Spain local news

High winds on Wednesday hampered efforts to contain wildfires in Spain that have already scorched a record stretch of land despite lower temperatures, authorities said.

Wildfires have been particular virulent this summer in Spain due to a cocktail of dangerous ingredients that have made the blazes burn more land than any other year on record.

Many Brits living in Spain will soon have to renew their Withdrawal Agreement TIE residency cards, but there is a lot of conflicting information about whether it’s possible to renew them before they expire or not.

Spain to vote on a shorter work week, new push to ban prostitution, anti-smoking law up for debate, new flights to Turkey and Iceland, festivals, tourist let bans and more. Here are the key changes to life in Spain in September 2025.

Thinking of setting up a tourism business in Spain? Barcelona-based travel journalist Esme Fox gives us the lowdown on which enterprises can be successful in Spain, as well as adding value to the tourism industry rather than contributing to overtourism.