After our recent article in which readers recounted their problems with loneliness since moving to Spain, The Local speaks to a group of therapists who've helped foreigners get out there and make new lasting friendships.

Spain's King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia visited Melilla on Wednesday, a day after visiting Ceuta, where the monarch defended Spanish sovereignty over the two North African territories claimed by Morocco.

If your rental contract is due to end and it's time renew, there's a new government calculator that tells you exactly how much your landlord is allowed to increase your rent by, within the constraints of Spain's recently introduced housing decrees.

Foreigners often have questions about the rules for getting the flu vaccine (la vacuna de la gripe) in Spain, so we've set out to clear up some common doubts, from whether pharmacists can administer it to whether you need to be registered first.

Real estate agencies in Spain have already begun to notice the worrying trend since the approval of new housing decrees only last week, suggesting further issues for those trying to find affordable rental properties in the country.

Unions propose raising Spain's minimum wage to €1,307 per month, IMF projects faster economic growth for Spain than US, France and Italy, and more news on Wednesday October 14th.