The Local Spain

How Shakira's tax battle in Spain could affect foreigners and the 183-day rule Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:16:51 +0200 The Spanish Tax Agency's plan to overturn a recent court ruling in favour of Colombian singer Shakira could have implications for high-earning foreigners, digital nomads, and remote workers who split their time between Spain and other countries.

New EU law forces employers in Spain to publish salary before job interview Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:36:26 +0200 A new European Union directive on pay transparency means that companies in Spain must provide more information on salaries in the job advert itself and before the application and interview process.

Mercadona to open on Sundays over summer in Spain's tourist areas Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:17:46 +0200 Spain's most popular supermarket has announced that it will be open for longer in areas of high-tourist concentration during the peak summer months, closing later on weekdays and opening on Sundays.

Migrant boat crossings in focus ahead of Pope's visit to Spain's Canaries Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:55:14 +0200 Since Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Spain was announced, the pontiff voiced his intent to stop in the Canary Islands to highlight the humanitarian crisis on the deadly Atlantic migration route, as well as to meet with migrants, rescue workers, and aid organisations.

Spanish mayor bans DR Congo pre-World Cup game due to Ebola fears Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:29:28 +0200 A pre-World Cup friendly involving the Democratic Republic of Congo has been cancelled by the mayor of the Spanish town hosting the match over health concerns regarding the Ebola outbreak in the African country.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:07:08 +0200 Teachers pledge nationwide strike across Spain in September, Pope and Bad Bunny push average hotel prices in Madrid over €600 per night and more news on Wednesday June 3rd.

Spain's longest suspension bridge to open at Málaga's Caminito del Rey Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:13:54 +0200 What was once considered 'the world's most dangerous walkway' is getting a new alternative route in the form of a 110-metre-long suspension bridge, an alternative route for hikers on this iconic trekking spot in southern Spain.

EU calls on nine European countries to scrap internal Schengen border checks Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:10:21 +0200 The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.

Spain stands firm as only EU country to oppose new deportation centre deal Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:05:28 +0200 The EU reached a deal Monday on a new tightening of migration rules allowing for so-called "return hubs" to be set up outside the bloc, as countries seek to boost deportations. Spain is the only EU country to vote against this measure.

How to get involved with urban gardens in Spain Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:49:51 +0200 If you fancy yourself green-fingered or live in an apartment without access to your own outdoor space, you'll find that Spain has many urban gardens and allotments that you can potentially join.

How Spain's far right is struggling to define what being Spanish is Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:47:28 +0200 Far-right party Vox has included a 'national priority' clause in regional agreements with the centre-right Popular Party. But what is it and why can't the party itself agree who actually counts as Spanish?

What will happen with EES passport checks this summer in Spain? Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:54:19 +0200 The busy summer season is almost upon us and issues have resurfaced again with EES checks, causing huge queues and missed flights in Spain and other EU countries. Some nations have agreed to suspend the checks over the summer, so what will Spain do?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:58:40 +0200 Spain's self-employed foreigners double in a decade, two women drown rescuing child who fell into dam, Spaniards spend half their salary on rent and more news from Spain this Tuesday June 2nd.

Gestor who charged foreigners €400 for residency appointments arrested in Spain Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:04:03 +0200 A registered gestor agent has been arrested in western Spain for blocking out all citas previas (appointments) on the immigration website and then charging foreigners €300 to €400 to get seen, proof that it’s not only clandestine agents exploiting the system.

What's the statute of limitations in Spain? Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:29:59 +0200 Having an idea of the law in Spain and, more specifically, when crimes 'expire', will help you if you ever find yourself in legal trouble.

Court in Spain drops charge against PM's brother in corruption case Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:26:54 +0200 A Spanish court on Monday dropped one of the charges against the brother of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in an influence-peddling trial, ruling the alleged offense had expired under the statute of limitations.

EXPLAINED: Spain's new co-payment system for medications Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:07 +0200 The Spanish government has recently approved a new decree to reform its pharmaceutical co-payment system, meaning people will now pay according to income level. Here's what you need to know.

Spain to send out 130,000 warning letters to taxpayers Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:37:38 +0200 Spain's Tax Agency will send out around 130,000 letters to those who have already filed their income tax declarations this year, warning them of inconsistencies. What are the main issues they're flagging and what should you do if you get a warning letter?

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in June 2026 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:11 +0200 Tax return deadline, schools break up for summer, increase in electricity and gas prices, changes to asylum rules, new salary transparency law, festivals, protests and more - here's everything to know about June 2026 in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:05:04 +0200 US-Spain flight forced to turn back due to security threat, Sánchez marks eight years as Spain's PM, Spain kicks off the week with more hot weather and more news on Monday June 1st.