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New biometric Entry-Exit system machines at Malaga Costa del Sol airport

EU changes course on EES as nine countries further delay biometric checks

If you are travelling into the Schengen area from outside the EU, you may have been expecting the new biometric border checks to become unavoidable this month. Instead, the rules have taken...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
A composite of individual pictures of the Celtic leaders, from left to right: Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney, Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill and Wales’s First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth.

UK break-up debate returns: what could it mean for British expats in Spain?

Nothing immediately changes for British residents in Spain because of Monday’s Cardiff meeting. But the...

Heavy helicopters drop water in one of biggest operations of year.

Benahavis wildfire stabilised after burning more than 300 hectares as residents return home

Residents forced from their homes by the Benahavis wildfire can now return after firefighters brought...

The 'Butanero' delivering gas

Spain’s butane "bombona" canister hits four-year high as prices rise again

Those living in Spain who use the traditional orange butane bottle will be paying more...

Older Spanish man with wide comical eyes blowing into a police breathalyzer during a daytime traffic stop

Driver gives the most Spanish excuse after blowing four times over alcohol limit

No one likes getting pulled over by the police, and you definitely like it even...

Woman sat on the floor resting on her sofa with her hand to her head looking frustrated.

Suffering noisy neighbours in Spain? Don’t wait until 11pm

Many residents in Spain assume they have to grit their teeth until 10pm, or even...

Older woman looking worried while holding a phone to her ear at home

How three seconds of your voice could let a scammer clean out your account, and how to stop it

A relative's panicked voice on the phone, begging for money to fix some crisis abroad,...

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News from Spain

Woody Allen is returning to Spain for his latest movie
15. 9. 2026 @ 08:22

Woody Allen puts Spain in the spotlight as filming begins for star-studded film project

The Gallagher brothers that for the band Oasis behind a logo that reads ''Don't look back in anger''
14. 9. 2026 @ 20:04

Oasis fans have been waiting 18 years for this Spain announcement

Hand scanners for a supermarket stocked placed in their holders
13. 9. 2026 @ 21:46

Lidl’s German ‘big brother’ arrives in Spain with millions of products to challenge Amazon

A woman pushing a shopping trolley and holding a mobile phone
13. 9. 2026 @ 18:32

Why 50,000 Spanish shoppers have rushed to a new supermarket app in 24 hours

Guardia Civil take away campervan sales fraudster.
13. 9. 2026 @ 12:08

Campervan scam on rise as Alicante people out of pocket for thousands

A couple talking to a waiter whilst sitting at a table outside a bar in Spain
13. 9. 2026 @ 01:47

While prices rise across Spain, this bar still charges just €1.50 for a coffee

High court of Justice in Granada
12. 9. 2026 @ 23:26

Having a Spanish child did not save this British resident from deportation

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Spanish Living

A close up shot a small mouse in a food in a food container
13. 9. 2026 @ 16:36

Six pests that could be heading into homes across Andalucía this autumn

An estate agent showing a couple around a property, pointing out features of the building's exterior and balcony.
12. 9. 2026 @ 12:27

Buying or renting in Spain? Never sign before making these checks

A pharmacist looking for medication amongst the shelves
11. 9. 2026 @ 23:58

From one prescription to five: the medication trap patients in Spain need to know

Doctors outside a hospital protesting with signs and banners asking for better pay and working hours for doctors
11. 9. 2026 @ 01:24

Healthcare chaos feared in Spain as doctors announce indefinite strike from October

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9. 9. 2026 @ 22:57

Consum gives shoppers €47.94 million in discounts as customer savings soar in Spain

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9. 9. 2026 @ 17:35

Snakes in Spain: Where you are most likely to come across one

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
9. 9. 2026 @ 09:38

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

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Local News

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
15. 9. 2026 @ 10:05
Costa del Sol

Alora residents left without water as mystery cuts turn country idyll into daily struggle

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
14. 9. 2026 @ 22:57
Axarquia

