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Renfe to reinstate earlier compensation for train delays from January 2026Passengers will receive refunds for delays as short as 15 minutes on high-speed and long-distance trains Starting January 1, 2026, Renfe will return to its previous policy of compensating passengers for train delays of 15 and 30 minutes, offering 50%.. 14/11/2025

Shop smart this Black Friday with Consumur's friendly adviceThink twice before buying and know your rights while hunting for the best deals Black Friday is fast approaching ,in Spain, and shopping excitement is in the air, but Consumur, the Consumers and Users Network Association, reminds us to be savvy shoppers.. 14/11/2025

Squatting complaints drop by half in Alicante as homeowners get tough on okupasHomeowners across Spain are increasingly turning to desokupa companies to get rid of unpaying ‘tenants’ Reports of squatting have plummeted all across Alicante province in the last year, as well as in the rest of Spain, dropping to half.. 14/11/2025

EU imposes customs duty on cheap Chinese imports like Shein and TemuMember states have agreed to scrap exemptions on shipments from Asia valued under €150 Cheap online shopping from the likes of Shein, Temu and AliExpress will soon be a thing of the past as on Thursday November 13 the EU member states agreed.. 14/11/2025

Spanish wages fall €6k lower than EU averageThe average full-time employee in Spain earns just €33,700 The pay in Spain has never exactly been great compared to what people are used to earning in the UK, but this has always been offset by the cheap cost of living. However, with prices.. 14/11/2025

If you have a cleaner for your house in Spain, you need to complete a risk assessment this weekThe new rules for domestic workers come into effect across Spain this Friday November 14, and there are big fines for non-compliance In September last year, Spain approved new legislation aimed at guaranteeing that domestic workers are protected against.. 13/11/2025

Is train noise keeping you up at night? Spain launches study into rail noise and sleepThe Ministry of Transport begins a major review into noise pollution from busy railway lines across ten provinces, inviting public feedback If you live near a busy railway line, you might already know what it’s like to be woken by the early morning.. 13/11/2025

Warm homes, lower bills: Let Spanish Energy help you saveFree electricity and gas comparisons in English throughout Spain with no hidden fees The days may still be bright and warm across much of Spain, but those long winter nights are closing in fast. Mornings feel chillier, the evenings definitely call.. 13/11/2025

No, the solar storm in Europe will barely affect internet and phones in Spain, say expertsIn Spain, the effects of the solar storm will be short-lived and so mild most people won’t even notice Before you start thinking Spain is in for another nationwide blackout that will wipe out the internet and send people into a tailspin: don.. 13/11/2025

Saharan dust settles over Alicante: Weather forecast November 13-16Storm Claudia will bring plenty of annoying dust, but Alicante province should avoid the muddy rain Weather outlook in Spain on Sunday November 16 Storm Claudia is bearing down on Spain as we speak, threatening wind gusts, torrential.. 13/11/2025

Foreigners drive Spain's biggest population boom in historySpain is now home to more than 49.4 million people and almost 20% of them were born somewhere else Spain’s population has reached a record-breaking 49,442,844 people after growing by 105,488 in the third quarter of 2025. The figures, released.. 12/11/2025

Valencia DANA floods push Spain into global top 20 for climate disastersNew climate study presented at COP30 summit confirms the deadly October 2024 storm was the worst natural disaster in recent Spanish history The catastrophic storm unleashed by the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) that struck Valencia.. 12/11/2025

Soaring Spanish mortgages shut out buyers: Costs jump 63% in a decadeForeign demand drives up prices, leaving many residents facing impossible home loans and the realities of renting If you’re thinking about buying a home in Spain, the numbers are increasingly daunting. The average mortgage amount needed to buy a property..

The 2025 Christmas Lottery: Who's barred from playing and how not to lose it all if you winWith the season fast approaching, here’s a reminder of who can’t join in the fun - and some handy advice for those dreaming of striking it lucky It might still be early November, but Christmas is already starting to peek around the corner.. 10/11/2025

Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..

Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026... As Spain heads into a new tax year, several legal updates are set to impact non-resident property owners from.. 07/11/2025

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surgeOutdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise in avian flu cases among wild birds. The new restrictions, announced by the.. 07/11/2025

Spanish ports to receive billions in fresh investment for expansion and greener tradeCartagena, Alicante and seven major Andalusian ports set to modernise, boost connectivity and sustainability through 2029 Spain’s busiest ports are getting a major facelift thanks to a wave of government investment aimed at future-proofing trade.. 07/11/2025

Obesity costs Spain €130 billion a year, but losing just 5-10% of weight could save billionsExperts also warn early eating disorders surge in children as young as five, sparking concern Obesity is costing Spain a staggering €130 billion annually, equivalent to 8% of the country’s GDP and nearly half of its state pension budget, according.. 07/11/2025

Spain's wage gap shrinks as salaries stagnate and costs riseSpain’s wage divide is closing - yet the middle class is paying the price The gap between Spain’s minimum wage and the country’s most common salary has narrowed to just 3%, according to new research from the Juan de Mariana Institute.. 05/11/2025
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