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How to stay safe if you meet a wild boar
Streets, beaches and even homes are now on their route, leaving locals feeling uneasy. With tourism down, the boars’ presence is even more noticeable.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/29/how-to-stay-safe-if-you-meet-a-wild-boar-while-walking-or-driving/
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Spain’s cheapest cities for food expenses 2025
The cost of living in Spain can vary dramatically depending on the city, and nowhere is this more noticeable than when it comes to food shopping. A recent study by the Organisation of Consumers and…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/28/spains-cheapest-cities-for-food-expenses-2025/
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DGT warns drivers: €200 fines for using car sun visor mirror
It’s one of those little things we all do behind the wheel. You’re waiting at the lights, you pull down the sun visor, flip open the mirror and check your face. Maybe a quick touch-up of lipstick…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/28/dgt-warns-drivers-e200-fines-for-using-car-sun-visor-mirror/
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DGT’s new roundabout radar: Exit too fast and you’ll be fined
The Spanish traffic authority has rolled out an unusual new radar system in Salamanca – one that doesn’t just clock your speed, but times how long it takes you to drive through a roundabout.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/27/dgts-new-roundabout-radar-exit-too-fast-and-youll-be-fined/
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Leaky roof or damp walls? The surprising rule every Spanish homeowner should know
For many people, buying a home in Spain is the dream of a lifetime. But once you’ve signed the deeds and settled in, reality sometimes delivers an unwelcome surprise: water stains spreading across the…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/27/leaky-roof-or-damp-walls-the-surprising-rule-every-spanish-homeowner-should-know/
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Left an old bank account open? Here’s how Spain could take your money
If you’ve ever opened a bank account, used it for a while and then simply stopped paying attention to it, you might think that leaving it with nothing in it is harmless. After all, if the account’s…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/27/left-an-old-bank-account-open-heres-how-spain-could-take-your-money/
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Spanish National Police advise of what to do, and not to do, with spam & scam calls
Spanish National police have published a video on social networks advising people in Spain what to do, and what not to do when you receive spam, or unsolicited calls from phone numbers you do not…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/27/spanish-national-police-advise-of-what-to-do-and-not-to-do-with-spam-scam-calls/
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Why expats should embrace daily siesta all year round
For many expats relocating to Spain, the country’s distinctive siesta culture, the midday pause in activity, is one of the most noticeable differences from their previous routines. While initially…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/26/why-expats-should-embrace-daily-siesta-all-year-round/
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Spain to force e-scooter and e-bike riders to get insurance – here’s what you need to know
Love zipping through Spanish streets on your e-scooter or e-bike? From January 2, 2026, you won’t be able to ride legally without an insurance policy in your back pocket. A new law published in Spain’…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/26/spain-to-force-e-scooter-and-e-bike-riders-to-get-insurance-heres-what-you-need-to-know/
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Spain’s student housing market demand
A 77 per cent rise in foreign students over the past decade has fuelled record investment, with Canadian and US firms leading acquisitions.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/26/spains-student-housing-market-demand-global-investors-lured/
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How to replace a lost TIE in Spain
Lost your TIE card in Spain? Follow this 2025 step-by-step guide to replace it quickly and avoid legal or travel issues.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/25/lost-your-tie-in-spain-the-updated-rules-every-expat-needs/
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Drivers warned: the phone holder mistake that could cost you €200 in Spain
It’s hard to imagine getting behind the wheel these days without a smartphone within reach. Whether it’s checking live traffic, avoiding a jam, or simply following directions to a new restaurant…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/24/drivers-warned-the-phone-holder-mistake-that-could-cost-you-e200-in-spain/
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Imserso letters reach Spanish pensioners
Spanish pensioners begin receiving Imserso letters confirming their right to book low-cost government holidays for the new season.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/24/the-holidays-every-spanish-pensioner-is-waiting-for-imserso-letters-are-here/
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Driving older cars in Spain just got harder (and it will get even tougher)
If you drive an older diesel or petrol car in Spain, brace yourself. The countdown has started, and for millions of people, the road ahead just got a bit narrower. New restrictions on vehicles with…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/24/driving-older-cars-in-spain-just-got-harder-and-it-will-get-even-tougher/
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Spain’s cheapest and priciest supermarkets 2025
The annual price survey conducted by Spain’s leading consumer organisation, the OCU (Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios), has once again revealed striking differences in the cost of everyday…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/24/spains-cheapest-and-priciest-supermarkets-2025/
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Spain cracks down on digital banks
Hacienda steps up controls on neobanks, prepaid cards and digital platforms, demanding more transparency from users and tougher reporting from banks.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/24/spains-tax-agency-targets-digital-banks-and-cards-over-a-million-cards-under-the-microscope/
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Inheritance versus gift tax in Spain
Across Spain and other European countries, it has become increasingly common for elderly homeowners to transfer their properties to their children before they pass away. The motivation is usually…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/23/inheritance-versus-gift-tax-in-spain/
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BBVA raises Sabadell takeover bid by 10%
Spanish banking giant BBVA has increased its takeover offer for Banco Sabadell by 10 per cent, now valuing the deal at €17 billion. Announced on Monday, September 22, via a press release…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/23/bbva-raises-sabadell-takeover-bid-by-10/
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This Spanish city beats them all and is the world’s best retirement spot (again)
Spain has always been a blessed place for those who want to retire somewhere where the pace of life is slower. But which city is at the top of the top? If you think of Benidorm’s skyscraper beaches or…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/22/this-spanish-city-beats-them-all-and-is-the-worlds-best-retirement-spot-again/
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Hosting visitors in Spain: the 2025 rules you can’t ignore
If you live in Spain, chances are you’ve had friends or family asking if they can come and stay. And why not? Sunshine, tapas, beaches and fiestas make it an irresistible destination. But in 2025…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/21/hosting-visitors-in-spain-the-2025-rules-you-cant-ignore/
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Four must-know tips before buying a home in Spain
Buying a home in Spain remains a dream for many expats. From the sunny shores of Costa del Sol to the lively cities of Madrid and Barcelona, international buyers are still flocking to the country in…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/21/four-must-know-tips-before-buying-a-home-in-spain/
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Spain’s taxman declares war on cash: who’s really in the firing line?
