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 Spaniards are generally warm and friendly but there are some things that visitors do that provoke raised eyebrows, shoulder shrugging and sometimes bewilderment, if not outright offence. https://www.thelocal.es/20190926/things-foreigners-do-that-make-spaniards-feel-awkward Thu, 26 Sep 2019 16:00:26 +0200 things-foreigners-do-that-make-spaniards-feel-awkward Lisa Sadlier, who moved from Britain to raise her young family in Malaga, explains the tell-tale signs that your bicultural child has embraced their new homeland. https://www.thelocal.es/20190711/the-28-surefire-signs-that-your-child-is-definitely-spanish Thu, 11 Jul 2019 18:40:17 +0200 the-28-surefire-signs-that-your-child-is-definitely-spanish Just how Spanish are you? If you've been here a while you've probably picked up a habit or two from the locals, whether you like or not. So to help you find out how far down the road you are, The Local has put together a list of the top ten signs that you've gone native in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20180416/top-ten-signs-youve-gone-native-in-spain-2017 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 13:36:15 +0200 top-ten-signs-youve-gone-native-in-spain-2017 Anyone who lives there probably already knows it to be true. But now the secret is out: Valencia has officially been declared the most desirable city to live abroad as a foreign citizen. https://www.thelocal.es/20201126/living-in-spain-why-valencia-has-been-ranked-best-city-in-the-world-for-expats Thu, 26 Nov 2020 11:17:51 +0100 living-in-spain-why-valencia-has-been-ranked-best-city-in-the-world-for-expats Heath Savage who most recently moved from the Sydney subrubs to rural Galicia reflects on the difference between migrants andd expats and how to feel at home. https://www.thelocal.es/20200204/opinion-you-will-never-feel-at-home-in-spain-if-you-languish-in-an-expat-ghetto Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:22:39 +0100 opinion-you-will-never-feel-at-home-in-spain-if-you-languish-in-an-expat-ghetto Sue Wilson explores how expats in Spain are viewed from back home and explains that it takes more than just luck to retire here. https://www.thelocal.es/20191028/opinion-lucky-it-takes-a-lot-of-effort-to-pursue-the-expat-dream Mon, 28 Oct 2019 11:33:44 +0100 opinion-lucky-it-takes-a-lot-of-effort-to-pursue-the-expat-dream Are we expats or immigrants? Foreigners living in Spain are often divided into two camps as to how they refer to themselves. https://www.thelocal.es/20190918/expats-or-immigrants-in-spain-is-there-a-difference Wed, 18 Sep 2019 13:00:22 +0200 expats-or-immigrants-in-spain-is-there-a-difference The term digital nomad seems to be on the rise and many people might be confused about what it is and why it pops up so often. https://www.thelocal.es/20180822/digital-nomad-heres-why-remote-workers-are-flocking-to-spain Wed, 22 Aug 2018 10:35:14 +0200 digital-nomad-heres-why-remote-workers-are-flocking-to-spain Irish expat Carol Byrne gives us the lowdown on the ten commdandments thou shalt follow if you want to settle into expat life in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20180820/the-ten-commandments-for-expats-in-spain Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:11:37 +0200 the-ten-commandments-for-expats-in-spain Spain's expats are a varied crowd. From jet-setters in Marbella to hipsters in Barcelona, it really does take all sorts. But what kind of Spain expat are you? Read on to find out. https://www.thelocal.es/20180724/spains-expat-tribes-where-do-you-fit-in Tue, 24 Jul 2018 16:19:52 +0200 spains-expat-tribes-where-do-you-fit-in Benedick Gibson, a 27-year-old from Stroud in Gloucestershire arrived in Madrid a little over a year ago to take up a job as a speechwriter for the UN's World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). https://www.thelocal.es/20170724/from-clueless-guiri-to-madrids-latest-music-sensation-not-my-circus Mon, 24 Jul 2017 14:28:28 +0200 from-clueless-guiri-to-madrids-latest-music-sensation-not-my-circus With the UK general election taking place on June 8th, it’s important to remember to register to vote if you can and want to have your say. https://www.thelocal.es/20170427/how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Thu, 27 Apr 2017 13:44:39 +0200 how-to-vote-from-overseas-in-the-uk-general-election Prime Minister Theresa May’s plan to hold a snap general election on June 8th means British voters who have been in Spain for over 15 years will once again be denied their say, after being promised they would have a vote. https://www.thelocal.es/20170419/long-term-brits-in-spain-set-to-miss-out-on-having-a-vote-in-another-uk-election Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:37:18 +0200 long-term-brits-in-spain-set-to-miss-out-on-having-a-vote-in-another-uk-election Navigatating the dating scene can be a minefield especially if you are looking for love in a culture different to your own. But don't worry, The Local's dating guru Sally Smith has some tips. https://www.thelocal.es/20170321/seven-tips-to-successful-online-dating-in-spain Tue, 21 Mar 2017 14:08:41 +0100 seven-tips-to-successful-online-dating-in-spain Spanish is full of false friends, or words that look the same but mean something completely different. In this week's The Local List we look at the funniest mistakes made by speakers of both English and Spanish. https://www.thelocal.es/20170307/language-english-spanish-false-friends Tue, 07 Mar 2017 10:59:00 +0100 language-english-spanish-false-friends Just as Brexit left many British expats considering the option of Spanish nationality, will Trump's presidency send Americans seeking refuge abroad? Here's what you need to know to become a Spanish citizen. https://www.thelocal.es/20170120/disgusted-at-trump-victory-become-spanish Fri, 20 Jan 2017 14:15:09 +0100 disgusted-at-trump-victory-become-spanish Two British residents in Spain have been awarded honours by Her Majesty The Queen in the New Year Honours List 2017 as published on December 30th, in The Gazette, the UK’s official public record. https://www.thelocal.es/20161231/expat-brits-awarded-honours Sat, 31 Dec 2016 09:45:44 +0100 expat-brits-awarded-honours November will see the first THRIVE conference, a one day event designed to explore the expat experience and inspire people to get the best out of living abroad, both personally and professionally. https://www.thelocal.es/20161018/celebrate-expat-life-at-madrids-thrive-convention Tue, 18 Oct 2016 17:30:56 +0200 celebrate-expat-life-at-madrids-thrive-convention A great climate and friendly locals make up for the lack of career opportunities in Spain, according to a survey ranking the quality of life for expats around the world. https://www.thelocal.es/20160829/expat-spain-warm-friendly-and-brilliant-for-families Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:28:20 +0200 expat-spain-warm-friendly-and-brilliant-for-families If you're an expat who doesn't want to be singled out as a guiri (foreigner) by your Spanish mates, check out The Local's list on how to dodge the stereotypes and become as Spanish as jamón serrano and Julio Iglesias. https://www.thelocal.es/20160809/how-not-to-blow-your-cover-as-guiri Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:35:00 +0200 how-not-to-blow-your-cover-as-guiri