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thelocal.es > 20/26/0225 > 12-must-read-articles-before-applying-for-spanish-citizenship

12 must-read articles before applying for Spanish citizenship

2+ hour, 47+ min ago  (591+ words) If you've lived in Spain for the required amount of time and are thinking of applying for Spanish citizenship, here are 12 essential articles to guide you through the process and clear up some common doubts. If you've legally been resident…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0225 > today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-wednesday-71

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday

3+ hour, 10+ min ago  (729+ words) UK's stricter entry rules for Spaniards and other Europeans come into force, Norway's King hospitalised in Tenerife, Julio Iglesias sues Spain's Labour Minister and more news on Wednesday February 25th. Judge wants Valencia's ex-leader to stand trial for "absolute negligence" in…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0224 > spains-conservatives-set-terms-for-far-right-alliance

Spain's conservatives set terms for far-right alliance

23+ hour, 6+ min ago  (267+ words) Spain's main conservative People's Party (PP) has published conditions for a possible alliance with the far-right Vox party, signalling how the two could cooperate after a general election expected in 2027. While the date of the vote has not been set,…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0217 > spain-unveils-e23-billion-plan-to-build-15000-homes-per-year

Spain unveils €23-billion plan to build 15,000 homes per year

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (374+ words) Spain's Prime Minister Pedro S'nchez on Monday presented a new public investment fund that he said would raise "120 billion and help tackle the country's persistent housing crisis, although similar announcements have previously not met expectations. Scarce and unaffordable housing is…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0217 > today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-67

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (629+ words) High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalusia resume after devastating accident, majority of Spaniards want Constitution to be updated and more news on Tuesday February 17th. High-speed trains between Madrid and Andalusia resume after devastating accident Renfe and Iryo have announced the…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0216 > spains-right-wing-parties-work-together-on-burqa-ban

Spain's right-wing parties work together on burqa ban

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (631+ words) Increasing cooperation between Spain's two main rightist parties means that a bill by far-right Vox to ban the burqa and niqab could be voted through this week, with suggested fines of "600 for women who wear the face coverings. Parties on…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0216 > spain-bids-farewell-to-month-of-constant-storms

Spain bids farewell to month of constant storms

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (383+ words) After a month of successive storms lashed Spain with heavy rain and wind, meteorological forecasts suggest that the worst of the weather has now passed. Experts say this Sunday marked the end of over a month of successive storms which…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0213 > african-swine-fever-spreads-outside-containment-zone-in-spain

African swine fever spreads outside containment zone in Spain

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (181+ words) African swine fever has been detected outside a containment zone in Spain's northeastern Catalonia region for the first time since its outbreak in November, officials said on Friday. African swine fever is a viral disease that is harmless to humans…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0212 > strong-winds-disrupt-flights-and-injure-25-in-spain

Strong winds disrupt flights and injure 86 in Spain

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (300+ words) Powerful winds topping 100 kilometres per hour (62 mph) battered Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Thursday, injuring at least 86 people - three seriously - and forcing school closures and flight restrictions. Storm Nils comes on the heels of three other episodes of extreme…...

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thelocal.es > 20/26/0211 > spain-bans-price-gouging-in-emergency-situations

Spain bans price gouging in emergency situations

2+ week, 2+ hour ago  (384+ words) The Spanish government has approved a law which prevents companies from hiking their prices in Spain during national or global emergencies, as seen with airlines that marked up their prices enormously following the recent train crash in Andalusia. Spain's cabinet…...