LATEST: General strike hits Spain ahead of electionTue, 10 Nov 2026 17:40:44 +0100 Thousands of Spaniards left their workplaces and hit the streets on Wednesday as a general strike sought to crank up pressure on the key issue of housing weeks before a snap election. | |
Spain under weather warning for storms and hurricane-force windsWed, 11 Nov 2026 16:41:31 +0100 The convergence of two storms has left large swathes of Spain under weather alert, with the south and centre of the country hit particularly hard. | |
Ryanair changes bag drop rules for all European travellersWed, 11 Nov 2026 15:19:57 +0100 As of November 10th, passengers flying with Europe's biggest budget airline must check their luggage at least an hour before departure. | |
General strike leaves Catalonia without public transport for hoursWed, 11 Nov 2026 13:51:31 +0100 The nationwide walkout has paralysed travel in Catalonia throughout the day, with minimum services only returning for peak hours. | |
Spain's opposition pledges quotas to cap immigrants entering countryWed, 11 Nov 2026 12:04:11 +0100 The quotas were part of a raft of measures announced by the centre-right Partido Popular in its manifesto launch ahead of Spain's general election. | |
Autónomo in Spain: Essential vocab for foreign self-employed workersThu, 17 Oct 2024 11:49:56 +0200 If you're newly self-employed in Spain, you'll have to get your head around the rules and forms to fill out, but also all the new Spanish work vocabulary. Here are some key words you need to know as an 'aútonomo/a' in Spain. | |
What to expect from Spain's general strike on November 11thThu, 08 Oct 2026 15:54:37 +0200 Spurred by calls for housing reform and the high-profile eviction case of Maricarmen Abascal, Spanish unions have joined forces with tenants groups for the first general strike in Spain since 2012. | |
What rights do workers in Spain have during the general strike?Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:37:14 +0100 With a nationwide strike called for tomorrow November 11th, you may be wondering what would happen if you decided to take part and not work. Will you have money deducted from your salary or could you even be sacked? These are your rights as a worker in Spain. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on WednesdayWed, 11 Nov 2026 09:37:22 +0100 Spain's general strike begins, police officer dies after backpack bomb in Oviedo, and more news from Spain on Wednesday 11th November. | |
What are the steps to follow in Spain if someone is having a stroke?Tue, 10 Nov 2026 17:41:39 +0100 When someone is having a stroke, it can be a very serious and scary situation, so it's important to know what to look out for, act quickly and follow the correct steps. Here's what you need to do if you're in Spain. | |
Why Spaniards use 'please' and 'thank you' less than English speakersTue, 10 Nov 2026 15:00:04 +0100 It can often seem like Spaniards are being rude when they talk because they don't use please and thank you as much as English speakers. What's the reason behind this and is it really rude or just a way of speaking? | |
Why do Spaniards dress for the season rather than the weather?Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:41:58 +0200 If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be. | |
The best private healthcare providers for foreigners in SpainMon, 09 Jan 2023 17:40:32 +0100 If you're planning on moving to Spain and are applying for certain visas, then you will need to get private healthcare as part of your residency application. | |
What you need to know about Spain's November doctor strikesMon, 09 Nov 2026 17:04:23 +0100 As well as the planned rail strikes and the general strike on November 11th, Spain's doctors will also be staging walkouts this month. Here's what you need know, from dates to how they will affect patients. | |
'It's not sufficient': Your views on Spain's minimum wage increaseMon, 09 Nov 2026 14:19:24 +0100 The Spanish government is preparing to increase the minimum wage for 2027. Here's what you think of the move. | |
Spanish investigators slam TikTok's inaction on child abuseMon, 09 Nov 2026 14:00:28 +0100 A Spanish anti-disinformation foundation accused TikTok on Monday of not doing enough to prevent paedophiles from accessing child sexual abuse material or soliciting images from children on the platform. | |
How much will I need to earn to apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa in 2027?Tue, 03 Nov 2026 15:31:16 +0100 If you're thinking of moving to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa next year, it's important to know the financial requirements to qualify. There are indications that the threshold will increase in 2027. Here's what you need to know. | |
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on MondayMon, 09 Nov 2026 10:36:31 +0100 Canary Island calls for help with migrant influx, weather warnings issued for Andalusia and Extremadura over Storm Bruna, Spain ranks as EU's top regulation breaker and more news from Spain this Monday November 9th. | |
Spain’s train drivers call more strike days following crashMon, 02 Nov 2026 12:16:59 +0100 Train drivers in Spain have called for two new stoppage days this month, following the recent Urda rail collision. | |
LISTED: The 11 best bank accounts in Spain in November 2026Mon, 02 Nov 2026 17:14:17 +0100 If you're looking to make your money work better for you, potentially earn more interest and avoid bank fees, here are the best account accounts to consider opening this November. | |