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Patients seated in rows of waiting room chairs in a hospital corridor, seen from behind.

The 18-month wait exposing Spain's hidden hospital queues

A colonoscopy in February 2025 was meant to lead to a routine follow-up. Eighteen months on, a patient in Cádiz says that appointment still doesn't exist, and neither does any record of...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Row of apartment buildings in Costa Blanca, a few with "for rent" signs hanging on the façade.

Costa Blanca renters may be missing out on Spain’s new affordable homes

Renting on the Costa Blanca has never been cheap, yet a new state housing scheme...

Doctors outside a hospital protesting with signs and banners asking for better pay and working hours for doctors

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

If you have a hospital appointment, specialist consultation, medical test or regular check-up coming up...

Airport security point overlaid with twin tower image

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

Friday marks a quarter of a century since four hijacked airliners turned a clear September...

Benamaurel and the lost car

Trust broken: Family’s car vanishes with cowboy Brit mechanic into Guadix workshop limbo

A British family in Andalucia handed over a car for what they thought was a...

Caiman hidden under car at night

Crocodile found hiding under rental car after shocking dog walkers in Gran Canaria

A bizarre wildlife encounter has left residents in a Spanish city wondering how a crocodile...

Mercadona food area

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News from Spain

Beach front of Benidorm with hotels and apartment complexes behind the beach
12. 9. 2026 @ 01:10

Summer refuses to leave Spain as temperatures surge back towards 38ºC

Cocktails.
11. 9. 2026 @ 16:09

Benidorm's annual cocktail contest kicks off

Paul Cartwright.
11. 9. 2026 @ 13:43

Family issues desperate appeal after missing Briton vanishes in Benidorm

Dodgy licensed black cab seized at Malaga airport.
11. 9. 2026 @ 09:40

Malaga seizes 19 unlicensed Uber-style cars after 1,300 summer checks - taxi licences still harder to get

Estimates suggest the measure could affect tens of thousands of people
11. 9. 2026 @ 09:16

Spain approves citizenship route for Sahrawis born under Spanish rule

Flags at full mast of Ceuta, Spain and the EU.
11. 9. 2026 @ 00:14

Brussels releases €114.7 million for Ceuta after border crossings put services under pressure

Strange new road markings appear on Spanish roads.
10. 9. 2026 @ 23:18

Spanish roads get more white circles as early trial changes biker behaviour

Read more on News from Spain »

Spanish Living

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

The orange logo of a Consum supermarket in Spain
9. 9. 2026 @ 22:57

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

A hand holding a horseshoe whip snake
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

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

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Local News

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 18:32
Costa del Sol

The charge on your water bill that is failing to keep Andalucía’s beaches safe

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 16:15
Axarquia

22 Granada food producers bring local flavours to Motril supermarket

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
10. 9. 2026 @ 13:30
Almeria

Buddhists rebuild after Los Gallardos wildfires devastate sanctuary

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 17:18
Costa Calida

European Mobility Week returns to Mazarron with free 5k runs, car-free streets, and family events

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 17:36
Costa Blanca South

Chocolate dessert trail brings sweet September treats to Pilar de la Horadada

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 17:42
Costa Blanca North

Oktoberfest returns to La Nucia with 11 days of free entry, German food, and live music

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
11. 9. 2026 @ 13:38
Mallorca

Mallorca fraud mastermind who swindled 235 buyers found hiding under mother's kitchen sink

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
29. 8. 2026 @ 23:43
Madrid

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

Electrical System overloaded in Spain.
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

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

Pinna nobilis
10. 9. 2026 @ 14:36
Italy

Think taking a fancy seashell home is harmless? It could cost you €12,000 or a prison sentence

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

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?

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

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

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

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?

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

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

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

Read more on Dining out on the Costas »

Property & Investment

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?

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

Rural Andalucia's property charm endures

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 Sam Neil who inspired a generation's childhood dreams has died aged 78

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