An 87-year-old Madrid woman whose eviction triggered nationwide protests over Spain's chronic housing crisis and a political debate that culminated in early elections died on Wednesday, a tenants' union said.
Spain faces a snap election on November 29th, with three party leaders in focus after Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the vote following parliament's rejection of his proposed housing measures.
Autumn is here and that means harvest time for many fruits and vegetables in Spain. But, it’s also one of the best times of year for foraging, including for wild mushrooms, chestnuts and wild berries.
Loneliness is a recurring theme in online groups for foreigners in Spain, a mental health issue which is almost taboo in a country known for being sociable. The Local spoke to a Spain-based therapist to find out why.
There will be even more holiday packages available for British tourists heading to Spain next summer as the three big players in the British tour operating market are expanding their offerings, from hotels to new flight routes.
Known as a political survivor whose previous gambles have largely paid off, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is really walking the tightrope this time, ahead of the snap general election which he called for November 29th.
Storms to continue in Catalonia, American vulture fund Blackstone gets state deal handling Spain's social housing, Valencia’s Peñíscola turns into film set for tourists and more news on Wednesday October 7th.
A Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled Catalan former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.
Following the British Prime Minister's recent comments about the possibility of the UK rejoining the EU, we asked our readers about how their lives would change if this became a reality. From the 90-day rule, to homes and visas, you had plenty to say.
With a snap election called for November and the housing crisis at the centre of voters’ worries, we look at the policies proposed by Spain’s conservative and far-right parties, which polls suggest are favourites to form the next Spanish government.
Torrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public transport to the sewage system has to be improved.
AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?
Madrid to reduce taxes for property buyers under 40, Vox leader calls Spain's PM 'Moroccan candidate' and claims he may rig elections and more news on Tuesday October 6th.
Following the Spanish parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures on Friday, hundreds of thousands of protesters across more than 50 Spanish cities called for a general strike to force authorities to act.
Spain's left-wing government wants to use the dissolution of parliament which occurs when a snap election is called to re-approve the housing crisis decrees that were rejected on Friday, thus offering temporary protections to millions of tenants.
It's not just New England in the US or Canada where going to see the fall foliage is popular in autumn. There are plenty of places in Spain, from national parks and ancient forests to even volcanoes, where leaf peeping is very rewarding.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a general election nine months before the end of his third mandate. Why has he done this, and why now?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Monday morning that his government will call an early general election for November 29th, amid nationwide discontent against the recent parliamentary rejection of key housing crisis measures.