Category : Spain

When will Spain's millionaire tax be scrapped?

Bumper tax revenues and noncommittal noises coming from the Spanish government have led some to speculate that the so-called 'temporary' tax on millionaires could be extended beyond 2024.

Inside Spain: Saharan dust and smoking on terraces

In this week's Inside Spain, we examine how the 'calima' weather phenomenon is more common than ever across the country and how the prospect of banning smoking on terraces nationwide has Spanish bar owners scared stiff.

Spain and Britain make 'significant progress' in Gibraltar talks

Madrid and London made 'significant progress" on Friday in talks in Brussels aimed at reaching an accord allowing free circulation of goods and people between disputed Gibraltar and Spain, the two nations said in a joint statement....

Q&A: When and why is Spain axing the golden visa?

Following news that Spain is scrapping its golden visa scheme, we look at the nationalities most affected, when the visa is likely to be axed and whether the measure is actually going to lower rent and house prices.

Scientists at UN meeting in Spain sound alarm over ocean warming

Scientists at a United Nations conference in Barcelona called Friday for more research into the sharp rise in ocean temperatures which they warn could have devastating consequences.

IN IMAGES: 1 million revellers flood into Bilbao to celebrate first trophy in 40 years

Athletic Bilbao fans filled the streets of their city on Thursday to celebrate the team's Copa del Rey triumph, their first major trophy for 40 years, paraded down the Nervión river on a boat during a spectacular party in the Basque city...

Does permanent residency in Spain equal free public healthcare?

Permanent or long-term residency gives non-EU nationals in Spain extended rights, but does it also give foreigners access to public healthcare even if they’re not contributing to the country’s social security pot?

The most common mistakes foreigners make when greeting people in Spain

Saying hi and goodbye in Spanish can’t be that hard, right? Well, if you’ve been using your home country as your frame of reference you may be getting some simple Spanish greetings wrong.

Spain urges regions to limit Airbnb-style lets in 'stressed rental areas'

Spain’s Housing Minister has called on the 17 regional governments to implement restrictions on short-term holiday lets in areas where rents for locals have spiked, as the national government continues to look for ways to address the cou...

Spain and the UK inch closer to post-Brexit Gibraltar deal

London and Madrid are getting closer to an accord allowing free circulation of goods and people between disputed Gibraltar and Spain, the Spanish foreign minister said Thursday ahead of a meeting with his British counterpart.

Eleven must-watch films about the Spanish Civil War

Spain is still struggling to come to terms with the 1936-1939 conflict that divided society and left scars that are still felt almost 90 years later. And cinema is still trying to make sense of it.

INTERVIEW: 'There are three main alternatives to Spain's golden visa'

What happens to foreigners on Spain’s golden visa now that the scheme will be scrapped? How about those in the process of applying and non-EU nationals considering buying a home and moving to Spain? The Local spoke to several experts to...

What Brits in Europe need to know about UK's new minimum income rules

From Thursday April 11th it will become harder for Britons living in Europe to move back to the UK with their foreign partner and family because the minimum salary threshold rises steeply.

Border centres and 'safe' states: The EU's major asylum changes explained

UPDATE: The EU parliament has adopted a sweeping reform of Europe's asylum policies that will both harden border procedures and force all the bloc's 27 nations to share responsibility.

Spain's Valencia to limit tour group numbers

Valencia's city council is intent on developing a more 'sustainable' tourist model that doesn't inconvenience locals.