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.

The US midterms take place on November 3rd 2026, and Americans in Spain can still vote - but for some states, time is running out. Here's who can vote, how to request and return a ballot, and what to do if yours hasn't arrived.

Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that tens of thousands of foreign-based naturalised citizens will not be able to vote in the upcoming general election. Find out why, who exactly this affects and whether it will have an impact on who wins.

Have you heard a group of Spanish teenagers slipping English terms like 'bro' or 'mood' into their speech? That's because English has come to dominate teen talk in Spain in recent years.

Spain's current housing crisis is causing a tough situation for tenants, but surprisingly half of them were born abroad.

One year on since the introduction of the EU's EES digital border system, the European airports and airlines association has called on EU authorities to take action to ease ongoing congestion at Schengen external border crossings that has led to 5-hour waits in some cases.

Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July's migrant influx from Morocco.

Thirteen people poisoned in salmonella outbreak, thousands of travellers stranded after high-speed Madrid-Barcelona train suspended due to fire, and more news from Spain on Tuesday October 13th.

It's not Friday 13th that is considered a day of bad luck in Spain but Tuesday 13th. Read on to find out why as well as some of the strangest Spanish superstitions.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Monday that Britain's current relationship with the European Union was "not good enough", as officials confirmed a UK-EU summit will take place on November 20th.

Supreme Court upholds the suspension of voting rights for those naturalised under the Grandchildren's Law.

Meat-lovers rejoice, Spain is a carnivore’s paradise, known for quality products of all kinds, particularly pork. Here are some of the country's best cured meats and what regions they're from.

Naval history, 18th century fabrics and printing technology, dynasties and kingdoms. There's a lot of history in 'la rojigualda’, Spain's iconic red and yellow flag.

Have you ever wondered why mosquito or fly screens are not very common in houses in Spain? What's the reason behind this?

Madrid prepares for National Day parades, four people die in traffic accidents since the start of the long weekend, hotel cleaners demand early retirement and more news from Spain this Monday October 12th.