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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1h

While the recent "No Kings" anti-Trump demonstrations in the US were widely publicised, several hundred American citizens in Spain joined in the protests too in Málaga, Barcelona and Madrid.

In Images: Americans in Spain slam Trump at 'No Kings' protests

While the recent "No Kings" anti-Trump demonstrations in the US were widely publicised, several hundred American citizens in Spain joined in the protests too in Málaga, Barcelona and Madrid.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1h

It will be more difficult for drivers in Europe who committed serious traffic offences in another EU country to dodge a driving ban, as new rules adopted on Tuesday aim to ensure that disqualifications are recognised across the 27 member states.

'This will save lives': EU adopts new rules on Europe-wide driving bans

It will be more difficult for drivers in Europe who committed serious traffic offences in another EU country to dodge a driving ban, as new rules adopted on Tuesday aim to ensure that disqualifications are recognised across the 27 member states.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4h

If you're thinking of becoming self-employed in Spain or you're moving over on the digital nomad visa and have to sign up as 'autónomo', there are many factors you should be aware of first, writes Barcelona-based freelance journalist Esme Fox.

Eight key lessons I've learnt about being self-employed in Spain

If you're thinking of becoming self-employed in Spain or you're moving over on the digital nomad visa and have to sign up as 'autónomo', there are many factors you should be aware of first, writes Barcelona-based freelance journalist Esme Fox.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 5h

Following the Spanish government's controversial proposal to increase social security payments for all self-employed in 2026, authorities have now backtracked, stating that fees for lower earners will remain the same.

'Still a rip-off': Spain excludes some self-employed from fee hike

Following the Spanish government's controversial proposal to increase social security payments for all self-employed in 2026, authorities have now backtracked, stating that fees for lower earners will remain the same.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 6h

In less than a month, Palma de Mallorca Airport will be the fifth airport in Spain to start using the EU’s new Entry/Exit System for third-country travellers.

EES in Spain: Border checks to be rolled out on Mallorca in November

In less than a month, Palma de Mallorca Airport will be the fifth airport in Spain to start using the EU’s new Entry/Exit System for third-country travellers.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 7h

Europeans, including Britons, can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

US government almost doubles price of ESTA visa waiver

Europeans, including Britons, can enter the US without a visa for a short stay, but they must complete a visa waiver, the ESTA, which has recently almost doubled in price.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 7h

Spain's Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony has acquired international prestige and is easily the highest accolade Spain grants exceptional citizens. This quick explainer will fill you in on everything you need to know.

Ten things to know about Spain's prestigious Princess of Asturias Awards

Spain's Princess of Asturias Awards ceremony has acquired international prestige and is easily the highest accolade Spain grants exceptional citizens. This quick explainer will fill you in on everything you need to know.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 8h

Tourists clash with locals in Valencia, Spanish opposition slams 'fiscal suffocation' of self-employed workers, Serena Williams to receive Spain's Princess of Asturias Award and more news on Tuesday October 21st.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

Tourists clash with locals in Valencia, Spanish opposition slams 'fiscal suffocation' of self-employed workers, Serena Williams to receive Spain's Princess of Asturias Award and more news on Tuesday October 21st.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1d

Over the past weeks, Spain's People's Party has proposed numerous changes to immigration legislation which will have a big impact on foreigners in the country if the centre-right party wins the next general election.

The 10 migration laws that will impact foreigners if Spain's PP reaches power

Over the past weeks, Spain's People's Party has proposed numerous changes to immigration legislation which will have a big impact on foreigners in the country if the centre-right party wins the next general election.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1d

Mallorca continues its fight against overtourism with rules to prohibit new tourist apartments, party boats and the creation of new hostels in the capital of Palma.

Spain’s Mallorca to ban tourist rentals, party boats and new hostels

Mallorca continues its fight against overtourism with rules to prohibit new tourist apartments, party boats and the creation of new hostels in the capital of Palma.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1d

Travelling from Spain to a country where certain vaccinations are recommended or required? Here are the health centres where they're available as well as other useful information.

Where to get vaccinations for international travel in Spain

Travelling from Spain to a country where certain vaccinations are recommended or required? Here are the health centres where they're available as well as other useful information.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1d

When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni García drew the curtains. Rain is a painful reminder of last year's devastating floods that killed more than 200 people in Spain, including her husband and only daughter.

