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 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 Paying by card in Spain is becoming increasingly common, particularly in big cities. In fact most transactions are now paid electronically, rather than in cash, but can places force you to pay by card? https://www.thelocal.es/20260316/can-establishments-in-spain-force-you-to-pay-with-card Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:51:38 +0100 can-establishments-in-spain-force-you-to-pay-with-card Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Friday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, including a "drastic reduction" in energy-related taxes. https://www.thelocal.es/20260320/rent-fuel-and-bills-spain-to-spend-e5-billion-to-ease-middle-east-war-fallout Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:32:36 +0100 rent-fuel-and-bills-spain-to-spend-e5-billion-to-ease-middle-east-war-fallout Europe is in great need of money and the EU's plan to get hold of it is to tap the trillions of euros of EU citizens' savings. But will it work? https://www.thelocal.es/20260316/what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:17:14 +0100 what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings In some countries not tipping is practically an insult, while in others leaving cash can cause offence - so what does etiquette dictate when it comes to leaving a tip in Spain? https://www.thelocal.es/20200109/dining-in-spain-how-much-should-you-tip Thu, 09 Jan 2020 13:42:03 +0100 dining-in-spain-how-much-should-you-tip Spain's leftist government on Thursday said it would soon present a plan to contain the Middle East war's impact on Spanish electricity and fuel prices. https://www.thelocal.es/20260312/middle-east-war-spain-plans-measures-to-combat-soaring-energy-prices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:48:11 +0100 middle-east-war-spain-plans-measures-to-combat-soaring-energy-prices 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 The deadline is fast approaching for residents in Spain to file a Modelo 720 – a declaration to the Spanish taxman of assets held abroad. Find out the reasons you might need to file it. https://www.thelocal.es/20190312/march-31st-deadline-who-needs-to-file-a-modelo-720-asset-declaration Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:20:27 +0100 march-31st-deadline-who-needs-to-file-a-modelo-720-asset-declaration A new pilot programme launching this year will mean people in Spain will receive financial compensation for recycling their second-hand clothes in special containers. https://www.thelocal.es/20260310/eu-to-pay-people-in-spain-to-recycle-used-clothing Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:22:26 +0100 eu-to-pay-people-in-spain-to-recycle-used-clothing Fuel prices at Spanish pumps have risen sharply since the start of the Middle East war, with diesel climbing more than 20 percent, government data showed Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.es/20260310/spains-fuel-prices-surge-following-war-in-middle-east Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:19:41 +0100 spains-fuel-prices-surge-following-war-in-middle-east If you have decided that you want to change the bank account your salary is paid into, called 'la nómina' in Spain, there are several factors you need to be aware of and various steps you need to take. https://www.thelocal.es/20260310/how-to-change-your-payroll-nomina-between-banks-in-spain Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:42:58 +0100 how-to-change-your-payroll-nomina-between-banks-in-spain Finding a high-interest savings account may be more difficult in Spain than what you're used to back home, but there are still several options available. Here are the most interesting deals in March 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260306/revealed-spains-best-high-interest-savings-accounts-in-2026 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 11:22:13 +0100 revealed-spains-best-high-interest-savings-accounts-in-2026 With events in the Middle East causing queues at Spanish petrol stations due to the threat of prices rising sharply, many drivers in Spain are now looking for cheaper fuel to fill up their tanks. https://www.thelocal.es/20260305/how-to-find-where-to-get-the-cheapest-fuel-in-spain Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:14:43 +0100 how-to-find-where-to-get-the-cheapest-fuel-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 What happens to a person's bank account in Spain when they die? Here are all the steps you need to follow to avoid potential problems with Spanish banks when closing a deceased person's accounts and how it's linked to inheritance laws. https://www.thelocal.es/20210826/how-to-avoid-problems-with-a-loved-ones-spanish-bank-account-when-they-pass-away Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:55:31 +0200 how-to-avoid-problems-with-a-loved-ones-spanish-bank-account-when-they-pass-away Spain allows taxpayers to get an income tax deduction of between €1,150 and €2,550 per year if they share a home with a parent or grandparent over the age of 65. These are the requirements and other key information. https://www.thelocal.es/20260212/how-to-get-a-tax-deduction-if-you-live-with-an-elderly-relative-in-spain Thu, 12 Feb 2026 10:05:34 +0100 how-to-get-a-tax-deduction-if-you-live-with-an-elderly-relative-in-spain Supporters say it would let Europeans make online payments without relying on US payment system, but critics fear it would allow governments to surveil citizens' payments. How would the digital euro work? https://www.thelocal.es/20260211/replacement-for-cash-how-the-new-digital-euro-would-work-for-europeans Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:58:55 +0100 replacement-for-cash-how-the-new-digital-euro-would-work-for-europeans 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 If you’re a retiree and are thinking of moving to Spain, besides visas, your main concern will be how to get your pension payments in Spain so you can afford to live here comfortably. https://www.thelocal.es/20241016/how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain Wed, 16 Oct 2024 08:59:13 +0200 how-to-transfer-a-uk-pension-to-spain