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Storm clouds over Alicante with palm trees and apartment buildings in the foreground.

Spain's record heat breaks with a 10ºC drop, and Alicante gets hail on the first day back at school

Thousands of children in Alicante go back to school on Wednesday, the same afternoon AEMET expects large hail and torrential rain along the coast north of the city. The record-breaking heat of...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.

Spain's new text message rule starts next week. But don't make this dangerous mistake

Spain is about to introduce a new system designed to make it much harder for...

Cercanias commuter train on the C1 line, passing Benalmadena.

Malaga commuters face six-month rail headache as C1 closure causes ire among Costa del Sol mayors

Thousands of Costa del Sol commuters could face a major transport headache when the C1...

TRAM viaducts between Altea and Calpe win top Alicante award

TRAM viaducts between Altea and Calpe win top Alicante award

The spectacular viaducts carrying the TRAM through one of the most challenging sections of the...

A cockroach on a plate of white rice

Sick patient served rice with a cockroach at Spanish hospital

I’m sure when you think of coming across a cockroach you may think of a...

Proof of how your car looked before.

Why the Guardia Civil says to take photos of your car: Leaving your car with a garage?

Drivers in Spain have been given a simple piece of advice by the Guardia Civil...

A mans hand holding a jar of tuna with different cans are stocked on the shelf behind

OCU names the worst canned tuna brands sold in Spanish supermarkets

If you regularly reach for a tin of tuna when you need a quick lunch,...

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News from Spain

Passengers wait with luggage in a crowded airport departure lounge.
9. 9. 2026 @ 10:20

Passengers stranded as UK air traffic failure axes 1,300 flights, including routes to and from Spain

Two grey horses standing next to a dirt track with grass on the side
9. 9. 2026 @ 00:55

Cádiz horse rescue nightmare as three animals fall ill after trespasser enters paddock

Police officers with their dogs by their sides during an exercise demonstration
8. 9. 2026 @ 21:36

Police seek new home for 22 dogs after years of Algeciras noise complaints

Woman takes a breathalyser test from her car as a traffic officer holds the breathalyser through the car window.
8. 9. 2026 @ 13:52

Not even one beer: Spain's 0.2 drink-drive limit could finally come into effect

Playa Los Pocillos.
8. 9. 2026 @ 12:52

British tourist, 75, dies in Lanzarote beach drowning tragedy

Girl sits at her desk with a bored expression on her face in a primary school classroom looking forward.
8. 9. 2026 @ 12:39

British families face hard truth as Spain’s pupils fall up to two years behind UK

High-speed boat captains arrested.
8. 9. 2026 @ 11:57

Murcia migrant boats: Guardia Civil says mafias have used same ‘patera taxi’ model for 10 years

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Spanish Living

A man in a Hawaiian shirt wearing a bucket hat and holding an open laptop next to the ocean
8. 9. 2026 @ 17:03

Brits help drive Spain’s autónomo boom as Spanish self-employed numbers fall

A man in a blue suit holds out a car key while another person counts euro banknotes beside a red car.
8. 9. 2026 @ 16:02

Buying a used car in Spain? Check this tax before you pay

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
8. 9. 2026 @ 11:03

Moved to Spain? The electrical mistake many homeowners make without realising

A young boy looks downcast while an adult crouches beside him, offering comfort in a school corridor.
5. 9. 2026 @ 12:44

Parents in Spain face a tougher, faster response if a child is bullied at school this year

On person holding a set of keys as he exchanges it for another hand full of fifty euro notes, in front of a backdrop of Spanish apartment blocks.
4. 9. 2026 @ 13:38

What does being a 'cash buyer' actually mean when purchasing a home in Spain?

Call centre
4. 9. 2026 @ 11:03

Can't get a human on the phone in Spain? What expats can now do

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
4. 9. 2026 @ 00:28

Spain’s minimum wage rises by just €37 a month as Europe’s biggest increases soar

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Local News

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
9. 9. 2026 @ 11:07
Costa del Sol

Music and magical moments at the Mijas Pueblo Feria 2026

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
8. 9. 2026 @ 17:33
Axarquia

Malaga woman turns giant wooden benches into an unlikely rural tourism success

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
7. 9. 2026 @ 18:18
Almeria

Inbetweeners star Emily Atack to celebrate second wedding in Mojacar.

