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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

Monday November 2 is a bank holiday, but not everywhere in SpainNine communities get a long weekend but it’s a working day in Murcia and Alicante Monday November 2 is a bank holiday in nine regions of Spain but a normal working day in the Region of Murcia and Alicante, so anyone hoping for a long weekend.. 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

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

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 23/10/2026

Is the menú del dÃa still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

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

The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a yearThe OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways to make our money go further, and the weekly supermarket shop is one of the.. 21/10/2026

Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after darkFading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day, as the summer solar boom fades and gas costs keep climbing. .. 21/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 16/10/2026

Foreign homebuyers pull back from Spain as property prices continue to climbOverseas property purchases fell as Spain's property market cools following the end of the Golden Visa scheme Foreign buyers are purchasing fewer homes in Spain, but those who do are paying increasingly high prices. New figures from Spain.. 16/10/2026

ASSSA Open Weeks return: A chance to get to know the company and its services first-hand ASSSA Insurance is once again holding its Open Weeks, an initiative that, for another year, will enable the company to engage more closely with its policyholders and with anyone interested in learning more about its health insurance products.  .. 16/10/2026

Spain's inflation hits 4.9% as fuel prices keep risingThe latest figures show how rising energy costs and supermarket prices are squeezing household budgets Rising fuel prices have pushed inflation in Spain to 4.9% in September, adding to the pressure on household budgets as the colder months approach.. 14/10/2026

Spanish electricity bills could change again in NovemberThe changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills from November, with the Government planning to cut two taxes on electricity.. 14/10/2026

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

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

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
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