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Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate agents, following the announcement of new housing measures…

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

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14 de October de 2026

Spain records 5,807 heat-related deaths in its deadliest summer for a decade – and the north was among the hardest hit

The summer of 2026 has left Spain confronting a disturbing public health toll. New figures suggest that extreme…

How some Spanish estate agents are finding new ways to charge tenants despite the law

Spain banned estate agency fees for tenants renting their main homes in 2023. Yet some agencies are now…

Sánchez promises up to €50,000 to help people buy a home – Spain Expat Press examines the small print

No interest, no fees and the possibility of deferring repayment for up to 30 years. Spain’s government has…

Felipe VI and Letizia visit Ceuta and Melilla following a severe migration crisis

The Spanish King and his wife are making their first official visit to the two North African cities…

Spain: Unions demand a seven percent increase in the minimum wage

The Spanish trade unions UGT and CCOO are calling for a minimum wage increase of at least seven…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Education·Spain·Topics of the day·Spain Compass

Raising Children in Spain: What Every Foreign Family Should Know Before Moving

26 de August de 2026

When a foreign family decides to move to Spain, one of the first questions is often: Where will our children go to school? Spain…

Topics of the day·Spain Compass·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Culture·Spain

Lost in translation: What Spaniards say – and what Expats make of it

16 de August de 2026

To understand Spain properly, it is therefore not enough to know its food, fiestas, cities and traditions. You also need to understand the expressions…

Travel·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Spain Compass·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Spain Expat Press recommends: Where Spain’s middle and upper classes have spent their summers for generations

16 de August de 2026

Elegant mansions, students from around the world, sweeping Atlantic beaches and summer evenings that seem to last forever: there is a small town on…

The Publisher’s View

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate…

14 Oct

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The Editor-in-Chief’s View

Culture·Our recommendations·Entertainment·Spain·The Editor-in-Chief’s View·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

The Black Ball: Spain hurts

Some films you watch, and some films you feel. «La bola negra» (The Black Ball), by the directors known as Los Javis, Javier Calvo…

05 Oct

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EXPATS IN SPAIN

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

14 de October de 2026

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Spain records 5,807 heat-related deaths in its deadliest summer for a decade – and the north was among the hardest hit

13 de October de 2026

The summer of 2026 has left Spain confronting a disturbing public health toll. New figures suggest that extreme temperatures contributed to more than 5,800…

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

How some Spanish estate agents are finding new ways to charge tenants despite the law

13 de October de 2026

Spain banned estate agency fees for tenants renting their main homes in 2023. Yet some agencies are now charging for property searches, advice and…

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

Sánchez promises up to €50,000 to help people buy a home – Spain Expat Press examines the small print

13 de October de 2026

No interest, no fees and the possibility of deferring repayment for up to 30 years. Spain’s government has unveiled an ambitious scheme to help…

LIVING IN SPAIN

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

14 de October de 2026

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Spain records 5,807 heat-related deaths in its deadliest summer for a decade – and the north was among the hardest hit

13 de October de 2026

The summer of 2026 has left Spain confronting a disturbing public health toll. New figures suggest that extreme temperatures contributed to more than 5,800…

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

How some Spanish estate agents are finding new ways to charge tenants despite the law

13 de October de 2026

Spain banned estate agency fees for tenants renting their main homes in 2023. Yet some agencies are now charging for property searches, advice and…

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

Sánchez promises up to €50,000 to help people buy a home – Spain Expat Press examines the small print

13 de October de 2026

No interest, no fees and the possibility of deferring repayment for up to 30 years. Spain’s government has unveiled an ambitious scheme to help…

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

Spain: Unions demand a seven percent increase in the minimum wage

13 de October de 2026

The Spanish trade unions UGT and CCOO are calling for a minimum wage increase of at least seven percent for 2027. This would raise…

Gastronomy·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

It’s Cuchareo Season in Spain – But What Exactly Is Cuchareo?

13 de October de 2026

As the Mediterranean summer slowly gives way to cooler evenings, a much-loved culinary ritual returns to Spanish kitchens. From Madrid’s legendary cocido to the…

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

It’s official: Spain faces a nationwide general strike on 11 November – but why is this one different from all the others?

13 de October de 2026

A housing crisis, rising living costs and an increasingly heated political debate: Spain is preparing for an extraordinary general strike. Yet what makes this…

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

Spain’s National Day: Boos for Sánchez, Solidarity with Ceuta and a Goat in the Spotlight

12 de October de 2026

Madrid marks Spain’s National Day with a military parade watched by the royal family. While Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is booed by sections of…

Living in Spain·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

Spain’s rental market is running out of homes. Could new housing laws push it to breaking point?

