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 A new survey reveals what those of us who live here already know: that moving to Spain will make you happier and healthier but will likely see your career prospects take a back seat. https://www.thelocal.es/20190920/moving-to-spain-will-make-you-happier-and-healthier-but-theres-a-downside Fri, 20 Sep 2019 13:12:52 +0200 moving-to-spain-will-make-you-happier-and-healthier-but-theres-a-downside Spain is championed for mental wellbeing and family life in a global survey of expats, but isn’t the place to go if you want to advance your career. https://www.thelocal.es/20190704/why-moving-to-spain-will-improve-your-quality-of-life-but-not-your-career-prospects Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:03:15 +0200 why-moving-to-spain-will-improve-your-quality-of-life-but-not-your-career-prospects No province in Spain has more British residents than Alicante. But believe it not there are some towns and villages with no Brits at all, albeit not many. But if you are interested to know where they are or become the first British resident to move in then read on. https://www.thelocal.es/20190606/the-rare-towns-in-alicante-with-no-brits Thu, 06 Jun 2019 18:31:50 +0200 the-rare-towns-in-alicante-with-no-brits There are towns and villages in Spain where retired Britons vastly outnumber the local Spanish population. https://www.thelocal.es/20190520/the-places-in-spain-with-most-british-residents Mon, 20 May 2019 19:51:09 +0200 the-places-in-spain-with-most-british-residents How many English-speaking folk live in Spain and where all they all? Here's what you need to know about where all the Australians, Canadians, Irish, Brits, Indians, New Zealanders, South Africans and Americans live in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20181011/where-do-all-the-english-speakers-live-in-spain Thu, 11 Oct 2018 18:00:45 +0200 where-do-all-the-english-speakers-live-in-spain The stress of the ongoing uncertainty around Brexit and the failure of the UK government to take steps to guarantee the rights of expats has put the health of many of those Britons living in France and Spain on the line. https://www.thelocal.es/20170126/brexit-for-some-expats-could-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death Thu, 26 Jan 2017 17:32:18 +0100 brexit-for-some-expats-could-be-a-matter-of-life-or-death The US election is over, and for some Americans who have made their home in Spain, the result is devastating. https://www.thelocal.es/20161109/americans-in-spain-express-heartbreak-over-trump-victory Wed, 09 Nov 2016 17:35:44 +0100 americans-in-spain-express-heartbreak-over-trump-victory The British government said on Friday it will scrap the 15-year rule that had barred many British voters living abroad from casting a ballot in general elections back home. https://www.thelocal.es/20161007/britain-to-give-all-citizens-living-abroad-right-to-vote Fri, 07 Oct 2016 17:17:54 +0200 britain-to-give-all-citizens-living-abroad-right-to-vote Britain will have to reach a deal to pay for the healthcare of its citizens in Spain once the country leaves the EU, Spain’s foreign minister has said. https://www.thelocal.es/20161004/spain-britain-pay-expat-healthcare-brexit Tue, 04 Oct 2016 12:18:45 +0200 spain-britain-pay-expat-healthcare-brexit It's the favourite holiday destination of Spain's royal family but what is so great about Mallorca? The Local takes a look. https://www.thelocal.es/20160805/mallorca-majorca-best-island-spain-tourism Fri, 05 Aug 2016 14:09:33 +0200 mallorca-majorca-best-island-spain-tourism Post Brexit, some British people in Spain are considering marrying their Spanish partner. Here's how to do it. https://www.thelocal.es/20160627/getting-married-in-spain-brexit-marriage-wedding Mon, 27 Jun 2016 16:00:22 +0200 getting-married-in-spain-brexit-marriage-wedding Brits living in other European countries are among the most likely to want the UK to stay in the EU. In a new video from The Local, eight of them tell us why. https://www.thelocal.es/20160620/video-brits-in-europe-say-why-the-uk-should-stay Mon, 20 Jun 2016 19:01:17 +0200 video-brits-in-europe-say-why-the-uk-should-stay At the aptly-named "Euro Bar" in Spain's Benalmadena, the outdoor patio is brimming with drinkers basking in the warm afternoon sun, English wafting from the tables in this built-up expatriate haunt on the Costa del Sol. https://www.thelocal.es/20160522/spains-baffled-british-expats Sun, 22 May 2016 11:02:46 +0200 spains-baffled-british-expats British travel blogger Lizzie Jones tells The Local how living in Spain changed her life. https://www.thelocal.es/20160512/seven-incredible-ways-spain-has-profoundly-changed-by-life Thu, 12 May 2016 18:03:01 +0200 seven-incredible-ways-spain-has-profoundly-changed-by-life The British couple who have been living in a garage since their dream villa was demolished over so-called planning irregularities eight years ago have won their bid for compensation. But they are not happy about it. https://www.thelocal.es/20160425/expats-win-hollow-victory-over-house-demolition Mon, 25 Apr 2016 19:48:01 +0200 expats-win-hollow-victory-over-house-demolition More Spaniards than ever are leaving Spain to live abroad, the latest figures show, showing many still believe the best opportunities lie elsewhere despite claims that the nation is on the road to economic recovery. https://www.thelocal.es/20151204/spains-exodus-bigger-than-ever-despite-economic-recovery Fri, 04 Dec 2015 16:52:36 +0100 spains-exodus-bigger-than-ever-despite-economic-recovery Spain is a paradise of socializing, culture and good health, just don’t come here to make your fortune or climb the career ladder. https://www.thelocal.es/20150923/reasons-why-you-should-and-should-not-be-an-expat-in-spain Wed, 23 Sep 2015 11:51:29 +0200 reasons-why-you-should-and-should-not-be-an-expat-in-spain Spain’s office of national statistics has revealed the most common expat names in Spain, with Moroccan and Romanian names dominating the pack. https://www.thelocal.es/20150618/and-the-most-common-expat-names-in-spain-are Thu, 18 Jun 2015 16:09:29 +0200 and-the-most-common-expat-names-in-spain-are British nationals who have been living abroad for less than 15 years will be allowed to vote in the EU referendum, while EU citizens in the UK will have no say on whether the UK stays in the European Union. https://www.thelocal.es/20150525/brits-abroad-allowed-vote-in-eu-referendum Mon, 25 May 2015 13:08:08 +0200 brits-abroad-allowed-vote-in-eu-referendum The number of foreigners living in Spain fell in 2014 for the third straight year, official data showed on Tuesday as the country struggles with a sky-high unemployment rate. https://www.thelocal.es/20150422/less-foreigners-in-jobless-spain-for-third-straight-year Wed, 22 Apr 2015 10:44:12 +0200 less-foreigners-in-jobless-spain-for-third-straight-year