- http://www.thelocal.es/20230428/...ng-a-spanish-bank-accountYou might want to close a bank account in Spain for any number of reasons. From the process, the paperwork, where to do it and more key questions, we've got you covered.Posted 5 hours 47 minutes ago - 06/15/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250614/...ed-schengen-border-checksThe borderless Schengen travel area recently celebrated its 40th anniversary but many countries currently have border checks reinstated. Here's what travellers should expect.Posted 1 day 48 minutes ago - 06/14/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250614/...de-of-living-on-the-coastIn this weeks Inside Spain we look at how the Spanish wine counterfeiting industry is far bigger than you may have expected, and why you should think long and hard before buying a property thats close to a beach.Posted 1 day 6 hours ago - 06/14/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...-europes-border-free-zoneThe borderless Schengen area guarantees free movement to tens of millions of EU citizens, residents and visitors. To mark its 40th anniversary Claudia Delpero explains how it all started and the problems it faces.Posted 1 day 22 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...-corruption-scandal-growsSpain's Prime Minister Pedro Snchez is fighting to keep his job, as corruption allegations prompted the resignation of a close aide and have even led the country's Deputy PM to say that the premier's apology "is not enough".Posted 1 day 23 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240201/...ds-or-family-staying-overAre you allowed to have friends or family members stay over at your rented property in Spain for a day or two, or longer still? This is what Spanish law says.Posted 2 days 4 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...dio-in-spains-main-citiesIf you're looking to buy or rent studio flat in a city in Spain, here's what you would need to earn to be able to pay monthly mortgage repayments or rent.Posted 2 days 5 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...cases-troubling-spains-pmSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez is grappling with a series of legal probes involving his inner circle, including his wife, brother and a former transport minister. Here is a look at the legal cases troubling one of Europe's longest-serving leaders.Posted 2 days 5 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...ns-reach-600000-in-a-yearThe citizenship scheme for the descendants of Spaniards who fled Spain during the Civil War and Franco's dictatorship has seen applications almost triple in a year, new data shows.Posted 2 days 6 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250613/...a-braces-for-tourism-demoDemonstrators are set to hit the streets of the Catalan capital this weekend with instructions to bring their water pistols with which to spray holidaymakers, as part of day of mass tourism protests in Spain and other southern European countries.Posted 2 days 6 hours ago - 06/13/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...ing-about-corruption-caseSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez on Thursday said that he knew "absolutely nothing" about the corruption case that prompted a top official in his Socialist Party to resign, and rejected calls for his resignation over the affair.Posted 2 days 20 hours ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...pains-ruling-party-and-pmA top official in Spain's ruling Socialist Party was implicated Thursday in a widening corruption investigation that has already ensnared a former close aide to Prime Minister Pedro Snchez.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...-on-flights-to-spain-e500Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Thursday it will fine "disruptive passengers whose unruly behaviour" results in their removal from aircraft 500 ($580), booze-fuelled incidents which happens most often involve Brits on flights to and from Spain.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...lted-spain-into-modernityForty years ago to the day an event took place that changed the course of Spanish history: the country signed the Treaty of Accession to the European Economic Community (EEC), as it was known then, now the European Union.Posted 3 days 1 hour ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...ow-to-buy-a-boat-in-spainConsidering buying a boat to enjoy life to the fullest in Spain? Here's a breakdown of costs, legal requirements, financing options and useful tips to factor in before purchasing a bowrider, a day sailer, a yacht or any other 'barco'.Posted 3 days 2 hours ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...-other-european-countriesSeveral Spanish banks are preparing to offer instant and free Bizum mobile phone payments to users who want to send money to people in Italy, Portugal and Andorra, and the first bank to do so is Santander.Posted 3 days 4 hours ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250612/...ar-deal-means-in-practiceAlmost a decade after the vote, Spain, the UK, EU and Gibraltar have finally signed a deal that resolves the last major unresolved issue from Brexit on the British overseas territory. Heres what we know so far.Posted 3 days 5 hours ago - 06/12/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250611/...ost-brexit-gibraltar-dealThe European Union announced on Wednesday it had sealed a deal with Britain and Spain on the status of the territory of Gibraltar, following five years of painstaking negotiations after Brexit.Posted 3 days 22 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250611/...accounts-in-spain-in-2025Finding a high-interest savings account may be more difficult in Spain than what you're used to back home, but there are still several options available. Here are the most interesting deals in 2025.Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230829/...oreign-film-and-tv-seriesSpaniards rarely watch anything foreign in its original language, and the country's cultural obsession with dubbing almost every single non-Spanish language film and TV series has roots in history and business.Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240314/...on-the-non-lucrative-visaAs the name suggests, Spain's non-lucrative visa or NLV doesn't allow you to work, but that doesn't necessarily mean you're not liable to pay taxes here.Posted 3 days 23 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250611/...ated-over-airline-bailoutSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez faced a new legal setback Wednesday as a court ordered an investigation into a potential conflict of interest related to his government's financial bailout of Air Europa.Posted 4 days 1 hour ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250611/...s-to-buy-in-spain-in-2025The average price for a new car in Spain is around 26,000, but it is possible to get one for much less, even a new one. Here are some of the cheapest new cars to buy in Spain in 2025, including some of the least expensive hybrid and electric models.Posted 4 days 2 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20220511/...in-have-a-dog-poo-problemMany foreigners in Spain complain that the streets are full of dog faeces, but is that actually true and what, if anything, is being done to address it?Posted 4 days 4 hours ago - 06/11/25
- http://www.thelocal.es/20250611/...scounts-for-summer-travelThis summer, Spaniards and foreign residents aged 30 and under will be able to travel around Spain for incredibly cheap by either train or bus. Here's what you need to know, from who can benefit to how to register for the discounts.Posted 4 days 5 hours ago - 06/11/25
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