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Getting Married In Spain

Getting Married in Spain New rules were recently published in gov.uk. Notice of marriage is now only 7 day. the period of residency is now only 3 days, so much easier for tourist weddings. details are confirmed on the notarial guide. Scroll down

219,225 Eu Citizens May Have Left Spain In 2013.

Figures recently published state that this is the total of those who were no longer listed on the census register (padron) in 2013. The national department of statistics INE, are trying to damp down fears amongst local governments and state that

Amendment To Ec Directive Driving Licences – Apnoea And Driving In Tunnels

Amendment to EC Directive Driving Licences – Apnoea and Driving in Tunnels. New EC Directive EC Directive 2014/85/EU, 1st of July 2014 published last week, informing member states of the necessity to develope legislation dealing with: A.

Citizens Advice Bureau Spain Membership At 10.000

It is almost inconceivable that in such a short space of time, barely a year. Citizens Advice Bureau Spain has a membership figure of 10.000. The team from CAB  Spain would like to thank you all for joining. Thank you for all your kind words an

Banks And Notaries In Spain/ Purchasing A Property

Purchasing a property in Spain, increasing the loan, asking for interest only honeymoon period or changing the bank who has provide the mortgage to a new bank. To accomplish any of these transactions in Spain, you must use a notary. This is ce

Roaming Charges In Europe Drop Again On July 1st

News from the European Parliament. Extract from europa.eu.   Huge cuts in mobile data roaming price caps from 1 July – a drop of over 50% from last summer!   Type of mobile activity in the EU 2013 caps (before VAT) 2014 caps

The Gauze That Cost 128 Euro (travelling In Europe With The Ehic)

When you travel in Europe, it does NOT matter WHERE you come from, but were you ARE. This means that you will be using the healthcare system as any citizen of the country you are in. If citizens of that country pay 30% of treatment costs, you wi

Letters Sent From Nhs To Expats Have Many Confused.

Have you had treatment recently at your local NHS hospital? If so you are likely to receive a letter from the hospital written in Spanish. This letter will tell you of the treatment received and cost. Do not be alarmed as in most cases and if yo

Legal Aid In Spain

It appears that many expatriates are not aware that they may be entitled to legal aid in Spain.  It is quite easy to obtain this free service if you meet the criteria. You basically need to be a resident and on a low income. Pensioners who have

Mums Abroad Interviews Myra, Founder Of Cab Spain

Citizens Advice Bureau Spain – Myra Cecilia Azzopardi Myra set up the Citizens Advice Bureau Spain in 2013. They advise on “absolutely everything that affects the expatriate community who live, invest or visit Spain, from relocation
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