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1+ hour, 2+ min ago   (1215+ words) This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Christopher Mannino, 45, an author who moved from Middletown, Delaware, to Swieqi, Malta, a Mediterranean island just 122 square miles in size, with his wife and two young children in June 2025. The conversation…...

1+ hour, 9+ min ago   (803+ words) The unexpected move contrasted with harsh rhetoric and deportation efforts ramping up in the United States and other European Union countries. Here are three people who are hoping to get their residency and work permits under Spain's new policy. "A…...

2+ hour, 4+ min ago   (297+ words) The municipality of Sert, in the district of Castelo Branco, explains that the restoration took place on Friday, being a "temporary resolution. The passage of Depression Kristin through mainland Portugal on Wednesday left a trail of destruction. The electrical connection…...

2+ hour, 30+ min ago   (297+ words) The line would be built in phases, starting in the middle with a route between Fuengirola and Marbella, the only city with a population over 150,000 that doesn't have a railway station. Sections from Malaga to Nerja on one end (via…...

2+ hour, 41+ min ago   (481+ words) Tom Hopcroft strolling through Madrid. Credit: TH FB Tom Hopcroft is a British content creator, designer, and entrepreneur from Birmingham, now living in Madrid. He proudly calls himself a "guiri profesional" and embraces the Spanish slang "guiri" for stereotypical Northern…...

2+ hour, 50+ min ago   (735+ words) While the Finnish government's decision has been polarizing, the overall impact on Russian tourism has been immense. Finnish tourist spots that once attracted Russian visitors have seen significant drops in numbers, and many Russian tourists are now seeking alternative routes…...

3+ hour, 5+ min ago   (568+ words) Family challenges, Sofia's unwavering support and new tests ahead for Leonor " what awaits the King in 2026russpain.com...

3+ hour, 14+ min ago   (844+ words) In January 2026, updated migration legislation, which had been in the works since 2024, came into force in Spain. According to reports by DW, the document was revised and refined several times, and ultimately introduced a number of changes aimed at simplifying…...

3+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1153+ words) Half a million migrants will be "regularised" under plans to boost economic growth that have angered rightwing parties Not everyone has been enthused by the Spanish government"s decision this week to buck European political trends by announcing plans to…...

3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (804+ words) In an exciting new development for European air travel, TAP Air Portugal is set to launch direct flights between Lisbon, Portugal, and Athens, Greece, starting July 1, 2026. This new route promises to significantly enhance the connectivity between these two iconic European…...