- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...tional-bullfighting-prizeSpain's left-wing government said on Friday it would scrap a national prize for bullfighting, a move which angered supporters of the controversial spectacle but was welcomed by animal rights groups.Posted 3 hours 33 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...bout-mothers-day-in-spainHere's how and when in May Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain, and why it owes its roots to religion and a Valencian poet.Posted 7 hours 14 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230119/...e-coca-cola-before-the-usCould Kola-Coca, the drink produced in a small Valencian village, have been the inspiration for the world-famous soft drink, Coca-Cola?Posted 8 hours 9 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- 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 8 hours 31 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...ords-of-the-day-top-mantaIf you've spent time in any major Spanish city or tourist spot, you'll have no doubt seen 'top manta' happening.Posted 9 hours 37 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...-before-retiring-to-spainIf you're a UK national and thinking of retiring to Spain, there are some important factors you need to think about before making the move, and before you make any decisions about your UK pension.Posted 10 hours 54 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...es-in-spain-havent-workedRegions and cities around Spain have tried several ways to slow down the negative effects of mass tourism on local communities, largely without any luck and not addressing the major problem underpinning it.Posted 11 hours 27 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240503/...th-a-foreign-bank-accountMany foreigners have tax obligations in Spain but might not have a Spanish bank account to pay them from. Changes by Spain's tax authorities might just make it easier, depending on your circumstances.Posted 11 hours 49 minutes ago - 05/03/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20210929/...swear-politely-in-spanishSwearing is accepted in many social contexts in Spain, but if you really need to sugarcoat your curse words, there are many euphemisms and expressions that can help you save face in certain situations.Posted 1 day 4 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...a-matter-to-spains-futureEarly elections in Catalonia on May 12th could have political ramifications that go beyond the northern region and prolong the seemingly never-ending melodrama of Spanish politics.Posted 1 day 7 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20221110/...o-live-in-spains-valenciaValencia is one of Spain's most popular destinations and cheaper than Barcelona and Madrid. Valencia-based journalist Conor Faulkner breaks down rent, transport, grocery and other costs in this lively coastal city in 2024.Posted 1 day 8 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...ests-against-mass-tourismAfter recent protests in the Canaries and seemingly growing anti-tourism sentiment across Spain, locals in the Costa del Sol city of Mlaga are also planning demonstrations in June against the 'touristification' of their city.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...ests-against-mass-tourismAfter recent protests in the Canary Islands and growing anti-tourism sentiment around Spain, unions and pressure groups in the Costa del Sol city of Mlaga are also planning demonstrations in June against the 'touristification' of their city.Posted 1 day 9 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...-keep-its-pensions-afloatAs the retirement of baby boomers looms, Spain's ageing population and declining birth rate mean the country will need millions of foreign workers to maintain its public pension pot and reinforce the labour market, the Bank of Spain has warned.Posted 1 day 10 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...-keep-its-pensions-afloatAs the retirement of baby boomers looms, Spain's ageing population and declining birth rate mean the country will need millions of foreign workers to maintain its public pension pot and reinforce the labour market, the Bank of Spain has warned.Posted 1 day 11 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240502/...s-tax-deductible-in-spainMany expenses can be offset against taxes in Spain, but what about private health insurance and other medical costs? Can you deduct them in 'la declaracin de la renta' (annual tax return)? It often depends on your circumstances and location.Posted 1 day 11 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20190430/...-does-madrid-celebrate-itWhile all of Spain usually enjoys a holiday on May 1st, madrileos also get a day off on May 2nd. Here's the fascinating story behind this day of celebration in the Spanish capital, and what it has to do with Napoleon.Posted 1 day 12 hours ago - 05/02/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240501/...losure-after-racist-abuseAtltico Madrid must partially close their stadium for two La Liga matches after Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams suffered racial abuse there, the Spanish football federation said.Posted 2 days 3 hours ago - 05/01/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240501/...t-wing-spanish-politicianA Dutch woman was arrested in the Netherlands in relation to an attack on a right-wing Spanish politician who was shot in Madrid, Spanish police said on Tuesday.Posted 2 days 12 hours ago - 05/01/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240501/...ks-affect-the-90-day-ruleAs European travellers prepare for the introduction of enhanced passport checks known as the Entry & Exit System (EES), many readers have asked us what this means for the '90-day rule' for non-EU citizens.Posted 2 days 13 hours ago - 05/01/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240430/...panish-people-want-him-toA day after he announced he would stay on following days of weighing his future in response to a corruption probe targeting his wife, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Snchez on Tuesday said he's even willing to run for re-election in three years.Posted 3 days 3 hours ago - 04/30/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240430/...ns-scandal-hit-federationFormer Spain coach Vicente del Bosque will lead the committee overseeing the country's trouble-ridden football federation, the Spanish government said Tuesday.Posted 3 days 4 hours ago - 04/30/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240430/...n-exchange-visas-in-spainThere are several different types of visas and residency permits you can get to be able to live and work in Spain, but what happens when your situation changes and you want to exchange your visa for a different one?Posted 3 days 6 hours ago - 04/30/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240430/...or-wins-top-spanish-prizeFrench-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi, whose graphic novel "Persepolis" tells the story of a girl growing up in post-revolutionary Iran, was Tuesday awarded Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias communications and humanities prize.Posted 3 days 6 hours ago - 04/30/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20220601/...f-youre-a-couple-in-spainThe deadline for filing your Spanish annual income tax return is just a couple of months away, but working out whether to file jointly or as an individual can be tricky. Here's everything you need to know in order to help you decide.Posted 3 days 9 hours ago - 04/30/24
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