Napoleonic troops, 60 horses 90s Spanish rock legends: Algarrobo’s La Quema returns this weekend

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
10. 9. 2026 @ 13:30
Almeria

Buddhists rebuild after Los Gallardos wildfires devastate sanctuary

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
15. 9. 2026 @ 09:59
Costa Calida

New direct flights connecting Murcia to Amsterdam available this September

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
14. 9. 2026 @ 15:49
Costa Blanca South

San Miguel de Salinas launches fiesta photography and video competition with cash prizes

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
15. 9. 2026 @ 09:54
Costa Blanca North

Marina Alta jobs remain strong despite end-of-summer slowdown

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
14. 9. 2026 @ 10:06
Mallorca

Enric Mas makes Mallorca proud with Vuelta a España victory after 12 years of heartbreak

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
29. 8. 2026 @ 23:43
Madrid

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

Fraudulent text messages to be blocked.
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

Aftermath of train derailment.
12. 9. 2026 @ 15:49
France

Police look into possible sabotage after Normandy train crash leaves 44 hurt

Munich airport
11. 9. 2026 @ 12:36
Germany

Munich Airport turns into a Bavarian party before travellers even reach the city for Oktoberfest 2026

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

landslide
13. 9. 2026 @ 11:29
Italy

Tragic moment mourning family hit by devastating mountain rockfall

sisters holding hands
14. 9. 2026 @ 13:10
Netherlands

They called each other ‘Sis’ for years, then one message changed everything

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

Dread when the suitcase doesn't show up.
13. 9. 2026 @ 10:49

Use this trick in your suitcase, or it could end up sitting in an airport warehouse

Airport security point overlaid with twin tower image
9. 9. 2026 @ 23:01

Flying lost its easy charm: 25 years since 9/11 remade airport security

Red lights on M6 motorway
9. 9. 2026 @ 15:33

Blind British man sentenced for driving a stolen car 241 kilometres on motorway

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?

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

Dorterry Construction
12. 9. 2026 @ 12:00

Dorterry Construction: over 35 years of building expertise

Their teams are ready to assist with all your insurance needs.
12. 9. 2026 @ 08:00

Mojácar and Albox Insurance: trusted experts protecting expats across Almería

SleepCentre
11. 9. 2026 @ 18:00

Sleep beautifully, live stylishly with two local home specialists.

Kitchen from Nolte Mallorca
11. 9. 2026 @ 15:00

More than a kitchen: discover the Nolte approach to home design

Ciudad Patricia
11. 9. 2026 @ 13:50

Residencia & rehabilitación Ciudad Patricia

AguaTherm technician working on a airzone air-con unit
11. 9. 2026 @ 13:40

The clever air-con upgrade that's cutting Costa del Sol electricity bills, room by room

Balearic Helicopters
4. 9. 2026 @ 13:30

Become a helicopter pilot in just five weeks

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Yami Thai Chinese Sushi Fusión Restaurant in Fuengirola.
14. 9. 2026 @ 10:47

Yami: Fuengirola’s Bing restaurant gets a new name, new chefs and a new menu

Typically Tina tour
14. 9. 2026 @ 10:18

There are nights that come and go. And there are nights you mark in your calendar: NOVA unveils its new season in Benidorm.

Mesón Español
11. 9. 2026 @ 14:05

Rediscovering the favours of Spain at Mesón Español

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

Read more on Dining out on the Costas »

Property & Investment

An estate agent showing a couple around a property, pointing out features of the building's exterior and balcony.
12. 9. 2026 @ 12:27

Buying or renting in Spain? Never sign before making these checks

A part-built two-storey house on a Spanish housing development, with an excavated foundation pit and building materials in the foreground.
9. 9. 2026 @ 11:41

Could building your own home in Spain save 13%? The costs and catches buyers need to know

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?

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

The Gallagher brothers that for the band Oasis behind a logo that reads ''Don't look back in anger''
14. 9. 2026 @ 20:04

Oasis fans have been waiting 18 years for this Spain announcement

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

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