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Spain Probes Top Banks Over Mortgage Pricing Practices

Spain's competition regulator is investigating its six largest banks over possible mortgage pricing coordination — here's what expats and property buyers should know.

Policy ChangeAug 10

Gibraltar Set to Mirror UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Gibraltar is expected to adopt a UK-style social media ban for under-16s, while Spain has yet to commit to similar legislation, according to Olive Press.

Policy ChangeAug 5

Spain Boosts Women's Health Research Funding in Major New Push

Spain will triple funding for women's health research, targeting conditions like endometriosis and menopause as part of a push to close gender gaps in medicine.

Policy ChangeAug 4

Spain Tightens the Rules for Its Digital Nomad Visa

Spain's Digital Nomad Visa is becoming harder to secure, with higher income thresholds and closer scrutiny of employer and freelance documentation.

Policy ChangeAug 3

EU Approves Migration Overhaul: What It Means for Spain Travellers

EU lawmakers have approved sweeping migration reforms allowing external return hubs and broader detention powers. Here's what it means for travellers to Spain.

Policy ChangeJul 28

Costa del Sol Tightens Fireworks Rules: What Visitors Need to Know

Costa del Sol town halls have tightened rules on private fireworks amid safety and wildfire concerns. Here is what travellers need to know before festival season.

Policy ChangeJul 24

EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights: What It Means for Spain Travellers

EU governments have agreed major reforms to air passenger rights, affecting compensation, family seating and disruption rules for anyone flying to or from Spain.

Policy ChangeJul 24

Filing La Renta: A Guide to Spain's Annual Income Tax Return

Spain's annual income tax return, *la declaración de la renta*, is due 30 June 2026. Here's what expats and long-stay visitors need to know.

Policy ChangeJul 20

Tobacco Prices in Spain Adjusted Again: What Visitors Should Know

Spain has updated tobacco retail prices under a new government resolution. Here's what travelers and expats need to know before their next purchase.

Policy ChangeJul 15

Spain's Massive Migrant Regularisation Wave May Strain Public Services

Spain faces around 900,000 migrant regularisation applications before the June 30 deadline, a surge that could slow public services and paperwork for expats and long-stay visitors.

Policy ChangeJul 12

Valencia Slashes Property Transfer Tax on the Costa Blanca

Valencia has reduced its transfer tax on resale homes, offering thousands in savings to Costa Blanca North buyers, according to Euro Weekly News.

Policy ChangeJul 12

Mallorca Approves Vehicle Cap and Entry Fees: What Travelers Need to Know

Mallorca has approved a landmark law capping vehicle numbers and introducing entry fees — here's how the new rules will affect visitors planning a trip.

Policy ChangeJul 11

Spain Rolls Out Stronger Electricity Protections for Households

Spain's updated energy rules bring new consumer safeguards for millions of electricity users — here's what expats and long-stay visitors should know.

Policy ChangeJul 10

EU Moves to End Hidden Airline Fees on Flights to Spain

New EU transparency rules aim to show the true cost of flights upfront — a welcome shift for anyone booking travel to Spain.

Policy ChangeJul 9

Madrid Healthcare Access for Foreign Residents Under Scrutiny

New figures showing only five undocumented foreign residents were approved for Madrid's public healthcare scheme have raised concerns about access barriers.

Policy ChangeJul 7

Spain to Block State Payments to Debtors Under New Tax Agency Plan

Spain's tax agency is building a system to block state payments to debtors — and questions remain over whether pensions will be affected.

Policy ChangeJul 6

Spain May Double Residency Wait for Non-EU Citizenship Seekers

A proposal in Spain's Congress could double the residency period non-EU nationals need before applying for citizenship, according to Euro Weekly News.

Policy ChangeJul 6

Spain's Migrant Regularization Scheme Draws 900,000 Applications

Spain's migrant regularization scheme has drawn 900,000 applications in two months — nearly double official estimates — putting pressure on immigration offices nationwide.

Policy ChangeJul 6

UK Social Media Rules for Minors: What British Expats in Spain Should Know

British expats in Spain planning UK trips with children should be aware of proposed new restrictions on minors' social media use, according to Euro Weekly News.

Policy ChangeJul 5

Prefab Homes on Rural Spanish Land: A Costly Trap for Foreign Buyers

Foreign buyers eyeing cheap prefab homes on Spanish rural land are being warned they could face fines and forced removal if planning rules aren't met.

