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The story behind the image on Spain's Christmas Lottery tickets this yearMore than just numbers, the artwork on this year’s El Gordo tickets reflects tradition, family and hope as Spain counts down to the big draw As Spain edges closer to one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the festive calendar, many people buying.. 19/12/2025

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

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 biggest and best Christmas markets in Spain for 2025From the traditional market in Madrid's Plaza Mayor to the new A Coruña stalls, Christmas shoppers are spoiled for choice in Spain Christmas in Spain is always a feast for the senses and one of the most charming traditions is the arrival.. 08/12/2025

Lock in the best energy rates now: Spanish Energy has your winter savings coveredAs the chill sets in and evenings draw longer, smart homeowners are turning to Spanish Energy to snag the top electricity and gas deals before year's end. If you're like most of us expats settled in Spain, the dropping temperatures mean one thing.. 04/12/2025

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..

This weekend is a puente in Spain: How many days off are there and where?The 'puente de diciembre' is a major weekend for travel in Spain, with thousands of cars hitting the roads Plaza de la Constitución in Cádiz, celebrating the landmark 1812 constitution   Every year in Spain, the weekend.. 02/12/2025

In question: Rental-expense deductions for non-EU property owners in Spain by IberianTax   For the 2025 tax year, non-resident property owners in Spain must file their Rental Income Tax return (Modelo 210) between 1 January and 20 January 2026. This applies to both short-term and long-term rentals. Non-resident.. 02/12/2025

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the December issue of Home & Living!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table for Christmas lunch, hairstyles, recipes and so much more..... &.. 27/11/2025

The new app to manage your funeral plans and payments in Spain, from Compare FuneralsCompare Funerals are launching a new app in the new year for users to easily update and control every aspect of their funeral arrangements The funeral plans and will writing company in Spain, Compare Funerals, is soon to launch a new app for mobile.. 26/11/2025

International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga welcomes visiting nursing students from FinlandThe professional training programme not only taught the Finnish visitors about care work, but also helped to improve and expand services for foreign nationals at the nursing home too The International Unit at Caser Residencial Málaga recently.. 26/11/2025

Inspired Garden Furniture's massive sale: Quality outdoor furniture at great pricesExclusive savings on stylish sofa sets, dining sets, parasols and more   If you’ve been dreaming of enhancing your outdoor space, now’s the perfect time to act. Inspired Garden Furniture in Almería is holding a massive.. 25/11/2025