Alex Dunham
Editor at The Local (Spain)
Filmmaker and journalist in Spain, currently editor @TheLocalSpain & video producer @TheLocalEurope. Previously contributor @ TheGuardian, France 24, ARTE, Ozy
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6 days ago |
thelocal.es | Alex Dunham
In the last three months, Spain’s population has increased by 75,865, reaching 49,153,849 inhabitants, the highest figure on record. Once again, this was due to an increase in the number of foreigners moving to Spain, while native born Spaniards continue to decrease in numbers. Spain now has 9.4 million residents who were born overseas, compared to 42.2 million born in Spain.
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6 days ago |
thelocal.es | Alex Dunham |Esme Fox
If you’re moving to Spain from the United States it’s likely that you will need to resit your driving test in order to get a valid driving licence here. You will only be allowed to drive in Spain for a maximum of six months before you need to get a Spanish licence. The six-month grace period starts from the time you register for residency.
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1 week ago |
thelocal.es | Alex Dunham |Esme Fox
Despite this, the Spanish government has not released any detailed data clearly illustrating which group owns the most flats, and whether they’re using it for short-term, temporary or long-term renting.
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1 week ago |
thelocal.es | Alex Dunham |Esme Fox
Americans wishing to settle in Europe are increasingly looking at Spain, and a new report suggests that the tax advantages offered by Spain's Beckham Law could be one of the main draws. The number of Americans living in Spain has risen by 10,000 in two years according to recent stats from Spain’s National Statistics Institute (INE). The latest data from the INE shows there were 50,623 US citizens registered as residents in Spain in 2024, up from 40,159 in 2022.
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1 week ago |
thelocal.es | Alex Dunham
Spain seeks 'urgent measures' at UN to 'stop killing' in Gaza: PM Spain will present a draft resolution at the UN General Assembly aimed at "proposing urgent measures to stop the killing of innocent civilians and ensure humanitarian aid" in Gaza, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Wednesday.
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