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Five EU countries aim to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' by 2027 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:24:01 +0200 Five European Union countries are seeking a deal with an unnamed non-EU country to host a "return hub" for migrants whose asylum applications have been rejected, with a targeted start date of January 1, a Danish minister said Friday.

45.7C: Spain records hottest September temperature Fri, 04 Sep 2026 15:04:29 +0200 Spain registered its joint-highest temperature for September on record on Thursday September 3rd with 45.7C measured in a southwestern town as exceptional heat hits the country, weather agency Aemet reported on Friday.

Could Europe's border queues get longer this month as key EES date passes? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:13:46 +0200 Monday September 7th could be a key date for the full enforcement of the EU's biometric border checks with concerns raised that queues at border checks could get longer and slower this month.

Everything you need to know if you're going to the Madrid F1 Grand Prix Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:17:59 +0200 After more than 40 years, the Spanish capital of Madrid will be hosting the Formula 1 Grand Prix from September 11th to the 13th. Here's what you need to know if you plan on attending.

How Spain's foreigners could be affected by a far-right and conservative government Fri, 04 Sep 2026 11:10:25 +0200 A points-based visa system, 'national priority' for Spaniards in housing and welfare, tougher citizenship rules? These are just some of the possible outcomes of a PP-Vox coalition, which polls suggest is possible following next year's general election.

Is it true 10pm dinners in Spain are dying out? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:14:32 +0200 A recent article in The New York Times claimed Spaniards are no longer eating out as late as they famously do. The Local's reporter and travel writer Esme Fox sets out to unearth if there's any truth to this.

Will the European Union take up the climate fight after brutal heatwaves? Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:10:40 +0200 Is climate change set for a comeback as a top EU priority, after a deadly summer of record-breaking heatwaves across Europe?

The 'strange' things Spanish parents do raising their children Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:02:03 +0200 Spain is a fantastic country to bring up kids thanks to the weather, the safety and Spaniards' overall love of children, but that doesn't mean there aren't aspects of Spanish child-rearing that surprise foreigners.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:56:41 +0200 Ryanair accused of having fake helplines in Spain, Trump claims Spain will be 'ruined' by Ceuta crisis and more news on Friday September 4th.

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Wizz Air aims to outstrip Ryanair and become Spain's new low-cost king Thu, 03 Sep 2026 15:10:39 +0200 Hungarian airline Wizz Air is upping its flight offering in Spain and will soon compete with Ryanair on 87 routes in the country, just as the Irish carrier has announced it plans to cut flights across Europe this winter.

Why are there still thousands of migrants in Spain's Ceuta? Thu, 03 Sep 2026 12:45:40 +0200 A month after the widely reported Ceuta mass crossing, a question that many in Spain and abroad have is why there are still thousands of migrants camping out on the streets and beaches of the Spanish enclave. When will the crisis be resolved?

Spain's PM insists no 'solid proof' Morocco planned Ceuta migrant rush Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:40:11 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday insisted there was no "solid proof" Morocco orchestrated July's migrant rush into Ceuta, after a police report highlighted multiple failings by Moroccan security forces.

'Aura farming' craze captivates Spain's youth Thu, 03 Sep 2026 11:04:12 +0200 The latest 'aura farming' trend has taken Spain by storm in recent weeks, with thousands of excited young people filling squares to watch and take part in 'aura battles'. So what exactly is 'farmear aura'?

Migrant plight and local anger divide Spain's Ceuta one month after influx Thu, 03 Sep 2026 10:05:24 +0200 Otman Ianaya risked his life swimming from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta. One month on, he and thousands of migrants remain stranded, dividing locals in the increasingly tense north African city.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:37:40 +0200 Spain investigates who shot oldest Iberian orca, Spanish PM to be grilled in Congress over Ceuta crisis, Real Madrid player convicted of drink-driving and more news on Thursday September 4th.

Ryanair to cut winter flights in Europe to save on fuel costs Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:48:42 +0200 Ryanair said Wednesday that it would reduce its winter schedule in Europe as the Irish no-frills airline and other carriers come up against higher fuel costs caused by the US-Iran war.

11 things to consider when choosing a school for your child in Spain Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:36:46 +0200 Finding the right school and going through the enrolment process can be daunting, so we've put together a list of the 11 points to consider before choosing a school for your child in Spain.

Volunteering in Spain: What are the rules and do I need a special visa? Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:23:02 +0200 If you're thinking of coming to Spain as a volunteer, there are a number of rules to consider and things to know depending on where you're from and how long you want to stay.

Report blaming Moroccan police for Ceuta crisis puts heat on Spain's government Wed, 02 Sep 2026 13:12:55 +0200 Spain's interior minister has asked police to check a report where a government agency blamed Moroccan security forces for July's mass migrant entry to Ceuta, contradicting Pedro Sánchez's claims that Moroccan authorities weren't involved.