The Local Spain

Spain denies US claim it's now willing to cooperate militarily on Iran Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:13:15 +0100 Spain on Wednesday doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after the White House Press Secretary said Madrid had "agreed to cooperate with the US military".

What are the rules on taking your pets on holiday in Spain? Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:06:16 +0200 Deciding whether to take your furry friends with you or what to do with them while you're away on holiday can be difficult. Here's everything you need to know about the rules on travelling with pets in Spain, as well as some alternative options.

Why does Spain build with concrete while the US uses wood? Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:07:24 +0100 If you’re an American moving to or visiting Spain, you will have noticed that the style of homes and the materials they're made from are very different. Here's why wooden homes are quite rare here.

Spain's state rail Renfe sets up bus company in anticipation of further holdups Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:53:15 +0100 With public confidence low following a recent deadly crash in Córdoba, Spain's public railway company is to launch a bus company to help deal with delays and suspended services during infrastructure works planned for the coming years.

What to know about being president of your building's 'community' in Spain Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:54:20 +0100 When it's your turn to be president of 'la comunidad' in your shared residential building, you'll have a few responsibilities to take on. But is there a way to get out of it?

'No to the war': Spain's PM defies Trump as rift with US deepens Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:57 +0100 Spain's prime minister defiantly posted "No to the war" on Wednesday, deepening a rift with the US after Madrid refused to allow the use of its bases to attack Iran and Washington threatened to cut off all trade.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:45 +0100 Spain starts evacuations of Spaniards stranded in Middle East, four in ten homes on sale in Alicante owned by foreigners, Spain's property prices increase by 20 percent and more news on Wednesday March 4th.

Five students die in Spain after coastal path collapse Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:55:15 +0100 A wooden coastal walkway connecting two cliffs outside the northern Spanish city of Santander collapsed on Tuesday killing five young people and leaving one missing, authorities said.

'They're terrible': Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain over Nato and Iran Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:43:30 +0100 US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more.

Autónomo in Spain: Essential vocab for foreign self-employed workers Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:49:56 +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.

'Nobody listens here!' Ten common complaints foreigners make to their Spanish partners Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:03:29 +0200 Cross-cultural relationships are as interesting as they are complex. Here are some of the ten most common moans foreigners have when talking to their Spanish partners.

Storm Regina to bring blood rain and strong winds to Spain Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:12 +0100 March looks set to bring further bad weather to Spain, with Storm Regina forecast to be accompanied by so-called 'blood rain' from North Africa.

Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they there? Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:53:33 +0200 Spain's reluctance to allow the US to launch attacks on Iran from American military bases on Spanish soil has reawakened interest in the purpose of these installations, their location and their history.

Inflation to hit eurozone as war in the Middle East disrupts energy flows Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:38:03 +0100 In the Middle East energy exports to Europe have been disrupted by the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran that has spilled into surrounding regions. Economic experts are predicting a spike in inflation.

Iran Ambassador to Spain says they can attack any US base in Europe 'if necessary' Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:32:37 +0100 Speaking in Madrid, Iranian Ambassador to Spain Reza Zabib claimed that Iran does not want war but "has the capacity" to react to aggression, even suggesting that any US military base in Europe could be a target.

How will war in Iran impact life in Spain? Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:51:21 +0100 Despite distancing itself from the conflict and refusing military cooperation, Spain may still be impacted by the economic ripple effects of war in Iran.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:04:34 +0100 Storm Regina brings strong winds and muddy rain to Spain, Madrid’s iconic Cibeles fountain to undergo renovation, breast cancer mortality in Spain falls by 40+ percent in 30 years and more news on Tuesday March 3rd.

Amazon to invest another €18 billion in data centres in Spain Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:04:55 +0100 Amazon on Monday announced another €18 billion ($21 billion) of investment in data centre projects in Spain, more than doubling its spending there on the infrastructure crucial for artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Does Spain have its own anti-missile 'Iron Dome'? Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:58:36 +0200 Following Iran's attack on a British military base in Cyprus, the first time the country bombs European soil, we find out whether Spain would be able to defend itself against a missile attack like Israel's 'Iron Dome' system does.

Middle East fighting overshadows Spain's world telecom show Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:48:39 +0100 Fighting over Iran impacted the start on Monday of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) telecoms trade fair thousands of miles away in Barcelona, with Israeli firms absent and activists demonstrating for a boycott of the country's pavilion.