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
8. 9. 2026 @ 16:55
Costa Calida

Regional creators gather in Murcia for successful edition of 'Influencer Zone'

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
9. 9. 2026 @ 10:36
Costa Blanca South

Torrevieja rower Javier Garcia powers into world's top six after life-changing injury

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
8. 9. 2026 @ 17:35
Costa Blanca North

Rowing event in Javea brings breast cancer survivors together

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
9. 9. 2026 @ 10:44
Mallorca

One of Mallorca’s biggest village festivals is back with concerts, traditions and a very unusual race

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
29. 8. 2026 @ 23:43
Madrid

Rollercoaster nightmare at Madrid's Warner Park as man is airlifted to hospital

A hand holding different amounts of euro bank notes
27. 8. 2026 @ 23:18
Barcelona

54 hectares destroyed in Barcelona fire as man arrested over suspected arson

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European News

parking ticket
27. 8. 2026 @ 12:21
Belgium

Drivers in a quiet Belgian neighbourhood confused by mysterious fines tucked under their wipers for days

Silver ingots, coin fragments and jewellery from a Viking-era hoard laid out on a dark surface
3. 9. 2026 @ 18:08
Denmark

Gardener strikes Denmark’s biggest Viking silver treasure hoard while laying patio

Snow-covered red wooden buildings decorated with Christmas lights at Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland, with a "Meet Santa" sign out front.
3. 9. 2026 @ 17:37
Finland

One man tried to prove Santa doesn't live in Finland, and the EU ruled against him

Tourists looking at a framed painting of Renoir
8. 9. 2026 @ 18:38
France

Thieves strike Renoir’s former home in stunning €9 million art heist

Alice Weidel, Ulrich Siegmund and Tino Chrupalla celebrate the AfD’s Saxony-Anhalt election victory.
7. 9. 2026 @ 13:28
Germany

‘A shocking moment’: Far-right AfD makes history in Germany as political tide shifts in Spain and Britain

Two firefighting helicopters amongst the smoke and ashes trying to extinguish a wildfire
2. 8. 2026 @ 23:12
Greece

Two firefighting heroes killed after helicopters collide battling Greece wildfire

From September 28, passengers travelling on affected Stena Line and Irish Ferries services will need to present a valid passport before boarding
27. 8. 2026 @ 09:18
Ireland

UK-Ireland ferry passport rule could catch thousands of travellers by surprise

Forestis dolomites
7. 9. 2026 @ 13:21
Italy

An Italian mountain restaurant is charging €650 per head and banning phones at the door. Would you leave yours?

Go ahead eagles stadium
10. 8. 2026 @ 14:27
Netherlands

Football fans gasp as pre-match stunt takes unexpected turn at Dutch season opener

Rosendal's 'Salmon's eye' restaurant.
6. 9. 2026 @ 11:01
Norway

Michelin-starred Iris in Norway’s Salmon Eye goes invite-only after 2026 reset

Wizzair aircraft lifting off from Warsaw airport
7. 9. 2026 @ 20:23
Poland

Passenger trouble sparks police alert on Warsaw-Alicante flight

Entrance of a Lidl supermarket in Portugal
5. 9. 2026 @ 01:07
Portugal

Lidl leaves Mercadona trailing as Portuguese supermarket battle heats up

A street in Malmo, Sweden with passing residents and tourists
6. 9. 2026 @ 01:07
Sweden

Sweden deports 458 Britons since Brexit in shocking residency crackdown

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Travel

Night time view of the airport parking area in alicante for Park-King
7. 9. 2026 @ 09:55

Why frequent flyers are choosing Park-King

Budget airlines at price war.
5. 9. 2026 @ 23:18

Air price war? UK-Spain flights from £14.99 this autumn as airlines fight for empty seats

Holidaymakers in Benalmadena, Spain.
1. 9. 2026 @ 11:56

Spain-on-sea: Brits are officially number one holidaymakers as 11.5 million visit Spain

Airport passport queues
30. 8. 2026 @ 10:53

September 6 EES deadline: will biometric machines stay paused? Or will long airport queues return?

