If you live in rural Spain or are thinking of moving to a village in the countryside soon and need to know if you can get a fast internet connection, here’s how to find out.

Spain's crucial yet controversial mass tourism model is projected to continue to grow next year, with new data showing an increase in bookings by foreign holidaymakers for Christmas and the start of 2026.

Spanish Congress seeks to restrict minors' access to social media, police investigate deaths of two teenagers in southern Spain and more news on December 1st.

Brandishing slogans such as "enough is enough!" and "not another day!" Spain's conservative opposition Popular Party rallied in Madrid on Sunday to demand Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez resign.

Spanish airline Iberia said Saturday that hackers had accessed confidential customer information, the latest in a series of attacks on carriers, though it added that there were no signs of fraudulent use of the data.

Two excommunicated Spanish nuns who have joined a sect were held for allegedly selling cultural assets belonging to the Catholic Church from a convent they refuse to leave, a court said on Friday.

Spain was scrambling on Saturday to limit the economic impact from an outbreak of African swine fever, a day after announcing its first cases in three decades in the Catalonia region.

New driving license rules rolled out by the European Commission have apparently already entered 'into force', but closer inspection reveals that they will take years to make it onto the roads.

More airlines around the world announced delayed or cancelled flights Saturday following an Airbus alert that up to 6,000 A320 aircraft may require upgrades.

Spain’s Minister of Housing and Urban Agenda has given her support recently to the Canary government's proposal of limiting the purchase of homes on the islands by non-resident foreigners.

Cities across Spain have slowly been introducing Low Emission Zones over the last few years, but not all places have them fully implemented yet. Here's a list of the Spanish cities and towns which have to have new ZBEs in 2026.

Although Spain is famed for being warm and sunny, Spaniards have plenty of expressions and proverbs to refer to cold and rainy weather (with the odd swearword chucked in, of course).

We've all been there, out walking the streets of Spain when we feel the urge to go, but there are no public toilets to be found, so is acceptable to use the bathroom in an establishment without buying anything?

A total 40 percent of land in Spain is at risk of desertification, two out of three Spaniards think Spain could go to war in the next few years, and more news this Friday November 28th.

Spanish lawmakers on Thursday rejected the minority left-wing government's spending and deficit plans, moving one of the world's most dynamic developed economies closer to another year without a new budget.

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will on Friday become the first German head of state to visit the Basque town of Guernica, where Nazi bombers killed hundreds of civilians in 1937.

Spain's Supreme Court on Thursday ordered a former close ally of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez into custody in a corruption investigation that has threatened to topple the leftist government.

If you've acquired Spanish citizenship but end up living in a country other than Spain, you may be rightfully wondering if time spent outside of the country, or certain actions while overseas, can result in you losing your nationality.

Residents, non-residents, salaried workers, the self-employed, landlords, retirees - there are various tax deadlines throughout the year that you need to be aware depending on your status in Spain. Make sure you have these dates in your calendar for 2026.

Residents, non-residents, salaried workers, the self-employed, landlords, retirees - there are various tax deadlines throughout the year that you need to be aware depending on your status in Spain. Make sure you have these dates in your calendar for 2026.

The European Commission wants to make rail trips between major European cities faster and easier for international travellers, and has launched a new strategy with this aim in mind.

The growing threat from Russia and the risk of renewed conflict in Europe have thrown a spotlight on the continent's varied military service models.

Thinking of moving to Málaga and making it your new home? Here, we break down all the costs so you can find out exactly how much living in the Andalusian city will cost you in 2025.

Would you be tempted to visit Poo beach or eat in a restaurant in Malcocinado? The Local takes a look at some of the more bizarre names of towns and villages found across Spain.

Spain is a popular country for assisted reproduction due to several factors, one of which is price, but how much does an IVF cycle actually cost here?

Climate change threatens Spanish economy, tax inspectors go on strike and more news from Spain this Thursday November 27th.

Several bank holidays, a puente, Christmas markets, new flights routes and tax deadlines, here's what to expect from life in Spain in December 2025.

The UK government has warned European travellers that they will be refused entry from February 2026, if they do not have the required ETA visa waiver.

If you're new to Spain, going to get your hair done in a new country and in a new language can feel a little scary, so here are some top tips and Spanish vocab to help you out.

They may not have the prestige of their Central European counterparts, but Christmas markets are becoming more and more popular across Spain from smaller craft markets to the vast collection of stalls in Madrid’s Plaza Mayor.

It may seem like it’s nobody else’s business if you’re smoking on your private property, but neighbours in apartment buildings across the country are getting into more and more conflicts over smoke drifting into nearby homes and courtyards.

Michelin Guide adds 30 new stars in Spain for 2026, Spanish government proposes replacement for convicted top prosecutor, and more news from Spain this Wednesday November 26th.

Spain's popular pensioners holiday scheme 'Imserso' offers discounted stays away. But where can you go, and what exactly is the 'hydrotherapy' spa scheme?

The man that polls suggest could be the next Prime Minister of Spain has proposed bolstering sentences for sex offenders, including deporting foreigners who commit sexual crimes.

The Bank of Spain now estimates that the country has a shortfall of 700,000 homes, something it warns could become a "bottleneck" for the economy.

If you're living in a region where one of Spain's co-official or regional languages is widely spoken, learning their lingo along with Spanish will help you integrate and gain the admiration of locals. This is how to get classes for free or cheap.

As Spain's immigrant population continues to grow, a new study has found that household consumer spending by foreign residents in Spain is outpacing that of locals by more than double in some cases.

Spain's Attorney General resigns after sentence, possible terror incident investigated in Madrid, and more news from Spain on Tuesday.

People from Spain's south eastern region of Murcia, where tennis superstar Carlos Alcaraz hails from, often take a lot of flack from other Spaniards, to the point where the long-running joke is that 'Murcia doesn't exist'.

In a bid to combat child poverty in the country, the Spanish cabinet has approved draft proposals to introduce a universal child-rearing allowance.

Spain's top criminal court on Monday opened a trial on corruption charges against ailing Catalan nationalist figurehead Jordi Pujol, a titan of Spanish politics following dictator General Francisco Franco's death.

Whether it's a certain beer or biscuit, a cheese or just a wider range of spices, it's not always easy to satisfy a craving for a food from back home. Which items do you miss the most, and have you found anywhere in Spain you can buy them? The Local wants to hear from you.

Those who think Spain is always warm and sunny haven't visited the country's interior in the middle of winter. There are certain Spanish cities, towns and villages where sub-zero temperatures are very common.

Following immigration reform last year, new Ministry figures have revealed that applications for Spain's work and residency permits have increased by almost half since the law came into force.

Palma is Spain's latest airport to roll out the new EES passport checks for travellers from outside of the EU.

Applying for or renewing residency in Spain can be hampered by having a criminal record, but it's not impossible.

The Bishop of Cádiz in southern Spain, under investigation by the Vatican over alleged paedophilia, has resigned, and Pope Leo XIV has appointed his successor, the Spanish Episcopal Conference (CEE) announced.

Asturias coal mine accident kills two, Real Madrid in ownership shake-up, and more news from Spain on Monday.

Forget finding winter sun in Spain, why not embrace the cold and snow instead and visit some Spanish destinations which are ideal at this time of year? Skiing, bathing in thermal springs, stargazing - there are wintertime activities for all types of preferences.

After the UK government recently unveiled immigration plans inspired by another centre-left government in Copenhagen, The Local looks to Spain and considers how the hardline Danish model isn't the only way to respond to Europe's surge in anti-immigration sentiment.