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Will Ryanair's cancelled flight routes to Spain be replaced by other airlines? Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:59:42 +0200 Will other budget airlines such as Iberia Express, easyJet and Wizz Air capitalise on Ryanair's decision to slash 36 flight connections to Spain and set up their own routes to the country's smaller regional airports?

Where are Americans looking to move to and rent in Spain? Tue, 02 Sep 2025 16:18:38 +0200 New data reveals which Spanish provinces US nationals are considering the most when it comes to looking for rental properties in Spain. The findings are quite surprising.

What is Spain's 'licencia de obra menor' for home renovations? Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:47:11 +0200 If you're planning on doing any works or renovations on your home in Spain, you'll need special planning permission to do so. Whether it's deemed 'minor' or 'major' work can affect how much it costs you and how easy it is to get the paperwork.

Is it worth getting an electric car in Spain in 2025? Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:56:29 +0200 Thinking about getting an electric car in Spain? Wondering about the costs, the efficiency, the incentives and the charging issues and deciding if it's really worth it? Read on to find out more.

Dover and Eurotunnel reveal start dates for new EES passport checks Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:52:30 +0200 Car passengers travelling from the UK to France and onwards to other European countries will not be immediately subject to the EES biometric border checks that are set to be launched on October 12th.

Fresh wildfires break out in Spain and Portugal Sun, 07 Sep 2025 07:42:28 +0200 Hundreds of firefighters battled new wildfires in Spain and Portugal on Saturday, civil protection authorities said, following a summer of devastating blazes in the region.

Spain's BBVA bank to start Sabadell offer Monday Sat, 06 Sep 2025 07:59:14 +0200 Spanish banking giant BBVA said on Friday its tender offer for smaller national rival Sabadell would start on Monday after its hostile bid received the stock market regulator's green light.

What's the state of the Spanish property market this autumn? Mon, 01 Sep 2025 11:45:51 +0200 Will autumn 2025 be a good time to buy a Spanish property? The Local Spain speaks to property expert Mark Stücklin to get the lowdown for house hunters and renters for the upcoming months.

Nine authentic Spanish food festivals you have to visit at least once Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:29:04 +0200 Spaniards love their food and drink, so it's no surprise that they enjoy showing off their regional specialities by hosting dedicated gastronomic festivals. Here are some of the best and most traditional you should add to your bucket list.

EXCLUSIVE: The flight routes to Spain that Ryanair will axe by winter Thu, 04 Sep 2025 11:46:13 +0200 Budget airline Ryanair has dealt a major blow to Spanish residents and tourists by announcing that it will cut 36 flight connections with Spain by this winter, without officially disclosing which ones. The Local has found out which routes will be cancelled.

Am I allowed to house swap if I'm a tenant in Spain? Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:57:03 +0200 House swapping can be a great way to save money when you go on holiday. It allows you to have all the comforts of home and swap with others who have a similar-sized property to you, but can you still do this if you rent?

August 2025 was the hottest month on record in Spain Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:54:47 +0200 Spain's average temperature in August 2025 hit 25C, matching the national record set the same month last year, the national meteorological agency AEMET said Friday.

Is Spain's Andalusia region privatising its public health system? Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:48:59 +0200 Andalusians and healthcare professionals are increasingly concerned that the centre-right government in the southern region is slowly privatising the public health care system.

How are Spain's highly qualified worker visa and the EU blue card different? Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:12:01 +0200 Both the highly qualified worker visa and the EU blue card are for experienced and skilled non-EU professionals who get job offers in Spain, but how do they differ and what do you need for each?

Spain's government looks to reshape what it means to 'have balls' Fri, 05 Sep 2025 10:06:56 +0200 Faced with a generation of young Spanish men who believe less and less in equality, the Spanish government has launched a campaign to try and reclaim what it means to 'have balls'.

Why Spain's top cycling race has been rocked by pro-Palestinian protests Fri, 05 Sep 2025 09:03:33 +0200 Spain's premier cycling race, La Vuelta, has been shaken by pro-Palestinian protests which riders believe have put them at risk and threaten to derail the event.

What’s the difference between a gestor, a lawyer and a notary in Spain? Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:13:23 +0200 It’s impossible to live in Spain and not have to deal with its often frustrating bureaucracy, and for that you’ll usually need professional help. So for which official matters should you hire a gestor, a lawyer or a notary? What can they do and not do?

Spain's Vox mirrors UK far right with protests against migrant centres Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:34:29 +0200 In scenes reminiscent of asylum hotel protests in the UK, the Spanish far-right is targeting migrant reception centres through demonstrations and policy proposals.

Spain and UK sign first post-Brexit bilateral framework Thu, 04 Sep 2025 12:45:17 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met his British counterpart Keir Starmer in London on Wednesday, signing a framework agreement that is the first bilateral deal between the two countries in the post-Brexit period.

'Isolating': Regional Spain reacts to Ryanair's huge flight cuts Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:45:03 +0200 Spain's airport operator and regional travel hubs have reacted to Ryanair's decision to cut further routes to smaller airports, accusing them of dishonest media communication and isolating parts of the country.