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A pharmacists holding medication

Prescription medicine costs to be capped in Spain as low-income residents face €8 monthly limit

Spain’s government has approved a reform of the pharmaceutical co-payment system that will reduce the amount many residents pay for prescription medicines, while introducing new monthly limits linked to income.
Under the changes,...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
The stage is set in Vienna.

Eurovision 2026 boycott rocks contest as Spain protests – How to watch and what fans think

The Eurovision Song Contest returns tonight without entries from five nations in a historic walkout...

Electric cars charging in Spain as the government launches new grants worth up to €5,500 for buyers.

Drivers in Spain can now get up to €5,500 off a new car immediately

Drivers in Spain could soon save thousands of euros on a new car after the...

A beach covered in brown algae

Spain’s southern beaches prepare to receive 56,500 tonnes of invasive brown algae

Coastal authorities in southern Spain are preparing for continued large-scale arrivals of invasive Japanese brown...

Many air conditioning units all ready to kick in for Summer.

Why electricity bills in Spain double for expats this summer – And easy ways to fight back

Questions and nasty shocks about doubled electricity bills begin to come up every year around...

Design for new Tenerife Sur Greggs branch.

First it was Wetherspoon, now Greggs: The Great British invasion of Spain begins

British holidaymakers will soon be able to gain easy access to familiar baked favourites as...

Keys being handed over inside an empty apartment as Spain launches payments for owners of vacant properties.

Homeowners in Spain could get €600 a month for vacant homes

Owning an empty property in Spain could soon become financially worthwhile for some landlords. Under...

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News from Spain

Darkened street in Spain during the April 2025 blackout that left thousands of households without electricity.
13. 5. 2026 @ 09:16

Did Spain’s blackout affect you? You could be owed money

Mandarins in crates on supermarket shelf
12. 5. 2026 @ 23:48

EU flags 168% rise in banned substances found in Egyptian mandarins as imports surge

Passengers queueing to board there flights in Malaga airport
12. 5. 2026 @ 22:45

Malaga Airport braces for busiest summer after record 7.7 million passengers in first four months

Sunset at an airport with air-traffic control tower and a plane taking off
12. 5. 2026 @ 00:18

Multi-billion euro renewable arbitration claims linked to air navigation revenues in Spain

Bank holiday message written on a beach as Spain confirms new May holidays for some workers in 2026.
11. 5. 2026 @ 23:48

New May bank holidays confirmed in parts of Spain

Half-sunk inflatable with 50 migrants.
11. 5. 2026 @ 18:26

300+ in one day risk lives in deadly Atlantic crossings to Canaries as Madrid accused of abandonment

Person opening an empty wallet with a calculator and expenses on the table
11. 5. 2026 @ 16:56

Spain’s wealth gap explodes as under-35s lose nearly 80% of their wealth in two decades

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Spanish Living

Waylet mobile app on a smartphone as Repsol launches traffic fine alerts for drivers in Spain.
13. 5. 2026 @ 11:21

New app alerts Spain drivers before traffic fines become more expensive

Hotels overbooking could mean guests get 'walked'
12. 5. 2026 @ 14:39

Spain hotel warning. Why you could still lose your room after booking this summer, what you need to know

Router, world internet day
12. 5. 2026 @ 11:06

Spain internet prices in focus for World Internet Day 2026. How you can save money now

A street thermometer reading 50º
11. 5. 2026 @ 22:31

Why Spain is leading Europe’s race to protect people from deadly heatwaves

Local police patrol beaches.
11. 5. 2026 @ 17:23

Rules due to tighten on beaches as summer approaches: Smoking, dogs and barbecues on the sand

DGT live traffic map showing road restrictions, incidents and alerts across Spain.
9. 5. 2026 @ 11:58

Spain drivers warned as new DGT road restrictions roll out across the country

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
7. 5. 2026 @ 23:03

Mercadona changes delivery rules for shoppers across Spain

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Local News

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
13. 5. 2026 @ 10:45
Costa del Sol

Farewell to a true gentleman, Frankie Valentine

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
13. 5. 2026 @ 11:22
Axarquia

The Killer Rockets get ready to rip up Sala Rockefeller 

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
12. 5. 2026 @ 18:00
Almeria

Follow the rainbow roads through Tíjola’s, home to Almería's most vibrant tradition

