The Local Spain

Red and yellow sweep Madrid before World Cup final Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:42:23 +0200 Madrid was awash in red and yellow on Sunday as Spain prepared for the World Cup final against Argentina, with buses flying national flags, mobile phone networks adopting football-themed slogans and thousands of supporters wearing the national team's shirt.

Wildfire scorches 12,000 hectares north of Madrid: Spanish authorities Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:08:38 +0200 A wildfire raging 100 kilometres (60 miles) north of Madrid has spread, burning more than 12,000 hectares and forcing several hundred people to evacuate, local authorities announced on Sunday.

Spain braces for third heatwave with highs above 40C Sun, 19 Jul 2026 09:36:05 +0200 Spain is set to enter its third heatwave of the summer on Tuesday, with temperatures forecast to climb above 40C across large parts of the country, the national weather office said.

How to talk about football and the World Cup in Spanish Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:07:12 +0200 Want to learn to talk about football like a Spaniard? Whether it's hurling mild abuse at refs, talking tactics or just knowing the basics, we've got you covered so you can speak and understand everything relating to 'el fútbol' more confidently.

How to watch the World Cup final on TV in Spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:02 +0200 Want to watch Spain face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday on Spanish TV? Here’s how to easily watch the match from Spain.

Fickle winds whip up huge Spanish wildfire Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:44:09 +0200 Firefighters battling a huge wildfire in northeastern Spain had another challenging night on Friday as shifting winds fanned flames and reignited the fire in some areas.

Inside Spain: How Spanish football shaped my life and identity Sat, 18 Jul 2026 10:10:49 +0200 As Spain prepares to face Argentina in the World Cup final on Sunday, The Local’s Alex Dunham reminisces about the role the national side has played in his life in Spain, from childhood to parenthood.

LISTED: The cities in Spain installing big screens for the World Cup final Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:15:39 +0200 On Sunday July 19th, Spain will take on Argentina in the World Cup final. If you want to soak up the atmosphere and excitement outdoors, here's where to watch the match on a big screen near you.

EU-based British students to pay international fees in UK from 2028 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:21:38 +0200 The end of a Brexit 'grace period' on university fees in 2028 means that British passport holders living in the EU will no longer qualify for home fees and could pay three times as much.

COMPARE: Which European countries allow assisted dying? Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:25:07 +0200 After France adopted a bill to allow assisted dying on Wednesday, here's a look at which European countries already authorise the terminally ill to end their lives.

The ten ways you should use 'Vamos' in Spanish Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:16:40 +0200 You may know it as as the Spanish national football team and Rafa Nadal’s battle cry, but "Vamos" is used frequently in daily spoken Spanish. These common uses will help you sound like a local.

Spain's PM to attend World Cup final Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:44:07 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final to see his country take on reigning champions Argentina, his government said Friday.

EXPLAINED: How Gibraltar is toughening its residency rules Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:27:51 +0200 Stricter requirements for employees and the self-employed, a new age limit, a higher earnings threshold and more - Gibraltar's government has rolled out numerous changes that make it harder to move to the British overseas territory.

Spain makes key changes to immigration and residency rules Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:48:31 +0200 Spain’s Supreme Court has made significant changes to immigration and residency rules in the country just two weeks after the mass migrant amnesty, covering family reunification, residency of relatives of Spanish citizens, criminal records and more.

EU launches legal action against 17 member states over new single permit rules Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:11:35 +0200 The European Commission this week launched legal action against 17 member states over the application of the new directive on the single permit, a combined procedure that grants third country nationals both a work and residence permit instead of applying separately for them.

At least 12,000 excess deaths in Europe's June heatwave Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:43:23 +0200 At least 12,000 excess deaths were recorded across nine European countries during June's heatwave, national statistics indicated, a toll that could yet rise as more data is released, according to an AFP analysis.

Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:36:56 +0200 Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.

Corruption trial for Spain PM's wife to go ahead following brother's conviction Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:19:42 +0200 A Spanish court on Thursday confirmed Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife Begoña Gómez will face trial for alleged influence peddling and embezzlement, just days after a court banned the premier's brother from holding public office.

What to know before installing an air-conditioner in your home in Spain Fri, 21 Jun 2019 11:56:41 +0200 It's becoming increasingly clear just how hot Spain can get during summer, and for many, pulling the shutters down or using a fan doesn't cut it. So what should homeowners and renters consider before thinking of installing an air-conditioner?

Google accuses EU of undermining privacy of 'millions of Europeans' Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:10:36 +0200 The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other search engines and open up its Android system to rival AI services, but the US giant said the measures would put privacy at risk.