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Spain opens criminal investigation into Ceuta migrant surge Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:20:39 +0200 Spain's top criminal court on Monday opened an investigation into July's deadly migrant surge into Ceuta, alleging it was facilitated by Morocco and pointing to failings by the African country's police.

Barcelona airport strike hits one-month mark with 14 flights cancelled per day Mon, 07 Sep 2026 15:45:19 +0200 The strike by ground staff at Spain's second busiest airport continues to cause 10 to 14 flight cancellations a day as well as luggage problems for travellers, with no evidence that the stoppage will stop any time soon.

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 across the Schengen area with concerns raised that queues at border checks could get longer and slower this month.

Do I have to get a new Spanish residency card if I renew my passport? Thu, 14 Oct 2021 12:20:04 +0200 A passport renewal often involves getting a new document with different numbers and details on it, but does that mean foreigners in Spain also have to get a new residency document as well every time?

Barcelona tourists sleep rough on the beach as Spain's hotel prices spike Mon, 07 Sep 2026 12:24:33 +0200 Mass tourism and low-cost travel are colliding on Barcelona's beaches, with tourists preferring a night under the stars over eye-watering hotel prices.

Climate crisis: How the supersized El Niño could hit Europe Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:19:23 +0200 With Europe already seeing record-breaking temperatures and extreme weather episodes the summer, here's how meteorologists say the supersized El Niño phenomenon could hit the continent's climate in the coming months.

Spain's right-wing bloc polls absolute majority amid migrant crisis Mon, 07 Sep 2026 10:58:51 +0200 As immigration dominates the public debate in Spain, the PP-Vox right-wing bloc has crossed an important threshold in the polls for the first time in three years, in turn suggesting the possible outcome of next year's general election.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 07 Sep 2026 09:07:24 +0200 Twelve Spanish regions under heat warning, Spain to appear larger on new UN map, Spaniards overestimate number of immigrants in Spain, and more news on Monday September 7th.

Everything you need to know about getting hearing aids in Spain Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:02:56 +0200 If you live in Spain and suffer from hearing loss, here's what you need to know about hearing aids, from getting diagnoses, to how much they cost and how to get government funding to help pay for them.

Millionaires left Spain for Portugal, now they want to return using the Beckham Law Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:06:40 +0200 Over the past two decades, many wealthy people in Spain moved to Portugal for its favourable tax regime. Now that the Iberian neighbour's fiscal perks are running out, they're looking to return to Spain to get tax benefits via the Beckham Law.

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.

Spanish crooner 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.

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.