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
12. 5. 2026 @ 13:54
Costa Calida

Mazarron Youth Department launches 2026 Nerpio summer camp

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
12. 5. 2026 @ 12:30
Costa Blanca South

Benejuzar sets date for return of popular 'Retreta' parade

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
11. 5. 2026 @ 23:05
Costa Blanca North

World Paella Day united residents from across the globe in l’Alfas del Pi

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
12. 5. 2026 @ 09:00
Mallorca

Mallorca's most fun fitness festival is back - and yes, there’s wine at the finish line

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
8. 5. 2026 @ 13:27
Madrid

Hotel on wheels: Spain’s new luxury sleeper train experience

Mercadona delivery van parked outside shops in Spain as the supermarket changes home delivery rules at some stores.
30. 4. 2026 @ 11:18
Barcelona

From app to high street: why Revolut is opening its first ever store in Spain

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European News

dead crows as scarecrows
11. 5. 2026 @ 11:52
Belgium

Belgian farmers resort to bizarre, archaic methods, and not everyone is happy about it

Commuter train collision in Denmark leaves multiple people injured
23. 4. 2026 @ 09:53
Denmark

Denmark train crash leaves four critical after commuter collision

Journalists and media workers representing press freedom in Finland amid global ranking changes in 2026
1. 5. 2026 @ 18:44
Finland

Why Finland has dropped in the world press freedom rankings

Music, dance and party with crowd at concert for rock, live band performance or festival. New year, energy and disco with audience of fans listening at celebration for techno, rave or nightclub event
8. 5. 2026 @ 13:09
France

French minefield turns into dance-floor as thousands attend illegal rave

Tourist on sun loungers by a pool
7. 5. 2026 @ 16:59
Germany

Sunbed wars: Court orders over €900 payout after holiday sun lounger battle at Greek hotel

Ryanair aircraft landing in Greece as the airline announces major winter flight cuts and base closures.
13. 5. 2026 @ 08:49
Greece

Ryanair slashes flights in Greece and 700,000 seats will disappear this winter

Passengers boarding an Aer Lingus flight
19. 4. 2026 @ 16:28
Ireland

Holiday chaos warning as Aer Lingus slashes summer 2026 flights

Screeching peacock.
8. 5. 2026 @ 15:27
Italy

Wild peacocks overrun tiny Italian village intimidating locals and terrifying children

Extremely poisonous dart frog.
10. 5. 2026 @ 14:59
Netherlands

Call of nature: Poison dart frogs found in Schiphol Airport toilet

Norway Uncovers Its Largest Viking Treasure Ever Found
1. 5. 2026 @ 10:49
Norway

Archaeologists stunned by record-breaking Viking coin hoard in Norway: "The detectors never stopped beeping!"

A blue tit in a nest
29. 4. 2026 @ 22:23
Poland

Polish scientists discover birds reusing cigarette butts in nests

Young commandos marching in a city in Portugal
8. 5. 2026 @ 17:07
Portugal

Portugal to offer €439 payment and free driving licence in youth military programme proposal

Controlled explosion on streets of Mälmo.
1. 5. 2026 @ 21:33
Sweden

Explosive culture: Bomb squad detonates live grenade casually left in central Malmö

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Travel

Ryanair aircraft landing in Greece as the airline announces major winter flight cuts and base closures.
13. 5. 2026 @ 08:49

Ryanair slashes flights in Greece and 700,000 seats will disappear this winter

Passengers queueing to board there flights in Malaga airport
12. 5. 2026 @ 22:45

Malaga Airport braces for busiest summer after record 7.7 million passengers in first four months

Retired couple at an airport as more people consider moving abroad for retirement in 2026.
12. 5. 2026 @ 00:21

The best countries to retire abroad in 2026 and the results may surprise you

Ryanair flight doubles back.
11. 5. 2026 @ 14:12

Fresh chaos for Ryanair passengers as flight issues emergency over Channel before sudden U-turn

Schengen visa document and EU passport as travellers face growing visa appointment delays for summer 2026.
10. 5. 2026 @ 13:07

Getting a Schengen visa for summer 2026 is becoming a nightmare for travellers

A high speed train on the track in Spain
9. 5. 2026 @ 22:41

Major AVE expansion planned across western Spain with 62 high-speed rail stations by 2030

