The Local Spain

FM stresses Ceuta is 'unquestionably Spanish' after Moroccan migrant rush Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:21:22 +0200 Spain's Foreign Minister insisted Monday that his country's sovereignty over Ceuta was "unquestionable", after tens of thousands of migrants irregularly entered the north African territory from Morocco.

EU chief praises Spain's 'swift handling' of Ceuta migrant rush Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:52:32 +0200 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Monday commended Spain's quick reaction to the migrant rush on its North African enclave of Ceuta, while calling for "united action" on border security across the bloc ahead of talks on Tuesday.

OPINION: Why did Sweden abandon Spain over Ceuta? Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:51:35 +0200 Spain has been under attack from murky forces, from human trafficking gangs to Russian propagandists. So why did Sweden's government also turn its guns on Spain over the Ceuta crisis?

A quick guide to restrictions on Airbnb in Spain's main cities and regions Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:14:28 +0200 If you’re planning on buying a property in Spain to rent out to tourists on platforms such as Airbnb, you need to think very carefully about where the property is located as many places have strict restrictions.

One of Spain's two airport strikes in August called off at last minute Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:08:43 +0200 Swissport workers have called off the strike that was scheduled to begin on August 4th at Palma de Mallorca airport, but ground staff at Barcelona's El Prat airport are still due to begin their stoppage on Tuesday at a time of peak summer travel.

The essential Catalan phrases you need in Catalonia Fri, 26 Feb 2021 11:08:24 +0100 Even if you speak Spanish, if you're living in Catalonia, it's a good idea to learn some Catalan too. Here are some basic phrases you need to get by.

EXPLAINED: Spain's new co-payment system for medications Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:27:07 +0200 The Spanish government recently approved a new decree to reform its pharmaceutical co-payment system, meaning people will now pay according to income level. Here's what you need to know.

MAP: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now? Thu, 09 Jul 2026 12:27:45 +0200 There are still several active wildfires in Spain this Monday August 3rd, including blazes in Zamora and Cáceres.

Residents defend Spain's ancient 'El Abuelo' tree from flames Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:10:17 +0200 As a wildfire closed in, residents of the town of El Tiemblo grabbed shovels and rakes to defend an elder -- "El Abuelo," a centuries-old chestnut tree, one of Spain's most treasured.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:58:16 +0200 Morocco blames human trafficking gangs for mass crossing into Ceuta, Spanish wildfire crisis shows signs of improvement and more news on Monday August 3rd.

At least 72 dead in Spain's Ceuta migrant rush Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:54:47 +0200 At least 72 people died during last week's mass influx of migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave, when tens of thousands of people swam around the border post from Morocco, local officials said on Sunday.

LISTED: 11 key housing laws Spain wants to pass in September Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:33:17 +0200 From changes to room and seasonal rentals, to deductions for repair costs and new rules for the IBI property tax, here are the major changes Spain's leftist government wants to add to housing legislation, and their impact on tenants and landlords.

A quick guide to getting a Schengen visa for Spain and the EU Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:36:20 +0200 Depending on what non-EU country you're from, you may need a Schengen visa to visit Spain as a tourist. Find out if you need one, the financial and other requirements to get the visa, as well as common doubts people have about the Schengen visa.

Explained: The EU's new rules on AI, deepfakes and chatbots Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:09 +0200 AI watermarking and deepfake labelling will soon be required by law in the EU as the transparency part of the bloc’s sweeping AI Act comes into force on August 2nd.

EU gets new powers over powerful AI from Sunday Sat, 01 Aug 2026 16:30:47 +0200 The European Union will from Sunday have the power to enforce landmark artificial intelligence rules and hit any companies breaking the law with fines.

Spain's Ceuta enclave returns to normal as migrants depart Fri, 31 Jul 2026 11:44:36 +0200 Almost all of the tens of thousands of migrants who entered Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa had left by Saturday, officials said, as some EU countries bolstered their border controls over the sudden influx.

Three of EU's 15 largest wildfires since 2016 occurred in July Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:06:16 +0200 Three wildfires that broke out within days of each other in Spain and France this month are among the 15 largest recorded in the European Union since 2016.

EU countries call for talks over migrant influx into Spanish enclave Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:00:35 +0200 A majority of EU countries called on Saturday for emergency talks on the sudden inflow of tens of thousands of migrants into Spain's enclave of Ceuta in North Africa.

Italy suspends Schengen agreement with Spain Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:03:17 +0200 Italy said Friday it had suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following the influx of migrants into Madrid's Ceuta enclave in north Africa, bordering Morocco.

Spain says integrity of Schengen area 'absolutely guaranteed' Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:25:52 +0200 More than 48,000 migrants have now returned to Morocco from Spain's Ceuta as the Spanish government assures that the integrity of the Schengen area is 'absolutely guaranteed'.