'Hard to move on': Spain's flood survivors rebuild and remember one year on

When the first autumn rains fell this year, Toni García drew the curtains. Rain is a painful reminder of last year's devastating floods that killed more than 200 people in Spain, including her husband and only daughter.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 1d

Spain to push EU to scrap daylight saving, Spaniards latest in the world to get married, calls for tougher fines for parking in disabled spaces and more news on Monday October 20th.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday

Spain to push EU to scrap daylight saving, Spaniards latest in the world to get married, calls for tougher fines for parking in disabled spaces and more news on Monday October 20th.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 2d

Sofia Corradi, the creator of the EU's Erasmus program which has sent millions of young people abroad throughout Europe to study, died in Rome aged 91, Italian media reported Saturday.

Europe's Erasmus founder Sofia Corradi dies, aged 91

Sofia Corradi, the creator of the EU's Erasmus program which has sent millions of young people abroad throughout Europe to study, died in Rome aged 91, Italian media reported Saturday.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 2d

Autumn is on its way 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.

Everything you need to know about foraging for wild fruit and mushrooms in Spain

Autumn is on its way 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.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 2d

How much can landlords in Spain require from tenants to pay as a deposit or guarantee when they rent out their property? Are two months of “fianza” deposit legally allowed as is becoming increasingly common?

Renting in Spain: What's the maximum amount a landlord can ask as a deposit?

How much can landlords in Spain require from tenants to pay as a deposit or guarantee when they rent out their property? Are two months of “fianza” deposit legally allowed as is becoming increasingly common?

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 2d

Spaniards use countless interjections and onomatopoeia in daily talk. If you don’t speak Spanish well but want to pass yourself off as ‘a good listener’, these monosyllables and very short words will help you blend in.

14 expressive 'sounds' that will make you seem like a true Spaniard

Spaniards use countless interjections and onomatopoeia in daily talk. If you don’t speak Spanish well but want to pass yourself off as ‘a good listener’, these monosyllables and very short words will help you blend in.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 3d

Even as governments across Europe toughen immigration policies some states are better than others when it comes to integrating new arrivals, according to a new study.

RANKED: Which countries in Europe are better at integrating immigrants?

Even as governments across Europe toughen immigration policies some states are better than others when it comes to integrating new arrivals, according to a new study.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 3d

Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.

Spanish fashion brand Mango founder's son under scrutiny as police probe death

Spanish police confirmed Friday that their probe into the sudden death last year of Mango clothing empire founder Isak Andic remains open following reports his son has become a suspect.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 3d

July 2025 marks 5 years since Brits in Spain started to be issued post-Brexit TIE residency cards, so thousands of UK nationals must now or soon apply for their permanent cards. Here is a step-by-step guide to complete the process.

How Brits in Spain can renew their temporary residency TIE card

July 2025 marks 5 years since Brits in Spain started to be issued post-Brexit TIE residency cards, so thousands of UK nationals must now or soon apply for their permanent cards. Here is a step-by-step guide to complete the process.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4d

As Spain campaigns for traditional Jota music and floral carpets to be included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026, here are some other Spanish customs and festivals that have already made the list.

Human towers to burning sculptures: Spain’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage

As Spain campaigns for traditional Jota music and floral carpets to be included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2026, here are some other Spanish customs and festivals that have already made the list.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4d

The leader of the Partido Popular (PP) opposition party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has proposed raising the language level to B2 in order to obtain Spanish nationality.

Opposition party calls for tougher language and culture exams for Spanish citizenship

The leader of the Partido Popular (PP) opposition party Alberto Núñez Feijóo has proposed raising the language level to B2 in order to obtain Spanish nationality.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4d

What makes Spain and Spaniards tick? These unwritten rules will help you understand some of the traits of the national psyche, from the Spanish attitude to work to what Spaniards prioritise in life.

Nine unwritten rules that explain how Spain works

What makes Spain and Spaniards tick? These unwritten rules will help you understand some of the traits of the national psyche, from the Spanish attitude to work to what Spaniards prioritise in life.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4d

For the first time since the end of 2022, foreigners have purchased over 70,000 properties in Spain.

Which foreigners are buying the most properties in Spain?

For the first time since the end of 2022, foreigners have purchased over 70,000 properties in Spain.

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The Local Spain @thelocalspain.bsky.social · 4d

The budget airline Ryanair will strengthen its presence at Alicante-Elche Airport with ten new routes and a 12 percent increase in capacity for the winter season.

Ryanair announces new routes to and from Spain’s Alicante

The budget airline Ryanair will strengthen its presence at Alicante-Elche Airport with ten new routes and a 12 percent increase in capacity for the winter season.

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