The Local Spain

KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in June 2026 Tue, 19 May 2026 15:39:11 +0200 Tax return deadline, schools break up for summer, increase in electricity and gas prices, changes to asylum rules, new salary transparency law, festivals, protests and more - here's everything to know about June 2026 in Spain.

LISTED: The best job websites in Spain in 2026 Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:44:23 +0100 Finding a good job in Spain is notoriously hard, so you need to be familiar with all the different national and international websites to finetune your search and increase your chances of coming across that dream position.

Mango founder's son arrested in Spain over father's death Tue, 19 May 2026 11:13:27 +0200 Spanish police said Tuesday they have arrested the eldest son of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic over his father's death during a hiking trip in December 2024.

Spain's former PM under investigation for influence peddling Tue, 19 May 2026 11:01:55 +0200 Spain's former Socialist prime minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has been placed under investigation for influence peddling and crimes allegedly committed in connection with the bailout of a small airline, a court said Tuesday.

IN PICTURES: Fiesta and fervour at Spain's El Rocío pilgrimage Mon, 20 May 2024 16:55:08 +0200 If there's a tradition that shows how partying and religious devotion are deep-seated in the culture of Spain's southern Andalusia region, that's the 1-million-people pilgrimage and festivities of El Rocío.

Three key takeaways from Andalusia's election results Tue, 19 May 2026 09:53:50 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party suffered a beating in regional elections in Andalusia over the weekend, but it's still unclear who will govern. Here's what you need to know about the vote.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 19 May 2026 09:03:01 +0200 Spain may stop celebrities from starring in gambling ads, American tourist arrested in Barcelona for assaulting three women, Vox hints it will influence who governs in Andalusia and more news on Tuesday May 19th.

'Trend will continue': Number of people refused entry to Europe sees sharp rise Mon, 18 May 2026 15:58:26 +0200 The number of people refused entry to the EU and Schengen area has risen dramatically, according to new statistics, while thousands of US, UK and Indian nationals have been found to be illegally present in EU/Schengen countries.

What to expect from the second week of teacher strikes in Spain Mon, 18 May 2026 16:36:15 +0200 Teachers and other educators in Valencia, Catalonia and Aragón have been staging a series of walkouts in recent days, protesting everything from class sizes to salary and working conditions. Here's what you need to know about the situation this week.

Shakira to get €55 million from Spanish taxman after winning fraud case Mon, 18 May 2026 12:13:29 +0200 A Spanish court has ordered the tax authority to refund Colombian pop star Shakira more than €55 million ($64 million) improperly collected in a dispute over her 2011 taxes, according to a ruling seen Monday.

What Non-Lucrative Visa holders should know about Spain's annual tax declaration Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:58:51 +0200 If you live in Spain on the Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV), it’s important to be aware that you’ll be taxed here and will have to fill out the annual income tax return.

Up to 34C: Spain to experience summer-like temperatures this week Mon, 18 May 2026 11:28:28 +0200 This week is set to be the hottest of the year so far across much of Spain, the country's weather agency has announced.

Spain mulls tighter mortgage requirements Mon, 18 May 2026 10:37:48 +0200 The Bank of Spain is considering imposing stricter rules for securing a mortgage, while acknowledging this could have an impact on young and lower-income buyers in the country.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 18 May 2026 08:55:46 +0200 Bizum app to work for payments in shops in Spain, Canadian cops arrested for sexual assault in Barcelona, Spain says Ebola risk 'very low' amid DRC and Uganda outbreak and more news on Monday May 18th.

Spain's conservatives win Andalusian election but may need Vox to rule Sun, 17 May 2026 10:38:52 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialists were subjected to an unprecedented drubbing in Andalusian regional elections on Sunday that could see far-right Vox partly govern in another Spanish region, partial results showed.

Bulgaria's 'Bangaranga' wins Eurovision, with Israel second Sun, 17 May 2026 10:44:45 +0200 Bulgaria won the Eurovision Song Contest on Sunday with Dara's catchy floor-filler "Bangaranga" sweeping the 70th edition of the world's biggest live televised music event and pushing into second place Israel, whose participation had triggered a major boycott.

How your annual tax declaration changes when you buy a property in Spain Mon, 11 May 2026 10:59:52 +0200 If you bought a property in Spain last year and you're a tax resident, it's mandatory to declare this on your income tax return. Here's how.

EXPLAINED: Do Spain's self-employed pay more tax than employees? Tue, 12 May 2026 15:37:40 +0200 Ever wondered who has the highest tax burden in Spain? We find out if you ultimately pay more as a salaried employee, a self-employed worker, an investor or a landlord.

British mountaineer, 61, dies in Spanish national park Sat, 16 May 2026 14:40:33 +0200 Spanish emergency services on Saturday recovered the body of a missing British mountaineer whose appeal for rescue from a freezing high-altitude route went in vain due to fierce blizzards.

Inside Spain: The fight to stop family-run shops from closing down Sat, 16 May 2026 10:09:58 +0200 In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how the country's small neighbourhood stores are struggling to survive against the likes of Amazon, and why this matters so much for the Spanish lifestyle we all appreciate.