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Make 2026 the year you finally sort your funeral plan and give your family peace of mindCompare Funerals can help expats living in Spain avoid leaving families with maze of foreign paperwork and huge unexpected costs January arrives with its familiar rituals. Out come the running shoes gathering dust since last February. The fridge gets.. 05/01/2026

The Three Kings: Why Spain celebrates a second Christmas with the Reyes Magos on January 6Parades, presents and feasts: The Three Kings festival is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Spain Even after Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year are all out of the way, the festive season in Spain is far from over. On January 5 and 6 the..

How to renew your TIE as a British expat resident in Spain: Foreigner's identity card renewal instructions post-BrexitStep-by-step guide to renewing your TIE card for Brits living as permanent residents in Spain Image: Ayuntamiento de Madrid   Who needs a TIE in Spain? When can I renew my TIE? How long does it take to renew a TIE? Step-by-step guide..

A quick guide to Roscón de Reyes and the best supermarket optionsEverything you need to know about Roscón de Reyes, from the hidden surprises and traditional fillings to the best supermarket options this year Every year on Three Kings Day, January 6, families across Spain gather to enjoy Roscón.. 30/12/2025

New Year's traditions in Spain from grapes to red underwearNew Year's Eve in Spain is usually a family occasion, with food, late nights and a few long-standing traditions If you head out for an evening meal or a drink on New Year's Eve, you may be disappointed, as much of Spain will feel like a ghost.. 30/12/2025

Make 2026 the year you take control of your energy costs with Ecocorp SolarTrust Ecocorp Solar for your solar panel renewable energy installation and maintenance this year As we get ready to welcome 2026, there's never been a better time for homeowners in southern Spain to invest in solar energy. With electricity.. 29/12/2025

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

Festive season in full swing in TorreviejaDiscover drone shows, parades, ice skating and family-friendly events still to enjoy this Christmas in Torrevieja and La Mata Christmas in Torrevieja is already under way, with the popular Carols in the Square having kicked things off last week. Now the.. 16/12/2025

Simpa, turismofobia, smartphone... what do all the new words in Spain's official dictionary mean?The Real Academia Española (RAE) has released version 23.8.1 of the Spanish dictionary, adding 330 new words, some of which may be of particular interest to expats The Spanish Dictionary has added 330 new words, some of them you may have.. 16/12/2025

Ecocorp Solar shares festive wishes for a Happy Christmas and greener New YearHelping homes across southern Spain shine with cleaner, smarter energy this festive season Ecocorp Solar is sending warm Christmas wishes to all their clients, partners and friends as they wrap up another year of helping households across Spain embrace.. 16/12/2025

Should Brits resident in Spain still have their passports stamped at the airport? Here's the truth...Some people who shouldn't do are still getting stamps in their passports when they cross international borders as the rules around the new Entry/Exit System are not yet clear to all Confusion and consternation among British travellers about passport.. 16/12/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 from Car Registrations SpainDriving into the festive season with gratitude and best wishes! Car Registrations Spain would like to thank all their clients for choosing their friendly and professional vehicle import service this year. Specialising in making the switch to Spanish.. 12/12/2025

Why the end of year is the perfect time to put your funeral plans in orderEnsuring you have a funeral plan in place in Spain gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones As another year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on what we've achieved and what still needs attention. December is when many of us.. 12/12/2025

How to spot a fake Christmas Lottery ticket before the big drawHelpful tips to make sure your El Gordo ticket is genuine ahead of 22 December As excitement builds for the 2025 Christmas Lottery draw, people across Spain are once again picking up their décimos and hoping this will be the year their number is.. 12/12/2025

My pre-New Year Resolution: Get my house in order before the end of the yearNow is the perfect time to make sure you're not paying too much for your energy bills in Spain The countdown to the new year has begun and if you're like most people, you've probably got a mental list of things you want to tackle before.. 12/12/2025

Where will you be this time next year? Picture-perfect beach life with MyMoveSpainSwap grey skies for golden sands: secure your Spanish visa and residency the easy way With winter creeping in and those grey skies closing over the UK, who hasn't caught themselves daydreaming of swapping it all for endless sunny beaches, warm Mediterranean.. 12/12/2025

Angels Nursing and Homecare wishes you a Happy Christmas 2025The team remains committed to providing personalised, dignified care across the Costa Blanca, Costa Cálida and beyond The festive season is here and Angels Nursing and Homecare is taking a moment to extend warm Christmas wishes to all their.. 11/12/2025

Merry Christmas 2025 and Happy New Year 2026 from Global Relocation - SpainA warm thank you to customers and a look at how Global continues to support international moves Global Relocation - Spain would like to wish all readers of Spanish News Today a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The team also sends heartfelt.. 11/12/2025

The real challenge in learning SpanishHow can you get new words in Spanish to stick in your head and remember them? Many of us who have moved out to Spain have tried hard for years to improve our Spanish, but keep running up against the same old, familiar roadblocks. This is something that..