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Art Instead of Cash: How a Canarian Noble Family Settled Its Tax Debt with Masterpieces

In an unusual yet legally permitted transaction, the most prominent noble family of the Canary Islands, the Condado de la Vega Grande de Guadalupe, settled part of its inheritance tax bill with…

17 de February de 2026

Legal·Culture·Canary Islands·Topics of the day

Is the Owner Allowed to Enter a Rental Property in Spain? – Legal Situation and Everyday Life in a Tense Housing Market

The question sounds simple, yet it strikes a sensitive nerve in the Spanish rental market: Can a property owner enter their own rented home without the tenant’s consent? The answer is clear:…

10 de February de 2026

Spain·Legal·Property·Living in Spain·News

After the death of Sandra Peña: Andalusia toughens its response to school bullying

The shock was felt across Spain. The suicide of the minor Sandra Peña, who is believed to have endured sustained bullying by three classmates, has become a turning point in the national…

2 de February de 2026

Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Legal

Autonomous Driving in Malaga: Tesla Drives Itself – and Questions Everything

In an Instagram video currently making the rounds on social media, two people are sitting in a Tesla while the vehicle drives completely autonomously: it accelerates, brakes, steers itself, and navigates through…

27 de January de 2026

Topics of the day·Legal·Regions·Andalucia·Costa del Sol

Paid an arrangement fee on your mortgage? You may be able to reclaim it

Mortgages and their associated costs are once again at the centre of public debate. A ruling issued in November 2025 by Spain’s Tribunal Supremo has strengthened consumer protection by clarifying when mortgage…

23 de January de 2026

Legal·Living in Spain·News·Topics of the day

Registration Requirement for Holiday Rentals in Spain 2026 – Deadline on 2 March and Severe Consequences for Non-Compliance

Spain Faces Another Major Change for Holiday and Short-Term Rental Owners. A legal obligation, primarily affecting property owners who list their homes on platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com, or similar channels, will…

22 de January de 2026

Property·Spain·Legal

Who pays the IBI? Alicante court says the contract is decisive

A significant ruling on the interpretation of rental agreements is currently attracting attention in Spain’s legal landscape: the Audiencia Provincial de Alicante has clarified that a tenant is obliged to pay the…

20 de January de 2026

Property·Living in Spain·Legal

Spain : Inheritance Tax Under Review

A new tax policy debate is fuelling heated discussions in Spain: the possible abolition of regional tax reliefs on inheritance and gift tax could, according to experts, generate around €520 million in…

20 de January de 2026

Legal·Living in Spain·Politics·Spain

Labour law in Spain: Court upholds lawful dismissal of worker who refused to take 15-minute break

Spain Press Editorial Team An unusual labour law case is currently sparking debate in Spain: a long-serving employee of a steel company in Logroño was dismissed for consistently refusing to take the…

14 de January de 2026

Legal

Questions Mount Over Spain’s V16 Warning Beacon as Guardia Civil Flag Security Risks

Spa.in Press The V16 warning beacon, mandatory in Spain since January 2026 for signalling broken-down or accident-damaged vehicles, continues to generate debate among road-safety professionals. Introduced as a technological upgrade to replace…

11 de January de 2026

Topics of the day·Legal·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·News

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