

What are the fines if you make mistakes on your Spanish tax return? Mon, 20 May 2024 14:09:07 +0200 Filling out your Spanish income tax return can be daunting and mistakes can be made, so what happens if you submit your form with an error? Will you always have to pay a fine and how much will it be? Is there a way of correcting the mistake in time?

How much money Spain recommends you keep at home for emergencies Wed, 13 May 2026 09:50:41 +0200 Are you the type of person who only pays by card or via mobile app these days? Here's why you should consider keeping some cash at home and how much the Bank of Spain believes you should have stashed away.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 13 May 2026 08:48:04 +0200 Madrid leader accuses Spanish government of ‘abandoning’ her in 'violent' Mexico, Greggs to open branch in Spain, hospital admissions for zoonotic diseases have tripled in Spain in 15 years, and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 13th.

EXPLAINED: Do Spain's self-employed pay more tax than employees? Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:40 +0200 Ever wondered who has the highest tax burden in Spain? We find out if you ultimately pay more as a salaried employee, a self-employed worker, an investor or a landlord.

'No going back': Spain's traffic boss rules out scrapping V-16 light Tue, 12 May 2026 14:13:51 +0200 The head of Spain's DGT has defended the compulsory yet highly controversial V-16 emergency lights, saying that “they are here to stay and there's no going back” for these devices that cost €30 to €50 and are meant to replace warning triangles.

Spanish man who tested positive for hantavirus showing symptoms Tue, 12 May 2026 13:08:01 +0200 A Spanish man who tested positive for hantavirus after being evacuated from a cruise ship struck by a deadly outbreak of the illness is showing symptoms, the health ministry said Tuesday.

WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation in Spain Tue, 12 May 2026 12:57:55 +0200 World Health Organisation chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told journalists in Madrid on Tuesday that their "work is not over" to contain the hantavirus after new positive cases followed the evacuation of the cruise ship in Spain's Canary Islands.

What to know about the teachers' strikes in Valencia and Catalonia Tue, 12 May 2026 09:55:45 +0200 After the first day of an indefinite teachers' walkout in Valencia on Monday, educators in Catalonia have called their own stoppage this Tuesday. Here's what parents across both regions need to know about the teachers' strikes.