https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Spain's centre-right PP has made a regional pact with far-right Vox that establishes a 'national priority' to put Spaniards first for benefits and state aid. The clause creates legal debate and perhaps even a view to future immigration policy on a national level. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/what-is-the-spanish-rights-national-priority-policy-for-spaniards Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:16:30 +0200 what-is-the-spanish-rights-national-priority-policy-for-spaniards Spain's top criminal court on Monday removed Catalan nationalist figurehead Jordi Pujol from a corruption trial owing to the declining health of the 95-year-old, a titan of modern democratic Spanish politics. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/catalan-nationalist-titan-95-spared-graft-trial-on-health-grounds Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:17:26 +0200 catalan-nationalist-titan-95-spared-graft-trial-on-health-grounds May 1st bank holiday, Mother's Day, preschool and petrol station strikes and plenty of festivals, this is what to expect in May 2026 in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20260422/key-points-everything-that-changes-in-may-2026 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:38:49 +0200 key-points-everything-that-changes-in-may-2026 A study on homeopathic treatments by Spain's Ministry of Health has concluded that the treatments are no more effective than a placebo. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/spanish-health-ministry-study-calls-homeopathy-no-better-than-placebo Mon, 27 Apr 2026 11:39:34 +0200 spanish-health-ministry-study-calls-homeopathy-no-better-than-placebo Being a young person in Spain can be difficult in the current economic climate. Thankfully there are several aid packages and benefits aimed at under-35s which are available this year. https://www.thelocal.es/20260115/listed-all-the-financial-aid-available-to-young-people-in-spain-in-2026 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:05:29 +0100 listed-all-the-financial-aid-available-to-young-people-in-spain-in-2026 A new report has suggested the Spanish tax system could be creating disincentives that make starting a family harder in the country. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/spanish-tax-system-could-be-holding-back-birth-rate-report-shows Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:28:25 +0200 spanish-tax-system-could-be-holding-back-birth-rate-report-shows Number of households owning their own home falls by 22 percent over medium-term, Spanish doctors set for further walk-outs, and more news from Spain on Monday April 27th. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-77 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:05:15 +0200 today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-monday-77 The Eurovision Song Contest is famous for celebrating everything from cross-dressing ballad singers to heavy metal bands in monster masks, but geopolitics is threatening its 70th anniversary edition. https://www.thelocal.es/20260426/geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:03:11 +0200 geopolitics-threatens-70th-anniversary-of-eurovision They say the eyes never lie, and when it comes to the use of ‘ojo’ (eye) in Spanish there are plenty of everyday expressions which will help you become a true native speaker. https://www.thelocal.es/20240401/ojo-14-very-useful-spanish-expressions-with-the-word-eye Mon, 01 Apr 2024 12:28:29 +0200 ojo-14-very-useful-spanish-expressions-with-the-word-eye If you're a non-resident in Spain, there are certain services and rights you will have access to and others that you won't. Read on if you're on the fence about whether you should become a Spanish resident or remain a non-resident. https://www.thelocal.es/20250520/what-you-can-and-cannot-do-as-a-non-resident-in-spain Tue, 20 May 2025 10:22:08 +0200 what-you-can-and-cannot-do-as-a-non-resident-in-spain The populations of certain countries in Europe are expected to grow by 2100, but there will be a big drop on average across Europe, new predictions reveal. So which countries will see a population growth? https://www.thelocal.es/20260425/revealed-the-countries-in-europe-that-will-buck-the-trend-and-grow-in-population Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:32:03 +0200 revealed-the-countries-in-europe-that-will-buck-the-trend-and-grow-in-population After 'celebrating' the fact that the Iran War was going to draw more tourists to Spain this summer, uncertainty regarding fuel, flight cancellations and higher overall costs has left Spanish authorities doubting what'll happen to the holiday season. https://www.thelocal.es/20260425/inside-spain-the-unpredictable-summer-holidays Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:08:01 +0200 inside-spain-the-unpredictable-summer-holidays The EU has tightened up the post-Brexit rules on access to the European Pet Passport. Here's what that means for trips between Spain and the UK for dogs, cats and ferrets. https://www.thelocal.es/20260422/explained-new-rules-on-pet-passports-for-trips-between-spain-and-the-uk Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:19:16 +0200 explained-new-rules-on-pet-passports-for-trips-between-spain-and-the-uk Spaniards often go to ‘urgencias’ (the ER) even when it’s not a serious medical emergency. So when is it really acceptable to turn up at A&E and when do you need to book an appointment first? https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/when-is-it-ok-to-go-to-the-er-in-spain-and-when-is-it-not Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:41:14 +0200 when-is-it-ok-to-go-to-the-er-in-spain-and-when-is-it-not Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights? https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:14 +0200 will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez today stressed his country was a "reliable member" of Nato, after a report by the Pentagon suggested the United States was considering trying to expel Spain over its refusal to support operations in the Middle East war. https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/pm-stresses-spain-is-reliable-nato-member-after-us-expulsion-threat Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:44:51 +0200 pm-stresses-spain-is-reliable-nato-member-after-us-expulsion-threat With almost a quarter of under-25s in Spain out of work, many are now turning their backs on traditional university degrees and opting instead for technical training that can withstand the threat of artificial intelligence on white collar work. https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/spains-job-hungry-youngsters-turn-to-vocation-training Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:27:32 +0200 spains-job-hungry-youngsters-turn-to-vocation-training One of the best ways to integrate into life in Spain is to buy your fruit and veg at your local greengrocer in Spain, called a 'frutería'. Follow our tips on how to shop at them. https://www.thelocal.es/20260424/a-guide-to-shopping-at-your-local-fruit-and-veg-store-in-spain Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:29:57 +0200 a-guide-to-shopping-at-your-local-fruit-and-veg-store-in-spain Since mid-April Americans can benefit from a hugely reduced fee to renounce their US citizenship and many are now opting to take that route, campaigners say. https://www.thelocal.es/20260423/more-and-more-americans-in-europe-look-to-renounce-passports-after-fee-cut Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:27:42 +0200 more-and-more-americans-in-europe-look-to-renounce-passports-after-fee-cut To celebrate Aragón Day (April 23rd), we’ve delved into its history and geography to offer you some intriguing facts about this overlooked region of Spain, from its unique language to its connection to chocolate. https://www.thelocal.es/20260423/eight-fascinating-facts-about-spains-aragon-region Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:13:14 +0200 eight-fascinating-facts-about-spains-aragon-region