https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Europe in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Whether it be education, health or overall happiness, this little-known autonomous community of Spain consistently ranks as the region with the best quality of life in the entire country. https://www.thelocal.com/20240904/why-navarra-is-the-region-with-the-best-quality-of-life-in-spain Wed, 04 Sep 2024 14:14:27 +0200 why-navarra-is-the-region-with-the-best-quality-of-life-in-spain Spain's capital has emerged as a coveted global luxury housing destination as Latin American and US investors fuel a real estate boom, seduced by competitive prices and high living standards. https://www.thelocal.com/20260123/oasis-of-stability-madrid-becomes-luxury-housing-haven-for-foreigners Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:32:09 +0100 oasis-of-stability-madrid-becomes-luxury-housing-haven-for-foreigners Moving to Spain is a dream for many US nationals who have fallen in love with 'España' and out of love with their own country, but which Spanish residency visa should Americans opt for depending on their circumstances? https://www.thelocal.com/20240228/listed-the-visa-options-americans-can-apply-for-to-live-in-spain Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:07:21 +0100 listed-the-visa-options-americans-can-apply-for-to-live-in-spain Trying to save on taxes but want to remain in Spain? Depending on your circumstances, a good compromise may be moving to the tiny, landlocked sovereign country of Andorra, situated between Spain and France in the Pyrenees. https://www.thelocal.com/20250917/how-much-tax-will-i-save-if-i-live-in-andorra-rather-than-spain Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:44:41 +0200 how-much-tax-will-i-save-if-i-live-in-andorra-rather-than-spain Málaga has been named the best city in Europe for high-ranking digital nomads, and third globally, a new study has found. Two other Spanish cities made the top 10 list. https://www.thelocal.com/20250909/malaga-crowned-favourite-city-in-europe-for-executive-nomads Tue, 09 Sep 2025 13:43:00 +0200 malaga-crowned-favourite-city-in-europe-for-executive-nomads Rural Spain still lies largely undiscovered by tourism and many foreign residents. Here are some charming treasures that lie well off the beaten track which may seduce you enough to buy a second home there or consider a move for a more peaceful life. https://www.thelocal.com/20250827/six-hidden-gems-which-will-make-you-consider-a-move-to-empty-spain Wed, 27 Aug 2025 12:17:56 +0200 six-hidden-gems-which-will-make-you-consider-a-move-to-empty-spain Many foreigners dream of moving to Spain, but the big question is often where they should choose to live. This comprehensive guide will help you decide which of Spain's 17 autonomous communities is suited to you. https://www.thelocal.com/20250730/guide-which-of-spains-17-regions-is-right-for-you Wed, 30 Jul 2025 11:41:31 +0200 guide-which-of-spains-17-regions-is-right-for-you Spain's western region of Extremadura may not be somewhere you had considered living when thinking about moving to Spain, but the government's attractive grants for digital nomads could help change your mind. https://www.thelocal.com/20250716/spains-extremadura-is-still-offering-digital-nomads-e10000-to-move-there Wed, 16 Jul 2025 11:31:46 +0200 spains-extremadura-is-still-offering-digital-nomads-e10000-to-move-there The imminent cancellation of Spain's golden visa scheme means that non-EU nationals will no longer be able to 'buy' the most flexible and lenient residency option with regard to tax responsibilities and absences from the country. https://www.thelocal.com/20241125/golden-visa-cancellation-spells-end-of-best-spanish-residency-option Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:01:48 +0100 golden-visa-cancellation-spells-end-of-best-spanish-residency-option More than 170 days have passed since Pedro Sánchez said he would scrap the residency scheme for wealthy foreigners, yet the Spanish government keeps running into obstacles which prevent it from cancelling its golden visa for good. https://www.thelocal.com/20240925/spains-golden-visa-still-available-5-months-after-cancellation-announcement Wed, 25 Sep 2024 16:16:39 +0200 