- http://www.thelocal.es/20181022/...sh-word-of-the-day-puenteIf you live and work in Spain then this will undoubtedly be one of your favourite words!Posted 7 hours 41 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261009/...dent-property-tax-in-2027If you're a non-resident who owns a second home in Spain, you should know that from next year there will be some changes to the tax forms you file and their deadlines.Posted 8 hours 25 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261009/...ises-2026-growth-forecastSpain's economy is set to grow faster than previously expected this year, the central bank said Friday, as the government heads into a snap general election on November29th.Posted 10 hours 37 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20220526/...ns-can-foreigners-vote-inCan you vote in Spanish elections if you arent Spanish? The short answer is yes, although only certain ones, and it depends on factors such as your nationality and residency status.Posted 11 hours 41 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261009/...gozas-biggest-celebrationZaragoza, the capital of Spains Aragn region, is gearing up to celebrate its most important festival, which coincides with Spanish National Day on October 12th. Here's what you can expect.Posted 12 hours 25 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261009/...of-spain-housing-protestsTens of thousands of mourners marched through Madrid on Thursday in tribute to a Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked national housing protests that culminated in the calling of early elections.Posted 14 hours 36 minutes ago - 10/09/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261008/...ise-public-pension-systemUnder the proposals by Spain's hard-right party and possible next coalition government member, pensioners would need a private top-up to their state pension.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261008/...eneral-strike-in-novemberSpurred by calls for housing reform and the high-profile eviction case of Maricarmen Abascal, Spanish unions have joined forces with tenants groups for the first general strike in Spain since 2012.Posted 1 day 10 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20241007/...-to-say-cheers-in-spanishYou may be familiar with the basic way Spaniards say cheers, but there are other Spanish expressions and habits associated with clinking glasses and making a toast that youll be happy to learn.Posted 1 day 12 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261008/...nate-spains-snap-electionAfter simmering below the surface for years, anger at unaffordable housing in Spain has bubbled over and precipitated a general election that will be dominated by the crisis.Posted 1 day 14 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261008/...compared-to-rejected-onesFollowing Parliament's dissolution after the PM called a snap election for November, the Spanish government has brought back two key housing bills but with changes, including extra restrictions on vulture funds and more financing for buyers.Posted 1 day 15 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261008/...n-bid-in-crisis-hit-ceutaThe leader of Spain's conservative opposition, who tops most polls, began campaigning for November's snap election in Ceuta on Wednesday vowing to prioritise the city mired in a migration crisis.Posted 1 day 16 hours ago - 10/08/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261007/...ins-housing-protests-diesAn 87-year-old Madrid woman whose eviction triggered nationwide protests over Spain's chronic housing crisis and a political debate that culminated in early elections died on Wednesday, a tenants' union said.Posted 2 days 2 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240913/...it-and-mushrooms-in-spainAutumn is here and that means harvest time for many fruits and vegetables in Spain. But, its also one of the best times of year for foraging, including for wild mushrooms, chestnuts and wild berries.Posted 2 days 10 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261007/...s-in-spains-snap-electionSpain faces a snap election on November 29th, with three party leaders in focus after Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Snchez called the vote following parliament's rejection of his proposed housing measures.Posted 2 days 10 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261007/...fects-foreigners-in-spainLoneliness is a recurring theme in online groups for foreigners in Spain, a mental health issue which is almost taboo in a country known for being sociable. The Local spoke to a Spain-based therapist to find out why.Posted 2 days 12 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261007/...s-for-uk-tourists-in-2027There will be even more holiday packages available for British tourists heading to Spain next summer as the three big players in the British tour operating market are expanding their offerings, from hotels to new flight routes.Posted 2 days 14 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261007/...pm-ahead-of-snap-electionKnown as a political survivor who's previous gambles have largely paid off, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez is really walking the tightrope this time, ahead of the snap general election which he called for November 29th.Posted 2 days 14 hours ago - 10/07/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...catalan-separatist-leaderA Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled Catalan former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November.Posted 3 days 10 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...uce-rejected-housing-lawsPrime Minister Pedro Snchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.Posted 3 days 10 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...nge-if-the-uk-rejoined-euFollowing the British Prime Minister's recent comments about the possibility of the UK rejoining the EU, we asked our readers about how their lives would change if this became a reality. From the 90-day rule, to homes and visas, you had plenty to say.Posted 3 days 11 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...fix-spains-housing-crisisWith a snap election called for November and the housing crisis at the centre of voters worries, we look at the policies proposed by Spains conservative and far-right parties, which polls suggest are favourites to form the next Spanish government.Posted 3 days 11 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...with-more-frequent-floodsTorrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public transport to the sewage system has to be improved.Posted 3 days 13 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261006/...ough-to-protect-europeansAI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?Posted 3 days 15 hours ago - 10/06/26
- http://www.thelocal.es/20261005/...eneral-strike-in-14-yearsFollowing the Spanish parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures on Friday, hundreds of thousands of protesters across more than 50 Spanish cities called for a general strike to force authorities to act.Posted 4 days 9 hours ago - 10/05/26
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