Not just the Costa del Sol: Where tenants in Spain are really moving now
Rents in Spain have been rising for years – and no longer only in Madrid or Barcelona. Many readers of Spanien Press tell us that, compared to just a few years ago,…
Spain: Two out of three young adults still live with their parents – a generation without its own home
Spain is facing a growing social reality that is increasingly moving to the centre of public debate: a large share of young adults simply cannot afford to move out of the family…
Spain marks Labour Day: between historic struggle and current protests
Spain has once again marked May 1st, International Workers’ Day (Día del Trabajador) – a date deeply rooted in the history of the labour movement and one that remains politically charged to…
Madrid: More births than deaths – yet the capital is still shrinking
Madrid is experiencing a small demographic surprise: for the first time in six years, more children have been born in the Spanish capital than people have died. However, behind this positive news…
The Osborne Bull turns 70: how a roadside advert became a symbol of Spain
For many visitors arriving in Spain for the first time, there is one image that stands out and keeps reappearing: a huge black silhouette of a bull set against hills and open…
Spain heat alert: terraces of bars and restaurants could temporarily close
Spain is responding to rising extreme temperatures: new workplace safety measures could lead to the temporary closure of bar and restaurant terraces during heatwaves. The aim is to provide better protection for…
Spain’s Rental Shock: Five-Year Protection Ends and Thousands Face Uncertainty
2026 is a decisive year for the Spanish rental market. Because right now, the five-year protection period for thousands of rental contracts is coming to an end. These five years have been…
Over 100,000 applications in the first week: Spain’s regularisation programme launches amid high demand
Spain has launched a comprehensive procedure to legalise migrants without valid residence permits. According to current estimates, between 500,000 and 840,000 people could benefit from the measure. This makes the initiative one…
After the April Fair, the Celebration Doesn’t Stop
Córdoba concentrates more traditional festivals in May than at any other time of the year – all within just a few weeks. For many visitors who have previously experienced Seville’s Feria de…
Smoking on the Balcony in Spain: What Is Allowed – and When It Can Become Costly
Anyone living in Spain or owning property there will sooner or later ask a very practical question: is it actually allowed to smoke on your own balcony? The short answer is yes…
