Final Agreement For UK-Spain Driving Licence Exchange
The seemingly endless Brexit saga over the exchange of UK driving licences in Spain has finally come to a close.
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Montero Pushes Through Transgender Rights, Abortion Reform & Menstrual Leave
Lawmakers also gave final approval to a law that gives women paid time off if they are diagnosed with severe
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Hola! Magazine – A Made In Spain Global Phenomenon
‘Would you like a magazine to read?…’ Trashy magazines: pure pleasure. There is nothing more comforting to while away the
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Sanchez Eyes Elections With Minimal Wage Increase
This week the Spanish government has unveiled an 8% rise in the minimum wage, as part of the package to
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Guide To Applying For Government´s “Cheque De 200 Euros”
The Spanish tax agency, Agencia Tributaria has now opened the online applictation web page for the 200 EUR grant which
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Plaza De Cibeles “Playa” Proposal Kicks Off Day Of Innocents
The announcement that the Madrid mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeda, is planning to convert the Plaza de Cibeles into an open
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We Wish You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
From All Of Us At The Madrid Metropolitan we wish you a joyous Christmas and a Happy New Year. We
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HM Hospitals Widens Coverage On Costa Del Sol
One of Spain’s leading private healthcare providers HM Hospitals has announced the opening of 4 hospitals in and around the
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Nail Biting Drive Through Wildfire Inferno Goes Viral
This is the nail-biting moment a brave Spanish emergency services soldier drives a coach through a wall of flames in
Read more Brexit Breakthrough At Last In Sight For UK Drivers In Spain
A breakthrough of sorts in the never-ending saga of Brexit related issues still be resolved – this time the exchange
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Ringing Changes As Spain Set To Limit Call Waiting Times
One of the most common bugbears of modern life is being challenged by the Spanish government as long telephone waiting
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Government Announces Masks Off From This Thursday
The Spanish government have announced that the obligatory wearing of facemasks outdoors will cease from Thursday 10th February. The announcement
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Mona Bizzari’s Journey of Self-Discovery Entering The Spanish Market
In 2021 Bizzari Jewelry became one of the partners of Alya Society – A Madrid-based international networking community of English-Speaking
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Pets Now “Family Members” As Animal Rights Law Takes Force
Pets, including cats, dogs and even goldfish, are now considered family members under new laws in Spain with implications regarding
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Sanchez Seeks Pandemic To Endemic “Evaluation”
Despite record numbers from the latest government Covid-19 infection rate figures, released yesterday 10th January, the Spanish Prime Minister Pedro
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Pedro Sanchez Announces Masks Back On….But
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has announced that the Cabinet will meet tomorow Thursday, 23rd December, in order to
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5 Facts About Healthcare in Spain
Everything to know before retiring in Spain In Spain the majority of healthcare comes out as a sort of social
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Confusion For UK Entry Requirements For Returning Vaxed Brits In Spain
Vickie Scullard reports on how administrative confusion between Spain and the UK over vaccination requirements for travel is causing Britons
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Expat Spain: Problems And Solutions For Raising Your Family Abroad
Madrid resident and international parent coach, Denise Suarez addresses common issues readers of the Madrid Metropolitan may face when raising
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UK Embassy Advises Brits In Spain To Get TIE Card
Just over a year since the Withdrawal Agreement TIE (Tarjeta Identidad de Extranjero) was launched, the latest figures published by the
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Jobs That Are Seeing High Wage Increases
The world may have experienced untold economic devastation due to the coronavirus pandemic, but the current upside is that a
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Spain´s New Pet Laws & Animal DNI Explained
The Spanish Government is set to introduce a series of new pet laws aimed at controling the industry, increasing owner
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Operation El Pilar As Madrid Vacates For First Post Pandemic Puente
The Directorate-General for Traffic is set to launch Operation El Pilar, in anticipation of millions of road journeys this weekend, as people
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Tax Deadline Looms For Non-Resident Spanish Property Owners
The clock is ticking for all non-resident owners of property in Spain to pay their annual taxes – even if
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British Embassy Launches Online Survey For Residents In Spain
The British Embassy has launched an online survey aimed at getting up to date information and feedback from UK nationals
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Spain Passes 70% Vaccination As Fifth Wave Receedes
The government has announced that it has passed the 70% milestone that was set by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez
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Massive Surge In UK Residency TIE Card Applications
The British Embassy in Madrid, has released the latest figures on the number of UK nationals who have applied for
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Police Issue Awareness Alert As Spanish Online Scams On The Rise
The Spanish National Police have issued a public awareness campaign due to the rocketing number of reports of online fraud
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DGT Issues Dos & Donts To Avoid Summer Driving Fines
The Spanish DGT (Directorate-General for Traffic) Summer Campaign continues into August as nearly 48 million journeys are expected to be made.
