An 87-year-old Madrid woman whose eviction triggered nationwide protests over Spain's chronic housing crisis and a political debate that culminated in early elections died on Wednesday, a tenants' union said.

Autumn is here and that means harvest time for many fruits and vegetables in Spain. But, it’s also one of the best times of year for foraging, including for wild mushrooms, chestnuts and wild berries.

Spain faces a snap election on November 29th, with three party leaders in focus after Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called the vote following parliament's rejection of his proposed housing measures.

Loneliness is a recurring theme in online groups for foreigners in Spain, a mental health issue which is almost taboo in a country known for being sociable. The Local spoke to a Spain-based therapist to find out why.

There will be even more holiday packages available for British tourists heading to Spain next summer as the three big players in the British tour operating market are expanding their offerings, from hotels to new flight routes.

Known as a political survivor who's previous gambles have largely paid off, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is really walking the tightrope this time, ahead of the snap general election which he called for November 29th.

Storms to continue in Catalonia, American vulture fund Blackstone gets state deal handling Spain's social housing, Valencia’s Peñíscola turns into film set for tourists and more news on Wednesday October 7th.

A Spanish judge on Tuesday lifted an arrest warrant for exiled Catalan former separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, paving the way for his return to Spain ahead of a general election in November.

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Tuesday announced two new decrees aimed at placating nationwide protests over Spain's housing crisis, after parliament's rejection of similar measures last week led him to call a snap election.

Following the British Prime Minister's recent comments about the possibility of the UK rejoining the EU, we asked our readers about how their lives would change if this became a reality. From the 90-day rule, to homes and visas, you had plenty to say.

With a snap election called for November and the housing crisis at the centre of voters’ worries, we look at the policies proposed by Spain’s conservative and far-right parties, which polls suggest are favourites to form the next Spanish government.

Torrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public transport to the sewage system has to be improved.

AI agents going rogue and ever-louder doomsday warnings have led many in Europe to wonder: are the EU's artificial intelligence rules enough to protect against the potential dangers?

Madrid to reduce taxes for property buyers under 40, Vox leader calls Spain's PM 'Moroccan candidate' and claims he may rig elections and more news on Tuesday October 6th.

Following the Spanish parliament's rejection of emergency housing measures on Friday, hundreds of thousands of protesters across more than 50 Spanish cities called for a general strike to force authorities to act.

It's not just New England in the US or Canada where going to see the fall foliage is popular in autumn. There are plenty of places in Spain, from national parks and ancient forests to even volcanoes, where leaf peeping is very rewarding.

Spain's left-wing government wants to use the dissolution of parliament which occurs when a snap election is called to re-approve the housing crisis decrees that were rejected on Friday, thus offering temporary protections to millions of tenants.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a general election nine months before the end of his mandate. Why has he done this, and why now?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed on Monday morning that his government will call an early general election for November 29th, amid nationwide discontent against the recent parliamentary rejection of key housing crisis measures.

Storms to continue on Monday in Spain, PM to potentially announce snap election at 9am and more news on Monday October 5th.

Dozens of members of a far-right group gathered in central Madrid late Saturday, some of them trying to reach the protest camp calling for housing reforms, AFP journalists witnessed.

Authorities began on Sunday to remove a migrant camp on the beach of Ceuta, Spain's enclave in North Africa, ahead of a mid-October visit by Spain's king and queen, police said.

Two people have died and one is missing near Barcelona due to torrential rains in the northeastern Spanish province, authorities said on Sunday, warning that the extreme weather was moving north to the neighbouring province of Girona.

Fresh protests over housing are due to take place in Madrid and other Spanish cities on Saturday, a day after parliament rejected two government measures to strengthen protection for tenants.

Spain's parliament on Friday rejected two government decrees which contained numerous measures aimed at tackling a housing crisis that has spurred nationwide protests.

