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Can Expats In Spain Use A Foreign Bank Account To Pay Their Bills? Expat Tips Published: 08 August 2023 14:48 CET Updated: 06 October 2025 11:15 CET

Spain is one of Europe’s most popular destinations for expats, retirees, and second-home owners — but daily life here brings some practical hurdles. Paying electricity, water, and internet bills sounds simple until you realise many Spanish providers still expect a local bank account. Even in...

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Andalucia Ranks Top For Drowning Incidents In 2023 Spain News Published: 07 August 2023 20:03 CET Updated: 25 March 2025 20:03 CET

With 38 deaths recorded this year, Andalucía has surged to the forefront of the Autonomous Communities in terms of lives lost in aquatic spaces due...

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Mandatory Dog Insurance In Spain To Take Effect Next Month Spain News Published: 04 August 2023 20:12 CET Updated: 25 March 2025 20:12 CET

March of this year saw the culmination of months of negotiations with the successful passing of the pioneering Animal Welfare Law, known as Law...

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US Visitor Numbers To Spain Surge 17 Percent In One Year Spain News Published: 04 August 2023 20:10 CET Updated: 25 March 2025 20:10 CET

Amidst the peak tourist season, the U.S. market is displaying remarkable growth in Spain, even as the country's summer figures strive to regain their...

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Spain Initiates Legal Action Against 'Low-Cost' Airline Over Hand Luggage Fees Spain News Published: 04 August 2023 20:05 CET Updated: 25 March 2025 20:05 CET

After weeks of careful examination, Spain's Ministry of Consumer Affairs has taken a significant step forward by initiating proceedings against...