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Convenio Especial in Spain: 2026 Guide for Expats and Long‑Term Residents Health News Published: 09 February 2026 08:52 CET

The Convenio Especial is Spain’s “pay in” scheme for public healthcare. It is designed for people who live in Spain long term but do not qualify for state cover through work, social security, an S1 form or other agreements. For many expats, early retirees and non‑working spouses, it can be...

Spain’s New Healthcare Rules for Expats, Nomads and Long‑Stay Visitors in 2026 Health News Published: 09 February 2026 08:28 CET

Spain is updating how public healthcare works for people who spend a lot of time in the country without always fitting the classic “resident” box....

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Spain Braces for Record Cancer Cases as Ultra-Processed Foods Are Branded “the New Smoking” Health News Published: 29 January 2026 13:35 CET

Spain is on track to register more than 300,000 new cancer cases in a single year for the first time, just as doctors and public-health experts sound...

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Spain Healthcare Strike From 27 January 2026 Health News Published: 26 January 2026 14:08 CET

An indefinite nationwide healthcare strike is scheduled to begin across Spain on 27 January 2026, with stoppages called every Tuesday until further...

Damira Baby Formula Health Alert in Spain Health News Published: 26 January 2026 12:27 CET

Spain’s food safety authorities have issued a health alert for certain Damira infant formula batches due to a possible contamination with cereulide,...