The Local Spain

GUIDE: How to register as self-employed in Spain Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:26:23 +0100 If you plan on working for yourself or setting up a small business in Spain, you'll need to register in the 'autónomo' system. Here's our step-by-step guide on how to do this, from the forms to fill in to the government bodies you must contact.

'Landlords don't want foreigners': How racism is rife in Spain's rental market Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:21:25 +0100 A new study has found that 99 percent of real estate agencies in Madrid and Barcelona follow homeowners' instructions to not show their rental properties to Africans, Asians and Latin Americans.

Partial solar eclipse to cross swathe of Europe on Saturday Sat, 29 Mar 2025 07:26:33 +0100 Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar eclipse sweeps from eastern Canada to Siberia.

Weather and prices: What's in store for the Easter holidays in Spain? Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:51:31 +0100 'Semana Santa' is just around the corner and two of the biggest questions people have are how much will it cost for an Easter holiday break in Spain this year, and what will the weather be like after all the recent rain?

KEY POINTS: Everything that changes about life in Spain in April 2025 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:59:10 +0100 Spain's annual income tax campaign begins, the golden visa officially ends and Easter celebrations to take place across the country. Here's what's happening in Spain in April 2025.

The changes to Spain’s income tax declaration in 2025 Fri, 28 Mar 2025 15:38:17 +0100 Tax return season is soon approaching in Spain, and there are some changes you should know about this year.

Spain bid to host 2035 Women's football World Cup Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:23:42 +0100 Spain will bid to jointly host the 2035 women's football World Cup along with Portugal and Morocco, the Spanish football federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.

When will Europe roll out its ETIAS visa waiver for non-EU travellers? Fri, 28 Mar 2025 13:02:05 +0100 From April 2025 the UK will demand European travellers obtain an ETA travel authorisation, but when will the EU / Schengen area finally roll out its own equivalent visa-waiver for non-EU arrivals?

Spanish court annuls ex-Barcelona star Dani Alves' rape conviction Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:52:28 +0100 A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, arguing his trial was marked by "shortcomings" and "inaccuracies".

What impact will Trump’s new oil and car tariffs have on Spain? Fri, 28 Mar 2025 12:35:28 +0100 US President Donald Trump has rolled out new tariffs on car and oil imports from around the world, with some countries more exposed than others. How will Spain hold up?

Rain in Spain drives down inflation in March Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:08:56 +0100 Spanish inflation eased in March to its lowest level since October as rainy weather boosted hydro power production and drove down electricity prices, preliminary official data showed on Friday.

'The time has come': Will Europe finally put an end to changing of the clocks? Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:44:12 +0100 This weekend the clocks will go forward across Europe but back in 2019 the European parliament voted to end the biannual changing of the time. What happened to the move and could it be back on the agenda once again?

Americans in Spain to hold anti-Trump protests in five cities Fri, 28 Mar 2025 09:13:41 +0100 Americans in Spain are set to take to the streets this weekend to hold anti-Trump protests in five cities across the country.

'Drunk as a clam': How to say you've had too much to drink in Spanish Fri, 06 Aug 2021 17:26:53 +0200 Many languages have original and funny expressions to refer to the act of being under the influence, and Spanish is no exception to this.

A bite-sized guide to Spain's most special cheeses Fri, 09 Dec 2022 17:40:18 +0100 To mark International Cheese Day, we've broken everything you need to know about the most special and scrumptious 'quesos' from every corner of Spain.

Record €243 million up for grabs in EuroMillions jackpot on Friday Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:39:10 +0100 An eye-watering €243 million will be at stake in 12 countries across Europe on Friday in what is the biggest ever EuroMillions jackpot.

What Trump's voting executive order means for Americans in Europe Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:46:18 +0100 US President Donald Trump signed his latest executive order on Tuesday, which aims to tighten requirements to register to vote. Here's how it affects the voting rights of Americans in Europe.

EU tells citizens to stockpile three days of supplies in case of attack or disaster Thu, 27 Mar 2025 08:53:09 +0100 Bottled water, energy bars, a flashlight and more: the EU is pushing for every household in the 27-country bloc to have a three-day survival kit ready in case crisis strikes -- be it a conflict or natural disaster.

'Crucial for safety': New rule will enforce driving licence bans across EU Wed, 26 Mar 2025 17:24:53 +0100 Drivers who have their license confiscated in an EU country as a result of a serious driving offence will see their disqualification recognised across all European Union member states under a new law just agreed in Brussels.

Will Europe's high-speed ‘Metro-style’ rail network really happen? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:34:29 +0100 A Copenhagen-based think tank has unveiled an ambitious plan to create a 21st-century integrated pan-European ‘Metro-style’ rail network by 2040. But how realistic is it?