spains-golden-visa-still-available-5-months-after-cancellation-announcement New rankings have put Spain in the top 10 countries in the world for foreigners to live in, maintaining its position head and shoulders above its European neighbours, which fared far worse in foreigners' views. https://www.thelocal.com/20240708/spain-ranked-worlds-fourth-best-country-for-foreigners-to-live-in Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:21:10 +0200 spain-ranked-worlds-fourth-best-country-for-foreigners-to-live-in The regional government of Madrid is finalising the approval of the so-called Mbappé Law, a very favourable new personal income tax regime for foreigners who settle and invest in the Spanish capital. https://www.thelocal.com/20240423/how-foreigners-in-spains-capital-can-pay-less-tax-with-the-new-mbappe-law Tue, 23 Apr 2024 18:44:23 +0200 how-foreigners-in-spains-capital-can-pay-less-tax-with-the-new-mbappe-law Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday announced his plans to get rid of the golden visa scheme which grants non-EU nationals residency in Spain when they buy real estate worth €500,000.  https://www.thelocal.com/20240408/breaking-spain-to-scrap-golden-visa-for-wealthy-foreigners Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:38:54 +0200 breaking-spain-to-scrap-golden-visa-for-wealthy-foreigners A new study has reported that foreigners with second homes in Spain contribute a massive amount to Spain's GDP, at a time when some regions are considering limiting the number of overseas property buyers. https://www.thelocal.com/20240313/how-important-are-foreign-second-homeowners-to-spain Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:19:27 +0100 how-important-are-foreign-second-homeowners-to-spain Diet, healthcare, work, stress, quality of life, community - Barcelona-based American journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to other US nationals about how their lives have greatly improved since moving to Spain. https://www.thelocal.com/20240306/why-life-in-spain-is-better-than-in-the-us-according-to-americans Wed, 06 Mar 2024 13:20:15 +0100 why-life-in-spain-is-better-than-in-the-us-according-to-americans You've heard of the Brits in Alicante and the Germans in Mallorca. But how about Little Bulgaria in Segovia or Little Pakistan in La Rioja? As it turns out, Spain is also home to foreign communities in some pretty surprising places. https://www.thelocal.com/20240109/ten-foreign-colonies-thriving-in-the-most-unexpected-of-places-in-spain Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:49:13 +0100 ten-foreign-colonies-thriving-in-the-most-unexpected-of-places-in-spain You’ve already decided you want to move to Andalusia, but your next big decision is to decide where exactly, as life, even within the same region, can vary greatly between different provinces and cities. https://www.thelocal.com/20231205/moving-to-spain-where-in-andalusia-should-i-choose Tue, 05 Dec 2023 12:13:58 +0100 moving-to-spain-where-in-andalusia-should-i-choose Several dozen countries around the world offer digital nomad visas to entice foreign talent. How does Spain and the conditions of its visa for remote workers and freelancers compare to its closest competitors? https://www.thelocal.com/20231129/does-spain-have-the-best-digital-nomad-visa-in-the-world Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:45:12 +0100 does-spain-have-the-best-digital-nomad-visa-in-the-world Málaga was recently voted the best city in the world for foreign residents in the InterNations Expat City Ranking 2023. The Costa del Sol capital has a real buzz about it right now, to the detriment of locals. https://www.thelocal.com/20231121/why-spains-malaga-is-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success Tue, 21 Nov 2023 15:28:03 +0100 why-spains-malaga-is-becoming-a-victim-of-its-own-success For the first time, three Spanish cities have clinched all three top spots in the latest ranking of best places in the world for foreign residents, as voted for in the InterNations Expat City Ranking 2023. https://www.thelocal.com/20231120/three-spanish-cities-voted-the-best-in-the-world-for-foreign-residents Mon, 20 Nov 2023 14:30:34 +0100 three-spanish-cities-voted-the-best-in-the-world-for-foreign-residents