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 Are you an Irish national who is dreaming of retiring to Spain this year? We've crunched the numbers to help you decide if you can afford a comfortable retirement in Spain in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260923/in-stats-how-comfortably-can-irish-pensioners-live-in-spain Wed, 23 Sep 2026 10:33:17 +0200 in-stats-how-comfortably-can-irish-pensioners-live-in-spain Following the rumours of a potential new 'exit tax' for Brits leaving the UK which have since been ruled out, we look at the UK taxes and fiscal responsibilities Brits may actually have to deal with when moving to Spain and living here. https://www.thelocal.es/20260922/the-uk-taxes-brits-have-to-pay-when-moving-to-spain Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:05:08 +0200 the-uk-taxes-brits-have-to-pay-when-moving-to-spain The smaller cities in northern Spain not only beat out Madrid and Barcelona in quality of life rankings, but also major international capitals. https://www.thelocal.es/20260924/two-galician-cities-crowned-as-spains-best-for-quality-of-life Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:53:04 +0200 two-galician-cities-crowned-as-spains-best-for-quality-of-life A growing number of Americans are thinking about making Spain their home. If you're one of them, here's some essential reading to learn about how to go about making the move and answering many of the questions you might have. https://www.thelocal.es/20260917/eight-essential-articles-for-americans-who-want-to-move-to-spain Thu, 17 Sep 2026 15:10:52 +0200 eight-essential-articles-for-americans-who-want-to-move-to-spain Over the past two decades, many wealthy people in Spain moved to Portugal for its favourable tax regime. Now that the Iberian neighbour's fiscal perks are running out, they're looking to return to Spain to get tax benefits via the Beckham Law. https://www.thelocal.es/20260902/millionaires-left-spain-for-portugal-now-they-want-to-return-using-the-beckham-law Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:06:40 +0200 millionaires-left-spain-for-portugal-now-they-want-to-return-using-the-beckham-law Finding somewhere to live in a new country can be challenging enough without having to worry about fraud and being scammed out of money, so here are the things you need to be aware of. https://www.thelocal.es/20250325/how-to-avoid-being-scammed-when-renting-a-property-in-spain Tue, 25 Mar 2025 13:41:11 +0100 how-to-avoid-being-scammed-when-renting-a-property-in-spain Many foreigners cite Spain’s comparatively low cost of living as one of the major factors for moving here. But is it still a very affordable place to live? We crunch the data to see how much more expensive Spain has become in recent years. https://www.thelocal.es/20260806/in-stats-is-spain-really-that-cheap-anymore Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:36:38 +0200 in-stats-is-spain-really-that-cheap-anymore If you're an American moving to Spain and want to continue driving here, you'll most likely have to resit your exam. Here are the differences between the two countries you should be aware of. https://www.thelocal.es/20250509/the-differences-between-getting-your-driving-licence-in-spain-and-the-us Fri, 09 May 2025 16:18:41 +0200 the-differences-between-getting-your-driving-licence-in-spain-and-the-us Rural Spain still lies largely undiscovered by tourism and many foreign residents. Here are some charming treasures that lie well off the beaten track which may seduce you enough to buy a second home there or consider a move for a more peaceful life. https://www.thelocal.es/20250827/six-hidden-gems-which-will-make-you-consider-a-move-to-empty-spain Wed, 27 Aug 2025 10:17:56 +0200 six-hidden-gems-which-will-make-you-consider-a-move-to-empty-spain Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the work visas most US nationals are applying for, and their rate of approval. https://www.thelocal.es/20260611/which-spanish-work-visas-are-americans-successfully-applying-for Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:31 +0200 which-spanish-work-visas-are-americans-successfully-applying-for From renting to socialising, here's a detailed look at how to navigate the rising cost of living in Spain if you're an American who is new to the country or considering a move to 'España'. https://www.thelocal.es/20260529/americans-in-spain-how-the-spanish-cost-of-living-compares-to-the-us Fri, 29 May 2026 11:00:39 +0200 americans-in-spain-how-the-spanish-cost-of-living-compares-to-the-us The challenge of moving to a new country, or even a new city, is how to make new friends and connections. Here are some of the best ways to meet people in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20260515/seven-proven-ways-to-help-you-meet-new-people-in-spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:42:29 +0200 seven-proven-ways-to-help-you-meet-new-people-in-spain There are two months left to file Spain’s annual tax return, so where do new arrivals stand regarding this? Are they already tax residents? What if they didn’t work in Spain last year and only arrived in 2026? https://www.thelocal.es/20240612/do-i-have-to-do-spains-annual-tax-declaration-if-i-arrived-recently Wed, 12 Jun 2024 16:17:08 +0200 do-i-have-to-do-spains-annual-tax-declaration-if-i-arrived-recently If you're a non-resident in Spain, there are certain services and rights you will have access to and others that you won't. Read on if you're on the fence about whether you should become a Spanish resident or remain a non-resident. https://www.thelocal.es/20250520/what-you-can-and-cannot-do-as-a-non-resident-in-spain Tue, 20 May 2025 10:22:08 +0200 what-you-can-and-cannot-do-as-a-non-resident-in-spain The NLV is one of the most popular residency options for non-EU citizens wanting to live in Spain, but how long does the application process take before you can move here (in theory and in practice)? https://www.thelocal.es/20260409/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:32:59 +0200 how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026 Recently moved house and looking to furnish your new home in Spain? Here's where to look for furniture beyond the likes of Ikea. https://www.thelocal.es/20250722/more-than-ikea-where-else-to-buy-furniture-in-spain Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:01:15 +0200 more-than-ikea-where-else-to-buy-furniture-in-spain Is it possible to register with two different town halls in Spain or can you live in one place and be registered in another? Here's what you need to know about having a padrón in two places. https://www.thelocal.es/20250108/can-i-be-registered-on-the-padron-in-two-places-in-spain Wed, 08 Jan 2025 12:31:55 +0100 can-i-be-registered-on-the-padron-in-two-places-in-spain Got your NIEs and TIEs all in a muddle? Not sure if you are paying IVA or IRPF? In this handy guide, The Local spells out some of the key terms you'll need while living in Spain. https://www.thelocal.es/20190507/a-to-z-of-spanish-red-tape Tue, 07 May 2019 09:00:00 +0200 a-to-z-of-spanish-red-tape If you're a non-EU national who wants to move to Spain, you're probably trying to decide which visa to apply for. The Digital Nomad Visa and the Non-Lucrative Visa are two of the most common, but which one has lower financial requirements and less paperwork? https://www.thelocal.es/20260218/dnv-or-nlv-which-visa-is-easier-to-apply-for-in-spain Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:56:57 +0100 dnv-or-nlv-which-visa-is-easier-to-apply-for-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