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 Spanish inflation cooled in April thanks to falling electricity prices even as the Middle East war roiled global energy markets, official data showed on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.es/20260429/spains-inflation-rate-slows-down-despite-middle-east-war Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:04:45 +0200 spains-inflation-rate-slows-down-despite-middle-east-war Being a young person in Spain can be difficult in the current economic climate. Thankfully there are several aid packages and benefits aimed at under-35s which are available this year. https://www.thelocal.es/20260115/listed-all-the-financial-aid-available-to-young-people-in-spain-in-2026 Thu, 15 Jan 2026 12:05:29 +0100 listed-all-the-financial-aid-available-to-young-people-in-spain-in-2026 Spain's parliament approved Thursday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, including steep cuts to energy taxes. https://www.thelocal.es/20260326/confirmed-spain-approves-measures-to-curb-middle-east-war-impact Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:53:48 +0100 confirmed-spain-approves-measures-to-curb-middle-east-war-impact Despite distancing itself from the conflict and refusing military cooperation, Spain may still be impacted by the economic ripple effects of war in Iran. https://www.thelocal.es/20260303/how-will-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-spain Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:51:21 +0100 how-will-war-in-iran-impact-life-in-spain If you're considering a move to Spain this year, you'll want to know how much your monthly living costs will be, especially if you're thinking of relocating to a big city like Barcelona or Madrid. Here's what the data says. https://www.thelocal.es/20260216/how-much-does-it-cost-on-average-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:08:59 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-on-average-to-live-in-spain-in-2026 The Spanish government has approved a law which prevents companies from hiking their prices in Spain during national or global emergencies, as seen with airlines that marked up their prices enormously following the recent train crash in Andalusia. https://www.thelocal.es/20260211/spain-bans-price-gouging-in-emergency-situations Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:27:10 +0100 spain-bans-price-gouging-in-emergency-situations Food, electricity, internet, transport, rents, mortgages and more - How much will daily costs increase in 2026 in Spain, and will there also be some price drops? https://www.thelocal.es/20251230/listed-what-will-get-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:56:05 +0100 listed-what-will-get-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2026 Buoyed by immigration, the Spanish economy has enjoyed positive headline figures in recent years and will continue to lead the way in the bloc in 2026, but Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez admits the benefits aren't yet trickling down to locals. https://www.thelocal.es/20251218/spain-to-be-fastest-growing-eu-economy-in-2026-but-benefits-not-trickling-down Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:32:33 +0100 spain-to-be-fastest-growing-eu-economy-in-2026-but-benefits-not-trickling-down Thinking of moving to Málaga and making it your new home? Here, we break down all the costs so you can find out exactly how much living in the Andalusian city will cost you in 2025. https://www.thelocal.es/20230412/how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-live-in-spains-malaga Wed, 12 Apr 2023 18:02:32 +0200 how-much-does-it-really-cost-to-live-in-spains-malaga A new study on social exclusion in Spain has found evidence that the combination of rising property prices and job insecurity is shrinking the Spanish middle class and pushing people into economic precariousness. https://www.thelocal.es/20251107/housing-and-job-insecurity-rises-as-spains-middle-class-shrinks Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:27:41 +0100 housing-and-job-insecurity-rises-as-spains-middle-class-shrinks Grocery shopping in Spain is 35 percent more expensive than it was four years ago, making it ever more important to know which 'supermercado' has the most lowest prices. https://www.thelocal.es/20250930/revealed-the-cheapest-supermarkets-in-spain-in-2025 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:09:23 +0200 revealed-the-cheapest-supermarkets-in-spain-in-2025 Olive oil prices may not drop as much as expected this year if the government's new plan to not stock surplus supplies comes into force. https://www.thelocal.es/20250625/spain-to-take-surplus-olive-oil-off-the-market-to-ensure-prices-stay-high Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:30:37 +0200 spain-to-take-surplus-olive-oil-off-the-market-to-ensure-prices-stay-high President Donald Trump's decision to launch air attacks on Iranian nuclear sites risks turning the Middle East conflict into a global one, with Iran threatening to close the strait of Hormuz through which 20 percent of the world's oil passes daily. https://www.thelocal.es/20250623/what-will-happen-to-spains-petrol-prices-amid-escalation-iran-us-conflict Mon, 23 Jun 2025 14:15:24 +0200 what-will-happen-to-spains-petrol-prices-amid-escalation-iran-us-conflict A recent article in The Times suggested that the 'menú del día' is "threatened by modern life”, and since then media outlets across Spain have been agreeing that Spaniards' go-to lunch menu could be facing its end. https://www.thelocal.es/20250422/is-spains-beloved-menu-del-dia-at-risk-of-disappearing Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:55:21 +0200 is-spains-beloved-menu-del-dia-at-risk-of-disappearing Grocery shopping has become a lot more expensive in Spain in recent years. But are you spending more or less on food than the average person here? https://www.thelocal.es/20250416/how-much-should-my-monthly-food-bill-in-spain-be Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:11:56 +0200 how-much-should-my-monthly-food-bill-in-spain-be The cost of living is rising in Spain and salaries are struggling to keep up. However, a new study has revealed the Spanish cities where it's easiest to save up in 2025 and some of them might surprise you. https://www.thelocal.es/20250318/salaries-vs-cost-of-living-the-cities-in-spain-where-its-easiest-to-save-up Tue, 18 Mar 2025 11:00:03 +0100 salaries-vs-cost-of-living-the-cities-in-spain-where-its-easiest-to-save-up If you're an American considering moving to Spain from the US, one of the first things you'll want to factor in is the cost of living and if it's actually as affordable as you've been led to believe. This detailed price comparison will help you decide. https://www.thelocal.es/20250311/how-much-cheaper-is-life-in-spain-than-the-us-in-2025 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:36:14 +0100 how-much-cheaper-is-life-in-spain-than-the-us-in-2025 International headlines say Spain's economy is the best performing in the world. So is this reflecting in how much wealth locals now have? https://www.thelocal.es/20250206/is-spains-economic-miracle-making-spaniards-richer Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:39:12 +0100 is-spains-economic-miracle-making-spaniards-richer Whether it be taxis and public transport, culture and leisure, or even funeral services, prices are going up across the board in the Catalan capital this year. https://www.thelocal.es/20250102/how-life-in-barcelona-will-get-more-expensive-in-2025 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 14:08:17 +0100 how-life-in-barcelona-will-get-more-expensive-in-2025 Housing, utility bills, travel, food - it's no surprise that the cost of living will continue to increase in 2025 in Spain - but how much more can you expect to pay? https://www.thelocal.es/20241231/cost-of-living-what-will-be-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2025 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 10:27:24 +0100 cost-of-living-what-will-be-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2025