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2026-07-20 08:52:27 UTC

Teen dies during Spain World Cup celebrations
A teenager died and several people were injured during celebrations of Spain's victory in the World Cup after a fountain onto collapsed in the west of the country, local authorities and media said on Monday.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260720/teen-dies-during-spain-world-cup-celebrations

2026-07-19 22:17:10 UTC

¡CHAMPIONS! Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup
Ferrán Torres scored the only goal of the game on Sunday as Spain beat 10-man Argentina 1-0 after extra-time to win their second World Cup.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260720/champions-spain-beat-argentina-to-win-world-cup

2026-07-17 07:36:56 UTC

Regulator backs extension of Spain's largest nuclear plant
Spain's nuclear safety regulator on Thursday backed extending the operating life of the country's largest atomic power plant to 2030, beyond the government's planned 2028 shutdown.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260717/regulator-backs-extension-of-spains-largest-nuclear-plant

2026-07-15 12:23:04 UTC

Spain's PM says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound'
The lifting of border controls between Spain and Gibraltar has closed "an open wound", Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday as an agreement allowing free movement across the frontier came into force.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260715/spains-pm-says-gibraltar-border-removal-closes-open-wound

2026-07-14 10:57:48 UTC

EU population to peak in 2029 before long-term decline
The population of the 27-nation European Union will peak in 2029 before falling in the coming decades, according to a report published Tuesday that puts a spotlight on the major challenges of an ageing citizenry.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260714/eu-population-to-peak-in-2029-before-long-term-decline

2026-07-11 18:09:51 UTC

'Ring the church bells!': Residents tell of escape from deadly Spanish wildfire
As flames raced toward the Spanish village of Bedar, Manoli Ramos received a desperate order from the mayor: run to the church and ring the bells to warn residents of the danger closing in.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260711/ring-the-church-bells-residents-tell-of-escape-from-deadly-spanish-wildfire

2026-07-09 10:27:45 UTC

MAPS: Where are the wildfires in Spain right now?
In the middle of a record-breaking heatwave with wildfires burning in several parts of the country, here's how to find out where they are and the risk level where you live.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260709/maps-where-are-the-wildfires-in-spain-right-now

2026-07-08 12:42:33 UTC

Europe's EES border checks won't be suspended, EU insists
The EU is refusing to suspend strict new border controls despite pressure from airports and airlines who have demanded they be put on hold until after summer amid fears of chaos at holiday hotspots.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260708/europes-ees-border-checks-wont-be-suspended-eu-insists

2026-07-03 09:54:11 UTC

Three wallabies rescued from Spanish cannabis farm hell
Three traumatised wallabies living far from their usual Australian habitat were recovering in a Spanish zoo on Thursday after being rescued from a rural cannabis plantation full of rotting animals.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260703/three-wallabies-saved-from-spanish-cannabis-farm-hell

2026-06-08 15:27:16 UTC

Pope hints at opposition to Spain's euthanasia and abortion laws in parliament
The US-born pope on Monday gave an unprecedented speech to the Spanish parliament which was welcomed with a lengthy standing ovation and applause from lawmakers, even though some of his words clashed with policies by Spain's governing left.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260608/pope-shares-his-views-on-euthanasia-and-abortion-in-spains-parliament

2026-06-08 11:52:09 UTC

Why most homes in Spain don't have smoke detectors or fire alarms
If you’re from a country where smoke detectors are the norm or even obligatory by law, you will have no doubt noticed the lack of them in homes here in Spain. Find out the reason behind this.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260608/why-most-homes-in-spain-dont-have-smoke-detectors-or-fire-alarms

2026-05-29 10:32:57 UTC

'Chorizo': The vocab you need to understand Spain's corruption scandals
What does it mean if a politician is called a 'chorizo'? Who's a 'plumber' in Spanish politics? With corruption on everybody's lips in Spain, it's easy to get lost unless you understand the jargon used everywhere from the news to your local bar.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260529/chorizo-the-vocab-you-need-to-understand-spains-corruption-scandals

2026-05-28 08:41:45 UTC

US ambassador backs Trump's criticism of Spain's government
Drawing a distinction between the Spanish people and government, the US's new Ambassador to Spain has backed Trump's recent criticisms of the Sánchez administration just days after meeting the country's far-right leader.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20260528/us-ambassador-backs-trumps-criticism-of-spains-government

