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thelocal.es > 20/26/0114 > what-does-anti-squatter-insurance-cover-in-spain

What does anti-squatter insurance cover in Spain?

What does anti-squatter insurance cover in Spain?3+ hour, 2+ min ago   (652+ words) Many foreigners with property in Spain are shocked to hear about the legal protections Spanish law offers squatters who illegally occupy homes. Fortunately, there are new insurance policies in Spain that cover against squatting, but how do they work? Okupas…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0113 > how-us-expats-in-spain-can-claim-thousands-of-dollars-in-irs-tax-refunds-tlccu

How US expats in Spain can claim thousands of dollars in IRS tax refunds

How US expats in Spain can claim thousands of dollars in IRS tax refunds1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1279+ words) Did you know that many US citizens living abroad are still eligible to claim money back from the IRS " sometimes even for past tax years? Most Americans who live overseas have no idea they've left refundable credits or overpaid taxes…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0113 > listed-the-most-in-demand-jobs-in-spain-in-2026

LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 2026

LISTED: The most in-demand jobs in Spain in 20261+ day, 4+ hour ago   (491+ words) Professional social network and job site LinkedIn has released its ranking of the 25 jobs with the greatest potential for growth in 2026. Find out what they are if you hope to improve your career in Spain this year. The jobs expected…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0113 > 34-million-passengers-suffered-flight-delays-in-spain-in-2025

34 million passengers suffered flight delays in Spain in 2025

34 million passengers suffered flight delays in Spain in 20251+ day, 7+ hour ago   (428+ words) AirHelp's annual report on air punctuality has revealed that in 2025, 25.69 percent of flights leaving from Spanish airports suffered delays or cancellations. In 2025, over 950,000 flights took off from Spanish airports, carrying nearly 140 million passengers. Of these, 34 million travellers experienced flight delays…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0112 > why-airbnb-is-investing-millions-in-empty-spain

Why Airbnb is investing millions in 'Empty Spain"

Why Airbnb is investing millions in 'Empty Spain"2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (517+ words) Holiday let platform Airbnb has announced a "42.8 million investment to attract tourists to rural Spain, much of it in places affected by depopulation known as 'La Espa'a Vaciada' (Empty Spain). The investment is part of Airbnb's new Rural Commitment Plan,…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0109 > what-are-all-the-transport-discounts-available-in-spain-in-2026

What are all the transport discounts available in Spain in 2026?

What are all the transport discounts available in Spain in 2026?5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (542+ words) The era of free train travel in the years following the pandemic finished halfway through 2025, but thankfully there are still many discounts this year to help travellers out. The Spanish government has announced that it will allocate "1.371 billion to cover…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0109 > pm-hails-spains-immigration-approach-as-model-for-europe-to-follow

PM hails Spain's immigration approach as model for Europe to follow

PM hails Spain's immigration approach as model for Europe to follow5+ day, 10+ hour ago   (272+ words) Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez on Thursday hailed Spain's openness to immigration as a model for Europe, saying it has benefited the economy and bolstered state coffers. While other European nations have tightened their borders against newcomers under pressure from right-wing…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0108 > spain-braces-for-rain-and-strong-winds-as-storm-goretti-brings-weather-bomb

Spain braces for rain and strong winds as Storm Goretti brings 'weather bomb"

Spain braces for rain and strong winds as Storm Goretti brings 'weather bomb"6+ day, 2+ hour ago   (452+ words) Following a chilly Christmas period that saw snow in many parts of the country, Spain faces another storm with several regions on weather alert from Thursday January 8th. After a cold snap over Christmas, Spain is braced for further bad weather…...

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thelocal.es > 20/25/1230 > how-to-find-out-if-your-car-has-been-towed-in-spain-and-what-to-do

How to find out if your car has been towed in Spain and what to do

How to find out if your car has been towed in Spain and what to do2+ week, 1+ day ago   (691+ words) Have you returned to where you parked your car in Spain only to find that it's no longer there? Don't panic, as it's not necessarily been stolen. It could well have been towed; this is who to call and what…...

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thelocal.es > 20/25/1230 > spains-opposition-says-its-open-to-working-with-far-right-vox-if-elected

Spain's opposition says it's open to working with far-right Vox if elected

Spain's opposition says it's open to working with far-right Vox if elected2+ week, 1+ day ago   (280+ words) Spain's conservative opposition leader said Monday he would be open to striking occasional deals with the far-right Vox party to secure parliamentary support for key legislation if he becomes prime minister. Much of Europe's political mainstream has over recent decades…...