If you’ve ever slipped a bit of cash across the counter for a job ‘off the books’, or wondered if that luxury car outside your neighbour’s villa quite matches what they tell the tax agency…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/21/spains-taxman-declares-war-on-cash-whos-really-in-the-firing-line/
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Spain’s ITV sticker colours explained
Find out what the colours of Spain’s ITV stickers really mean, why they matter for road checks, and how not displaying one could cost you €100.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/21/itv-stickers-in-spain-what-the-colours-really-mean-and-why-not-displaying-one-could-cost-you-e100/
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Spain considers ditching dating Apps
In recent years, dating apps have transformed the way people in Spain and across Europe meet potential partners. Platforms like Tinder, Bumble, and Meetic promise quick connections at the swipe of a…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/20/spain-considers-ditching-dating-apps/
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Spain’s new banking rules: what expats need to know
If you’ve been living in Spain for a while, you’ll know that banking here already comes with its fair share of quirks. Now, brace yourself – because from next year, things are changing again.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/20/spains-new-banking-rules-what-expats-need-to-know/
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Driving test shake-up: DGT introduces new questions and prepares for video-based exams
If you’re planning to take your driving test in Spain any time soon, you might want to brush up on more than just the basics. The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has officially rolled out changes…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/20/driving-test-shake-up-dgt-introduces-new-questions-and-prepares-for-video-based-exams/
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Fake tax refund scam: Spanish tax office issues urgent warning to taxpayers
Spain’s tax agency has sounded the alarm over a fresh wave of scam emails and text messages that promise taxpayers a refund – but are in fact nothing more than a trap. The Agencia Tributaria says the…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/20/fake-tax-refund-scam-spanish-tax-office-issues-urgent-warning-to-taxpayers/
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Did you know? You can take Spain’s driving theory test in English - and more!
If you’re an expat living in Spain, getting your Spanish driving licence is one of those rites of passage that can feel a bit overwhelming. Not only do you have to tackle unfamiliar road rules and…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/19/did-you-know-you-can-take-spains-driving-theory-test-in-english-and-more/
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No puff, no party? Spain’s bars claim new smoking rules are unjustified and unfair
Spain is preparing to tighten up tobacco law, but the nightlife sector in the country is lighting up the debate. Spain Nightlife, the national association for nightclubs, and Fecasarm…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/19/no-puff-no-party-spains-bars-claim-new-smoking-rules-are-unjustified-and-unfair/
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New DGT car stickers in Spain: what drivers need to know before 2026
If you drive in Spain, you’ll know those little coloured stickers that sit in the corner of your windscreen. They might look simple, but they’re becoming more important by the year. From 2026…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/18/new-dgt-car-stickers-in-spain-what-drivers-need-to-know-before-2026/
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This forgotten Andalusian airport is back from the dead
After years of silence, empty halls, and frustrated locals, one airport in Andalusia is back in business. On Thursday afternoon, September 18, a Vueling flight from Barcelona touched down at 14:50 in…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/18/this-forgotten-andalusian-airport-is-back-from-the-dead/
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Spain 2025 Tax Reforms: What Expats Must Know
Spain’s new 2025 tax rules change income, property, and inheritance laws. Discover how expats and retirees are affected and how to avoid costly mistakes.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/18/spains-2025-tax-overhaul-what-every-expat-needs-to-know-this-autumn/
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Spain’s DGT warns: stop doing this on the road or face a €200 penalty
It’s one of those little things you do behind the wheel without giving it a second thought. You’re cruising along a motorway, the traffic suddenly slows to a crawl, and your instinct kicks in: flick…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/17/spains-dgt-warns-stop-doing-this-on-the-road-or-face-a-e200-penalty/
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Spain’s postpartum neglect: “I struggled alone”
For many mothers, giving birth is only the beginning of a long and often challenging journey. Yet the quality of support that new mothers receive after delivery varies sharply across Europe.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/17/spains-postpartum-neglect-i-struggled-alone/
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Your Guide to Spain’s new ‘Anti-Okupa’ Law: How Expats can finally fight back
Owning a slice of the Spanish dream has long been a goal for countless expats. But for some, that dream has soured into a waking nightmare thanks to the ‘okupa’ phenomenon.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/17/your-guide-to-spains-new-anti-okupa-law-how-expats-can-finally-fight-back/
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Spain launches new sticker for driverless cars
Spain’s DGT introduces a new sticker to identify autonomous cars during road tests. Here’s what it looks like and what drivers need to know.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/16/spain-slaps-new-sticker-on-driverless-cars-heres-what-it-means-for-you/
