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Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for travel in Spain. Here's what you need to be aware of, whether you're travelling by air, road or rail.

It's been almost a year since US President Donald Trump announced that Benjamin León Jr. would be the new ambassador to Spain, but he has only just now been given the go-ahead to take up his post.

If you're travelling to the UK from Spain this Christmas you might be thinking of bringing gifts of Spain's delicious cheeses and cured meats - but a change in British import rules is still in effect.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's scandal-hit Socialists endured a crushing defeat in a regional election in Extremadura on Sunday, which saw far-right Vox make big gains.

US threatens to close ports to Spanish ships, Spain extends incentives for airlines operating at regional airports, El Gordo Christmas lottery to give out millions and more news on Monday December 22nd.

In this week's Inside Spain, we look at how sexual assault scandals involving minors and Spanish politicians are becoming all too common, and why Spain's new €60 countrywide travel pass already has its doubters.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's Socialist party faces a likely rout in a regional election on Sunday, in a test of the fallout from corruption and sexual misconduct scandals.

Spain's national weather agency has released its weather forecast for the festive season, and snow may well be on the cards this Christmas for some parts of the country.

The Spanish cabinet has approved a new draft law aimed at regulating the roles of gender equality officers.

Spain this week announced a new €60 travel pass for unlimited travel throughout the country, but is it really as good as it seems?

Almost a decade after the Brexit referendum, the EU, UK and Spain have moved forward with a treaty to end Gibraltar's legal limbo.

Three Kings’ Day, new V-16 light for drivers, minimum wage increase, the new nationwide travel pass, these are just some of the changes and events happening in Spain during the first month of 2026.

If you're self-employed in Spain or considering becoming 'autónomo' in 2026, there are several important changes to be aware of, from a potential increase in social security fees to the way the Spanish taxman monitors your payments.

In this month's edition of Americans in Spain, we cover their big spending habits in the Spanish real estate market, the influence being exerted by US conservative think-tanks on Spanish politics, and the NFL's arrival in Madrid.

If you're a UK national living in Spain who needs to renew their Withdrawal Agreement TIE residency card, here's why you need to use form EX23 instead of EX17 for the process.

Spain’s Tax Agency has confirmed that from January 1st 2026, it will make several reforms to how it monitors bank transfers. Read on to find out what this could mean for you.

Christmas is a time for family gatherings and feasting in Spain, but not everything will shut down complete over the festive period.

You may have noticed that children are tasked with singing the longwinded Christmas lottery numbers on live TV in Spain. How did this tradition come about?

It’s one of the biggest days in Spain, and the vast majority of Spaniards take part hoping for a big win that will change their lives. But is there actually a hidden formula to winning 'El Gordo'?

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

Despite soaring rent prices, there are still a few lucky residents on old Franco-era contracts. Real estate trusts are buying these properties as they wait for the occupants to pass away