Do you have dual nationality with Spain and your country of birth? If so, travelling can become confusing. Here are the rules on which passport you should use and when.

Spanish lawmakers are due to vote on Friday on two government housing decrees drawn up after an outcry over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, with their passage in doubt.

The Bank of Spain has for the first time revealed where it keeps its gold, and it's not all in Spain.

EU nations will meet Friday, aiming to develop a unified response to soaring diesel prices, a day after the US called on its European allies to release strategic reserves "immediately" to stem the crisis.

Several hundred people held raucous protests known as 'caceroladas' in Madrid and other Spanish cities, calling on MPs to approve measures to tackle a housing crisis in a parliamentary vote on Friday.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is reportedly considering calling a general election for November 29th amid the increasing possibility that the two major housing laws his government proposed will be voted down in parliament on Friday.

Spain braces for key housing decree votes, Spaniards break coffee consumption record, EU opens case against Spain over delayed blackout plan and more news on Friday October 2nd.

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has welcomed the fact that his British counterpart is attempting to recalibrate the UK's relationship with the EU, calling Britain a "sister nation" and stressing that "Brexit was a huge loss".

After a rollercoaster decade since the Brexit vote, the idea of the UK rejoining is still only a distant prospect and the European Union is waiting first to see what London wants next.

Millions in Spain are calling for housing reform and the government has responded with two sweeping reform bills. Ahead of the crunch vote in the Spanish Congress on Friday, The Local looks into the main criticisms of the measures.

Affordability is one of the main reasons foreigners choose to move to Spain, and while it's become common knowledge that Spain isn't that 'cheap' anymore, several costs are surprisingly higher than in other countries in 2026.

It will be the first trip by a Spanish monarch to Ceuta and Melilla since King Juan Carlos in November 2007 that sparked a diplomatic crisis with neighbouring Morocco, which claims sovereignty over the territories.

Under the threat of eviction or with soaring rents gobbling up a large chunk of their salaries, protesting campers in Madrid and Barcelona are sharing their struggles and calling for action to tackle Spain's housing crisis.

Variable mortgage rates shoot up in Spain, Senate rejects France 'friendship' treaty during Macron visit, two months since Ceuta border rush, and more news from Spain on Thursday October 1st.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday said he was "reasonably optimistic" that parliament would approve housing measures his minority government adopted after nationwide protests sparked by a Madrid pensioner's eviction.

The EU put forward Wednesday plans for a new bloc-wide communication system allowing police, firefighters and other national emergency services to better coordinate during cross-border crises.

There's a little-known rule in Spain that you must be able to understand and communicate in Spanish if you want to donate blood here.

Want to start planning a trip to a new part of Spain this autumn? Whether it's hiking in nature, visiting quaint mountain villages or stopping at a local winery, here are 12 original getaways to enjoy this 'otoño' (autumn).

The process of settling in Spain and getting all your paperwork in order can be tedious and frustrating - but also necessary. This article will prepare you for all the bureaucracy when you first move to Spain.

More than half a million EU nationals living in Spain are being contacted by electoral authorities as the deadline approaches for registering their wish to vote in next year's municipal elections.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said in an interview broadcast Wednesday that rejoining the EU was among the potential answers to the unavoidable question of what Britain's future relationship with Europe could look like.

Did you know that you could save €1,310 a year on grocery shopping if you pick the right supermarket in Spain? Here are the most affordable options in the country in 2026, and the most expensive.

Almost half of cat owners in Spain rescued their pets from the street, French president Macron begins his first state visit to Spain, disabled man evicted from home near Barcelona, and more news from Spain this Wednesday September 30th.

The Spanish government on Tuesday pre-approved a raft of new measures aimed at helping to solve the current housing crisis, from a ban on vulture funds to a moratorium on evictions until 2030.

Most of our readers believe that no one single group is to blame for Spain's current housing crisis, but rather that they all contribute to a vicious circle. Here's what The Local Spain's readers have to say.