Articles from The Local Spain (20)
Three dead in Spain's Tenerife as rough seas batter island
Three people died Saturday in separate incidents linked to rough seas on the Spanish holiday island of Tenerife, local emergency services said.
Spanish police arrest trucker wanted in Germany for drug trafficking
Spanish police said Saturday they had arrested a 64-year-old long-haul truck driver wanted by German authorities for drug trafficking.
Inside Spain: How Franco disinformation flourishes online
In this week's Inside Spain, we look a how half a century after the death of Francisco Franco, disinformation on social media has credited the Spanish dictator with social achievements that...
Exiled Spanish king's memoirs stir debate over Franco
The release of exiled former Spanish King Juan Carlos's memoirs has sparked renewed debate in Spain over his legacy and ties to the late dictator General Francisco Franco.
Which of Europe's anti-immigration parties are the most extreme?
The rise of anti-immigration parties in Europe shows that the far-right doesn't have to be in power to push its agenda and influence policy making. The Local's Conor Faulkner takes a look around...
Spain's Rosalía releases most anticipated album of the year
Spanish singer Rosalía released her highly anticipated fourth album, "Lux", on Friday, a sweeping, spiritual work that marks a departure from her previous work.
Airbnb demands Spain adopt different rules for tourist rentals in rural areas
Tourist rental platform Airbnb has called for Spain to adopt different regulations for holiday rentals depending on whether they're rural or urban-based, similar to a system in force in France.
Housing and job insecurity rises as Spain's middle class shrinks
A new study on social exclusion in Spain has found evidence that the combination of rising property prices and job insecurity is shrinking the Spanish middle class and pushing people into economic...
Catalan separatists block 25 new laws from passing in Spain
From laws stopping 'shrinkflation' to reforms of the healthcare system, the Spanish government will struggle to pass new legislation after Catalan separatist party Junts withdrew its parliamentary...
Spain's Tenerife South Airport implements EES border checks
Tenerife Sur is Spain's latest airport to roll out the new EES passport checks for travellers from outside of the EU.
A quick guide to satirical news in Spain
Want to really make sense of Spanish society and Spanish current affairs? Tuning into the funniest news satire TV programmes or reading the satirical press will help you to understand the Spanish...
Q&A: What to know about the expansion of Spain's Alicante airport
Alicante-Elche Airport is to undergo a massive renovation to the tune of €1.1 billion, including a brand-new airport dock primarily for British passengers who now have to carry out EES border checks.
Tourism in Spain: 12 Barcelona travel hacks to make your trip better
Travel writer and The Local reporter Esme Fox, who has lived in the Catalan capital for over 10 years, shares her tips for visitors and the tourist traps to avoid.
Can Non-Lucrative Visa holders work in Spain after five years of residency?
If you keep renewing your non-lucrative visa and build up five years of legal residency in Spain, do the conditions of the NLV - such as not having the right to work - still apply?
Spain's Vox proposes taxing foreigners more to give housing benefits to locals
Spain’s hard-right party Vox has submitted a proposal in Congress to increase taxes for foreign property buyers in Spain, with the aim of using the money to give tax breaks for Spanish citizens...
What you need to know about paying taxes on Spain's Non-Lucrative Visa
Taxes in Spain can be complicated, and even more so if you've got residency here through the Non-Lucrative Visa. Here's what you need to know about the taxes you may have pay and how much it could be.
Do I need to pay the estate agency if I buy a property in Spain?
If you’re looking to buy a home in Spain then you’ll want to be aware of exactly how much extra you’ll have to pay in fees. There are many fees that are mandatory when you purchase a property, but...
Can you do your driving test in Spain with an automatic car?
Most non-EU drivers who move to Spain need to resit their driving test in order to be able to get behind the wheel here. But is there an option to do the practical exam with an automatic vehicle...
Is doing El Camino during winter in Spain worth it?
With more and more people doing the famous Camino de Santiago in winter, we take a look at this new trend as well as the pros and cons of doing the famous pilgrimage over the colder months of the...
COMPARE: Which country in Europe is the easiest to retire to?
Finishing work and heading off to a glorious new life as a retiree in Europe is the dream for many, but just how easy is it to do in reality? We compare the rules in 9 countries in Europe.