Befuddled passers-by holding torches and mobile phones squinted through pitch-black streets early on Tuesday and stranded travellers spent the night at train stations after a crippling backout plunged Spain into darkness. The Local Barcelona News…
Millions of people were left without power after a massive blackout hit mainland Spain on Monday, bringing transport services and businesses to a halt. The Local Barcelona News…
UK nationals are the biggest foreign property buyers in Spain at a time when Spanish authorities are considering measures to restrict non-Spaniards from purchasing homes as a way of addressing the housing crisis. The Local Barcelona News…
“Alarming” levels of microplastic have been found in major rivers across Europe according to scientists in 14 studies published simultaneously Monday. The Local Barcelona News…
Landlords in the Spanish region of Valencia have found a loophole in the local law which allows them to rent out to tourists without having a licence if guests stay 11 nights or more. The Local Barcelona News…
The UK’s ETA visa waiver becomes obligatory for Europeans from Wednesday April 2nd, but there is still confusion for certain British dual nationals who have received very different official advice from the UK. The Local Barcelona News…
After weeks of confusion and contradictory information over the workings of the UK’s ETA visa waiver for British dual nationals, the UK government has changed its advice once again – and created more uncertainty and anger for travellers. The Local Barcelona News…
Discover the surprising connection between a small town near Seville and the samurais of Japan. The Local Barcelona News…
If you’re moving to Spain or buying a property here, you’ll need an NIE or Foreigner Identification Number. Here’s our step by step guide on how to apply for one. The Local Barcelona News…
If you plan on working for yourself or setting up a small business in Spain, you’ll need to register in the ‘autónomo’ system. Here’s our step-by-step guide on how to do this, from the forms to fill in to the government bodies you must contact. The Local Barcelona News…