https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Spain in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the work visas most US nationals are applying for, and their rate of approval. https://www.thelocal.es/20260611/which-spanish-work-visas-are-americans-successfully-applying-for Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:31 +0200 which-spanish-work-visas-are-americans-successfully-applying-for From renting to socialising, here's a detailed look at how to navigate the rising cost of living in Spain if you're an American who is new to the country or considering a move to 'España'. https://www.thelocal.es/20260529/americans-in-spain-how-the-spanish-cost-of-living-compares-to-the-us Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:39 +0200 americans-in-spain-how-the-spanish-cost-of-living-compares-to-the-us We asked our American readers what their main doubts were about Spain. From small talk to taxes, here's what they told us. https://www.thelocal.es/20260528/your-answers-the-most-common-doubts-americans-have-about-life-in-spain Thu, 28 May 2026 15:25:42 +0200 your-answers-the-most-common-doubts-americans-have-about-life-in-spain Drawing a distinction between the Spanish people and government, the US's new Ambassador to Spain has backed Trump's recent criticisms of the Sánchez administration just days after meeting the country's far-right leader. https://www.thelocal.es/20260528/us-ambassador-backs-trumps-criticism-of-spains-government Thu, 28 May 2026 10:41:45 +0200 us-ambassador-backs-trumps-criticism-of-spains-government We want to hear from you. Take a minute to share your views and advice on what Americans need to know about life in Spain or moving here. Tell us if there are any bureaucratic or cultural issues you need The Local to explore. https://www.thelocal.es/20260522/americans-tell-us-what-you-need-to-know-about-life-in-spain Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:36 +0200 americans-tell-us-what-you-need-to-know-about-life-in-spain If you're an American who's eligible for Spanish citizenship, you may be considering what this will mean for your US citizenship. Can you keep it? Should you renounce US citizenship? And is Donald Trump planning to change citizenship laws in some way? https://www.thelocal.es/20260520/do-i-have-to-give-up-my-us-citizenship-if-i-become-spanish Wed, 20 May 2026 12:14:22 +0200 do-i-have-to-give-up-my-us-citizenship-if-i-become-spanish In this latest edition of our Americans in Spain newsletter we cover positive changes for Americans wanting to apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa and Spain’s summer plans to celebrate its role in 250 years of American independence. https://www.thelocal.es/20260508/americans-in-spain-digital-nomad-visa-changes-and-celebrating-us-independence Fri, 08 May 2026 08:55:08 +0200 americans-in-spain-digital-nomad-visa-changes-and-celebrating-us-independence Over the past weekend, several ‘No Kings’ protests took place in cities across Spain to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and the war with Iran. https://www.thelocal.es/20260331/in-images-no-kings-demos-in-spain-see-americans-slam-trump-and-iran-war Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:50:35 +0200 in-images-no-kings-demos-in-spain-see-americans-slam-trump-and-iran-war In this month's Americans in Spain newsletter Barcelona-based journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to US nationals who've made the move to 'España' about what other Americans should expect if they relocate here, from advice, preconceptions and experiences. https://www.thelocal.es/20260321/whats-it-like-being-an-american-in-spain-right-now Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:39:48 +0100 whats-it-like-being-an-american-in-spain-right-now If you’re an American moving to or visiting Spain, you will have noticed that the style of homes and the materials they're made from are very different. Here's why wooden homes are quite rare here. https://www.thelocal.es/20250124/why-does-spain-build-with-concrete-while-the-us-uses-wood Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:07:24 +0100 why-does-spain-build-with-concrete-while-the-us-uses-wood Air Canada, Iberia and Delta are among the airlines launching new flight routes between Spain and the two North American countries in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260122/listed-all-the-new-flights-between-spain-and-the-us-and-canada-in-2026 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:57:54 +0100 listed-all-the-new-flights-between-spain-and-the-us-and-canada-in-2026 In this month's Americans in Spain newsletter we look at the new US ambassador Trump has picked for Spain, scams to watch out for when moving here, and how having dual American-Spanish citizenship is under threat. https://www.thelocal.es/20260123/americans-in-spain-new-ambassador-more-flights-and-threats-to-dual-citizenship Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:47:53 +0100 americans-in-spain-new-ambassador-more-flights-and-threats-to-dual-citizenship For US nationals planning a move to Spain, picking the Spanish city, town or region that's most suited to them is hard. So where can Americans find the Spanish Seattle, the Castilian New Orleans or the Iberian Hawaii? https://www.thelocal.es/20241018/us-spain-city-comparison-a-guide-to-help-americans-decide-where-to-move-to Fri, 18 Oct 2024 12:51:46 +0200 us-spain-city-comparison-a-guide-to-help-americans-decide-where-to-move-to 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.es/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 It's been almost a year since US President Donald Trump announced that Benjamin León Jr. would be the new ambassador to Spain, but he has only just now been given the go-ahead to take up his post. https://www.thelocal.es/20251222/us-ambassador-to-spain-finally-given-green-light-to-take-up-post Mon, 22 Dec 2025 11:42:05 +0100 us-ambassador-to-spain-finally-given-green-light-to-take-up-post In this month's edition of Americans in Spain, we cover their big spending habits in the Spanish real estate market, the influence being exerted by US conservative think-tanks on Spanish politics, and the NFL's arrival in Madrid. https://www.thelocal.es/20251216/americans-in-spain-conservative-think-thanks-and-the-nfls-soft-power Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:09:48 +0100 americans-in-spain-conservative-think-thanks-and-the-nfls-soft-power For Americans wanting a taste of home this Thanksgiving, here are the restaurants in Spain that celebrate and the shops where you can buy traditional American food products. https://www.thelocal.es/20241125/where-americans-in-spain-can-celebrate-thanksgiving-and-buy-us-food Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:28:19 +0100 where-americans-in-spain-can-celebrate-thanksgiving-and-buy-us-food Spain has become one of the most sought-after destinations for US nationals looking to work remotely since the introduction of the Spanish Digital Nomad Visa in 2023. Now a new survey reveals the main factors drawing American digital nomads here. https://www.thelocal.es/20250609/the-reasons-why-spain-is-a-top-choice-for-american-digital-nomads Mon, 09 Jun 2025 15:25:07 +0200 the-reasons-why-spain-is-a-top-choice-for-american-digital-nomads The Local Spain readers have been discussing life in Spain vs. the US on our social media channels. Find out what they have to say. https://www.thelocal.es/20251110/the-grass-is-greener-americans-in-spain-agree-life-is-better-than-in-us Mon, 10 Nov 2025 15:33:10 +0100 the-grass-is-greener-americans-in-spain-agree-life-is-better-than-in-us In our first edition of The Local's Americans in Spain newsletter, we cover the new passport checks at Spanish airports, fertility tourism, the huge influx of anti-Trump Americans moving to Spain, as well as key changes to the Spanish non-lucrative visa. https://www.thelocal.es/20251110/americans-in-spain-the-great-exodus-ivf-tourism-and-visa-changes Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:55:08 +0100 americans-in-spain-the-great-exodus-ivf-tourism-and-visa-changes