The head of Spain's public broadcaster said on Tuesday he supported boycotting Eurovision again over Israel's participation, potentially adding to the countries snubbing the world's biggest live televised music event.

Spain’s public broadcaster RTVE has released never-before-seen footage of foreign hippies in Ibiza in the early 70s, a film reel censored by Franco’s dictatorship and which showcases how much Spanish society has changed.

Fuel prices are rocketing around Europe but in some countries the cost of filling a tank is far higher than in others, partly because governments are taking different measures to tackle the crisis.

Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to Spain and living here.

For many self-employed foreigners in Spain, setting up their own business from home is the easiest and cheapest option. But what does Spanish law say about receiving customers if you live in a shared building, or even if you live in a separate house?

If you've lived in or visited Spain in autumn or winter you may have noticed that Spaniards often dress according to the time of year and not how hot or cold it is. We asked our readers to share their stories as we find out why this could be.

Are you considering getting botox treatments in Spain? Here's what you need to know about how it's regulated in the country, who is allowed to perform the injections and average prices.

US accounts for €1 in every €5 of foreign investment in Spain, fake cops carry out kidnapping on Barcelona motorway, migrant child stows away from Ceuta to mainland Spain under football bus and more news on Tuesday September 22nd.

Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Sunday in three of Spain's holiday hotspots to oppose plans for respective airport expansions, fearing this could worsen problems with overtourism, housing and climate change.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday joined a chorus of calls to regulate AI as safety fears around the technology escalate, warning of potentially "devastating" consequences.

With the rise in popularity of AI smart glasses, such as Meta's Ray-Bans, we look at whether or not you're legally allowed to use them to film in public in Spain.

The leader of Spain’s conservative PP on Sunday reiterated his party’s calls for tougher citizenship and immigration policies, stating that he wants to “completely” close the country’s borders to foreigners who "live off others" or who break the law.

Spain to experience 35C Indian summer heat this week, fifth anniversary of La Palma volcanic eruption, UK digital bank Monzo to launch in Spain and more news on Monday September 21st.

Of the 920,000 British citizens who had a residence permit in EU countries at the end of 2025 most of them are concentrated in three countries, new data has revealed.

If you're packing up your things and heading off to start a new life in Spain, you might be wondering what happens to your credit score and if it even matters.

New legislation proposed by the European Commission this week seeks to make the recognition of professional qualifications easier for non-EU citizens, a common complaint of many who've moved to the bloc from abroad.

International headlines have been made this week by the EU and Canada announcing their mutual intention to form a deeper relationship. Mandy Pipher, The Local's resident Canadian, examines whether her compatriots would actually accept tighter ties with Europe.

Applying for Spanish citizenship can be a complex process - and the terminology used by Spanish authorities is equally hard. We've broken down the words and phrases you're likely to come across during the application process.

As Hungarian airline Wizz Air continues with its goal of becoming Spain's most popular low-cost carrier, we look at its new national and international flights to and from the country this autumn and winter.

Changes to traffic lights, fuel and gas subsidies, Spain's national day, a vote on new housing crisis measures, doctors to go on strike, new rules for bike, motorbike and e-scooter riders, and more - here's what to expect from October 2026 in Spain.