Spain

Does Spain have an ingrained class system like the UK's? Is there such a thing as a posh Spanish accent? And what social class, if any, do most Spaniards consider themselves to be?

Mallorca has long been the favourite place in Spain for German tourists, residents and second homeowners, but recent data suggest that the Mediterranean island is losing its appeal among its main tourism market.

Spain’s national rail carrier Renfe has announced that it will cease operations of its low-cost brand Avlo on the Madrid-Zaragoza-Barcelona high-speed line from September 8th, and will replace them with Ave services.

The southwestern region famed for its Roman ruins and being where Spanish conquistadors hail from is leading all regions of Spain in terms of growth of the American tourist market.

Once it's in your head, you can't get it out. Any trip to Spain’s most popular supermarket comes accompanied by a jingle that's as catchy as they come. So how did the Mercadona song come to be?

Far-left party and former government coalition partner Podemos has called for a temporary ban on property purchases by non-resident foreigners in Spain, regardless of whether they're residents in the EU or not.

Ryanair looks set to follow through on its threats of cutting 1 million more seats on flights to and from Spain this winter, saying that next week it will name the regional airports affected, amid an ongoing battle with the Spanish airport network.

Spanish politics is back after the summer break with over 30 pieces of draft legislation up for approval, including laws on housing, healthcare and culture.

Spain's new prostitution law to zero in on digital pimps, Barcelona to name Gaza its 11th district and more news on Thursday August 28th.

Wildfires that have swept across Spain this summer are piling pressure on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who is already reeling from a string of corruption allegations against members of his inner circle.

Oscar-winning Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar urged Madrid to cut all diplomatic and commercial ties with Israel Wednesday over the war in Gaza, calling the conflict a "genocide".

'Fuego' has arguably been the word of the month this August in Spain given the record amount of destructive wildfires the country has had. Here we go over some of the best and most useful expressions that the Spanish have with the word for fire.

Rural Spain still lies largely undiscovered by tourism and many foreign residents. Here are some charming treasures that lie well off the beaten track which may seduce you enough to buy a second home there or consider a move for a more peaceful life.

Hand luggage restrictions on liquid containers over 100 millilitres have already been lifted at some European airports under new EU legislation, but when will it happen in Spain?

From the start of 2026, new V-16 emergency lights will be mandatory for drivers in Spain, but which are the best ones to buy and how do you know which ones meet the requirements?

Spain to vote on a shorter work week, new push to ban prostitution, anti-smoking law up for debate, new flights to Turkey and Iceland, festivals, tourist let bans and more. Here are the key changes to life in Spain in September 2025.

It 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 'tú' form becoming ever more dominant among Spaniards?

Brexit has made it far harder for UK nationals to move to Spain, especially if they want to have the right to work. Having the right knowledge about the visas available and advice on how to complete the process can help Brits with their dream move.

The padrón certificate is a handy multipurpose document you receive when you register with your local town hall in Spain. It can often be frustrating having to apply for it in person, so are you able to apply online instead?

In hot and sunny Spain, ‘agua’ is certainly a word you need to know. But there are also many handy expressions which include the word for water, from the Spanish version of being 'in dire straits' to what you call a 'party pooper'.

Reuters photographer Jon Nazca has traveled to Ronda in the southern Spanish city of Málaga to compare this year’s empty streets to the festivities seen in 2019 and 2018

In a surprise institutional statement, Quim Torra said the date will not be set until the regional budget is passed in parliament

El Roto cartoon, January 29, 2020

Spain is planning to repatriate citizens who are trapped in the Chinese city due to a coronavirus outbreak, but for Dácil Sánchez that means leaving her partner behind

The picturesque spot in Mallorca is home to just over 600 people, but the high number of visitors in the summer is putting a strain on resources

China has recommended that foreigners stay put in the quarantined city, but added that it will not prevent them from leaving

Oriol Junqueras, who is serving a 13-year sentence for his role in the 2017 breakaway bid, appeared at an investigation commission into the suspension of the Catalan government’s regional powers

Quim Torra got his Together for Catalonia party to abstain from the day’s voting after the speaker warned him that his own vote would not be counted

The female employee discovered a pen drive that had been used to record her when she got changed at the Madrid clinic where she worked. The victim has also won compensation

Diego Pérez de los Cobos tells court he would have removed Josep Lluís Trapero from his role as head of the regional police force for his leadership in 2017