The Local Spain 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 Emotional homecoming for granny jailed for refusal to demolish home A grandmother who was sent to prison for refusing to see her family made homeless has been released after becoming a cause celebre and winning sympathy across Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20150828/relief-as-imprisoned-grandma-freed-after-row-over-inherited-home Fri, 28 Aug 2015 15:03:40 +0200 relief-as-imprisoned-grandma-freed-after-row-over-inherited-home 'Majority of expats treat Spain as a holiday camp' The Local talks to Maura Hillen, president of the AUAN property rights association and now local councillor in Albox, southern Spain who thinks expats need to get more politically engaged. https://www.thelocal.es/20150727/most-expats-wrongly-treat-spain-like-a-holiday-camp Mon, 27 Jul 2015 15:51:34 +0200 most-expats-wrongly-treat-spain-like-a-holiday-camp Expat homeowners win victory over demolitions New legislation will protect thousands of homeowners across the Spanish costas whose properties are threatened with demolition after falling foul of planning laws. https://www.thelocal.es/20150625/victory-for-expat-homeowners-over-demolitions Thu, 25 Jun 2015 16:35:17 +0200 victory-for-expat-homeowners-over-demolitions