The Local Spain

How much should you pay a 'gestor' to do your taxes in Spain? Thu, 28 Sep 2023 09:50:44 +0200 Tax, like most bureaucracy in Spain, is notoriously difficult to get your head around and even more tricky to submit yourself. Therefore, you'll likely need to hire a gestor, but how much should you be paying for their services?

Do I have to give up my US citizenship if I become Spanish? Wed, 20 May 2026 12:14:22 +0200 If you're an American who's eligible for Spanish citizenship, you may be considering what this will mean for your US citizenship. Can you keep it? Should you renounce US citizenship? And is Donald Trump planning to change citizenship laws in some way?

Wizz Air launches new flight routes between Spain and Italy Wed, 20 May 2026 10:59:41 +0200 Low-cost Hungarian airline Wizz Air is launching a raft of new routes in 2026 connecting Spain and Italy, including a new Bilbao-Naples flight and a connection between Alicante and Sicily.

Mango heir released on bail after arrest over father's fatal cliff fall Wed, 20 May 2026 10:31:42 +0200 The eldest son of Spanish clothing empire Mango's founder Isak Andic was released on Tuesday after posting one million euros' bail following his arrest in a murder inquiry into his father's 2024 death.

Spain's PM gives 'full support' to predecessor targeted in corruption probe Wed, 20 May 2026 10:20:43 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday expressed "full support" for his predecessor José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero after a court placed his Socialist ally under investigation for alleged influence peddling.

EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats Wed, 20 May 2026 09:15:17 +0200 EU lawmakers and member states reached a deal in the early hours of Wednesday to implement the bloc's nearly year-old trade pact with the United States, with President Donald Trump threatening new tariffs unless it is done by July 4th.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 20 May 2026 08:55:59 +0200 Spanish cruise ship passengers test negative for hantavirus again, man arrested for killing his parents in Almería, assistance workers go on strike at Palma airport in Mallorca and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 20th.

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.

LISTED: The best job websites in Spain in 2026 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:44:23 +0100 Finding a good job in Spain is notoriously hard, so you need to be familiar with all the different national and international websites to finetune your search and increase your chances of coming across that dream position.

Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death Tue, 19 May 2026 11:13:27 +0200 Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024.

Spain's former PM under investigation for influence peddling Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:55 +0200 Spain's former Socialist prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Fiesta and fervour at Spain's El Rocío pilgrimage Mon, 20 May 2024 16:55:08 +0200 If there's a tradition that shows how partying and religious devotion are deep-seated in the culture of Spain's southern Andalusia region, that's the 1-million-people pilgrimage and festivities of El Rocío.

Three key takeaways from Andalusia's election results Tue, 19 May 2026 09:53:50 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party suffered a beating in regional elections in Andalusia over the weekend, but it's still unclear who will govern. Here's what you need to know about the vote.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 19 May 2026 09:03:01 +0200 Spain may stop celebrities from starring in gambling ads, American tourist arrested in Barcelona for assaulting three women, Vox hints it will influence who governs in Andalusia and more news on Tuesday May 19th.

'Trend will continue': Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise Mon, 18 May 2026 15:58:26 +0200 The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.

What to expect from the second week of teacher strikes in Spain Mon, 18 May 2026 16:36:15 +0200 Teachers and other educators in Valencia, Catalonia and Aragón have been staging a series of walkouts in recent days, protesting everything from class sizes to salary and working conditions. Here's what you need to know about the situation this week.

Shakira to get €55 million from Spanish taxman after winning fraud case Mon, 18 May 2026 12:13:29 +0200 A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than €55 million ($64 million) improperly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen Monday.

What Non-Lucrative Visa holders should know about Spain's annual tax declaration Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:58:51 +0200 If you live in Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), it’s important to be aware that you’ll be taxed here and will have to fill out the annual income tax return.

Up to 34C: Spain to experience summer-like temperatures this week Mon, 18 May 2026 11:28:28 +0200 This week is set to be the hottest of the year so far across much of Spain, the country's weather agency has announced.

Spain mulls tighter mortgage requirements Mon, 18 May 2026 10:37:48 +0200 The Bank of Spain is considering imposing stricter rules for securing a mortgage, while acknowledging this could have an impact on young and lower-income buyers in the country.