12 de October de 2026

The number of long-term rental listings in Spain has fallen dramatically since the pandemic, leaving tenants competing for an ever-shrinking pool of properties. Now,…

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

A new force in Spanish politics: Miriam González sets her sights on the political centre

12 de October de 2026

With Spain heading towards a snap general election on 29 November, internationally renowned lawyer Miriam González Durántez has launched a new political party, Democracia…

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

Spain celebrates National Day with military parade, royal ceremony and reflections on its historic legacy

12 de October de 2026

Spain marks its National Day today, Monday 12 October, with a major military parade in Madrid, attended by King Felipe VI and members of…

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

Mass Tourism Is Reaching Galicia Too – and Increasingly Disrupting Everyday Life for Local Residents

11 de October de 2026

Eighty German cruise passengers gathering outside a traditional delicatessen in A Coruña may seem like an ordinary holiday scene. Yet the incident illustrates a…

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Spain

Ceuta’s Migrant Crossings: Why Does the Trail of Abandoned Rubber Rings Lead to Germany?

11 de October de 2026

An investigation into the mass attempts to cross the border between Morocco and the Spanish enclave of Ceuta has raised questions about the equipment…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

Private island with a castle in Spain is for sale for 3.25 million euros

9 de October de 2026

Isla Centinela is located in the middle of the El Burguillo reservoir in the province of Ávila. The property, spanning approximately 10,800 square meters,…

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

Banco de España warns of high inflation and further rising real estate prices

9 de October de 2026

The Spanish central bank expects inflation to remain elevated in 2027. At the same time, a shortage of new housing is exacerbating the situation…

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

As Spain heads towards the polls, fresh revelations deepen controversy surrounding Sánchez’s brother

9 de October de 2026

With Spain’s general election approaching, new allegations concerning the treatment of a judge who investigated Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s brother have prompted further scrutiny.…

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

Spain braces for holiday traffic as nearly 5.8 million journeys expected over long weekend

9 de October de 2026

Millions of people across Spain are preparing to hit the road today as the country heads into a three-day weekend. Spain’s traffic authority, the…

Travel·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Left at the airport, now up for auction: Madrid sells off luxury watches, designer bags and a piece of Titanic history

8 de October de 2026

A rose-gold luxury watch. A Louis Vuitton suitcase. A window fragment from the Titanic’s sister ship. Someone left every one of them behind in…

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When Do the 2026 Winter Sales Start? Key Dates for January Discounts in Spain

No sooner does the Christmas season come to an end than consumers across Spain turn their attention to the next fixed date…

January 2026 in Spain: What Changes, What Matters and What to Know

The start of 2026 brings a series of changes in Spain that will affect daily life for residents, workers, the self-employed and…

A new storm system approaches: Storm Joseph threatens Spain with torrential rain, snow and flood risk

Spain is bracing for another spell of severe weather. After the passage of Storm Ingrid, a new high-impact weather system, named Joseph,…

VIP & LIFESTYLE

Left at the airport, now up for auction: Madrid sells off luxury watches, designer bags and a piece of Titanic history

A rose-gold luxury watch. A Louis Vuitton suitcase. A window fragment from the Titanic’s sister ship. Someone left every one of them behind in…

8 de October de 2026

Travel·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

‘La bola negra’: the Spanish film phenomenon now setting its sights on Hollywood

Hundreds of thousands of cinemagoers, international festival acclaim and now an Oscar campaign: Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s ambitious new film has become one…

29 de September de 2026

Living in Spain·Education·Culture·Our recommendations·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain’s aristocracy: old names, great fortunes and a surprisingly modern world

A duchess with a German name, one of Spain’s most famous aristocratic houses with English roots, palaces filled with art – and a younger…

28 de September de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Entertainment·VIP & Lifestyle

Now even The New York Times is writing about Spain’s ‘Cayetanos’ – but who exactly are the Cayetanos and the Pijos? Is it the same? Here’s the difference

Loafers and Barbour jackets, padel and horses, fine restaurants, weekends away and a renewed taste for Spanish tradition: a social milieu that has existed…

21 de September de 2026

Culture·Entertainment·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

CULTURE

Spain’s National Day: Boos for Sánchez, Solidarity with Ceuta and a Goat in the Spotlight

Madrid marks Spain’s National Day with a military parade watched by the royal family. While Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is booed by sections of…

12 de October de 2026

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

210-kilogram art book with Dalí binding stolen in France

An extraordinary work of art has been stolen in France: the so-called “Libro del Apocalipsis” – a unique art book featuring a bronze cover…

6 de October de 2026

Topics of the day·Crime·News·Culture

Beneath Seville: 1,000-year-old cemetery containing more than 200 burials discovered

