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 This year, Spain is once again the world leader when it comes to the number of Blue Flag beaches. Find out which new beaches have been given this award in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260506/spain-crowned-country-with-most-blue-flag-beaches-in-2026 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:45:28 +0200 spain-crowned-country-with-most-blue-flag-beaches-in-2026 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 Professional social network and job site LinkedIn has released its ranking of the 25 jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2026. Find out what they are if you hope to improve your career in Spain this year. https://www.thelocal.es/20260113/listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-spain-in-2026 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:32:10 +0100 listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-spain-in-2026 If you’re thinking of buying a home in Spain this year or you’ve already taken out a loan, it’s important to find out what will happen to mortgages going forward, known as hipotecas in Spanish. https://www.thelocal.es/20260105/what-changes-are-in-store-for-mortgages-in-spain-in-2026 Mon, 05 Jan 2026 13:11:06 +0100 what-changes-are-in-store-for-mortgages-in-spain-in-2026 Elections, corruption, sex scandals, fragile government coalitions and perhaps an early end to Pedro Sánchez's Socialist government? Spanish politics promises to have it all in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20260108/shift-to-the-right-and-sanchezs-demise-whats-in-store-for-spanish-politics-in-2026 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 12:32:48 +0100 shift-to-the-right-and-sanchezs-demise-whats-in-store-for-spanish-politics-in-2026 If you've made travel a new year's resolution in 2026, you're in luck as there will be a whole host of new routes to and from Spain this year. https://www.thelocal.es/20251120/listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-spain-in-2026 Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:17:26 +0100 listed-all-the-new-flights-to-and-from-spain-in-2026 The new year often marks several changes to tax rules in Spain and 2026 is no different. From increases in capital gains tax to increased surveillance of money transfers and changes to personal income tax, here's what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.es/20260107/listed-the-big-tax-changes-in-spain-in-2026 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 10:36:18 +0100 listed-the-big-tax-changes-in-spain-in-2026 The era of free train travel in the years following the pandemic finished halfway through 2025, but thankfully there are still many discounts this year to help travellers out. https://www.thelocal.es/20260109/what-are-all-the-transport-discounts-available-in-spain-in-2026 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:49:47 +0100 what-are-all-the-transport-discounts-available-in-spain-in-2026 The first total eclipse visible from mainland Spain in 114 years will take place in August 2026, one of three eclipses people in the Iberian Peninsula will be able to witness in the next three years. https://www.thelocal.es/20260108/spain-to-see-its-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-over-a-century-in-2026 Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:36:56 +0100 spain-to-see-its-first-total-solar-eclipse-in-over-a-century-in-2026 Next year, salaried employees and self-employed workers in Spain will have to pay a tax which will progressively increase over the coming years. https://www.thelocal.es/20251010/why-your-salary-in-spain-will-be-slightly-lower-in-2026 Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:52:17 +0200 why-your-salary-in-spain-will-be-slightly-lower-in-2026 Residents, non-residents, salaried workers, the self-employed, landlords, retirees - there are various tax deadlines throughout the year that you need to be aware depending on your status in Spain. Make sure you have these dates in your calendar for 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20251127/calendar-the-tax-deadlines-in-spain-in-2026 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:39:36 +0100 calendar-the-tax-deadlines-in-spain-in-2026 Changes to entry rules to Spain, higher financial requirements for Spain's main visas, tens of thousands to get new residency documents and Spanish citizenship - there are lots of changes in store for foreigners in Spain next year. https://www.thelocal.es/20251223/listed-visa-residency-and-citizenship-changes-in-spain-in-2026 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 13:01:19 +0100 listed-visa-residency-and-citizenship-changes-in-spain-in-2026 If you're already planning ahead to 2026, here are all the official public holidays and some key tips to help you maximise the amount of time you take off from work. https://www.thelocal.es/20251031/when-are-all-the-public-holidays-in-spain-in-2026 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 12:44:19 +0100 when-are-all-the-public-holidays-in-spain-in-2026 A countrywide fixed-price travel pass, tighter rules to enter the UK from Spain, lots of changes for drivers, insurance for e-scooter riders and plenty more - here's a breakdown of all the changes to travel and transport in Spain in 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20251205/listed-the-big-changes-to-travel-in-spain-in-2026 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 10:31:26 +0100 listed-the-big-changes-to-travel-in-spain-in-2026 If you're self-employed in Spain or considering becoming 'autónomo' in 2026, there are several important changes to be aware of, from a potential increase in social security fees to the way the Spanish taxman monitors your payments. https://www.thelocal.es/20251217/the-big-changes-for-self-employed-workers-in-spain-in-2026 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:39:46 +0100 the-big-changes-for-self-employed-workers-in-spain-in-2026 Spain’s Tax Agency has confirmed that from January 1st 2026, it will make several reforms to how it monitors bank transfers. Read on to find out what this could mean for you. https://www.thelocal.es/20251216/the-key-changes-to-bank-transfers-and-money-limits-in-spain Tue, 16 Dec 2025 10:36:30 +0100 the-key-changes-to-bank-transfers-and-money-limits-in-spain Food, electricity, internet, transport, rents, mortgages and more - How much will daily costs increase in 2026 in Spain, and will there also be some price drops? https://www.thelocal.es/20251230/listed-what-will-get-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2026 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:56:05 +0100 listed-what-will-get-more-expensive-in-spain-in-2026 Three Kings’ Day, new V-16 light for drivers, minimum wage increase, the new nationwide travel pass, these are just some of the changes and events happening in Spain during the first month of 2026. https://www.thelocal.es/20251218/everything-that-changes-in-about-life-in-spain-in-january-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 13:02:31 +0100 everything-that-changes-in-about-life-in-spain-in-january-2026 'Simpa', 'turismofobia' and 'crudivorismo' are just some of the new words out of 330 added to the 2026 version of Spain's most official dictionary. https://www.thelocal.es/20251218/the-new-words-added-to-the-spanish-dictionary-for-2026 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 10:36:12 +0100 the-new-words-added-to-the-spanish-dictionary-for-2026 Spain will soon offer a new single travel pass which can be used unlimitedly on most forms of public transport regardless of the city or region for a fixed price of €60 a month. https://www.thelocal.es/20251215/spain-to-launch-e60-nationwide-travel-pass-in-january-2026 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:50:35 +0100 spain-to-launch-e60-nationwide-travel-pass-in-january-2026