- http://www.thelocal.es/20260222/...er-control-in-digital-ageNew passport rules for British dual citizens reflect border control and citizenship in a digital age, writes Nando Sigona in The Conversation.Posted 51 minutes 5 seconds ago - 02/22/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230316/...hip-and-how-to-avoid-themThough Spain has granted citizenship to more people than other European countries in recent years, the application process is incredibly lengthy and fraught with pitfalls. Here are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them.Posted 3 hours 22 minutes ago - 02/22/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260221/...aniards-longevity-problemIn this weeks edition we explain why Spain is looking at Japan's healthcare system as an example of what to do when your country has the highest life expectancy in the world.Posted 1 day 1 hour ago - 02/21/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...basilica-hits-peak-heightConstructors crowned the largest tower of Barcelona's unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica with a final piece on Friday, setting the peak of the world's tallest church at 172.5 metres (566 feet).Posted 1 day 19 hours ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20200127/...make-eat-and-enjoy-calotsIf you're in Catalonia in winter one of the best local traditions you can take part in is a 'calotada', a ritual which sees friends and families gobble up flame-grilled calots (a type of green onion) with a delicious sauce.Posted 1 day 20 hours ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20241008/...ear-like-a-local-in-spainEveryone in Spain, from sweet little kids to frail old ladies, peppers their everyday conversation with enough swearwords to make a sailor blush. Here's how to join in (if you want to, of course).Posted 1 day 20 hours ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...-deport-foreign-criminalsSpain's leftist government is often accused of being soft on foreign criminals, and the upcoming regularisation of 500,000 undocumented migrants has brought these beliefs back into the spotlight. Does Spain really allow felons from overseas to stay?Posted 1 day 21 hours ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...ritish-passport-after-allUpcoming rule changes to the UK's new ETA border system have angered dual national Brits, but updated travel guidance from the government and a major airline suggests those without valid British passports may be allowed entry - as long as they have an expired UK passport.Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...y-benefits-taxed-in-spainIf you're a US national living in Spain, taxes can be particularly confusing. Find out if your US social security benefits can be taxed here or not.Posted 2 days 45 minutes ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...s-for-spanish-citizenshipThinking about applying for Spanish citizenship but worried about the exams? Here's how many people pass the culture and language tests required to become a Spanish national.Posted 2 days 1 hour ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260220/...pay-the-rent-in-barcelonaBarcelona city council is launching a new rent subsidy of up to 400 per month for Barcelona residents who are single parents and residents over 55 years of age if they spend more than 30 percent of their income on rent.These are the steps to apply.Posted 2 days 1 hour ago - 02/20/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230705/...elieve-are-eaten-in-spainSpain is well known as a gastronomical destination famous for its jamn, tortilla and paella, but it is also home to a few stranger foods that you might not have heard of.Posted 2 days 19 hours ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260219/...entre-right-for-far-rightThe quiet migration of voters on the Spanish right is getting little media attention but could reshape the future of Spain, new data suggests. What is convincing longstanding PP voters to shift further right?Posted 2 days 20 hours ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20241021/...nd-why-is-it-so-importantIf you're interested in buying a property in Spain, one of the documents you have to make sure you obtain before paying or signing anything is the land registry certificate called 'la nota simple'. Here's why it matters so much and how to get it.Posted 2 days 21 hours ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260219/...-worst-condition-in-spainThink the potholes are particularly bad in your part of Spain? A new study has revealed the regions with the most damaged roads in the country.Posted 2 days 23 hours ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260219/...rexit-freedom-of-movementFollowing a statement from the European Commission, the British overseas territory at the tip of southern Spain is set to move beyond its post-Brexit legal limbo and implement a new treaty, including freedom of movement.Posted 3 days 17 minutes ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260219/...non-eu-second-home-ownersBarcelona mayor Jaume Collboni on Wednesday said that if possible he "would prohibit" British, American and other foreigners from outside of the EU from buying second homes in the Catalan capital.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...ounce-british-citizenshipIf you wish to give up British citizenship - here's how to do it, how much it costs and how, in some cases, you can get it back.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 02/19/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...fe-in-spain-in-march-2026The deadline for declaring world assets and crypto assets, new Schengen entry rules at the Gibraltar border, several strikes, new flights, clocks change - here's everything that's new about life in Spain in March 2026.Posted 3 days 18 hours ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20200224/...to-mark-the-start-of-lentEvery carnival season in Spain, mock funeral parades with weeping widows take place for the ceremonial burial of a fish.Posted 3 days 19 hours ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...gns-over-rape-allegationsThe second highest figure in Spain's national police force was forced to resign on Tuesday following accusations of rape, a new scandal that further weakens Snchez's left-wing government, accused by the opposition of trying to cover up the case.Posted 3 days 21 hours ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...rst-time-in-over-a-decadeThe number of babies born in Spain rose slightly for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, official data showed Wednesday, a boost for a country facing one of Europe's most serious demographic crises.Posted 3 days 22 hours ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...ier-to-apply-for-in-spainIf you're a non-EU national who wants to move to Spain, you're probably trying to decide which visa to apply for. The Digital Nomad Visa and the Non-Lucrative Visa are two of the most common, but which one has lower financial requirements and less paperwork?Posted 4 days 26 minutes ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...f-your-e-scooter-in-spainIt's now mandatory to have insurance for your e-scooter and in order to get this, you'll officially need to register your vehicle. Here's how to do it.Posted 4 days 1 hour ago - 02/18/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20260218/...ins-valencia-floods-studyHuman-driven climate change intensified rainfall that triggered the Spain's deadliest natural disaster in a generation when flash floods hit the Valencia region in 2024, a new study showed on Tuesday.Posted 4 days 1 hour ago - 02/18/26
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