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Expats in Spain – victims of ‘streamflation’?
Streaming prices keep rising as Netflix and Spotify push ads or higher fees. What streamflation means for British expats and households in Spain.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/03/expats-in-spain-victims-of-streamflation/
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Help in Spain against domestic violence
Domestic violence is rife, and it isn’t just a statistic, it’s a thief of joy, a destroyer of dreams, and a threat that no one should face alone, and expats are at risk
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/02/02/breaking-the-silence-help-for-those-isolated-in-spain-by-domestic-violence/
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Young adults living with parents now qualify for Spain’s income support
The Spanish Social Security system has confirmed that young adults aged 23 and over who live with their parents can now be eligible to receive the Ingreso Mínimo Vital (IMV), the government’s flagship…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/31/young-adults-living-with-parents-now-qualify-for-spains-income-support/
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Self-employed in Spain? One small habit could end up costing you thousands
Ask almost any autónomo in Spain how they manage their money and you’ll hear the same answer. “One account. It’s just easier.” Easier, yes. But according to tax advisers, it’s also one of the quickest…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/31/self-employed-in-spain-one-small-habit-could-end-up-costing-you-thousands/
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Bought your home before 2013? You could still claim €1,300 a year
Every year, thousands of people across Spain are unknowingly waving goodbye to a sizeable tax saving. Not because they’re doing anything wrong – but because they genuinely don’t realise they’re…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/31/bought-your-home-before-2013-you-could-still-claim-e1300-a-year/
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Bizum under watch: What Spain’s tax office is really checking
Bizum has become so normal in Spain that most people barely think twice before using it. You send money to split a dinner bill. You pay a friend back for concert tickets. You even use it at the corner…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/30/bizum-under-watch-what-spains-tax-office-is-really-checking/
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Snowed in? Spanish law allows you to miss work - and still get paid
With Storm Kristin bringing heavy snow and travel chaos to large parts of Spain, thousands of people are waking up to the same question: How am I supposed to get to work today? For many…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/30/snowed-in-spanish-law-allows-you-to-miss-work-and-still-get-paid/
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New Scooter Rules in Spain
Spain has introduced new rules for electric scooters in 2026, including registration, insurance and a mandatory DGT identification badge.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/30/new-spain-scooter-rules-in-2026-what-expats-need-to-know-about-registration-insurance-and-the-new-dgt-badge/
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Snow reveals a new headache for drivers: V16 warning beacons struggle in real winter conditions
Storm Kristin didn’t just bring snow, rain and traffic chaos to Spain this week. It also exposed another weak point in the country’s new V16 emergency warning beacons, now mandatory since 1 January.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/29/snow-reveals-a-new-headache-for-drivers-v16-warning-beacons-struggle-in-real-winter-conditions/
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Spain Keeps Transport Discounts
Spain has confirmed that public transport discounts will remain in place until the end of 2026, including a new national travel pass and youth fares.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/28/travelling-around-spain-in-2026-these-public-transport-discounts-are-staying/
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Alternative education: The Pathways School
Euro Weekly News had the pleasure of an exclusive interview with The Pathways School founder, Robert Wilson.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/26/alternative-higher-education-in-spain-the-pathways-school/
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Spain’s tiniest homes: how small is legal – and where the rules really change
With housing prices still climbing and supply falling short, more people across Spain are finding themselves looking at homes they would once have ruled out without a second thought.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/spains-tiniest-homes-how-small-is-legal-and-where-the-rules-really-change/
10 days ago
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SEPE warns over new phone scam in Spain
Spain’s employment service SEPE has issued a warning after detecting a new phone scam in which fraudsters pose as officials to steal bank details
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/spains-sepe-sounds-alarm-over-convincing-new-telephone-fraud/
10 days ago
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Spain no.2 among world’s top visited countries
Spain has secured its position as the second most visited country in the world heading into 2026, reinforcing its role as a key engine of global tourism growth. The milestone comes as Spain marks…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/spain-ranks-no-2-among-the-worlds-most-visited-countries-on-national-tourism-day/
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Galera: Spanish village where 1 in 3 are expats
The small Andalusian village of Galera has launched an ambitious plan to combat rural depopulation and embrace its growing international character.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/25/galera-small-spanish-village-with-cave-houses-where-1-in-3-are-expats-they-want-more-foreigners/
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Who pays for heating repairs?
