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Moroccan media slam Spanish police report on Ceuta migrant influx Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:26:37 +0200 Moroccan media have criticised a Spanish police report that accused Morocco's security forces of failures as tens of thousands of migrants crossed into the Spanish territory of Ceuta.

Julio Iglesias faces new abuse complaint Sat, 05 Sep 2026 13:21:35 +0200 Two women ex-employees of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias have filed another complaint against him for alleged sexual abuse and forced labour, the advocacy group representing them said on Friday, insisting Spain had jurisdiction to investigate.

Inside Spain: How locals are calling time on their cities being movie sets Sat, 05 Sep 2026 09:15:44 +0200 In this week’s edition, we look at how Spain turned into the 'Hollywood of Europe' while locals became extras in their own cities.

EU to help cities clamp down on tourist rentals Sat, 05 Sep 2026 08:38:52 +0200 The EU is set to lay out rules helping European cities to curb short-term rentals such as Airbnb in a bid to tackle rising house prices, according to plans seen by AFP Friday.

Do I have to leave Spain if my residency application is denied? Tue, 01 Sep 2026 10:34:07 +0200 If your Spanish residency permit application is denied, you will probably receive a letter giving you 15 days' notice to leave the country. But does this actually mean it's mandatory for you to leave Spain or face being deported?

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.

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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.