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Spain Labour Day weekend: Supermarket opening hours during the May bank holidayEach chain has set its own opening hours for the May 1st holiday weekend, with some regional differences across Spain The Friday May 1 Labour Day holiday will be marked throughout Spain in 2026, giving many people a long weekend to switch off, travel.. 30/04/2026

How to get a criminal records check in Spain, with help from Heniam & AssociatesEverything you need to know about requesting your criminal record certificate in Spain, including online, in person and from abroad If you need to prove your legal record in Spain, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of certain..

Why May 1 is a public holiday in SpainLabour Day is marked nationwide with a long history of workers’ rights, protest and a welcome day off May 1 is one of the most important dates in the Spanish work calendar, and this year it falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend for many people.. 30/04/2026

Alliance Pioneer Group brings reassurance for travellers needing medical transport from SpainTrusted repatriation and patient transport services offer peace of mind for travellers and residents in Spain For anyone spending time in Spain, or living here year-round, it is reassuring to know that help is available if an illness, injury or unexpected.. 30/04/2026

Read the May edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the May issue of Home & Living magazine This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Ibiza in May. This month the islands.. 29/04/2026

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemicThe tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest economies since the pandemic. The latest OECD report shows that the share.. 28/04/2026

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission firstHorizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about installing air conditioning. But in apartment blocks and urbanisations, it is not.. 27/04/2026

Alexa+ arrives in Spain with a smarter, more natural way to help at homeAmazon’s upgraded assistant is rolling out in Early Access, with more personal features and a monthly fee after launch Alexa+ is now arriving in Spain, and Amazon says the new version is designed to sound more natural, understand context better.. 24/04/2026

El Corte Inglés freezes the price of 300 grocery items in stores across SpainThe 90-day price freeze covers everything from fresh fish and meat to olive oil and nappies With the cost of the weekly shop continuing to rise across Spain, El Corte Inglés has announced it's freezing the prices of 300 basic food products.. 24/04/2026

Left the UK after April 5, 2025? Expats in Spain could still face UK tax under new rulesThe experts at Elysium Wealth Advisors explain everything you need to know about UK domicile changes From April 6, 2025, the UK tax system has undergone a major shift. The concept of “non-domicile” (non-dom) has effectively been abolished.. 22/04/2026

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to knowIBI, Plusvalía, waste collection fees and more – a practical guide for anyone who owns property in Spain If you own property in Spain, you'll know the feeling: a letter arrives (or sometimes doesn't) and you suddenly discover.. 22/04/2026

Fuel costs are pushing more drivers towards electric carsRising petrol and diesel prices are making electric motoring look far more attractive in Spain The latest surge in fuel prices across Spain, is giving electric cars a stronger sales pitch. With petrol and diesel becoming much more expensive, the cost.. 17/04/2026

Everything you need to know about Spain's new retirement age rules coming in 2027The standard retirement age in Spain is moving to 67 next year, but there are some exceptions Spain's pension system has been quietly changing for a while now and 2027 is when the latest round of reforms finally lands. If you're living and.. 15/04/2026

Hidden tax breaks in Spain: The insurance policies that could cut your bill this yearFrom car to health cover, lesser-known deductions could help reduce your 2025 income tax return Spain’s 2025–2026 Income Tax Campaign is now underway, and while many people focus on the basics, experts say some of the most overlooked savings.. 14/04/2026

What would Spain look like with fewer immigrants? New report paints a stark pictureStudy warns economy, public services and population could all shrink sharply without foreign workers Spain’s long-term future could look very different if immigration levels were significantly reduced, according to a new report by the National Office.. 10/04/2026

Global Relocation: Making your move to Spain stress-freeAll the support you need to start your new life in Spain at every stage of your move There's a lot to think about when moving to Spain. Paperwork, visas, home searches, vehicle registration, schools, and even settling in with your new neighbours.. 10/04/2026

Tap water nitrates exceed safe levels in over half of Spain's townsGreenpeace map reveals widespread exceedances, though Murcia holds up relatively well Tap water across Spain carries a hidden issue that many people might not notice, even though it looks and smells completely normal. Nitrates are present in supplies.. 10/04/2026

Spainfully Honest: Behind the podcast for people living in or moving to SpainTwo Murcia-based expats host this podcast that is gaining attention for its honest and balanced conversations about life in Spain A new podcast, Spainfully Honest, hosted by two long-time residents, Catherine and Paul, is gaining a loyal following.. 03/04/2026

Semana Santa in Spain: How do the Spanish celebrate Easter?Easter in Spain typically lasts a whole week and is full of colourful parades and religious ceremonies Holy Week, or ‘Semana Santa’ as it is known in Spain, is the first major celebration of the year after the Three Kings in January and it..

Spain sets out campervan parking rules as Easter travel rush beginsThe traffic authorities in Spain have clarified inspections, parking rules and official service areas for motorhomes With Easter just around the corner and thousands preparing to hit the road, Spain has set out updated rules for campervans and motorhomes.. 23/03/2026