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 Spain’s Law on the Protection of Minors against Violence has undergone a reform with several key changes announced, including the fact that all children must now be heard in legal proceedings. https://www.thelocal.es/20260508/how-spain-has-changed-its-laws-to-give-children-of-all-ages-a-voice Fri, 08 May 2026 10:51:16 +0200 how-spain-has-changed-its-laws-to-give-children-of-all-ages-a-voice Here's how and when in May Mother's Day is celebrated in Spain, and why it owes its roots to religion and a Valencian poet. https://www.thelocal.es/20240503/everything-you-need-to-know-about-mothers-day-in-spain Fri, 03 May 2024 13:37:58 +0200 everything-you-need-to-know-about-mothers-day-in-spain 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 A new report has suggested the Spanish tax system could be creating disincentives that make starting a family harder in the country. https://www.thelocal.es/20260427/spanish-tax-system-could-be-holding-back-birth-rate-report-shows Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:28:25 +0200 spanish-tax-system-could-be-holding-back-birth-rate-report-shows What will happen to your Spanish residency if you get divorced? How does shared custody work in Spain? And what happens with the property you bought together? Here are the answers to some crucial questions before you begin 'divorcio' proceedings. https://www.thelocal.es/20260406/your-guide-to-getting-divorced-as-a-foreigner-in-spain Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:28:06 +0200 your-guide-to-getting-divorced-as-a-foreigner-in-spain Divorces and separations are on a downward trend in Spain, but the latest data suggests it's more a case of couples begrudgingly deciding to stay together. https://www.thelocal.es/20260327/why-people-in-spain-are-getting-fewer-divorces-even-though-they-want-to Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:12:43 +0100 why-people-in-spain-are-getting-fewer-divorces-even-though-they-want-to Spain's planned universal child benefit has been lauded as necessary to eradicate child poverty and encourage Spaniards to form a family. So how likely is it to be approved this year? https://www.thelocal.es/20260312/when-will-spains-e2400-yearly-benefit-per-child-become-available Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:50:17 +0100 when-will-spains-e2400-yearly-benefit-per-child-become-available Is it compulsory to vaccinate your children in Spain or can Spanish authorities force parents in certain situations? https://www.thelocal.es/20260309/is-it-mandatory-to-vaccinate-your-children-in-spain Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:39:48 +0100 is-it-mandatory-to-vaccinate-your-children-in-spain Spain is a fantastic country to bring up kids thanks to the weather, the safety and Spaniards' overall love of children, but that doesn't mean there aren't aspects of Spanish child-rearing that surprise foreigners. https://www.thelocal.es/20240919/the-strange-things-spanish-parents-do-raising-their-children Thu, 19 Sep 2024 13:02:03 +0200 the-strange-things-spanish-parents-do-raising-their-children The number of babies born in Spain rose slightly for the first time in more than a decade in 2025, official data showed Wednesday, a boost for a country facing one of Europe's most serious demographic crises. https://www.thelocal.es/20260218/births-in-spain-rise-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:59:06 +0100 births-in-spain-rise-for-first-time-in-over-a-decade Spain's leftist government on Tuesday said it would ask prosecutors to investigate X, Meta and TikTok for possible offences related to AI-generated child pornography, as an international backlash grows against such tools. https://www.thelocal.es/20260217/spain-to-investigate-social-media-platforms-over-ai-child-porn Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:08:50 +0100 spain-to-investigate-social-media-platforms-over-ai-child-porn The Spanish government on Tuesday put forward the idea of a universal childcare allowance to eradicate child poverty, but the €200 per month benefit would be available to all families if the measure is approved. https://www.thelocal.es/20260211/spain-aims-to-give-parents-e2400-per-year-for-each-child-under-18 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:51 +0100 spain-aims-to-give-parents-e2400-per-year-for-each-child-under-18 The EU executive on Thursday expressed support for Spain after Telegram founder Pavel Durov and X owner Elon Musk slammed Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over his plan to ban social media for under-16s. https://www.thelocal.es/20260206/eu-defends-spains-pm-after-tech-bros-attack-him-over-social-media-ban Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:48:05 +0100 eu-defends-spains-pm-after-tech-bros-attack-him-over-social-media-ban Spain will seek to ban social media for under-16s to protect them from harmful content such as pornography and violence, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Tuesday, in the latest such move by governments. https://www.thelocal.es/20260203/spain-eyes-social-media-ban-for-under-16s Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:37:19 +0100 spain-eyes-social-media-ban-for-under-16s In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how attitudes towards relationships, marriage and childbearing are changing quickly in a country where "structural infertility" is rife. https://www.thelocal.es/20251213/inside-spain-a-country-of-singletons-old-mums-and-frozen-eggs Sat, 13 Dec 2025 11:34:47 +0100 inside-spain-a-country-of-singletons-old-mums-and-frozen-eggs Spain is a popular country for assisted reproduction due to several factors, one of which is price, but how much does an IVF cycle actually cost here? https://www.thelocal.es/20251127/how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-ivf-in-spain Thu, 27 Nov 2025 12:49:33 +0100 how-much-does-it-cost-to-do-ivf-in-spain In a bid to combat child poverty in the country, the Spanish cabinet has approved draft proposals to introduce a universal child-rearing allowance. https://www.thelocal.es/20251124/spain-moves-forward-with-plans-to-introduce-universal-child-benefit-allowance Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:29:04 +0100 spain-moves-forward-with-plans-to-introduce-universal-child-benefit-allowance Homeschooling is becoming more and more popular in Spain but what are the laws around it and what do you need to do if you want to teach your children at home? https://www.thelocal.es/20230605/whats-the-law-on-homeschooling-in-spain Mon, 05 Jun 2023 17:23:44 +0200 whats-the-law-on-homeschooling-in-spain If you have three or more kids and live in Spain, there are several financial aid packages and deductions you can enjoy, from housing to nursery costs. In some cases, these benefits also apply to families with two children. https://www.thelocal.es/20250917/listed-the-benefits-large-families-in-spain-can-receive Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:24:32 +0200 listed-the-benefits-large-families-in-spain-can-receive Spain's Congress on Tuesday approved the extension of the country's parental leave scheme to 19 weeks per parent. Here's what you need to know about who can benefit, for how long, when it comes into force and much more. https://www.thelocal.es/20250731/qa-how-does-spains-new-extended-parental-leave-work Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:32:50 +0200 qa-how-does-spains-new-extended-parental-leave-work