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Spain to raise minimum wage to €1,500 per month Thu, 05 Nov 2026 15:32:18 +0100 Spain's Labour Ministry has confirmed that it intends to hike the minimum wage once again, this time by 5.3 percent, ahead of the country's general election on November 29th.

UPDATE: New hoax bomb threats hit flights across Europe Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:03:42 +0100 Italian, French and Bulgarian fighter jets scrambled Thursday as about 20 flights were hit by a third day of hoax bomb alerts across Europe, authorities and airlines said.

Can I buy a car in Spain if I'm not a resident? Mon, 12 Jul 2021 12:50:48 +0200 If you spend only part of your time in Spain but don’t officially reside in the country, what are the rules regarding vehicle ownership? Can second home owners buy a car for the time they spend in Spain?

Is doing El Camino during winter in Spain worth it? Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:26:00 +0100 With more and more people doing the famous Camino de Santiago in winter, we take a look at this new trend as well as the pros and cons of doing the famous pilgrimage over the colder months of the year in Spain.

Poll shows Spain's Socialists lost 450,000 votes after Toledo train crash Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:47:24 +0100 A new poll reveals the possible electoral impact of Spain's second deadly rail crash of the year ahead of the November 29th snap election, with the Socialists dipping below the 100 seat psychological threshold in Congress.

What the US midterm results mean for Americans in Spain Thu, 05 Nov 2026 10:01:42 +0100 The Democrats’ landslide win in the US midterms mark a historic shift in political power midway through Trump's second term. The Local spoke to several political analysts about how this ‘blue wave’ affects US-Spain relations and Americans in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 05 Nov 2026 08:55:35 +0100 Zelensky in Spain for talks with world leaders, Toledo Cathedral to host funeral for victims of Urda train accident, and more news from Spain on Thursday November 5th.

Pet passports set to be restored between the EU and the UK Wed, 04 Nov 2026 17:02:06 +0100 An agreement set to be announced at the upcoming EU-UK summit could mark the return of pet passports allowing easier travel across the Channel for holidaymakers with dogs, cats and ferrets.

Spain's PM names temporary transport minister after deadly crash Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:17:00 +0100 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday named a temporary replacement for transport minister Oscar Puente who resigned over a train disaster that killed 69 people.

Far-right wave 'unravelling', says Spain's PM after US vote Wed, 04 Nov 2026 11:14:56 +0100 The global far-right is "unravelling", Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday as he celebrated the Democrat victory in US elections which saw them seize control of Congress in a rebuke to President Donald Trump.

Are foreign property buyers in Spain losing interest in Catalonia? Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:48:41 +0100 The number of foreign home buyers in Spain’s northeastern region fell by 9 percent during the first six months of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to new data from the Notarial Observatory of Catalonia.

Solved: Ten common doubts foreign pensioners in Spain have Wed, 04 Nov 2026 10:12:11 +0100 From how your pension is taxed in Spain, to what inheritance laws apply and whether you qualify for public healthcare, here are some of the most common questions foreign pensioners have and the answers to their doubts.

Spain rolls out new safety rules as trust in rail system hits rock bottom Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:41:29 +0100 Following the devastating Toledo train collision, Spain's Minister of Transport has announced several measures to strengthen safety on the Spanish rail network, as well as confirming that he will resign from his post.

Spain's Transport Minister resigns over Toledo train crash Wed, 04 Nov 2026 09:05:10 +0100 Spain's transport minister handed in his resignation on Tuesday following a train crash that killed 69 people, one of the worst railway disasters in Europe this century and a blow for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez ahead of a snap poll this month.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 04 Nov 2026 08:50:28 +0100 Spain's 100 wealthiest people get even richer, Madrid teachers block major highway as strike enters third week, Spain's 'love scammer' admits he lived by defrauding women and more news on November 4th.

UPDATE: Hoax bomb threats disrupt flights around Europe Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:20:52 +0100 About 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scrambling of air force planes in Rome, authorities said.

How much will I need to earn to apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa in 2027? Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:31:16 +0100 If you're thinking of moving to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa next year, it's important to know the financial requirements to qualify. There are indications that the threshold will increase in 2027. Here's what you need to know.

Activists file Vatican complaint against Spanish pro-bullfighting priests Tue, 03 Nov 2026 13:31:00 +0100 Animal activists filed a formal complaint at the Vatican Tuesday asking the Catholic Church to denounce five Spanish priests whom they accuse of glorifying animal cruelty in defending bullfighting.

Spain's Valencia to limit bike and e-scooter tour groups to 10 people Tue, 03 Nov 2026 11:57:15 +0100 The eastern Spanish city of Valencia continues its fight against overtourism, rolling out a new measure to keep the peace between locals and holidaymakers on bikes or e-scooters.

Spanish footballer dies after collision with goalkeeper Tue, 03 Nov 2026 10:31:00 +0100 Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match, his club said Tuesday.