Storm batters Catalonia: dozens injured, roads cut and flights suspended
Spain News
Published: 12 February 2026 16:45 CET
Catalonia has now passed through the worst phase of a violent windstorm that forced the suspension of classes, non‑urgent medical activity and outdoor events on Thursday, although the regional authorities are keeping the alert in place until 20:00. The first balance leaves dozens of injuries,...
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Mercadona and Lactalis win legal battles that put Spain’s “below‑cost milk” fines in doubt
Spain News
Published: 11 February 2026 15:19 CET
Supermarket giant Mercadona and dairy group Lactalis have both convinced Spain’s National Court to overturn fines for allegedly buying milk below...
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Spain flags sharp rise in imported food in poor condition, with Morocco under the microscope
Spain News
Published: 11 February 2026 14:05 CET
Spain’s Ministry of Health has detected a worrying increase in imported food that fails safety checks, with official data showing that...
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Should expats in Spain switch from autónomo to SL to pay less tax?
Expat Tips
Published: 11 February 2026 13:25 CET
Many expats in Spain start their business life as autónomos because it is quick, cheap and your gestor can set it up in an afternoon. That works fine...
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Brussels warns Spain: a residence permit “is not a blank cheque” for the EU
Spain News
Published: 11 February 2026 12:55 CET
The European Commission has cautioned Spain over its plan to regularise more than half a million migrants, reminding Madrid that residence permits...
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