Heating broken in a rented home in Spain? Here’s what the law says about whether the landlord or the tenant must cover the repair costs.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/24/heating-breakdown-in-a-rented-home-heres-who-actually-pays-in-spain/
11 days ago
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Drivers warned: Ice on your windscreen can mean a €200 fine
On a cold morning, it’s a scene most drivers know well. You’re running late, the car’s been outside all night, and the windscreen is still covered in ice. You scrape a small patch, hop in and hope for…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/22/drivers-warned-ice-on-your-windscreen-can-mean-a-e200-fine/
13 days ago
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Spain to Ban Ketchup and Sugar Sachets
Single-use ketchup, sugar and sauce sachets will disappear from Spanish bars and restaurants from August under new EU plastic waste rules.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/21/spain-set-to-ban-ketchup-and-sugar-sachets-and-it-will-change-eating-out-for-everyone/
14 days ago
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Spain’s 2026 tax return season starts in April - Here’s what’s changing this year
Every spring, it’s the same story. Just as Easter approaches, Spain’s income tax season rolls around – and with it, the familiar mix of confusion, procrastination and last-minute panic.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/18/spains-2026-tax-return-season-starts-in-april-heres-whats-changing-this-year/
17 days ago
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Evictions put on hold again in Spain: Who is protected, for how long, and what to do next
For many families across Spain, the word desahucio still carries a heavy weight. Even years after the pandemic, thousands of households remain one missed payment away from losing their home. Now…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/17/evictions-put-on-hold-again-in-spain-who-is-protected-for-how-long-and-what-to-do-next/
18 days ago
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Guardia Civil eyes cyclists in 2026 with €200 fines
Spanish authorities are putting on the pressure for road safety and law enforcement for cyclists as new data reveals a worrying trend in accident rates.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/17/guardia-civil-eyes-cyclists-in-spain-in-2026-with-e200-on-the-spot-fines/
18 days ago
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Paying in cash in Spain? These are the situations that can land you in serious trouble
Cash still has a place in Spain. Despite the rise of cards and mobile payments, many people continue to rely on it for everyday life – and for bigger things too. Buying a car, helping family…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/17/paying-in-cash-in-spain-these-are-the-situations-that-can-land-you-in-serious-trouble/
18 days ago
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Home security cameras in Spain
Are home security cameras legal in Spain? Here’s what homeowners and expats must know to avoid fines in 2026.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/16/home-security-cameras-in-spain-what-the-law-allows-in-2026/
18 days ago
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Spain’s mandatory V-16 beacon sparks new health fears for drivers with pacemakers
Spain’s roads have seen plenty of rule changes over the years, but few have sparked as much debate as the V-16 emergency beacon, which officially replaced warning triangles on January 1.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/16/spains-mandatory-v-16-beacon-sparks-new-health-fears-for-drivers-with-pacemakers/
19 days ago
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Six defects the ITV are cracking down on in 2026
Drivers often overlook small issues that technicians detect easily during the mandatory test, and will be on the lookout for in 2026.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/16/six-overlooked-defects-on-your-car-spains-itv-will-be-cracking-down-on-in-2026/
19 days ago
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Happy day of the croqueta - a day to celebrate Spain’s favourite bite
Ask anyone what the national dish of Spain is, and almost certainly they will say paella. But paella is really a Valencia dish, and the further you drive from the east coast of Spain…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/16/happy-day-of-the-croqueta-a-day-to-celebrate-spains-favourite-bite/
19 days ago
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Urgent warning for expats in Spain: Fake Social Security letter scam circulating nationwide
Expats in Spain are being warned to stay alert after a fraudulent letter, falsely claiming to be from the Spanish Social Security authorities, began circulating across the country.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/16/urgent-warning-for-expats-in-spain-fake-social-security-letter-scam-circulating-nationwide/
19 days ago
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Friendliest Cities in Spain Ranked
A new study ranks Spain’s cities by friendliness, revealing where locals are most welcoming — and where visitors feel it least.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/15/where-people-are-nicest-in-spain-and-where-theyre-not-according-to-a-new-national-ranking/
20 days ago
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25% of homes in Spain have no heating
A new study reveals that 25% of homes in Spain are without any heating. Here’s where properties are best - and worst - prepared for winter.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/house-hunting-in-spain-one-in-four-homes-still-come-with-no-heating-at-all/
21 days ago
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Blessing of pets returns to Madrid for San Antón 2026
Madrid is preparing for one of its most beloved winter traditions: the Festividad de San Antón, dedicated to San Antonio Abad, the patron saint of animals. This year the celebrations will take place…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/blessing-of-pets-returns-to-madrid-for-san-anton-2026/
21 days ago
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Bono Alquiler Joven Reopens in Andalucía
The Bono Alquiler Joven scheme helps young people in Andalucía afford their rent.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/e250-a-month-towards-your-rent-andalucia-reopens-popular-grant-but-youll-need-to-be-quick/
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Spain’s 2026 Pension Boost for Homemakers
Many homemakers in Spain may qualify for a non-contributory state pension in 2026. Find out who is eligible, how much you could receive and how to apply.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/stayed-at-home-no-pension-thousands-of-women-in-spain-could-qualify-for-new-support-in-2026/
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New laws in Spain for 2026 in fight against spam calls
Spanish law now dictates against spam calls and nullifies contracts agreed through unsolicited calls
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/13/new-laws-in-spain-for-2026-in-fight-against-spam-calls/
22 days ago
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Think tax season is far away? One smart home upgrade could cut your 2026 bill
It might feel like the year has only just got going, but anyone who’s lived in Spain for a while knows how quickly tax season creeps up. One minute it’s spring sunshine and café terraces, the next you’…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/11/think-tax-season-is-far-away-one-smart-home-upgrade-could-cut-your-2026-bill/
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Self-Employed in Spain in 2026? Your monthly social security bill could still hit €590 - Here’s how to stay in control
If you’re self-employed in Spain, you probably started 2026 the same way you start every year: checking your bank account, your invoices… and your Social Security contribution. The good news is that…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/11/self-employed-in-spain-in-2026-your-monthly-social-security-bill-could-still-hit-e590-heres-how-to-stay-in-control/
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Banks told to stop pushing credit on customers under new spanish law
Anyone who’s ever found an unexpected credit card in the post, or noticed their credit limit quietly creeping upwards, will recognise the feeling. You didn’t ask for it. You didn’t really agree to it.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/11/banks-told-to-stop-pushing-credit-on-customers-under-new-spanish-law/
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Step inside Spain’s oldest city – Still alive after 3,000 years.