Policy ChangeJul 2

Cartagena Triples Senior-Care Budget in 2026, Boosting Expat Appeal

Cartagena has tripled its senior-care budget in 2026, expanding an award-winning model that boosts the city's appeal for expats and long-stay visitors.

Policy ChangeJul 1

Selling a Car in Spain in 2026: Taxes and Fees Expats Should Expect

Planning to sell your vehicle in Spain? Expect transfer tax, DGT fees, and regional charges. Here's what expats and long-term residents need to budget for in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 30

Americans in Spain: Tax Filing and Foreign Bank Account Rules for 2026

Americans living in Spain face dual tax filing duties and may need to declare foreign bank accounts. Here's what travelers and expats should know in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 30

Spain's Migrant Amnesty Hits 900,000 Applications, Far Above Forecasts

Spain's 2026 residency amnesty has received around 900,000 applications — 400,000 more than expected — with fraud concerns and possible processing delays ahead.

Policy ChangeJun 22

Spain Weighs Holding Back Public Payments From Citizens With Tax Debts

Spain may soon withhold benefits and public payments from people with unpaid debts to the state — a policy shift expats and long-stay visitors should monitor.

Policy ChangeJun 19

Spain Cracks Down on Drunk Driving: €1,000 Fines Await Offenders in 2026

Spain's DGT caught over 3,800 drivers under the influence in a recent crackdown. Here's what travelers and expats need to know about fines and enforcement in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 18

British Child Born in Spain Refused Residency in Brexit Rights Dispute

A British child born and raised in Spain has been refused residency despite his mother's legal status, raising concerns over how Brexit rights are being applied in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 18

Valencia Port Activates EU's Biometric EES Border Checks in 2026

Spain's Port of Valencia has activated the EU's biometric Entry/Exit System, extending new Schengen border checks from airports to maritime arrivals in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 15

Spanish Work Visas for Americans: What's Getting Approved in 2026

A Spanish Migration Ministry official has revealed which work visas US nationals apply for most — and which are most likely to be approved in 2026.

Policy ChangeJun 15

EU Bans Family Seating Fees: What It Means for Spain Travelers in 2026

EU negotiators have agreed to stop airlines from charging parents to sit next to their children — welcome news for families flying to Spain in 2026.

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News & Updates

August 2026

Spain Probes Top Banks Over Mortgage Pricing Practices

Gibraltar Set to Mirror UK Social Media Ban for Under-16s

Spain Boosts Women's Health Research Funding in Major New Push

Spain Tightens the Rules for Its Digital Nomad Visa

EU Approves Migration Overhaul: What It Means for Spain Travellers

July 2026

Costa del Sol Tightens Fireworks Rules: What Visitors Need to Know

EU Overhauls Air Passenger Rights: What It Means for Spain Travellers

Filing La Renta: A Guide to Spain's Annual Income Tax Return

Tobacco Prices in Spain Adjusted Again: What Visitors Should Know

Spain's Massive Migrant Regularisation Wave May Strain Public Services

Valencia Slashes Property Transfer Tax on the Costa Blanca

Mallorca Approves Vehicle Cap and Entry Fees: What Travelers Need to Know

Spain Rolls Out Stronger Electricity Protections for Households

EU Moves to End Hidden Airline Fees on Flights to Spain

Madrid Healthcare Access for Foreign Residents Under Scrutiny

Spain to Block State Payments to Debtors Under New Tax Agency Plan

Spain May Double Residency Wait for Non-EU Citizenship Seekers

Spain's Migrant Regularization Scheme Draws 900,000 Applications

UK Social Media Rules for Minors: What British Expats in Spain Should Know

Prefab Homes on Rural Spanish Land: A Costly Trap for Foreign Buyers

Cartagena Triples Senior-Care Budget in 2026, Boosting Expat Appeal

Selling a Car in Spain in 2026: Taxes and Fees Expats Should Expect

June 2026

Americans in Spain: Tax Filing and Foreign Bank Account Rules for 2026

Spain's Migrant Amnesty Hits 900,000 Applications, Far Above Forecasts

Spain Weighs Holding Back Public Payments From Citizens With Tax Debts

Spain Cracks Down on Drunk Driving: €1,000 Fines Await Offenders in 2026

British Child Born in Spain Refused Residency in Brexit Rights Dispute

Valencia Port Activates EU's Biometric EES Border Checks in 2026

Spanish Work Visas for Americans: What's Getting Approved in 2026

EU Bans Family Seating Fees: What It Means for Spain Travelers in 2026