The Local Spain

LISTED: Spain's new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders Wed, 24 Jun 2026 12:49:39 +0200 Spain will implement numerous changes to its traffic rules in October 2026, with many important updates for motorcyclists, cyclists and e-scooter riders as well as motorhome and regular motor vehicle drivers.

Heavy rainfall to hit 12 regions as Spain gets break from endless heat Mon, 28 Sep 2026 10:27:44 +0200 After the hottest summer on record and some of the highest September temperatures ever seen, the mercury will finally start to fall this week, accompanied by warnings for torrential rain and thunderstorms.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:29:38 +0200 New York mayor Mamdani posts video playing 'office basketball' with Spain's PM, Spanish director Almodóvar visits Madrid housing protest camp and more news on Monday September 28th.

Spain's housing protesters dig in for long stay in Madrid square Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:34:44 +0200 After spending his first night in a tent in central Madrid, David Muller-Plantenberg said he would remain there as long as needed to press the government to tackle Spain’s housing crisis.

EasyJet launches six new Spain-UK routes for 2027 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:01:43 +0200 British budget airline EasyJet will operate six new routes between Spain and the UK from 2027, including establishing a new base at Girona airport in the north-east of the country.

Spain's PM vows action as housing protest sparked by eviction grows Sun, 27 Sep 2026 10:52:57 +0200 A growing protest camp in the heart of Madrid over unaffordable housing pushed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Sunday to pledge swift government action.

IN STATS: How well can Irish pensioners live in Spain? Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:33:17 +0200 Are you an Irish national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? We've crunched the numbers to help you decide if you can afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026.

What to know before getting botox in Spain Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:54:19 +0200 Are you considering getting botox treatments in Spain? Here's what you need to know about how it's regulated in the country, who is allowed to perform the injections and average prices.

Cyberattack hits Spanish train operator user data Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:51:36 +0200 Spanish public railway company Renfe on Friday said it had suffered a cyberattack that compromised some user data, with media reporting that criminals used AI in a first for Spain.

Where are the breakthroughs for the radical and far-right in Europe? Sat, 26 Sep 2026 15:11:29 +0200 After recent regional election breakthroughs by the Alternative for Germany (AfD), here is an overview of radical, nationalist and far- and hard-right parties' positions across Europe in recent years.

Thousands protest government in Madrid over Ceuta migrant crisis Sat, 26 Sep 2026 13:51:17 +0200 Thousands of people rallied in Madrid on Saturday to protest the Spanish government's handling of a recent migrant influx into Ceuta, accusing it of failing to protect the country's borders and calling for an early general election.

Inside Spain: A housing crisis so bad people rent corridors for €500 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 10:23:40 +0200 In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how 87-year-old Maricarmen's eviction is just one of many abuses being carried out against renters in Spain, and how Spanish politicians are failing millions of people with limp law-making.

Spain tenants' unions urge new law after pensioner eviction sparks anger Sat, 26 Sep 2026 09:06:49 +0200 Spain's main tenants' unions on Friday urged the government to pass a new law to tackle the country's housing crisis after an 87-year-old was evicted from her Madrid home, sparking nationwide protests.

Spanish city bans burqa and niqab in public spaces Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:59:02 +0200 The Spanish city of Lleida on Friday approved a ban on full-face coverings in most public spaces in a rare step targeting the Muslim burqa and niqab in the country.

Can I run a business from my flat or house in Spain? Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:18:59 +0200 For many self-employed foreigners in Spain, setting up their own business from home is the easiest and cheapest option. But what does Spanish law say about receiving customers if you live in a shared building, or even if you live in a separate house?

The UK taxes Brits have to pay when moving to Spain Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:08 +0200 Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to Spain and living here.

The Local is looking for a part-time social media engagement coordinator Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:46:01 +0200 The Local Europe is looking for an audience engagement specialist who can help build engagement with our large and growing social media audience. Could this be you?

What will change for Brits in Spain with Burnham as new UK PM? Fri, 25 Sep 2026 15:22:57 +0200 Britain's new Prime Minister Andy Burnham met with his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sánchez this week, two of the only centre-left leaders remaining in Europe. What's in store for British nationals in Spain, the re-join campaign and UK-Spain relations?

REVEALED: How Americans spend their money differently to Europeans Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:50:08 +0200 How do households in Europe and the United States spend their money? Official statistics reveal key and perhaps surprising differences when it comes to food and housing.

Why Spain and big tech are at odds over power-sucking AI data centres Fri, 25 Sep 2026 11:32:35 +0200 The Spanish government has proposed a new draft bill which aims to regulate the influx of new data centres and force companies such as Meta, Amazon Web Services, Blackstone and Google to generate their own energy.