The Local Spain
85 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Spanish Wildfire Victims Ring Church Bells to Escape Flames in Bedar · Residents of Bedar, Spain, rang church bells to warn neighbors as a deadly wildfire approached.
- Barcelona Sets New Heat Record as Thermometer Hits 40.5C · Barcelona recorded a new heat record of 40.5C during Spain's second summer heatwave.
- Readers Explain Reasons for Relocating to Spain · The Local Spain readers share diverse motivations for moving to the country, including romance, politics, and lifestyle.
- Spain Battles Wildfires, Sees Sick Leave Surge and Unemployment Challenges · Spain faces critical wildfires, doubled sick leave rates, and high unemployment despite economic recovery.
- Spain Deploys Heat-Safe Wristbands for Outdoor Workers · Barcelona public garden worker wears a protective wristband against summer heat.
- Spain's Second Heatwave Ends Friday as Cold Front Arrives · Spain's intense heatwave breaks Friday with a cold front, though eastern regions remain hot.
- Spain Advances to World Cup Quarterfinals, Ending Ronaldo's Tournament · Mikel Merino's late winner sends Spain to the World Cup quarterfinals and ends Cristiano Ronaldo's tournament.
- European Airports and Airlines Urge EU to Pause EES Amid Summer Border Delays · Industry groups warn the new digital Entry/Exit System risks travel chaos this summer and demand urgent EU intervention.
- Rural Spain Embraces LGBTQ+ Initiatives to Revitalize Depopulated Towns · Small Spanish towns are using LGBTQ+ events to attract residents and revitalize depopulated areas.
- Spain's Supreme Court Considers Referring Migrant Amnesty to EU Court · Spain's Supreme Court may refer its controversial mass migrant amnesty to the CJEU amid potential EU law conflicts.
- Spanish Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 29 · Spanish death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 29, far right demands Spain ban mail-in voting for Spaniards abroad, Sorolla painting stolen in Seville and more news on Wednesday July 1st.
- Spain Introduces 21% VAT on Short-Term Rentals to Tackle Housing Crisis · Spain plans to impose a 21% VAT on short-term rentals as part of its strategy to address the housing crisis.
- Spain Launches €505M Migrant Integration Plan with Language and Job Training · Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a €505-million migrant integration plan including language lessons and traineeships, with over a million applications for amnesty.
- EU-UK Summit Postponed Amid UK Political Transition, Agenda Includes Trade and Cooperation · EU-UK summit delayed due to UK PM's resignation, with focus on trade and cooperation agreements
- Public Resources for Assessing Seawater Quality in Spanish Beaches · Public resources in Spain provide methods to assess seawater quality for safe swimming.
- Spain's Migrant Regularization Program Concludes as Applicants Rush for Legal Status · Spain's migrant regularization program ends with thousands rushing to secure legal status before deadline
- Spain Faces Heatwave and Energy Crisis as Government Announces Fuel Tax Changes · Spain's government introduces fuel tax changes amid soaring energy prices and a recurring heatwave.
- EU Imposes €3 Fee on Small Parcels to Curb Import Surge · The EU will implement a €3 fee on small parcels from July 1st to manage import surges and ensure safety compliance.
- Spain PM Vows to Continue Work Despite Ex-Minister's Corruption Conviction · Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledges to press on despite his former minister's 24-year prison sentence.
- Spain Under Heat Alert as Widespread 40C Temperatures Grip Country · Spain faces red and orange heat alerts with temperatures reaching 40C across vast regions.
- Spain's Labor Laws Address Extreme Heat Work Rights · Spain's labor laws outline worker protections during heatwaves, including outdoor work regulations and remote work considerations.
- EU Lawmakers Vote to Advance Digital Euro to Reduce US Payment Dependence · EU lawmakers vote on digital euro rules to create a sovereign payment alternative to US systems like Visa and Mastercard.
- Spanish PM's Wife Faces Disciplinary Action Over Graft Investigation · A Spanish judge investigating Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife for graft faces disciplinary proceedings over his rulings.
- Spanish PM's Ex-Advisor Sentenced to 24 Years for Corruption Scandal · José Luis Ábalos, former Spanish transport minister, received a 24-year prison sentence for corruption linked to pandemic contracts.
- Brits in Spain Reflect on Brexit's Decade-Long Impact · British residents in Spain share how Brexit has impacted their lives and property ownership over the past decade.
- Spanish PM Sánchez Meets US Ambassador Amid Tensions with Trump · Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez meets with US Ambassador Benjamin León Jr. despite tensions over Trump's criticisms.
- Spain's Heatwave and Football News Highlight Monday's Updates · Spain's heatwave persists as health ministry closes hantavirus outbreak, while Málaga FC returns to first division after eight years.
- Spain dominates Saudi Arabia 4-0 in World Cup clash · Spain's Yamal and Oyarzabal lead 4-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in World Cup
- Madrid Cancels World Cup Screening Due to Extreme Heat Warning · Madrid city council cancels public World Cup match screening to protect public health from extreme heat.
- Western Europe Braces for Record-Breaking Heatwave with Temperatures Soaring · France and Germany face extreme heat as Western Europe shatters temperature records amid climate change.