Laws
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Alicante

Spain Launches In-Person Applications for Legalization: Queues and New Rules
More than 400 offices across the country have begun accepting in-person applications for the legalization of foreigners. Queues are already…
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Madrid

Madrid City Hall Challenges Memorial Status for La Almudena Wall Victims
Madrid City Hall has filed a lawsuit against the recognition of the La Almudena cemetery wall as a memorial site…
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Economy

Spain Allows Adding Up to 4 Years to Qualifying Period for Early Retirement
A new mechanism in Spain lets people get closer to pension age without raising their contributions. Up to 4 years…
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Cantabria

Spanish Supreme Court denies urgent suspension of legalisation for 500000 migrants
The Spanish Supreme Court has rejected a request to halt the migrant legalisation decree. The decision affects hundreds of thousands…
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Aragon

Spanish government prepares Constitutional Court appeal over new measures in Extremadura
The Spanish government has announced its intention to challenge measures adopted in Extremadura. Decisions concerning the rights of migrants have…
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Economy

Unemployment Benefits in Spain How Errors in Work History Result in Lost Payments
Many believe a year of work means four months of benefits. However, SEPE considers more than just length of service.…
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Consumer

Spanish Tax Agency Updates Tax Return Deadlines Key Points for 2025
Tax return deadlines in 2025 have changed. Online filing opens from April 8, and in-person consultations begin in June. Prepare…
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Alicante

Mass Legalization Applications Begin in Spain Queues Delays and Surprising Challenges
On the first day of migrant legalization in Spain, lawyers and associations faced a surge in applications. The online platform…
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Children

Thousands of Migrants in Spain Unable to Legalize Due to New Restrictions
Spain has launched a major legalization program for migrants, but not everyone is included. Stateless individuals and undocumented minors have…
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Madrid

Authorities, Farmers and Environmentalists Debate the Future of the Wolf in Castilla-La Mancha
Why wolf protection sparks debate in the region. Environmentalists demand wider safeguards, farmers worry about livestock, and authorities restrict protection…
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Consumer

Smartphones in Spain to require replaceable batteries from 2027 under new EU rules
From 2027, smartphones without replaceable batteries will no longer be sold in Spain. New EU regulations will require manufacturers to…
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Employment

Training Time in Spain Now Counts as Paid Working Hours
In Spain, companies are required to pay employees for job-related training. Time spent on such courses is considered working hours…
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Basque Country

Pototo Released After Reform How the Law Changed the Fates of ETA Convicts
A reform has come into force in Spain changing the rules for calculating sentences for convicted ETA members. The fourth…
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Cars

V16 Trap Why Spain’s New Emergency Beacons Backfired for Drivers
The rollout of Spain's new V16 emergency beacons has caused confusion and extra spending for motorists. Two different device versions,…
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Business

Real whole grain galletas to hit Spanish shelves in 2026 under new standards
Spain lifts old restrictions on galleta production. Starting in 2026, products made with true whole grain flour and clear labeling…
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Aragon

Madrid Authorities Stress Mandatory Abortion Register Nine Times
Madrid's authorities have openly voiced their opposition to creating a register of objecting doctors. The decision was made solely under…
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Granada

Spanish authorities sign order to dissolve Franco Foundation fate now in court
The Spanish government has officially launched the process to dissolve the Franco Foundation. The decision aims to protect the memory…



