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Ice Cream Health Scare As Popular Brands Withdrawn
A major contamination healthcare has caused Nestlé and Mars to recall 46 varieties of ice cream products after traces of Ethylene
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Best Tips For Digital Nomads
With the boom in digital nomads coming to Spain we take a look at some top tips for people attracted
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Madrid Empties As Heatwave Continues
Many Madrileños have used the ongoing heatwave to escape the city where temperatures have been hovering around the 35 degree
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Hugo & Lucia Head The Most Popular Baby Names In Spain
The latest data for new births in Spain by the country´s National Statistics Institute (INE) has been published showing the most
Read more Brexit – Britons In Spain Driving Licence Extension
The saga of Brexit continues for Spain´s estimated 390,000 British residents who had registered to exchange their UK driving licence
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Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain
Five Reasons Why You Should Retire in Spain If you have clicked on this article, it probably means that you
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Government’s Proposed New Self Employed Reform Favours Lower Earners
The Spanish government has proposed a major overhaul of Spain’s autónomo system for calculating self employed workers social security contributions.
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Spain To Finally Say Adios To Its “Libro de Familia”
A staple part of Spanish family life is set to disappear with the replacement of the “Libro de Familia” booklet,
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New Spanish Driving Rules & Speed Limits Set To Take Force
The final elements of the DGT ( Directorate-General for Traffic) new road and traffic regulations are set to come into force
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2021 “Declaracion De La Renta” Guide
April is the cruelest month or so goes the line from T.S Elliot – it is also the month that
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UK Government Extends Support For Britons In Spain Residency Applications
The British Embassy in Madrid has announced that the Foreign Office is allocation an additional £1 million of funding for
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How Expats Can Alleviate Homesickness When Living in Spain During Covid-19 Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has put all of us in situations we could not have anticipated. However, it’s the expats and
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Mentalist James Fabulous – On Magic and Mentors
The Madrid Metropolitan catches up with Spain based Mentalist and Magician James Fabulous who has taken advantage of all things Zoom
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Government Covid Lifestyle Survey Show Booze & Drugs Down
The publication of the Spanish government´s OEDA-COVID 2020 Survey shows that the consumption of alcohol, marihuana and prescription drugs fell but that
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Spanish Scientists Shows Women Stressed Before Conception Twice As Likely To Have Girl
A new study by Spanish scientists show that women suffering from stress before they become pregnant and during conception are
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What Is The “Beckham Law” – Guide To Expat Tax In Spain
The “Beckham Law” is a Spanish Tax Decree which came into force in 2005 and nicknamed after the footballer David
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Guide To Modelo 720 Tax Declaration
Spring is in the air and with it a reminder for the 31st March deadline of Modelo 720 for any
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French Institute Enveils 2021 Spain Programme
Last week the Madrid Metropolitan had the pleasure of attending the annual event to celebrate the opening of the new
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Madrid Begins Filomena Clean Up
Madrid has woken up this morning caked in frozen snow from the after effects of the heaviest snowfall seen in
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Henry Hoggs – The British Style Sausages Spaniards Love
Simon and Nestor have wowed the country with their vision and innovative business that makes the best British style sausages
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Last Call For Filing Non Resident Tax In Spain
Time is closing in for non-tax residents in Spain to declare declare their Modelo 210 tax The tax declaration must
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Guide To Choosing a School in Madrid
Choosing a school in Madrid? Things to keep in mind The school application process in Madrid is in full swing.
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