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Spain mourns at least 68 dead in Toledo rail crashAn AVE train was one of the two involved near Urda in the province of Toledo Spain is in mourning this Wednesday 28th October after at least 68 people lost their lives in an AVE high-speed rail crash near Urda, in the province of Toledo, on the line between..

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published the dates for the next five years and the clocks will keep going back.. 27/10/2026

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income taxThe Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as the government plans to make the increase exempt from income tax. &.. 27/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

November 8: Hike the Almería countryside for just €3Almería Provincial Council is offering limited places on the GR 244 route Nature lovers in Almería can spend Sunday November 8 on the GR 244 at Collados de Benizalón, in an outing organised by the Almería Provincial Council.. 26/10/2026

Córdoba's Rute's giant chocolate nativity scene opens with a Mediterranean themeThe world’s largest chocolate nativity scene is on show in Rute until January 5, with Pompeii and other Mediterranean legends recreated in cocoa Christmas has arrived early in Rute, in the Córdoba province, where the world’s largest.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Christmas is coming to Jerez earlier than you might think, and the lights are already going upWorkers are installing festive decorations along Calle Larga this week ahead of the official switch-on on Friday November 20, when the zambomba season also begins Walk along Calle Larga in Jerez this week and you will already see the Christmas lights.. 23/10/2026

Which Spanish city will have the best Christmas lights this year?Vigo faces stiff competition from Málaga and Badalona in the festive race Vigo is gearing up to defend its title as Spain’s capital of Christmas, with plenty of other cities queuing up to steal the spotlight.   The Galician.. 23/10/2026

Children left alone in Granada after families enter Spain on tourist visasThe Policía Nacional is investigating eight alleged cases of child abandonment linked to residence permits, education and family reunification Children have been presented at police stations in Granada as unaccompanied minors after travelling to.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Six rare buttonquail chicks hatch at Jerez ZooThe first Andalusian buttonquails born through the reintroduction programme offer hope for a species extinct in Spain Six Andalusian buttonquail chicks have hatched at Jerez Zoo and Botanical Garden, marking a major moment in efforts to bring back a bird that..

Guardia Civil strengthens its presence in Campo de Gibraltar53 new officers will join the Algeciras Command, with a focus on citizen security, borders and specialist services The Guardia Civil has added 53 new officers to its Algeciras Command in a move that will increase its presence and operational capacity.. 20/10/2026

Andalucía's last long weekends of 2026, including a four day break in DecemberThree holiday stretches are coming before the year is out, with the biggest one landing just before Christmas Workers across Andalucía have three decent breaks to look forward to before 2026 wraps up, thanks to the region’s habit of shifting.. 19/10/2026

Andalusian doctors announce indefinite strike from November 13Three weeks of round-the-clock stoppages are planned as the medical union accuses the regional government of failing to deliver promised improvements Doctors and other medical professionals across Andalucía are facing a fresh wave of industrial.. 16/10/2026

Did you know? Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, not Friday 13thThe day Tuesday 13th is a day of bad luck in Spain, as opposed to Friday 13th in other cultures Tuesday 13th is an unlucky day in Spain, and not Friday 13th as it is in the United States, the United Kingdom and other Western countries.  .. 13/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026