Category : Spain

Will the dream of a tunnel between Spain and Morocco ever become reality?

In limbo for years, plans for a tunnel linking Spain and Morocco have been officially revived by Madrid and Rabat although the dream of an underwater rail link faces multiple obstacles.

Which Spanish city has the most bars per inhabitant

Tapas bars are an integral part of Spanish culture, whatever region you live in, but which city in Spain has the most bars per inhabitant?

The small change to Spain’s income tax you should be aware of

A small change to the amount of tax withheld from some salaries in Spain could have an impact on annual tax rebates.

Rental prices in Spain rise by almost 10 percent in a year

The price of renting in Spanish cities has risen to historic levels and is continuing to increase across the country, with little prospect of stopping anytime soon.

Is Madrid-Barajas really the 'worst airport in the world'?

Adolfo Suárez Madrid Barajas is the worst airport in the world. At least that's according to a recent article by a Financial Times’ journalist. Is there any reason to agree?

Property in Spain: How much does it actually cost to build a house?

If you plan to build a house in Spain, there are many costs to factor in that go beyond the obvious land price, architect fees and building expenses. Before you decide to go ahead with your build, it's important to consider how much it's actually goi...

When and where will face masks still be mandatory in Spain?

Masks will no longer be required on public transport in Spain from Wednesday February 8th, but when and where will they still be obligatory?

Man sets himself ablaze outside Morocco consulate in Madrid

A man was seriously injured after setting himself on fire outside the Moroccan consulate in Madrid on Tuesday, police and diplomatic sources told AFP.

EU nations demand tougher borders to prevent 'migration crisis'

Eight EU nations called on Brussels to significantly toughen the bloc's borders to "prevent another large-scale migration crisis," according to a letter seen by AFP ahead of a key summit.

Spain’s Balearic Islands want to limit number of tourists

The government of the Balearics wants to put a cap on the number of visitors to the holiday islands and only allow 16.5 million per year.

Spain is fourth best European country for property investment in 2023

Spain is the fourth most attractive country in Europe to invest in property, in 2023, according to the results of a new study.

How to avoid problems with a family member's Spanish bank account if they die

What happens to a person's bank account in Spain when they die? Here are all the steps you need to follow to avoid potential problems with Spanish banks when closing a deceased person's accounts and how it's linked to inheritance laws.

Seven essential apps that make life in Barcelona easier for foreign residents

Barcelona is one of the most popular cities for foreign residents in Spain and for good reason. But, if you want to enjoy the city more and make the most of it, these 7 essential apps will help you out.

Why you might not be receiving packages from the UK to Spain

Britain’s Royal Mail is still feeling the after-effects of a cyber attack that left it unable to deliver parcels to Spain, Europe, and other international destinations.

Artist uses AI to transform Spain's regions into people

An artist has used artificial intelligence to create characters representing each of Spain’s regions, and the results are rather surprising.