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Spain sees record migration: 900,000 applications submitted for regularisation

Spain is facing one of the biggest migration policy decisions in its recent history. Around 900,000 people have now submitted applications for residence and work permits under an extraordinary regularisation programme –…

15 de June de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy

Spain significantly increases subsidies for children’s glasses: More than 325,000 minors have already benefited

The Spanish government has significantly increased funding for the “Plan Veo” support programme. After demand for subsidies for glasses and contact lenses far exceeded initial expectations, an additional €23.4 million is being…

12 de June de 2026

Health·Politics·Topics of the day

Congress blocks early retirement reform: No relief for workers with 40 years of contributions

The Spanish Congress has rejected a proposed reform on early retirement that would have provided significant relief for long-term contributors. The proposal specifically addressed whether workers with at least 40 years of…

11 de June de 2026

Politics·Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain

Spain to Introduce Deposit Return Scheme: Bottles and Cans Set to Cost More

Anyone purchasing a bottle of water, a soft drink can or any other beverage sold in a single-use container in Spain will soon have to pay a little more at the checkout.…

11 de June de 2026

Politics·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day·Economy·Living in Spain

Teachers Reject Multi-Million-Euro Deal: New Wave of Strikes Threatens to Bring Catalonia’s Schools to a Standstill

The education dispute in Catalonia has escalated dramatically once again. Just days after the regional government and several teachers’ unions unveiled what was described as a historic compromise, teachers themselves have overwhelmingly…

5 de June de 2026

Politics·Spain·Barcelona·Topics of the day·Economy·Education

Spain’s PM’s brother isn’t off the hook yet

It was supposed to be the big “Sánchez brother scandal” Monday. In the end, the court in the western Spanish city of Badajoz dropped one of the charges against David Sánchez on…

1 de June de 2026

Topics of the day·Crime & Law·Politics·Spain

Sánchez clings to power as accusations of double standards grow

Pedro Sánchez appeared before the Socialist Youth yesterday with a clear message: there will be no early elections and he intends to see out the legislature. The prime minister presented himself as…

1 de June de 2026

Politics·Topics of the day

Scandal Number 11: How Much Longer Can Sánchez Hold On?

Switch on a Spanish news channel these days and you might find yourself doing a double take. Barely has one scandal been absorbed before the next crashes in. Investigations into the…

28 de May de 2026

Politics·Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day·Living in Spain

Spain announces €9 billion energy efficiency plan – Sánchez focuses on green modernisation of homes and transport

The Spanish government has unveiled an ambitious new investment programme designed to bring lasting change to everyday life across the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a comprehensive €9 billion plan aimed…

27 de May de 2026

Politics·Environment·Topics of the day·Economy

New Spanish Accident Investigation Authority Sparks Debate: More Maritime Experts Than Rail Specialists Proposed

Spain’s Transport Minister Óscar Puente has presented the composition of the new independent authority responsible for investigating transport accidents. The planned commission will in future analyse serious incidents involving rail, air and…

26 de May de 2026

Politics·Spain·Topics of the day