Archaeologists working on Seville’s new Metro Line 3 have uncovered an extensive medieval Islamic cemetery in the Macarena district. The remains of 214 people…

6 de October de 2026

News·Culture·Spain·Andalucia·Sevilla·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

The Black Ball: Spain hurts

Some films you watch, and some films you feel. «La bola negra» (The Black Ball), by the directors known as Los Javis, Javier Calvo…

5 de October de 2026

Culture·Our recommendations·Entertainment·Spain·The Editor-in-Chief’s View·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Crime & Law

Property·Crime & Law·Spain·Galicia·Topics of the day

Holidaymakers occupy apartments in Galicia and demand up to 10,000 euros to leave

9 de October de 2026

Incidents involving the illegal occupation of holiday rentals are causing problems in the Galician city of Vigo and other parts of the region. According to a company that operates several tourist accommodations,…

Crime & Law·Politics·Spain·Barcelona·Topics of the day·Crime·Living in Spain

Barcelona expands its CCTV network: 99 new cameras for particularly sensitive areas

13 de August de 2026

Barcelona is significantly expanding its network of public CCTV cameras. A further 99 cameras are due to be installed in particularly sensitive areas by the end of this year. These include the…

Living in Spain·Crime & Law·Spain·Topics of the day

Ceuta on the Brink: Migrant Crisis Intensifies as Pressure Mounts on Sánchez Government

31 de July de 2026

The situation in Ceuta continues to deteriorate, with the Spanish enclave facing one of the most serious migration crises in recent years. According to various estimates circulating during the crisis, more than…

Spain·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Crime & Law

Spanish Police Investigate Around 30 Births in Burgos Involving Brazilian Women and the Same Alleged Father

28 de July de 2026

Spain’s National Police are investigating an unusual series of around 30 births in the province of Burgos after hospital staff identified a striking pattern shared by all the cases Spain Expat Press…

WEATHER

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Spain records 5,807 heat-related deaths in its deadliest summer for a decade – and the north was among the hardest hit

13 de October de 2026

The summer of 2026 has left Spain confronting a disturbing public health toll. New figures suggest that extreme temperatures contributed to more than 5,800…

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

Two dead and one missing as record rainfall batters Catalonia

4 de October de 2026

Man killed by collapsing wall at campsite and another found in flooded car park as Barcelona suffers its heaviest daily rainfall in at least…

Galicia·Valencia·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain·News·Nature·Spain·Barcelona

Severe weather in Spain: Catalonia under red warning level – up to 180 liters of rain expected

29 de September de 2026

Spain is facing a significant change in weather this Tuesday. Catalonia, in particular, is expected to be affected by potentially extreme rainfall and thunderstorms.…

Nature·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain

Climate bombshell in the Pacific: After the torrential floods, is Spain now facing a “Godzilla winter”?

22 de September de 2026

Water temperatures in the tropical Pacific are going haywire. Meteorologists are warning of a historically strong El Niño – informally dubbed “Godzilla.” But what…

Living in Spain·Nature·Spain·Valencia·Topics of the day·Weather

Valencia recovers after severe storm: Nearly 95,000 students without classes

18 de September de 2026

Valencia is working to return to normal following a severe storm. Heavy rains last Wednesday flooded streets in the city and its surrounding areas,…

Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain·News·Spain·Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands issue Es-Alert due to heavy rain on Ibiza and Formentera

17 de September de 2026

This afternoon, around 2:30 p.m., authorities in the Balearic Islands issued an Es-Alert warning for Ibiza and Formentera. The alert was prompted by heavy…

Living in Spain·News·Spain·Weather

Chaos on the Spanish Coast: First Fatalities, Airport Closure, and Nationwide School Shutdowns After Severe Storms

17 de September de 2026

A severe autumn low-pressure system has swept across Spain’s eastern Mediterranean region with extreme force, leaving heavy damage in Catalonia, Valencia, and Andalusia. Facing…

Economy·Living in Spain·Politics·Environment·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Weather

Málaga battles sewage discharges into the sea: Up to 100 Olympic swimming pools of water per hour overwhelm the sewer system

14 de September de 2026

The temporary closure of six beaches due to bacterial contamination has sparked a political debate in Málaga over the capacity of the city’s sewage…

Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain·Spain

Nearly 40°C in September: Saharan heat returns to Spain

11 de September de 2026

Summer in Spain is far from over. A surge of exceptionally warm air from North Africa is set to push temperatures sharply higher again,…

REAL ESTATE

Living in Spain·News·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Property

Thousands of rental homes disappear from Spain’s property market within days of Sánchez’s new housing decrees

14 de October de 2026

More than 4,200 properties have been withdrawn from Spain’s conventional rental market or switched to other uses in just 10 days, according to estate…