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If you’re an American moving to or visiting Spain, you will have noticed that style of homes and the materials they're made from are very different. Here's why wooden homes are quite rare here. ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Burials and funerals in Spain generally happen within two days of a person passing, whereas in other European countries they wait weeks, sometimes even a month. Why are Spaniards in such a rush to say goodbye to their deceased loved ones? ​Read More ​The Local Spain

Did you know that there are direct flights from Alicante airport to 27 countries and over 100 different cities? This is where you can fly to from the main airport on Spain's Costa Blanca in 2025. ​Read More ​The Local

It may sound obvious, but the terms resident and non-resident in Spain has caused a lot of confusion, both in the foreign media, for those on social media forums and with readers. ​Read More ​The Local

Spain's Karla Sofía Gascón first ever trans Oscar nominee, protests planned after surprise end of transport discounts, Venezuela's hilarious rip-off of Mercadona and more news from Spain on Friday January 24th. ​Read More ​The Local

Estate agents are warning that Spain's proposed property ban and supertax on non-resident non-EU nationals could cause a 'boomerang effect' as enquiries soar, the same unintended consequence that the end of the golden visa scheme had. ​Read More ​The Local

In a further move to potentially limit property purchases by foreigners in Spain, Barcelona city council is exploring ways to ban investment funds and non-residents from buying homes in the Catalan capital that won't be used for residential purposes. ​Read More ​The Local

A Spanish court has ruled that a single mother has the right to the parental leave a partner would have been due if she had one, effectively doubling her leave. ​Read More ​The Local

The Spanish government has suffered a major political defeat on a wide-ranging bill that would've extended public transport discounts, increased the minimum wage and uprated pensions, among many other measures that impact millions in Spain. ​Read More ​The Local