The Local Spain

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.

Els Castells: The story behind Catalonia's jaw-dropping human towers Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:45:50 +0200 "Força, Equilibri, Valor i Seny" – strength, balance, courage and mindfulness - is the motto of Catalonia's most famous and spectacular cultural tradition.

Fender bender: The steps to follow if you have a minor car collision in Spain Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:54:39 +0200 If you are unfortunately involved in a minor traffic accident, there are certain steps you need to take to make sure you can file an insurance claim correctly.

What to know about Alzheimer's diagnoses and treatments in Spain Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:35:09 +0200 If you or a family member have suspected Alzheimer's disease, here's everything you need to know about getting diagnosed and the possible treatments available in Spain.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:03:07 +0200 Unusually hot weather to continue over weekend, CIA warns that Spain faces Russian drone attack threat, Americans lead foreign demand for Alicante rentals and more news on Friday September 25th.

'It's the law of the jungle': Pensioner's eviction exposes Spain's housing crisis Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:26:18 +0200 The eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her Madrid home has highlighted a political paralysis that has thwarted efforts to resolve Spain's chronic housing crisis, fuelling debate before next year's election.

How good are pensions in Spain compared to the rest of Europe? Thu, 24 Sep 2026 15:55:57 +0200 Foreign pensioners have long considered Spain an affordable place to retire to, but how good are Spanish pensions for those who've worked in Spain for much or all of their careers? Here's what the available data says about how Spanish pensions stack up against others.

Two Galician cities crowned as Spain's best for quality of life Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:04 +0200 The smaller cities in northern Spain not only beat out Madrid and Barcelona in quality of life rankings, but also major international capitals.

Spain sees number of foreigners with residency permits rise to nearly 8 million Thu, 24 Sep 2026 10:24:23 +0200 A new report from Spain's immigration watchdog has shown that the country is nearing the 8 million residency card threshold, with new data revealing interesting trends among British and American residents.

Spain's PM softens tone with Morocco amid fears of new Ceuta migrant rush Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:23:37 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday praised Morocco for bolstering border security amid fresh rumours of another migrant rush to Ceuta, a day after admitting Moroccan "border control failed" during July's mass crossing.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:18:23 +0200 Lonely Planet adds Spanish city of León to 2027 global must-visit list, website selling Spain-England football tickets hacked, Spanish PM slams housing crisis 'tragedy' after pensioner evicted and more news on Thursday September 24th.

Spain outraged by 87-year-old's eviction after vulture fund quintuples rent Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:39:01 +0200 The eviction of an elderly disabled woman from her lifelong apartment after an investment firm bought the property and raised her rent more than fivefold has sparked nationwide outrage and protests in the Spanish capital.

Can I gain Spanish residency through marriage or civil partnership? Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:34:30 +0200 If you're a non-EU national, is it possible to gain Spanish residency through marriage or a civil partnership? Read on to find out more and discover if your situation makes you eligible.

Can you use €100, €200 or €500 banknotes in Spain? Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:13:05 +0200 What happens if you find yourself with a large bill in Spain? Will shops or businesses actually accept banknotes of €100 and over?

GUIDE: How to apply for a non-resident NIE in Spain Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:57:21 +0200 If you're a non-resident in Spain, but you want to make some big financial purchases here such as buying a property or a car, you'll need what's known as a non-resident NIE number. Here's how to apply.

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.

Spain's PM admits Morocco border control 'failed' in Ceuta Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:13:40 +0200 Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday blamed a failure of Moroccan border controls for a recent migrant crisis in Spain's North African territory of Ceuta.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:23:02 +0200 Memoir by Diana's brother goes on sale in Spain, Spanish doctors develop pioneering transplant technique that avoids organ rejection, Sánchez snubs Trump's call to join New York meeting and more news on Wednesday September 23rd.