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Spain's PM mulls snap election in November if housing laws rejected Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:10:15 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reportedly considering calling a general election for November 29th amid the increasing possibility that the two major housing laws his government proposed will be voted down in parliament on Friday.

LATEST: Spain's lawmakers to vote on housing measures as protests rage Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:51:03 +0200 Spanish lawmakers are due to vote on Friday on two government housing decrees drawn up after an outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, with their passage in doubt.

Spain reveals for first time where it hides all its gold Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:12:48 +0200 The Bank of Spain has for the first time revealed where it keeps its gold, and it's not all in Spain.

EU nations to hold emergency meeting on diesel prices amid US pressure Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:59:32 +0200 EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.

WATCH: Spaniards bang pots and pans in fresh housing protest Fri, 02 Oct 2026 10:46:15 +0200 Several hundred people held raucous protests known as 'caceroladas' in Madrid and other Spanish cities, calling on MPs to approve measures to tackle a housing crisis in a parliamentary vote on Friday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 02 Oct 2026 08:43:02 +0200 Spain braces for key housing decree votes, Spaniards break coffee consumption record, EU opens case against Spain over delayed blackout plan and more news on Friday October 2nd.

Spain's PM welcomes Burnham's openness to UK rejoining EU Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:03:47 +0200 Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has welcomed the fact that his British counterpart is attempting to recalibrate the UK's relationship with the EU, calling Britain a "sister nation" and stressing that "Brexit was a huge loss".

'We won't change approach': EU wants actions from UK, rather than words Thu, 01 Oct 2026 15:42:49 +0200 After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.

What are the main objections to Spain's proposed housing laws? Thu, 01 Oct 2026 13:18:37 +0200 Millions in Spain are calling for housing reform and the government has responded with two sweeping reform bills. Ahead of the crunch vote in the Spanish Congress on Friday, The Local looks into the main criticisms of the measures.

EXPLAINED: What's more expensive in Spain than in other countries? Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:08:01 +0200 Affordability is one of the main reasons foreigners choose to move here, and while it's become common knowledge that Spain isn't that 'cheap' anymore, several costs are surprisingly higher than in other countries.

Spain's king to visit Ceuta despite risk of further tensions with Morocco Thu, 01 Oct 2026 11:16:04 +0200 It will be the first trip by a Spanish monarch to Ceuta and Melilla since King Juan Carlos in November 2007 that sparked a diplomatic crisis with neighbouring Morocco, which claims sovereignty over the territories.

'I can't build a future': The voices of Spain's housing camp protesters Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:06:32 +0200 Under the threat of eviction or with soaring rents gobbling up a large chunk of their salaries, protesting campers in Madrid and Barcelona are sharing their struggles and calling for action to tackle Spain's housing crisis.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:04:57 +0200 Variable mortgage rates shoot up in Spain, Senate rejects France 'friendship' treaty during Macron visit, two months since Ceuta border rush, and more news from Spain on Thursday October 1st.

Spain's PM 'reasonably optimistic' new housing laws will be approved Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:25:58 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday said he was "reasonably optimistic" that parliament would approve housing measures his minority government adopted after nationwide protests sparked by a Madrid pensioner's eviction.

EU plans cross-border emergency comms system to replace radio Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:21:39 +0200 The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.

Why you can't donate blood in Spain if you don't speak Spanish Wed, 30 Sep 2026 13:14:29 +0200 There's a little-known rule in Spain that you must be able to understand and communicate in Spanish if you want to donate blood here.

12 of the most beautiful places to visit in Spain this autumn Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:24:46 +0100 Thinking of planning a trip to a new part of Spain this autumn? Whether it's hiking in nature, visiting quaint mountain villages or stopping at a local winery, here are 12 original getaways to enjoy this 'otoño' (autumn).

Five essential red tape processes for new arrivals in Spain Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:53:42 +0200 The process of settling in Spain and getting all your paperwork in order can be tedious and frustrating - but also necessary. This article will prepare you for all the bureaucracy when you first move to Spain.

EU citizens in Spain urged to register intent to vote in 2027 local elections Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:41:22 +0200 More than half a million EU nationals living in Spain are being contacted by electoral authorities as the deadline approaches for registering their wish to vote in next year's municipal elections.

Rejoining the EU is among options for future ties, says UK prime minister Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:45:17 +0200 Andy Burnham put the idea of Britain rejoining the EU on the table Wednesday, breaking a taboo for a UK prime minister and leading French President Emmanuel Macron to declare in English "Welcome back".