The Local Spain

EU pushes back as US revives trade pressure on bloc Sat, 15 Aug 2026 14:54:42 +0200 The EU pushed back Friday at renewed trade pressure from the United States, as Washington said the bloc was enabling Chinese evasion of US tariffs and stepped up calls for it to roll back flagship green rules on businesses.

Earthquake rocks Spanish city of Granada Sat, 15 Aug 2026 11:56:54 +0200 Spain's cherished tourist hotspot of Granada was in shock on Saturday after a rare 5.0-magnitude earthquake woke residents in the middle of the night and damaged buildings in the southern city.

Europe battles new wave of wildfires Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:49:54 +0200 Countries across Europe on Saturday battled wildfires amid blistering temperatures and tinder-dry landscapes, with thousands of people evacuated.

How long do you have to wait for a tax rebate in Spain? Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:26:24 +0200 Are you currently waiting for a tax rebate in Spain? Find out how long it might take and how you can find out about its status.

Spain to tighten rules on bringing cash in from abroad Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:01:57 +0200 The Spanish government is in the process of passing legislation which will automatically classify large amounts of undeclared cash brought into or taken out of the country as having been obtained illegally.

Everything you need to know about driving from Spain to Portugal Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:29:55 +0200 If you're driving from Spain to Portugal, here's what you need to know about speed and alcohol limits, the regular toll and e-toll systems as well as other key considerations for a country with a different set of road rules.

Spain extends largest nuclear plant in policy U-turn Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:25:03 +0200 Spain's leftist government has reversed course and extended the operating life of the country's largest nuclear plant to reduce exposure to turbulent energy markets, the state gazette showed on Friday.

Why is Spain's population so poorly distributed? Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:18:22 +0200 Spain's population density is a European anomaly, with 90 percent of residents living in just 2.6 percent of the country. Why is it that the cities are so crowded while huge parts of the country's interior are empty?

More than 150 million in Europe face temperatures over 35C on Friday Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:42:33 +0200 Millions of people across Europe -- particularly in France, Italy, Spain and Britain -- baked through a new wave of extreme temperatures Thursday as the continent's latest heatwave picked up.

Is taking parental leave mandatory if you're self-employed in Spain? Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:16:54 +0200 If you’re an autónomo in Spain who is expecting a new baby, you may be wondering whether you can afford to take your full paternity and maternity leave off and what the rules are for returning to work early, or not taking any leave at all.

More baggage chaos and cancelled flights in second week of Barcelona airport strike Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:52:59 +0200 Some 3,000 pieces of luggage have been unretrieved and up to 170 flights have been cancelled as the indefinite strike by ground staff at Barcelona airport continues into its second week, with no end in sight yet.

Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:35:09 +0200 Eurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition, as the Bulgarian Black Sea city of Burgas will host Eurovision 2027.

'It was the most beautiful thing I've seen in my life': Your photos of the eclipse in Spain Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:09:31 +0200 We asked you for your best photos of yesterday's partial eclipse in Spain. Here are a few of our favourites.

Will Spain move the August 15th public holiday to another day? Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:53:28 +0200 This year, Spain’s August 15th public holiday falls on a Saturday, so are there any plans to make Friday 14th or Monday 17th a day off work instead?

Spain's migration offices start to stamp out appointment scam with new system Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:08:38 +0200 Some 'extranjería' offices in Spain are succeeding in preventing scammers from charging desperate foreigners for residency appointments by sidestepping the traditional 'cita previa' system.

What you need to know about getting an MRI in Spain Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:15:34 +0200 What happens if you need an MRI in Spain? Is it covered under public and private health insurance, how much does it cost, and how long can waiting times be?

Morocco says it aims to stop new migrant surge to Spain's Ceuta on August 15th Thu, 13 Aug 2026 09:28:24 +0200 Moroccan authorities on Wednesday announced measures to counter a new influx of migrants to the Spanish territory of Ceuta, after monitoring a new wave of online disinformation.

IN IMAGES: Solar eclipse plunges large swathe of Spain into total darkness Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:35:19 +0200 The total eclipse plunged a vast swathe of Spain from broad daylight into darkness Wednesday, drawing awed gasps and applause from spectators gathered in parks and cities across the country.

UPDATE: The seven models of solar eclipse glasses recalled in Spain Tue, 11 Aug 2026 15:59:38 +0200 Consumer protection authorities in several regions in Spain have ordered the recall of seven models of eclipse glasses due to the potential risk of eye damage, after another model was flagged on the day of the eclipse.

EU curbs on 'forever chemicals' in food packaging kick in Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:28:43 +0200 New EU restrictions on toxic substances known as "forever chemicals" in food packaging kicked in Wednesday along with broader rules on cutting packaging waste in the bloc.