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How a simple ‘Like’ could cost you thousands – Guardia Civil issues warning
It sounds almost too good to resist. Imagine scrolling through your phone, liking a few posts on Instagram or TikTok, and getting paid up to €100 a day for it. No boss, no commute…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/16/how-a-simple-like-could-cost-you-thousands-guardia-civil-issues-warning/
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Sánchez promises €30,000 boost to help young Spaniards finally get on the housing ladder
Spain’s younger generation has been battling sky-high rents and the near-impossible dream of buying a home. On monday, September 15, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a new scheme that he says…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/16/sanchez-promises-e30000-boost-to-help-young-spaniards-finally-get-on-the-housing-ladder/
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Where the best and worst drivers are in Spain
A recent study by Unespa, Spain’s insurance industry association, with Kelisto’s Car Insurance Price Index, has shed light on driving habits across Spain
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/13/where-your-car-is-more-likely-to-get-dents-and-scratches-spains-best-and-worst-drivers/
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Jokes, journeys, new life: How expats fell in love with Spain (in their own words)
From Brexit to better weather, from chance holidays to lifetime love affairs. Thousands of Brits and European expatriates have swapped grey skies for golden ones, finding a new home in Spain.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/12/jokes-journeys-new-life-how-expats-fell-in-love-with-spain-in-their-own-words/
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The €5 Petrol scam: How a tiny favour at the pump could cost you €150
It starts off looking harmless. You’ve pulled into a petrol station, you’re in a rush, maybe even heading off on holiday, and a stranger at the next pump leans over with a polite smile.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/12/the-e5-petrol-scam-how-a-tiny-favour-at-the-pump-could-cost-you-e150/
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Spain to launch portal offering 100,000 affordable rental homes
Finding a decent place to live in Spain has become a daily struggle for many. Rents keep climbing, wages can’t keep pace, and protests against ‘touristification’ are now a regular sight in cities and…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/12/spain-to-launch-portal-offering-100000-affordable-rental-homes/
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Buying a car in Spain in 2025: what expats need to know about taxes and incentives
If you’re an expat in Spain and thinking about buying a car this year, you’ll want to brace yourself for more than just the showroom sticker price. From VAT and registration tax to a raft of new eco…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/11/buying-a-car-in-spain-in-2025-what-expats-need-to-know-about-taxes-and-incentives/
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Spain’s Pegasus helicopters vanish from the skies - what it means for drivers
If you’ve ever driven on Spain’s motorways, you’ll know the name. Pegasus. The traffic helicopter that could spot you speeding, tailgating or drifting across lanes long before you saw it coming.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/11/spains-pegasus-helicopters-vanish-from-the-skies-what-it-means-for-drivers/
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Smoke war in Spain: Bars fear big losses after ban
Spain’s terraces, the beating heart of daily life, where beers meet tapas and conversations never end, are about to change forever. The Spanish government has recently approved a draft reform of the…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/11/smoke-war-in-spain-bars-fear-big-losses-after-ban/
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First-Time buyers’ guide to Spanish mortgages
Buying property in Spain is a dream for many, whether it’s a holiday home along the sun-drenched coast, a long-term investment, or a permanent relocation. For first-time buyers…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/10/first-time-buyers-guide-to-spanish-mortgages/
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“Direct action!” Anti-tourism protesters in Spain ready to take the next step
The turquoise waters of Mallorca are world-famous, but paradise is not as calm as it looks. Behind the sunbeds and sangria, a storm is brewing. Activists say they’ve had enough of overtourism…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/10/direct-action-anti-tourism-protesters-in-spain-ready-to-take-the-next-step/
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Spain tightens law on smoking and vaping
The Spanish Government has approved a draft anti-tobacco law that introduces some of the toughest measures in Europe, with new restrictions on smoking and vaping aimed at protecting young people and…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/spain-tightens-law-on-smoking-and-vaping/
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Top seasonal movie choices for this Autumn
As the evenings grow longer and the air turns crisp, autumn invites viewers to settle in with films that perfectly capture the season’s mood. From laughter to suspense, romance to reflection…
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/top-seasonal-movie-choices-for-this-autumn/
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Temporary vs. Permanent Residency in Spain – Key differences
For years, Spain has been a magnet for dreamers. Retirees chasing the sun, digital nomads setting up laptops in beach cafés, and families swapping grey skies for a new start in the Mediterranean.
https://euroweeklynews.com/2025/09/09/temporary-vs-permanent-residency-in-spain-key-differences/
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