Booking apps on a phone
29. 8. 2026 @ 15:58

Booking flights or trains in Spain? Hidden fees face first crackdown under new law

Manchester Airport departure lounge.
28. 8. 2026 @ 10:17

8.7 Million UK airport customers hit by data theft: What stolen information could mean for air travellers

Giza Pyramid Complex Cairo Egypt
27. 8. 2026 @ 14:14

Your complete guide to planning the perfect Egypt tour

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Balearic Helicopters
4. 9. 2026 @ 13:30

Become a helicopter pilot in just five weeks

DrainSpain
4. 9. 2026 @ 11:00

From blocked drains to clear solutions, DrainSpain gets things flowing

Reconnect with life.
4. 9. 2026 @ 07:00

Is It Time to Have Your Hearing Checked?

Sofaland
3. 9. 2026 @ 16:30

Sofaland: 25 years of quality, choice & family service in Quesada

Relaxed young woman lying face down enjoying professional back massage in serene spa setting with candles, side view
3. 9. 2026 @ 13:00

Zen Reset Sessions: a holistic approach to relaxation and wellbeing

Apple Hearing hearing device
3. 9. 2026 @ 11:23

Experience the future of hearing at Apple Hearing & Healthcare’s open days

For many expatriates in Spain, arranging insurance can feel complicated.
31. 8. 2026 @ 09:00

Richardsons Insurance: Personal service and peace of mind in Spain

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Stray cat
7. 9. 2026 @ 11:25

Cat lovers unite, hundreds take to the streets of Palma to demand action for Spain’s community cats

Christy's, the new venue for Alan Boardman's fun quizzes for charity.
3. 9. 2026 @ 16:38

Alan Boardman’s Tuesday fun quiz for charity at Christy's Fuengirola

Combining traditional British favourites with genuine family hospitality.
27. 8. 2026 @ 09:00

Fishy Fishy: Where great food brings everyone together

Just one of the regulars at Christy's.
17. 8. 2026 @ 17:14

Big Donny turns into a chip after too many orders at Christy’s Fuengirola

Thai Garden
13. 8. 2026 @ 11:30

Taste of Thailand on the Costa del Sol

Thai Garden, Calle del Castillo, Fuengirola
8. 8. 2026 @ 19:04

Thai Garden Fuengirola: Bringing the real taste of Thailand to the Costa del Sol

Milu restaurant in Port d'Andratx
6. 8. 2026 @ 12:57

MILU - Italian fine dining at the heart of Port d'Andratx

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Property & Investment

TOP251930 - BEST BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE DEAL
3. 9. 2026 @ 09:00

Latest “Costa del Sol” property news

Montenegro Joyeros
3. 9. 2026 @ 09:00

Montenegro Joyeros: Expertise in jewellery, watches and gold in the heart of Dénia

New stats reveal Spain's property hotspots for foreign buyers
28. 8. 2026 @ 16:02

New stats reveal Spain's property hotspots for foreign buyers

Couple checking mortgage paperwork at home in Spain
28. 8. 2026 @ 13:23

Got an old mortgage in Spain? That upfront bank fee may still be worth checking

A properly upgraded consumer unit is one of the most important — and most overlooked — safety features in a Costa del Sol property
28. 8. 2026 @ 10:04

Is your villa’s fuse board trying to tell you something?

Rural homes in Andaluia.
26. 8. 2026 @ 16:42

Rural Andalucia's property charm endures

A crane towers over an apartment block under construction, with exposed brick walls and unfinished balconies against a clear blue sky.
26. 8. 2026 @ 10:51

Spain's 740,000-home shortage means renters and buyers could be stuck until 2034

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Richard O'Sullivan 1944-2026
4. 9. 2026 @ 15:03

Man About the House star Richard O’Sullivan dies at 82 after 23 years at Brinsworth

RIP the great Tim Curry.
26. 8. 2026 @ 18:43

Tim Curry dies at 80: Rocky Horror legend who redefined British stage flair

Dolly Parton performs at The Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island
25. 8. 2026 @ 21:07

The world bids farewell to Dolly Parton: The voice behind Jolene is gone

Firefighters in the remains of a wildfire in Madrid Spain
4. 8. 2026 @ 21:19

Football superstar donates €80,000 to help rebuild Madrid communities

Julio Iglesias performing on stage.
22. 7. 2026 @ 11:40

Julio Iglesias sues Spain’s vice president for €50,000 after she refuses to retract abuse claims

King Keegan in his hay day.
20. 7. 2026 @ 16:58

Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: England football icon and Newcastle legend passes after cancer battle

Actor Sam Neil at the Venice Film Festival
13. 7. 2026 @ 11:39

The actor who inspired a generation's childhood dreams has died aged 78

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