Society
New regulations set to take effect on July 1, 2025, require all homeowners renting out tourist properties in Spain to register them with the government. The rules, aimed at regulating short-term rentals, outline specific requirements, exceptions, and the registration process, marking a significant shift......
The rise of sologamy in Spain A peculiar trend is gaining traction in Spain: sologamy, or marrying oneself. The latest example comes from Stephane Soriano, a politician from Benaguasil, near Valencia, who made headlines for hosting a lavish ceremony to marry himself. With friends and family in attendance,......
Fati Vazquez, a 30-year-old Spanish influencer with a significant online following, has become the target of widespread criticism and death threats after being linked to Lamine Yamal, a 17-year-old rising star in Barcelona’s football team. The controversy erupted when photos surfaced showing both......
Thousands gathered in Barcelona and Mallorca on Sunday to voice their discontent with over-tourism and its impact on housing affordability and cultural identity. The demonstrations, organized under the SET alliance (Southern Europe against Overtourism), highlighted growing frustration in popular tourist......
Two Moroccan women working in Spain’s high-profit strawberry sector were expelled and sent back to Morocco under alarming conditions—one while pregnant, the other with cancer—triggering widespread criticism over the treatment of migrant laborers. Pregnant and abandoned The first case......
Spain's 28th regional presidents conference in Barcelona became a stage for political discord when Madrid's regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso walked out during speeches delivered in Catalan and Basque languages. The unprecedented decision to allow regional languages alongside Spanish......
The Spanish enclave of Ceuta has witnessed a striking demographic milestone, with Mohamed emerging as the most prevalent surname among its residents, according to 2024 data from Spain's National Statistics Institute. Overwhelming presence of Arabic surnames The statistical analysis reveals that......
Morocco will enhance its special maritime passenger transport to and from southern Europe with 520 weekly sailings under the Marhaba 2025 operation. This was announced by Mustapha Baitas, the government spokesperson and Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament. Following the weekly government......
Recent data released by Spain’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) and reported by ABC newspaper reveal that Moroccan nationals topped the list of foreign-born individuals who acquired Spanish citizenship in 2024. This marks an unprecedented record since such statistics began in 2013. According......
Spain granted residency-based citizenship to 221,805 foreigners in 2024, marking the third highest annual total since records began in 2009. Although this figure represents an 8.9 percent drop from 2023, when 243,481 people were naturalised, it confirms a sustained upward trend. The rise in successful......
Rental contracts signed in Spain during 2020 are set for renewal this year, raising concerns over substantial price hikes for hundreds of thousands of tenants. The phenomenon, dubbed the ‘great rent hike’ by the Spanish press, reflects the tumultuous shifts in the rental market over recent......
The Spanish government has enacted a significant decree allowing individuals who require assistance dogs to access all public spaces in Spain, ranging from swimming pools to supermarkets. This new regulation, approved by the cabinet under the Ministry of Social Rights, ensures that disabled individuals......
Andalusia, a region known for its vibrant culture and stunning landscapes, is currently grappling with a relentless heatwave. As temperatures soar to 40 degrees Celsius and beyond, the search for cooler retreats becomes essential. Here are eight remarkable destinations across the provinces of Andalusia......
