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  • Why your next Spanish holiday could cost more as even TUI admits Spain is full
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Storm clouds gather over Alicante.

Spain faces intense weekend storms and cooler air moves in and government warns of storms, hail and wind

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7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Magnitude 5 earthquake strikes Granada region.

Magnitude 5 earthquake jolts Granada overnight: Damage reported across Andalucia

Residents across much of Andalucia woke to a sharp jolt just after 1am on Saturday...

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The hotel scam so convincing it fools guests with their own booking details

It gets your name right, your hotel right and even your booking number right, so...

Moroccan troop presence at Ceuta border.

Spain and Morocco on high alert for possible new Ceuta border crossing this weekend

Social media posts calling for another mass attempt to reach Ceuta this Saturday have put...

people walking on the road at night

Spain's new October road rules could catch out campo walkers after dark

People living in Spain's campo areas who regularly need to walk along roads without pavements...

Person holding a phone while an unknown number calls them.

Spain's new cold-call rule: the number to watch and how you could silence it

An unknown mobile number is a small daily gamble: the parcel, the clinic, a friend...

The silhouette of firefighters with the flames of a wildfire behind them

Spain wildfire horror as 28-year-old arrested while thousands flee raging flames

Thousands of hectares have been burned, villages have been evacuated and hundreds of people have...

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News from Spain

An aisle in a lidl supermarket in Spain
14. 8. 2026 @ 23:58

Major change hits Lidl stores across Spain as new rules take effect

Shelves in supermarket stocked with citronella products
14. 8. 2026 @ 23:35

Andalucía mosquito alert as doctors expose the truth about citronella

Patients waiting in the waiting room of a health centre in Sevilla
14. 8. 2026 @ 22:55

Sevilla patient attacks doctor with faeces after being refused emergency care

Aerial view of a large rural campsite packed with hundreds of white RVs, vans and cars near a building, dry fields, trees and a small lake, with Guardia Civil logo.
14. 8. 2026 @ 22:16

Spain rave warning as 3,000 people pack into natural area with wildfire fears rising

A Guardia Civil officer seen from behind wearing a uniform.
14. 8. 2026 @ 18:03

Valencia son charged with fraud after hiding dead father to keep pension payments coming in

A UME emergency worker and a woman in civilian clothes carrying a clear box of skulls and bones across a road, with UME emergency vehicles behind them.
14. 8. 2026 @ 17:05

Flames force Spanish troops to evacuate 1,000-year-old kings' bones from burning monastery

A dense crowd of pedestrians walking along a tree-lined pedestrian street in Barcelona, lined with kiosks and lamp posts.
14. 8. 2026 @ 13:04

Why your next Spanish holiday could cost more as even TUI admits Spain is full

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Spanish Living

Euro banknotes in various denominations fanned out on a wooden surface, with a BBVA bank card tucked among them.
12. 8. 2026 @ 13:11

Mortgage revisions in Spain are landing €65 a month higher as Euríbor nears 3%

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10. 8. 2026 @ 05:30

Legal disputes in Spain. What foreign residents and property owners need to know before problems escalate

Short fin mako shark under the ocean surface
9. 8. 2026 @ 13:16

Sharks in Spain: The beaches where you are most likely to have an encounter

Person looking at rows of property listings displayed in a Spanish estate-agent window.
8. 8. 2026 @ 17:04

Buying a home in Spain is slipping further out of reach for expats and locals

BBQ cleaning hacks
7. 8. 2026 @ 20:53

BBQ season is in full swing – but do you know these hacks for cleaning your grill?

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6. 8. 2026 @ 12:23

The siesta habit that may quietly reveal declining health

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
6. 8. 2026 @ 11:08

White circles on tight curves introduced to improve motorcyclist safety in Spain

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Local News

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
14. 8. 2026 @ 18:12
Costa del Sol

Motril Port closing in on record cruise year with 47,000 summer passengers

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
14. 8. 2026 @ 18:38
Axarquia

Velez-Malaga’s €9.14m budget windfall to keep water bills steady for locals

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
14. 8. 2026 @ 12:35
Almeria

Turre man praised after diving into sea to rescue trapped turtle

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
11. 8. 2026 @ 13:49
Costa Calida

How forgotten glasses in Murcia are giving the gift of sight to people in Senegal

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
14. 8. 2026 @ 16:01
Costa Blanca South

Cirque du Soleil brings the world of Kurios to two Alicante locations this August

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
14. 8. 2026 @ 09:03
Costa Blanca North

Benidorm sends €8,000 lifeline to Colombia earthquake victims as death toll passes 130

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
13. 8. 2026 @ 16:41
Mallorca

Mallorca’s magical candlelit piano concert returns under a centuries-old tree

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
10. 8. 2026 @ 09:03
Madrid

Madrid wildfire nightmare returns as new blaze forces villages to evacuate

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
20. 7. 2026 @ 16:59
Barcelona

Passengers' terror as British Airways flight to Barcelona declares mid-air emergency

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European News

Gold bars laid out and a bucket bull of gold coins.
14. 8. 2026 @ 14:24
Belgium

'We've found gold': Belgian builders strike €9m treasure hidden behind cellar wall

Wolf pack
31. 7. 2026 @ 15:47
Denmark

Denmark warns holidaymakers: Stand your ground if a wolf approaches

Finland's pink shopping baskets could help you find love in the supermarket
30. 7. 2026 @ 15:48
Finland

Forget dating apps! Finland's pink shopping baskets help you find love in the supermarket

Jellyfish swimming in the ocean on its own on the left. On the right is an image taken from afar of the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant.
12. 8. 2026 @ 17:11
France

Jellyfish strike France's biggest nuclear plant again and shut down three reactors

children in a garden staring at the camera
12. 8. 2026 @ 17:58
Germany

Germany plans pensions for six-year-olds - could Spain do the same?