2025-10-20 14:18:45 UTC

The 10 migration laws that will impact foreigners if Spain's PP reaches power
Over the past weeks, Spain's People's Party has proposed numerous changes to immigration legislation which will have a big impact on foreigners in the country if the centre-right party wins the next general election.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20251020/the-10-migration-laws-that-will-impact-foreigners-if-spains-pp-reaches-power

2025-08-21 15:19:09 UTC

How to find out the food you buy is from Spain and locally sourced
If you want to live a more sustainable lifestyle and support local producers, here are some useful tricks and tips to ascertain if the food you buy in Spain is locally sourced.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250821/how-to-find-out-the-food-you-buy-is-spanish-and-locally-sourced

2025-05-13 09:54:54 UTC

What Americans should know about Spain's Beckham Law tax regime
If you're among the increasing number of US nationals considering taking advantage of the Beckham Law tax regime when moving to Spain, there are several factors you need to keep in mind first.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250513/what-americans-should-know-about-spains-beckham-law-tax-regime

2025-05-13 09:21:29 UTC

What is the leaked WhatsApp messages scandal embroiling Spain's PM?
Leaked messages have revealed how Pedro Sánchez kept his MPs in line and referred to colleagues as “hypocrites” and a "disgrace". The texts also go some way to explain his close ties to an ex-minister at the centre of an ongoing corruption scandal.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250513/what-is-spain-pms-leaked-whatsapp-messages-scandal

2025-01-31 10:39:26 UTC

Is this Spain's scariest festival?
Spain has so many weird and wonderful traditions that range from the bizarre to the hilarious and the awe-inspiring, but this carnival in the north of the country has to be one of the most grotesque and terrifying.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/is-this-spains-scariest-festival

2025-01-31 10:28:42 UTC

It's five years since Brexit but problems lie ahead for Brits in the EU
January 31st 2025 marks five years since Britain officially left the European Union. Whilst many issues have been resolved for Britons living throughout Europe there are still hurdles and headaches ahead, explains Claudia Delpero.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/its-five-years-since-brexit-but-problems-lie-ahead-for-brits-in-the-eu

2025-01-31 09:59:07 UTC

Why do workers in Spain get 14 pay cheques a year and who is entitled?
If you work in Spain or have applied for jobs here, you might’ve noticed that some jobs pay their salaries in 14 payments rather than the usual 12. Where does work-related quirk come from and do all workers in Spain have the right to it?
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/why-do-workers-in-spain-get-14-pay-cheques-a-year-and-who-is-entitled

2025-01-31 09:13:19 UTC

'Do it in nature': Farmers in Spain pooh-pooh portaloo rules
Spanish labour inspectors have caused a stink with farmers after trying to fine them for not having portable toilets in their olive groves, a clampdown they've dubbed as "nonsense" as doing their business outdoors counts as "organic fertiliser".
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/do-it-in-nature-farmers-in-spain-pooh-pooh-portaloo-rules

2025-01-31 08:33:11 UTC

Brits in Spain urged to exchange old residency cards to prove they've not overstayed
Britons living in Spain who are still holding onto their pre-Brexit green residency certificates have been urged to exchange them for the newer TIE cards for non-EU nationals to avoid being wrongly identified as having "overstayed" in the country.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/brits-in-spain-urged-to-exchange-old-residency-cards-to-prove-theyve-not-overstayed

2025-01-31 08:00:44 UTC

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday
Richard Gere to be honoured at Spain's top film awards, decomposing bodies on Canaries-bound migrant boat located in the Caribbean and more news from Spain on Friday January 31st.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250131/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-friday-16

2025-01-28 13:16:07 UTC

Spain's unemployment rates falls to lowest level since 2008 crisis
Spanish unemployment fell last year to its lowest level since the 2008 global financial crisis as the tourism-driven service sector performed strongly, official data showed on Tuesday.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20250128/spains-unemployment-rates-falls-to-lowest-level-since-2008-crisis

2024-10-23 08:19:37 UTC

Unemployed in Spain who don't file tax returns will lose benefits
From now on, unemployed people in Spain receiving financial aid will be forced to file an annual income tax return, known as the 'Declaración de Renta', or risk losing their benefits.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20241023/unemployed-in-spain-who-dont-file-tax-returns-will-lose-benefits

2024-08-28 07:13:07 UTC

When does the 2024/2025 school year start in each region of Spain?
The back to school season is right around the corner after the long summer holidays, but did you know that children in different regions in Spain don't go back at the same time? Here's when the 2024/25 school year begins in each Spanish region.
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https://www.thelocal.es/20240828/when-does-the-2024-2025-school-year-start-in-each-region-of-spain