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New legislation proposed by the European Commission this week seeks to make the recognition of professional qualifications easier for non-EU citizens, a common complaint of many who've moved to the bloc from abroad.

International headlines have been made this week by the EU and Canada announcing their mutual intention to form a deeper relationship. Mandy Pipher, The Local's resident Canadian, examines whether her compatriots would actually accept tighter ties with Europe.

In this week’s Inside Spain we look at the habits you can adopt to achieve a life expectancy as long as Spaniards', the highest in the EU for many years now. And we're not just talking about the Mediterranean diet.

Police on Friday were moving hundreds of migrants from the beaches of Ceuta to a temporary camp in the Spanish enclave's port area, weeks after a record influx overwhelmed the tiny territory.

Spain is long-established as one of the world's major orange producers, but a combination of factors mean that 'naranjas' from South Africa, Morocco and Egypt increasingly line Spanish supermarket shelves.

As traditional banks increasingly spurn their US clients who live overseas, international credit unions may be a viable option for the banking and investment needs of Americans living in Spain.

This week's torrential rain in Valencia served as a reminder of how flood-prone it remains two years after floods killed 230 people. Authorities are now working on ways to avoid future tragedies, from so-called 'sponge cities' to a 16-day warning system.

An American tourist who packed his suitcase full of chorizo, fuet and other Spanish cold meats has been fined €500 at Seattle Airport upon returning from Spain.

The EU laid out plans Thursday for strict age limits for children to access social media, games and AI assistants -- and on forcing companies to make platforms safe before minors use them.

Hollywood stars Naomi Watts, Brad Pitt and Penélope Cruz are due to grace Spain's San Sebastián Film Festival from Friday, where great expectations await a mini-series by Chile's Pablo Larraín.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney shrugged off a threat of US retaliation on Thursday as he pitched a "new alliance" with Europe as a bulwark against outside pressures, in a closely watched speech to the European Parliament.

A growing number of Americans are thinking about making Spain their home. If you're one of them, here's some essential reading to learn about how to go about making the move and answering many of the questions you might have.

Storms lashed Spain's Mediterranean region late on Wednesday (September 16th), causing flight cancellations, disruptions to train travel and school closures on Thursday as several regions remain on alert for heavy rain.

Spain's Oscar entry "The Black Ball" has proven buzzy across the festival circuit, as its powerful message championing LGBTQ rights emerges from intertwined storylines revolving around sexuality and the Spanish Civil War.

Spanish police on Wednesday said they had arrested two people suspected of exploiting migrants who had arrived during July's influx to Ceuta by charging them to sleep in garages unfit for human habitation.

Spanish rescuers recovered the body of a man on Thursday swept away by floods near Barcelona as torrential rain struck the country's Mediterranean east, submerging streets and disrupting travel.

The amount you have to prove you have for Spain's NLV has stayed the same for the last few years, but will it increase next year? Here's what we know so far.

Spain's Imserso cheap holiday scheme for retirees is open for applications again. Here's who can benefit, where you can go and how much it will cost you.

Spanish meteorologists have warned that this summer's weather conditions are similar to those recorded prior to the devastating 2024 Valencia floods, increasing the likelihood of heavy, sudden downpours such as Wednesday's along Spain's Mediterranean.

The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the most prestigious of its kind in Spain, kicks off on Friday September 18th. Here are 10 fascinating anecdotes and pieces of information that will help you understand its importance to Spanish culture.

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