Emergency vehicles surround an Air Europa plane at Palma Airport after a wheel reportedly came off during landing.
9. 5. 2026 @ 05:20

Chaos at Palma Airport after wheel comes off plane during landing

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Smiling senior woman in striped t-shirt sitting by the sea looking at horizon over water.
13. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Foreign income and investments: Common mistakes in Spanish tax returns

Students engaging in mural painting and collaborative circle time activities, illustrating a dynamic and supportive educational environment.
12. 5. 2026 @ 16:04

The school choice in Spain most expat families live to regret

Nina, a student at Lady Elizabeth School
12. 5. 2026 @ 11:46

Nina, a student at Lady Elizabeth School, invited to share her ideas about the future at TEDxThe British School of Málaga Youth

Ecocorp Solar new showroom.
8. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Ecocorp Solar new showroom opening: Bringing clean energy solutions closer to the community

Clinica-Baviera
7. 5. 2026 @ 17:20

Say goodbye to glasses: Laser eye surgery and advanced cataract solutions in Spain at Baviera

Audiology services at Intervision.
7. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Intervisión Expert: The leading name for eye and hearing care on the Costa Blanca

Currencies
6. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Currency outlook: Middle East uncertainty continues to stoke currency market volatility

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Toyo sushi tuna tacos
11. 5. 2026 @ 10:57

Toyo Japanese, Asian favours in Fuengirola

Chinchin Puerto el La Caleta.
10. 5. 2026 @ 19:32

Chinchín Puerto brings harbour-fresh seafood straight to the table in Caleta de Velez

Grizzly's World Moraira
7. 5. 2026 @ 13:30

Why Grizzly’s World is becoming Costa Blanca North’s biggest family hotspot

Curry Palace in Turre
7. 5. 2026 @ 05:15

Curry Palace, the restaurant all curry lovers have to try

A meal.
6. 5. 2026 @ 12:49

Azahar restaurante blends modern dining with Mediterranean flavours in Orihuela

Grizzly's World
6. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

GRIZZLY'S WORLD: Because one was never going to be enough

From the rooftop at Yesca, Nerja.
3. 5. 2026 @ 22:03

Yesca - Rooftop views with cocktails and cuisine in Nerja

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Property & Investment

TOP259131 - LUXURY CALANOVA BARGAIN
13. 5. 2026 @ 10:21

A look at the best 2026 property bargains

Projected Armani designs.
11. 5. 2026 @ 21:49

Armani branded properties: Italian fashion giant enters Marbella property market

Luxury villa with a swimming pool and solar panels on the Costa del Sol, Spain – a prime example of the high-end properties currently being purchased by Polish investors.
11. 5. 2026 @ 12:20

Spain emerges as a safe haven: Why Polish property buyers are flocking to the Costa del Sol in 2026

Man looking at property listings in a real estate agency window in Spain
4. 5. 2026 @ 17:04

Spain is no longer a nation of homeowners as ownership falls faster than in most of Europe

Andalucia Development
3. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Experience that builds confidence on the Costa del Sol

The Propertissimo team.
2. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

#ADealADay by Propertissimo

Overseas Dreams
1. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Season changes and off-plan investment

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Celebrity Fix

Sir David Attenborough, 100 years old.
8. 5. 2026 @ 16:57

Sir David Attenborough at 100: World's favourite broadcaster, naturalist, and environmental advocate celebrated

Singer Bonnie Tyler at a concert in Stuttgart, Germany
7. 5. 2026 @ 21:32

Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma after emergency surgery in Portugal

Ted Turner founder of CNN News
6. 5. 2026 @ 21:51

Ted Turner, creator of 24-Hour news channel CNN dies at 87

Mijas revelation Sangria Furlo.
28. 4. 2026 @ 10:33

Mark Waters of Mijas' Sangria Furlo: Costa del Sol punk fever breaks out

Radio One DJ Andy Kershaw in the 90s
17. 4. 2026 @ 16:04

Andy Kershaw, trailblazing BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, dies at 66 after cancer battle

Michael Fassbender
7. 4. 2026 @ 12:11

Gritty crime drama movie with Michael Fassbender to be shot on location in Malaga

Lindsey Buckingham.
2. 4. 2026 @ 16:15

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by suspected stalker

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