- http://www.thelocal.es/20240516/...cess-to-public-healthcareThere's always been a lot of confusion regarding whether public healthcare in Spain is free for all and whether those who aren't officially residents can get treatment. The Spanish Health Ministry has made a move to clear this up.Posted 4 days 11 hours ago - 05/16/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...tion-of-public-healthcareSpains Health Ministry has announced a new plan aimed at protecting the country's much-loved public healthcare system from its increasing privatisation.Posted 5 days 4 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230427/...g-your-spanish-tax-returnWhether you've completed Spains annual 'declaracin de la renta' (income tax return) before or this is your first time, there are several key points and common blunders you need to keep in mind before doing so.Posted 5 days 7 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...isa-scheme-officially-endLast April, Spain's PM said he would axe the golden visa through real estate investment, but no law has come into force yet. The government's coalition partner has now called for it to happen "immediately", so when will the scheme actually end?Posted 5 days 8 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...-deal-means-for-americansThe Local speaks to the Spanish government and tax experts to understand what the new social security and pensions agreement between the United States and Spain means for American workers, digital nomads and pensioners in Spain.Posted 5 days 9 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20221017/...cost-to-live-in-barcelonaBarcelona is one of the most popular cities for foreigners to move to in Spain, but it's also among the most expensive. Long-time Barcelona resident Esme Fox explains exactly how much you'll need to live in the Catalan capital in 2024.Posted 5 days 10 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...ky-cancels-visit-to-spainUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky cancelled an expected visit on Friday to Madrid, Spanish media reported, with the news confirmed by the Spanish royal palace's updated agenda.Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...of-vodafones-spanish-unitSpain's government has approved the sale of British mobile phone giant Vodafone's Spanish division to investment fund Zegona for up to 5.0 billion.Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240515/...r-house-after-senate-vetoSpain's Senate, which is dominated by the right-wing opposition, on Tuesday vetoed a controversial amnesty bill, returning it to the lower house in a symbolic gesture that won't stop it becoming law.Posted 5 days 11 hours ago - 05/15/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20190513/...y-it-like-a-true-madrileoFor people from the Spanish capital, May 15th is one of the biggest and most important days in the calendar. And with good reason.Posted 6 days 2 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20211104/...you-need-to-watch-out-forRiding a bicycle in Spain isn't exempt from the country's traffic rules, as these fines of up to 1,000 prove. Here are 12 cycling offences that bike users often overlook.Posted 6 days 4 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...ins-king-and-pm-on-fridayUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected in Madrid on Fridayfor an official visit with Spain's King Felipe VI and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Snchez, and to reportedly sign a new bilateral security agreement with Spain.Posted 6 days 4 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...ain-what-you-need-to-knowIf you're an Irish pensioner who's thinking of moving to Spain, here is what you should know about where your pension will be taxed, which pension plans are tax liable in Spain and how much Spanish tax rates are.Posted 6 days 6 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20230522/...n-scams-to-avoid-in-spainIf you haven't already, it's time to complete your Spanish tax return, but be aware, this time of year also sees many different types of scams targeting tax payers. Here are the tax scams foreigners in Spain should look out for.Posted 6 days 7 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...ted-form-anymore-in-spainIt was once common in Spain, but nowadays the formal 'usted' (you) form is rarely used besides in some pretty specific situations. So why is the more informal 't' form becoming ever more dominant among Spaniards?Posted 6 days 7 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...-comfortable-temperaturesAmid rising temperatures and more extreme weather, new data reveals that a significant proportion of Spaniards are struggling to keep their homes at comfortable temperatures during the winter and summer months.Posted 6 days 10 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...of-spaniards-living-aloneOver five million households are now occupied by people living alone in Spain, a record high that reveals underlying demographic trends in a country renowned for being social and family-orientated.Posted 6 days 11 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240514/...ct-goes-on-trial-in-spainA pensioner who allegedly sent letter bombs to Spain's prime minister and the US and Ukrainian embassies in 2022 went on trial Monday, facing 22 years behind bars if convicted.Posted 6 days 11 hours ago - 05/14/24
- http://www.thelocal.es/20240513/...-drivers-can-be-fined-forThe EU has agreed to extend the number of driving offences for which motorists from other member states can be fined for and to make it easier for authorities to chase up the fines and make foreign drivers pay.Posted 1 week 3 hours ago - 05/13/24
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