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 Have you ever had to pay to receive a gift in Spain sent from family and friends back in your home country? Here's what the rules actually say, what is happening in reality and what you can do instead. https://www.thelocal.es/20260423/what-i-found-about-how-customs-duties-for-gifts-in-spain-really-work Thu, 23 Apr 2026 13:12:50 +0200 what-i-found-about-how-customs-duties-for-gifts-in-spain-really-work A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers? https://www.thelocal.es/20260402/shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:38:55 +0200 shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders Need to send something quick to another part of Spain or abroad? These are the most trusted courier companies operating in the country according to Spanish consumers. https://www.thelocal.es/20231026/what-are-the-best-courier-services-in-spain Thu, 26 Oct 2023 14:55:40 +0200 what-are-the-best-courier-services-in-spain Britain’s Royal Mail is still feeling the after-effects of a cyber attack that left it unable to deliver parcels to Spain, Europe, and other international destinations. https://www.thelocal.es/20230206/why-you-might-not-be-receiving-packages-from-the-uk-to-spain Mon, 06 Feb 2023 16:16:33 +0100 why-you-might-not-be-receiving-packages-from-the-uk-to-spain