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 In many countries around the world such as the US, the UK and Australia, winter sales begin straight away after Christmas on Boxing Day, but here in Spain it’s slightly different. https://www.thelocal.es/20241227/when-do-spains-winter-sales-begin Fri, 27 Dec 2024 16:58:59 +0100 when-do-spains-winter-sales-begin If you've lived in Spain for some time you may be very familiar with the lack of witty, good-quality English-language birthday, Christmas and other greeting cards. Worry not, we've broken down the best options for you. https://www.thelocal.es/20231030/where-to-buy-decent-greeting-cards-in-spain Mon, 30 Oct 2023 18:10:08 +0100 where-to-buy-decent-greeting-cards-in-spain Britain's advertising regulator on Wednesday banned two adverts by Spanish clothing group Zara for featuring models that appeared "unhealthily thin", calling the images "irresponsible". https://www.thelocal.es/20250806/uk-bans-ads-by-spains-zara-over-unhealthily-thin-models Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:01:01 +0200 uk-bans-ads-by-spains-zara-over-unhealthily-thin-models It might not always be easy to get to a supermarket if you live in a rural area or have mobility issues, so it's worth knowing which Spanish supermarkets offer delivery services and which are the most affordable. https://www.thelocal.es/20250204/which-supermarkets-in-spain-offer-the-cheapest-home-deliveries Tue, 04 Feb 2025 14:06:05 +0100 which-supermarkets-in-spain-offer-the-cheapest-home-deliveries Are you an avid antiques collector, looking for some vintage pieces for your new home or just interested in browsing for treasures? Whatever your reasons, Spain has some fabulous antique markets and shops for those looking for something unique. https://www.thelocal.es/20241022/where-to-buy-antiques-and-vintage-items-in-spain Tue, 22 Oct 2024 13:39:00 +0200 where-to-buy-antiques-and-vintage-items-in-spain With VAT back on basic foodstuffs after a couple of years of cuts and discounts, knowing which supermarkets are the cheapest in Spain can help you make some savings when grocery shopping at your local 'supermercado'. https://www.thelocal.es/20241001/ranked-spains-cheapest-supermarkets-in-2024 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:31:22 +0200 ranked-spains-cheapest-supermarkets-in-2024 When you are part of a co-operative supermarket in Spain you are more than just a customer, you become a part-owner, an employee and a customer all at the same time. https://www.thelocal.es/20240710/what-you-need-to-now-about-spains-co-op-supermarkets Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:51:15 +0200 what-you-need-to-now-about-spains-co-op-supermarkets If you’re looking to score some deals in Spain’s summer sales, this breakdown of start days across the country and in the main stores will help. https://www.thelocal.es/20240621/spains-2024-summer-sales-what-you-need-to-know Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:44:01 +0200 spains-2024-summer-sales-what-you-need-to-know Findings from Spain's main consumer watchdog have revealed which Spanish supermarket chains are most guilty of price gouging in recent years. https://www.thelocal.es/20240620/the-supermarkets-in-spain-that-have-put-prices-up-the-most Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:04:49 +0200 the-supermarkets-in-spain-that-have-put-prices-up-the-most Spain's biggest high street fashion retailer has launched an online service that allows you to buy, sell, repair and donate used Zara clothes. This is a step-by-step guide to how the pre-owned service works. https://www.thelocal.es/20231212/how-zaras-new-second-hand-buy-and-sell-service-in-spain-works Tue, 12 Dec 2023 14:13:13 +0100 how-zaras-new-second-hand-buy-and-sell-service-in-spain-works With food prices rising and Spanish supermarkets putting up their prices, Spain's top consumer watchdog has put together a report on the cheapest supermarket chains in Spain and where to find them in your province. https://www.thelocal.es/20231002/the-cheapest-supermarkets-in-spain-in-2023 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:35:56 +0200 the-cheapest-supermarkets-in-spain-in-2023 Many supermarkets close their doors on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Monday, but it depends which ones and where in Spain. Here's all you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20230406/when-are-spanish-supermarkets-open-over-easter Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:47:39 +0200 when-are-spanish-supermarkets-open-over-easter The Spanish government is set to update its digital levies, which will result in people in Spain paying more for everything from smartphones to tablets, smartwatches, external hard drives and other electronic devices. https://www.thelocal.es/20230215/how-spains-new-digital-tax-will-affect-the-price-of-mobiles-tablets-and-tech Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:51:00 +0100 how-spains-new-digital-tax-will-affect-the-price-of-mobiles-tablets-and-tech The British love Spain for its great weather, beautiful beaches, vibrant culture and fantastic cuisine, but now they have fallen in love with its cleaning products too. https://www.thelocal.es/20230201/the-spanish-cleaning-products-that-british-households-love Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:37:58 +0100 the-spanish-cleaning-products-that-british-households-love A total of 14 new retail centres are due to open up across Spain this year, with several more opening after major renovations. https://www.thelocal.es/20230111/14-new-shopping-malls-that-are-opening-in-spain-in-2023 Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:05:45 +0100 14-new-shopping-malls-that-are-opening-in-spain-in-2023 Here's what you need to know about the Black Friday sales in Spain in 2022, from when they start to which retailers are offering discounts and why the sales aren't always as good as they're made out to be. https://www.thelocal.es/20221123/black-friday-sales-in-spain-what-you-should-be-aware-of Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:04:07 +0100 black-friday-sales-in-spain-what-you-should-be-aware-of British tourists travelling to Spain - when it has been possible - have been able to make the most of tax-free shopping since the UK formally left the EU at the beginning of 2021. https://www.thelocal.es/20211005/explained-how-british-and-other-non-eu-tourists-can-profit-from-tax-free-shopping-in-spain Tue, 05 Oct 2021 13:03:39 +0200 explained-how-british-and-other-non-eu-tourists-can-profit-from-tax-free-shopping-in-spain A ban on the sale of fruit and vegetables in plastic wrapping in supermarkets will come into effect in 2023, as part of a decree drafted by Spain's Ministry for Ecological Transition. https://www.thelocal.es/20210923/spain-to-ban-plastic-packaging-for-food-and-vegetables-from-2023 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:57:17 +0200 spain-to-ban-plastic-packaging-for-food-and-vegetables-from-2023 Spain's venerable department store group El Corte Inglés, a barometer of the Spanish economy, reported Friday record annual losses due to pandemic lockdowns and a collapse in tourism. https://www.thelocal.es/20210604/spains-flagship-department-store-el-corte-ingles-posts-record-loss Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:49:22 +0200 spains-flagship-department-store-el-corte-ingles-posts-record-loss People decide to move to Spain for a variety of reasons – the great weather, the culture, the food and the low cost of living among others. While it’s not necessarily true that everything in Spain is cheaper than the UK and other EU countries, these are the things that you definitely will find less costly. https://www.thelocal.es/20210402/whats-cheaper-about-moving-to-spain-than-other-countries Fri, 02 Apr 2021 12:01:12 +0200 whats-cheaper-about-moving-to-spain-than-other-countries