Category : Spain

No regrets, says Catalan ex-minister on referendum anniversary

Five years after the failed secession push in Catalonia which landed him in jail, Oriol Junqueras remains convinced that defying Spain with a banned independence referendum was the right move.

How much money do Americans need to become residents in Spain in 2022?

If you're a US citizen who is looking to move to Spain but you’re wondering if not having a job will influence your chances of obtaining residency, here’s how much money you need to have saved up to be allowed to live in the country in 2022.

NEW LAWS: Everything that changes in Spain in October 2022

From VAT and tax cuts, a new citizenship law, a change to Spain's Covid travel restrictions, the latest on UK licences, a round-up of festivals and plenty more, become a member to find out about all the key changes in Spain in October 2022.

Property in Spain: What you need to know before making a down payment

If you’re looking to buy property in Spain, you might have heard of or come across the concept of a ‘contrato de arras’ - but what is it, what rights does it give you, and what should you know before signing one?

EU urges Spain to renew key judicial body

The European Commission on Friday urged Spain's leftist government and the conservative opposition to end a years-long stalemate and renew a key judicial body.

How to stay safe during this year's hunting season in rural Spain

The hunting season is underway in Spain so this is recommended reading for anyone who likes to take a walk or lives in rural areas.

Why Catalan separatists are in crisis five years after independence vote

The ill-fated referendum of October 1st 2017 unleashed a political crisis from which the separatists have never recovered, and on the eve of the anniversary, Catalonia's pro-independence coalition is at the point of collapse.

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about cannabis clubs in Spain

Spain’s cannabis clubs are appealing for many foreign residents and tourists, but there are many misconceptions about them. Are they really legal? How do you find and join them? Here’s everything you need to know about cannabis clubs in Spain.

Spain to slap new tax on millionaires whilst cutting taxes for low earners

Spain will cut the income tax of low-earning households and introduce a new tax for residents whose wealth exceeds €3 million, the latest chapter in the fiscal war being waged between the left-wing national government and its right-wing regions.

'We'll have to cut back': How Britons in Spain are hit by drop in value of pound

We asked our British readers to explain how the steep drop in the value of the pound will affect their lives in Spain. Here’s what they had to say.

Spain postpones its EuroMed summit as PM still has Covid

A summit grouping nine southern European countries that was due to take place in Alicante on Friday has been postponed because Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has continued to test positive for Covid-19, his office said Thursday.

REVEALED: The best websites for cross-Europe train travel

Planning to travel by train across Europe but not sure where to start? Here are the best websites to help make it happen.

Spain's inflation slows down significantly in September

Spanish inflation eased in September to 9 percent from a nearly four-decade high, thanks to a drop in electricity and fuel prices, provisional data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed Thursday.

Made in Madrid: The Spanish tailors outfitting world cinema

With a vast wardrobe catering to everything from "House of the Dragon" to "The Crown", Spain's Peris Costumes has carved out a well-tailored niche for itself, renting costumes to producers across the globe.

Spanish Word of the Day: 'Labia'

No, this Spanish word doesn’t refer to a part of the female anatomy as it does in English.