Spain is home to some of Europe’s oldest settlements, with villages and towns whose origins stretch back thousands of years. From prehistoric cave communities in the north to early Iberian and…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/step-inside-spains-oldest-city-still-alive-after-3000-years/
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Fall sick on leave? Spain lets workers reclaim lost days
Spanish labour law confirms that workers who fall ill while on holiday do not lose their right to annual leave and can reclaim the affected days under the Estatuto de los Trabajadores.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/fall-sick-on-leave-spain-lets-workers-reclaim-lost-days/
24 days ago
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Banks reporting Bizum transfers? Spain’s Tax agency finally clarifies who’s really affected
If you’ve ever paid a friend back for dinner, sent money to family, or split a holiday deposit using Bizum, you probably did a double take when headlines started warning that banks must now report…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/banks-reporting-bizum-transfers-spains-tax-agency-finally-clarifies-whos-really-affected/
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V16 Map Shows Cars Without Activated Beacons
A public V16 map in Spain is causing concern after showing vehicles that appear not to have activated their emergency beacons.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/drivers-alarmed-as-spains-v16-map-shows-cars-that-never-switched-their-beacons-on/
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Are Spanish roads safe to drive on?
Is it safe to drive in Spain? The answer is generally yes, but depending on where you are? Here’s where driving safety varies and where insurance costs are more
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/are-spanish-roads-safe-to-drive-on-it-can-depend-on-where-you-are/
25 days ago
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Spain Healthcare: Are You Covered?
CAB Spain explains why public healthcare access in Spain depends on legal residence and INSS checks, not simply how long you’ve lived in the country.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/10/living-in-spain-why-your-public-healthcare-cover-may-not-be-what-you-think-in-2026/
25 days ago
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New traffic cameras in Spain are catching drivers – Even when they’re not speeding
For years, most drivers have had the same reflex. You spot a camera on the roadside, glance at the speedometer, see you’re within the limit… and relax. No ticket today. But that little moment of…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/09/new-traffic-cameras-in-spain-are-catching-drivers-even-when-theyre-not-speeding/
26 days ago
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Spain’s Motorways Are Slowing Down
More motorway sections in Spain are now limited to 100km/h in 2026, catching many drivers off guard. Here’s what’s changing and where.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/09/drivers-are-getting-caught-out-some-spanish-motorways-are-no-longer-120km-h/
26 days ago
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The Spanish foods that win expats’ hearts
When you leave the UK to build a life in Spain, you might think you’re leaving behind your home comforts: fish & chips, a greasy fry up, a roast dinner swimming in gravy. The truth is…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/09/more-than-a-meal-the-spanish-foods-that-win-expats-hearts/
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A new tax hit is coming: What Spain has in store for taxpayers in 2026
Spain’s government continues to insist that taxes are not going up. Yet for many workers, freelancers, homeowners and small business owners, the reality in 2026 feels very different.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/07/a-new-tax-hit-is-coming-what-spain-has-in-store-for-taxpayers-in-2026/
27 days ago
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Cl@ve: Digital Access in Spain
Living in Spain in 2026 means going digital. Here’s why Cl@ve and digital certificates matter — and how to avoid getting locked out when you need them most
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/06/clve-digital-certificates-and-the-one-thing-that-can-still-paralyse-life-in-spain-in-2026/
28 days ago
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When Do Spain’s 2026 Winter Sales Start?
Spain’s January sales are back for 2026. Here are the key dates when winter discounts begin online and in stores across the country.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/06/when-do-spains-2026-winter-sales-really-start-key-january-dates-revealed/
29 days ago
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Drivers warned: Overtaking rules in Spain have changed in 2026
If you drive regularly in Spain, chances are you’ve already noticed that 2026 feels like a reset year for road rules. From mandatory V16 beacons to new obligations on motorways…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/06/drivers-warned-overtaking-rules-in-spain-have-changed-in-2026/
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V16 Beacons Raise Scam Fears
Guardia Civil warn that Spain’s new V16 emergency beacons could make drivers vulnerable to tow truck scams and roadside crime.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/01/05/a-goldmine-for-scammers-guardia-civil-raise-alarm-over-v16-beacons/
30 days ago
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