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1 week 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.

1 week ago | thelocal.es | Esme Fox

Spain has three main types of schools - public schools, concertados and private schools. It can be confusing at first to decide which one to send your kids to and which one is the best, but this guide should help you be more informed and make a decision. Firstly, a public school is one that is run by the state and is free of charge. This may be confusing for those coming from the UK where public schools are prestigious private schools, which charge a fee.

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.

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.

1 week ago | thespec.com | Esme Fox

“Sha ri shi. Shiki fu i ku. Ku fu i shiki.” The sounds of the monks’ chants reverberated through me. I didn’t know what the words meant, but somehow they brought me a measure of peace. Following the other guests, I knelt before a small bronze bowl, took a pinch of fragrant incense and then put it up to my head several times before throwing it in.