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

Two fresh pints of Guiness.
7. 8. 2026 @ 18:57
Ireland

Guinness lost at sea 162 years ago could finally be brewed again

Lobsters art Pompeii
12. 8. 2026 @ 10:50
Italy

Shell-shocked tourists rub their eyes at bizarre invasion across Pompeii's ancient streets

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

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

Norweigan airlines
12. 7. 2026 @ 12:29
Norway

Norway lost the match, but won the internet with airline Instagram bet

A man emerging from the ocean in a wetsuit
11. 8. 2026 @ 23:55
Poland

Polish swimmer conquers Baltic after 55 hours then doctors make strange request

medieval festival portugal
13. 8. 2026 @ 16:01
Portugal

One night, thousands gathered in the dark at Portugal’s medieval festival

Spanish national police walk the Swedish fugitive into custody.
3. 8. 2026 @ 19:59
Sweden

Swedish gang fugitive accused of 20 violent crimes found hiding in Sitges villa

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Travel

Cars driving fast on motorway
14. 8. 2026 @ 13:35

Electric cars can legally drive 30km/h faster than petrol cars in one European country: Will Spain be next?

Weight loss jabs and euros
12. 8. 2026 @ 23:01

Travellers to Spain risk claim rejection over weight-loss jabs if they miss this important insurance step

Don’t miss embarkation.
12. 8. 2026 @ 09:54

I nearly missed my ship on embarkation day. What am I doing wrong?

Using the EES machines at Girona Airport.
3. 8. 2026 @ 23:04

TIE holders in Spain still confused by EES: Survey shows 42% wrong about e-gates

Passengers waiting in Palma airport for information on their flights
3. 8. 2026 @ 16:41

Flying to Mallorca or Ibiza? Your holiday could be over before it begins

Couple with luggage
1. 8. 2026 @ 15:43

To push, pull or carry? Which luggage option is best for your posture and journey.

SwissAir coming into land.
30. 7. 2026 @ 17:57

One passenger’s mindless gadget blunder nearly dooms Swiss flight to New York: Smoke forces emergency landing

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Park-King
14. 8. 2026 @ 14:30

Why frequent flyers are choosing Park-King

Sailnplay
14. 8. 2026 @ 10:30

Set sail for unforgettable adventures on the Costa Tropical this summer

Reale Insurance office
14. 8. 2026 @ 06:32

Reale Insurance, Santa Ponsa: more than 30 years protecting what matters most

TravelNova
13. 8. 2026 @ 19:00

Discover the world with TravelNova - your local travel experts in Santa Ponsa

Automecanica Almanzora
13. 8. 2026 @ 15:00

Driving excellence in Almería: Discover Automecánica Almanzora

Vithas Alicante hospital
13. 8. 2026 @ 10:59

Vithas Alicante and Vithas Medimar hospitals have strengthened their year-round international patient care model.

Part of a Spanish car license plate
13. 8. 2026 @ 10:53

Driving on foreign plates in Spain? Know the rules before it's too late

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Dining out on the Costas

Thai Garden
13. 8. 2026 @ 11:30

Taste of Thailand on the Costa del Sol

The unveiling ceremony.
11. 8. 2026 @ 12:23

Newly-unveiled nautical beach in Los Alcazares turns the Mar Menor into a year-round playground

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

MUMTAZ MAHAL, Indan restaurant in Coin.
6. 8. 2026 @ 05:30

South Asia comes to Coin: Mumtaz Mahal for Indian tradition and culinary delight

Friends' night at Christy's.
1. 8. 2026 @ 11:07

Friends night at Christy’s Fuengirola turns terrace into cool family retreat

Hotel Continental
31. 7. 2026 @ 13:07

Germany’s Biergarten experience returns to Mojácar

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Property & Investment

The firefighters.
11. 8. 2026 @ 12:52

Murcian firefighters are bringing vital drinking water to earthquake survivors in Venezuela

A previous edition.
8. 8. 2026 @ 22:26

Everything you need to know about Cabo de Pop festival this August

Person looking at rows of property listings displayed in a Spanish estate-agent window.
8. 8. 2026 @ 17:04

Buying a home in Spain is slipping further out of reach for expats and locals

Our walkthrough video tours sell property quickly.
5. 8. 2026 @ 15:55

Selling property on the “Costa del Sol”

TOP251930 MODERN BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE
23. 7. 2026 @ 13:49

Buying property in Spain

The 1 Real Estate Team.
23. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Why choosing the right estate agent could save you thousands

Martinez de la Casa.
16. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Got a crack in your home? Before calling a builder, call the “house doctor"

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Celebrity Fix

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

Tracy-Ann Oberman
10. 7. 2026 @ 16:50

EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman denied boarding onto Spain flight, the detail you must check before travel

Bonnie Tyler
9. 7. 2026 @ 12:27

Bonnie Tyler, the unmistakable voice of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75

Portrait of Jeremy Clarkson
17. 6. 2026 @ 12:03

Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson’s Farm finale

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