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Why Feeding Kids in Spain Means Surrendering to Sugar — A Russian Mum's View from Valencia

Why Feeding Kids in Spain Means Surrendering to Sugar — A Russian Mum's View from Valencia

At the playground, treats fly between families faster than you can track them, and restaurant kids' menus rarely stretch beyond chips and nuggets. But after years in Valencia, one mother is rethinking what really matters.

Spain's "Watergate": How the Leire Díez Case Is Threatening Pedro Sánchez

Spain's "Watergate": How the Leire Díez Case Is Threatening Pedro Sánchez

A former PSOE activist nicknamed "the plumber" is accused of running a shadow operation to sway court cases involving the party. With "El One" appearing throughout her messages, the opposition is circling

Andalusia Votes Right: What the Regional Election Results Mean for Spain's 2027 General Election

Andalusia Votes Right: What the Regional Election Results Mean for Spain's 2027 General Election

The People's Party won 41.6% but fell short of a majority, handing Vox the decisive role in forming a government. Healthcare and housing dominated the campaign — and both issues will be central in 2027

Why Is Spain So Corrupt? A Brief History and Eight Reasons the Problem Won't Go Away

Why Is Spain So Corrupt? A Brief History and Eight Reasons the Problem Won't Go Away

With parliamentary elections approaching, corruption has become Spain's hottest political weapon. But the phenomenon is neither new nor simple — it stretches back centuries and involves structural, cultural, and psychological factors that no government has yet managed to fix.

Spain's "Watergate": How the Leire Díez Case Is Threatening Pedro Sánchez

Spain's "Watergate": How the Leire Díez Case Is Threatening Pedro Sánchez

A former PSOE activist nicknamed "the plumber" is accused of running a shadow operation to sway court cases involving the party. With "El One" appearing throughout her messages, the opposition is circling

Andalusia Votes Right: What the Regional Election Results Mean for Spain's 2027 General Election

Andalusia Votes Right: What the Regional Election Results Mean for Spain's 2027 General Election

The People's Party won 41.6% but fell short of a majority, handing Vox the decisive role in forming a government. Healthcare and housing dominated the campaign — and both issues will be central in 2027

Why Is Spain So Corrupt? A Brief History and Eight Reasons the Problem Won't Go Away

Why Is Spain So Corrupt? A Brief History and Eight Reasons the Problem Won't Go Away

With parliamentary elections approaching, corruption has become Spain's hottest political weapon. But the phenomenon is neither new nor simple — it stretches back centuries and involves structural, cultural, and psychological factors that no government has yet managed to fix.

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

As Spain secularises at record speed, a new "cool Catholicism" led by influencers and pop stars like Rosalía is reinventing ancient traditions for the Gen Z era

How Spain Learned to Stop Worrying and Accepted NATO

How Spain Learned to Stop Worrying and Accepted NATO

We explain how Spain’s entry into the alliance was far from straightforward — and what the country’s armed forces look like today

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

La Cotorra breaks down the causes of the conflict and its possible consequences

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

The fight for autonomy, a rich culture and a distinctive accent — here’s what to know ahead of the region’s biggest holiday

Spanish government introduces 200€ benefit for each child

Spanish government introduces 200€ benefit for each child

The measure will be implemented by 2030

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Spain

A Comprehensive Guide to Investing in Spain

La Cotorra explains which companies trade on Spain’s financial markets, how to begin investing, and which instruments may be suitable for different aims

A Comprehensive Guide to Mortgages in Valencia: How to Buy a Flat in Spain

A Comprehensive Guide to Mortgages in Valencia: How to Buy a Flat in Spain

La Cotorra explains how mortgages work in Valencia

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How did Spanish houses become unaffordable? La Cotorra talked with an expert

The cheapest property near Valencia

The cheapest property near Valencia

La Cotorra tells where you can buy real estate for €570 per square metre

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

The Cross and the Smartphone: The Paradoxes of Spanish Faith in the 21st Century

As Spain secularises at record speed, a new "cool Catholicism" led by influencers and pop stars like Rosalía is reinventing ancient traditions for the Gen Z era

10 Spanish Startups to Follow in 2026

10 Spanish Startups to Follow in 2026

A look at the startups shaping Spain’s tech scene

How Spain Learned to Stop Worrying and Accepted NATO

How Spain Learned to Stop Worrying and Accepted NATO

We explain how Spain’s entry into the alliance was far from straightforward — and what the country’s armed forces look like today

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

Trump vs Spain: The Transatlantic Feud Just Blew Up

La Cotorra breaks down the causes of the conflict and its possible consequences

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

Beyond flamenco: how Andalusia found its voice

The fight for autonomy, a rich culture and a distinctive accent — here’s what to know ahead of the region’s biggest holiday

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How the housing crisis in Spain is changing the property market in 2026

How did Spanish houses become unaffordable? La Cotorra talked with an expert

The cheapest property near Valencia

The cheapest property near Valencia

La Cotorra tells where you can buy real estate for €570 per square metre

Blood and sand: what do spaniards think about corrida?

Blood and sand: what do spaniards think about corrida?

La Cotorra tells about the long-lasting tradition that continues to divide Spanish society

What do experts think about the ban of social networks for children?

What do experts think about the ban of social networks for children?

La Cotorra collected all opinions for you

Too many tourists: when a boom becomes a burden

Too many tourists: when a boom becomes a burden

La Cotorra examines the role tourism plays in Spain, its advantages and disadvantages, and what can be done to strike a balance between the interests of travellers and local residents.

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