A wave of resignations has swept through Spains political class amid growing scrutiny over falsified academic credentials, affecting figures across the political spectrum and prompting calls for greater transparency.

A Spanish court has ordered a group of nuns excommunicated from the Catholic Church to be expelled from their convent, according to a legal ruling viewed by AFP Friday.

Spain confirmed on Friday it had air-dropped 12 tonnes of food into famine-struck Gaza as announced earlier this week, enough to feed 11,000 people.

The Finance Minister of the Canaries has dampened hopes of the islands imposing a total prohibition on foreign property ownership by saying it's "not authorised" by EU law, while stressing that some justified limitations could be negotiated.

Spain has the largest high-speed rail network in the European Union and is applauded and loved by visitors from abroad, but the reality is that in many parts of the country trains can be extremely slow and infrequent.

If you rent in Spain, a common question that many tenants ask when they leave or come to the end of their contract is if they can use their deposits to pay their last months rent instead.

During the hot summers, horchata is one of most popular drinks for Spaniards. It may look a bit like milk, but this refreshing beverage has its own unique taste and a very interesting history.

Not many people are aware of the fact that moving to many rural or de-populated areas in Spain comes with some sizable tax benefits.

Want to top up your income this summer by hiring out your Spanish property's swimming pool? Find out how.

Following an earthquake off the coast of Russia that caused tsunamis fears this week, some in Spain have wondered whether something similar could happen on one of the country's many coastlines.

Airbnb has taken down 65,000 listings as promised just as the Spanish government flagged a further 55,000 tourist lets which have not been properly registered, meaning thousands more could soon be deleted from the platform.

Spain's generous parental leave scheme has been further extended. Here's what you need to know about who can benefit, for how long, which parents it applies to and much more.

For pet owners, losing their dog or cat can be extremely distressing. Here are all the steps you should follow in Spain if this happens.

The early bird catches the sun lounger, many British and German tourists would have us believe. But is it actually allowed to reserve a place on the beach or at the hotel pool with your towels and umbrellas in Spain?

A Spanish military plane will fly 13 ailing children from war-torn Gaza and their families from Jordan to Spain for hospital treatment, Defence Minister Margarita Robles said Wednesday.

One of the stated aims of the EU's new Entry & Exit System is to catch over-stayers, especially those who have over-stayed their 90-day allowance - here's a look at what changes for those who currently travel visa-free to Europe.

Athletic Bilbao's first ever black captain Iaki Williams has expressed pride at representing immigrants in Spain and called out the far right, after rare anti-migrant unrest shocked the country.

Valencia, a Spanish city famed for its loud Fallas celebrations and buzzing bar scene, is testing whether smart terraces with sound monitors will help to keep the noise down and allow neighbours to get a good night's sleep.

The European Union confirmed on Wednesday that a delayed new border-check system for non-EU nationals, which will do away with passport stamps, will finally launch in October.

Being disabled brings about lots of challenges when travelling. Luckily there are several destinations in Spain that make things easier for those with physical, visual, mental or auditory impairment.

There are a staggering number of beach-front properties in Spain that are in fact built on illegal land. Here's why.

Many foreigner dream moving to Spain, but the big question is often where they should choose to live. This comprehensive guide will help you decide which of Spain's 17 autonomous communities is suited to you.

A group of Spanish nuns who were excommunicated by the Catholic Church and joined a sect appeared in court on Tuesday vowing to resist eviction from their 15th-century convent.

Spain's leftist government approved Tuesday a reform to extend paid parental leave from 16 to 19 weeks per parent, a move aimed at enhancing family support and gender equality.

If you spend only part of your time in Spain but dont officially reside in the country, what are the rules regarding vehicle ownership? Can second home owners buy a car for the time they spend in Spain?