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Spanish firefighters took advantage of milder temperatures on Monday to make progress in the battle to contain the country's first major fire of the year. thelocal.es/20230327/firefig…

Spanish firefighters battle early spring wildfire

Spanish firefighters took advantage of milder temperatures on Monday to make progress in the battle to contain the country's first major fire of the year.

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House swapping can be a great way to save money when you go on holiday. It allows you to have all the comforts of home and swap with others who have a similar-sized property to you, but can you still do this if you rent? thelocal.es/20230327/can-i-h…

Am I allowed to house swap if I'm a tenant in Spain?

House swapping can be a great way to save money when you go on holiday. It allows you to have all the comforts of home and swap with others who have a similar-sized property to you, but can you still...

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The Local gives you the lowdown on how to celebrate Semana Santa like a true Spaniard. thelocal.es/20190409/the-ess…

The essential guide to Easter in Spain in 2026

Easter is one of the most important festivals in Spain, with mesmerising Semana Santa processions, elaborate religious floats and colourful costumes. Here's why it's an integral part of Spanish...

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Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced two new appointments to the Spanish government for the positions of Health Minister and Industry and Tourism Minister. thelocal.es/20230327/spains-…

Spain's PM Sánchez reveals names of new ministers

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced two new appointments to the Spanish government for the positions of Health Minister and Industry and Tourism Minister.

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Mortgage loans in Spain increased by six percent in 2022, meaning that Spaniards are now paying an average of 30 percent of their salaries on payments. thelocal.es/20230327/new-mor…

New mortgages in Spain cost six percent more than in 2021

Mortgage loans in Spain increased by six percent in 2022, meaning that Spaniards are now paying an average of 30 percent of their salaries on payments.

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Walking through the charred remains of the forested hillsides of Sierra de la Culebra that were devastated by Spain's worst wildfire last year, Pablo Martín Pinto is blunt. thelocal.es/20230327/spain-m…

Spain mulls options as wildfires gain in size, intensity

Walking through the charred remains of the forested hillsides of Sierra de la Culebra that were devastated by Spain's worst wildfire last year, Pablo Martín Pinto is blunt.

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Barcelona is one of the most popular cities for foreign residents in Spain and for good reason. But, if you want to enjoy the city more and make the most of it, these 7 essential apps will help you out. thelocal.es/20230206/seven-e…

Seven essential apps that make life in Barcelona easier for foreign residents

Barcelona is one of the most popular cities for foreign residents in Spain and for good reason. But, if you want to enjoy the city more and make the most of it, these 7 essential apps will help you...

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Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee. thelocal.es/20230325/early-w…

Early wildfire in Spain rages out of control

Some 700 firefighters were battling Spain's first major forest fire of the year Saturday, which was raging out of control 48 hours after it began, forcing 1,500 people to flee.

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It’s illegal to earn below the minimum wage in Spain if you’re a full-time employee, but if you’re an 'autónomo' do you still have to register and pay tax when you're not earning much money? thelocal.es/20221018/self-em…

Do I have to register as self-employed in Spain and pay tax if I earn below minimum wage?

It’s illegal to earn below the minimum wage in Spain if you’re a full-time employee, but if you’re an 'autónomo' do you still have to register and pay tax when you're not earning much money?

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Like in many countries, insuring new drivers can be expensive in Spain and some companies even refuse to take the risk on younger people behind the wheel. Here are the different types of cover the companies that insure young and learner drivers in Spain. thelocal.es/20230324/the-com…

The companies that insure young drivers in Spain

Like in many countries, insuring new drivers can be expensive in Spain and some companies even refuse to take the risk on younger people behind the wheel. Here are the different types of cover and...

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According to forecasts from Spain's national grid, 2023 could be the first time that 50 percent of of electricity generation comes from renewable sources, something that is not only more environmentally friendly but cheaper for consumers. thelocal.es/20230324/spain-t…

Spain to reach 50 percent renewable electricity generation in 2023

According to forecasts from Spain's national grid, 2023 could be the first time that 50 percent of of electricity generation comes from renewable sources, something that is not only more environmen...

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G'day, kia ora and howzit to all our Australian, Kiwi and South African readers. Want to know how many of you live in Spain and where the most popular regions are for you to live in? Read on to find out. thelocal.es/20220516/where-i…

Where in Spain do all the Australians, New Zealanders and South Africans live?

G'day, kia ora and howzit to all our Australian, Kiwi and South African readers. Want to know how many of you live in Spain and where the most popular regions are for you to live in? Read on to find...

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Towns in Castellón and Teruel have been evacuated overnight as a serious forest fire has already destroyed over 1000 hectares. thelocal.es/20230324/ten-tow…

Ten towns evacuated as Spain's wildfire season starts early

Towns in Castellón and Teruel have been evacuated overnight as a serious forest fire has already destroyed over 1000 hectares.

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The Spanish government is under fire over allegations police officers infiltrated far-left and green groups and had sex with activists to win their trust and gain information. thelocal.es/20230324/spanish…

Spanish government under attack over undercover police tactics

The Spanish government is under fire over allegations police officers infiltrated far-left and green groups and had sex with activists to win their trust and gain information.

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Spain has confirmed that it will continue daylight savings time until at least 2026 and has published in its official state bulletin (BOE) all the dates the clocks will change up until this time. thelocal.es/20230215/when-do…

When do the clocks change next in Spain in 2023?

Spain has confirmed that it will continue daylight savings time until at least 2026 and has published in its official state bulletin (BOE) all the dates the clocks will change up until this time.

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The Spanish education systems offers a whole host of vocational training courses. The Local looks at what 'formación profesional' is, the pros and cons, and the best (and worst) to study in terms of job prospects and pay. thelocal.es/20230323/is-doin…

Is doing vocational training in Spain worth it?

The Spanish education system offers a whole host of vocational training courses. The Local looks at what 'formación profesional' is, the pros and cons, and the best (and worst) to study in terms of...

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Tap water is generally safe to drink in most areas of Spain, but that doesn’t always mean that it tastes good everywhere. Find out which areas have the best tasting tap water and which have the worst. thelocal.es/20230323/which-a…

Which areas in Spain have the best tap water?

Tap water is generally safe to drink in most areas of Spain, but that doesn’t always mean that it tastes good everywhere. Find out which areas have the best tasting tap water and which have the worst.

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This weekend marks, once again, the changing of the clocks across Europe - but the EU had actually come up with a plan to end this practice back in 2019. So what happened? thelocal.es/20221027/whateve…
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Ouigo, Spain's low-fare, high-speed train operator, is offering discounts during Semana Santa, and there's plenty of other cheap train tickets over Easter and beyond. Here are some of the best offers around. thelocal.es/20230323/the-bes…

The best of Spain's Semana Santa train offers

Ouigo, Spain's low-fare, high-speed train operator, is offering discounts during Semana Santa, and there's plenty of other cheap train tickets over Easter and beyond. Here are some of the best offers...

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Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week to discuss the Asian country's peace plan for Ukraine, the Spanish government said Thursday. thelocal.es/20230323/spanish…

Spanish PM to visit China next week

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing next week to discuss the Asian country's peace plan for Ukraine, the Spanish government said Thursday.

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