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Zapatero and Sánchez together in 2022.

Spain holds its breath: The court date that has Pedro Sánchez terrified

On June 2, former Prime Minister José Luis Zapatero will walk into the Audiencia Nacional and face a judge, and what he says could bring down the government of Pedro Sánchez.

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A terrace bar in Madrid at night

Spain’s nightlife terraces face stricter regulation as cities consider mandatory noise sensors

Spain is moving towards stricter control of noise in outdoor hospitality spaces, with proposals and...

Benidorm, cracking down on mobility scooter use.

Benidorm goes to war with holidaymakers on mobility scooters in 2026

Brits planning holidays in Benidorm this year risk heavy fines if they rent mobility scooters...

Hand placing a V16 beacon on the roof of a car

V16 beacon mandate begins to fall apart as DGT chief blames everyone else for sales crash

Spanish V16 beacon manufacturers are sounding the alarm over widespread uncertainty and lack of clarity...

Protesters in Madrid

Over 40,000 march on Moncloa as Madrid protesters demand Sánchez resignation

Tens of thousands of demonstrators gathered in Madrid this Saturday May 23, calling for the...

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Dogs in restaurants laws in Spain

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News from Spain

Thousands protest in Madrid
24. 5. 2026 @ 17:04

Mass protest grips Madrid as Spain faces escalating housing unrest and strike calls

Madrid-Barajas airport
24. 5. 2026 @ 16:17

Madrid-Barajas introduces 3D scanners: What it means for manual checks at security control

Young child using a public telephone to call home without a mobile phone.
23. 5. 2026 @ 23:21

Spain launches a new way for children to call parents without smartphones

Asian hornets.
23. 5. 2026 @ 17:14

Dangerous Asian hornet detected in Canary Islands for first time

Spain's biggest water fight in Lanjaron. Carrera del Agua
23. 5. 2026 @ 15:37

Lanjaron Carrera del Agua, Spain's biggest water fight, gains national fiesta status for 2026 celebrations

The words “early retirement” circled in red beside “delayed retirement” on a document about pension and retirement planning.
23. 5. 2026 @ 13:26

Thousands in Spain could now retire 10 years earlier without losing pension

Puente la Reina village.
23. 5. 2026 @ 10:45

British pilgrim dies after fall into river on Camino de Santiago route

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Spanish Living

White washed walls of a street in Pampaneira in La Alpujarra
24. 5. 2026 @ 15:15

The best places to escape Spain’s expected summer heatwaves in 2026

A landlord reviews a rental agreement at home while checking documents before signing a tenancy contract.
22. 5. 2026 @ 15:20

Spanish landlords are adding these clauses to avoid unpaid rent nightmares

Official DGT image showing a car stopped on a road at night using a connected V16 emergency warning light in Spain.
21. 5. 2026 @ 23:58

Millions of drivers in Spain could eventually need to replace their V16 lights

Close up of a person riding an electric scooter outdoors as Spain introduces new traffic restrictions for scooter users in certain urban areas.
20. 5. 2026 @ 05:49

Spain’s new scooter sign is catching riders out with instant €200 fines

Guardia Civil officers demonstrate a concealed knife disguised as a wallet sized card during a social media warning video in Spain.
18. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Guardia Civil says this hidden wallet item could leave you with a €30,000 fine

The iconic Spanish bull image.
17. 5. 2026 @ 22:15

Osborne bull at 70: English roots behind Spain’s best-known roadside legend

Wedding in Spain 2026
17. 5. 2026 @ 13:18

Spain weddings are shrinking, but couples are spending more than ever in 2026 

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Local News

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Costa del Sol

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Axarquia

Axarquia’s Chillar River prepares for controlled reopening with strict visitor limits

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Almeria

Mojácar seafront walk smashes fundraising target, raising over €2,800 for PAWS-PATAS and MACS

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Costa Calida

Calp Piano Festival returns with István I. Székely recital

Wedding in Spain 2026
24. 5. 2026 @ 10:24
Costa Blanca South

Almoradí Earthquake Museum launches new programme

Wedding in Spain 2026
24. 5. 2026 @ 11:11
Costa Blanca North

Denia to host Ramón Puig de la Bellacasa’s “Errancias” exhibition

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24. 5. 2026 @ 10:33
Mallorca

Mallorca activists call for crackdown on tourist buggy excursions

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Madrid

Metro de Madrid to use Elon Musk’s Starlink for underground satellite coverage

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Barcelona

Shocking video of Barcelona thieves ramming Catalan police car amid gunfire

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European News

Grilling sausages on the grill with flames and smoke.
15. 5. 2026 @ 14:01
Belgium

Bangers and cash: two arrested in sausage smuggling case

The Danish royal family on a balcony
14. 5. 2026 @ 17:53
Denmark

Health concerns grow after Queen Margrethe II rushed to Copenhagen hospital

Teen driving at night
24. 5. 2026 @ 17:17
Finland

Finland's strict new curfew on teen drivers

Deer resting
14. 5. 2026 @ 15:09
France

Watch out for tipsy deer on French roads, police tell drivers after viral video goes global

Interior of an underground bunker in Germany with wooden benches, bunk beds and ventilation pipes as Europe discusses civil defence preparedness.
20. 5. 2026 @ 23:01
Germany

Germany is updating its emergency plans

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

Selection of UK National Lottery scratchcards
19. 5. 2026 @ 16:28
Ireland

Luck of the Irish: Ireland’s first €1 million scratch card winner

Millions of rose petals fall from Pantheon roof.
24. 5. 2026 @ 19:34
Italy

Thousands of red rose petals fall from Rome Pantheon dome in stunning Pentecost tradition

Man hiding under laundry basket
22. 5. 2026 @ 11:51
Netherlands

Burglar hides from Dutch police under a laundry basket

Bus caught on cctv far from home.
18. 5. 2026 @ 10:44
Norway

14-year-old serial thief takes bus for 300km joy ride for third time in Norway

Man cycling on a country road in Poland
22. 5. 2026 @ 16:10
Poland

Polish YouTuber begins cross-country ride to raise funds for boy’s life-saving treatment

A group of people dressed up as animals
19. 5. 2026 @ 22:07
Portugal

Portuguese vets say they cannot treat people who identify as animals

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

Madrid-Barajas airport
24. 5. 2026 @ 16:17

Madrid-Barajas introduces 3D scanners: What it means for manual checks at security control

EasyJet landing at night
23. 5. 2026 @ 16:32

Power bank charging in hold forces easyJet flight emergency landing in Rome

Promotional image for the EU Entry Exit System showing a traveller at an airport terminal before travelling to Europe.
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:49

Travellers are getting turned away at EU borders under the new EES system

Screens showing Airbnb’s new travel features including grocery delivery directly to holiday accommodation through the app.
21. 5. 2026 @ 15:46

Airbnb is changing again and travellers may soon use it for far more than just booking apartments

Bags left behind at Heathrow.
19. 5. 2026 @ 15:03

British Airways demands £10 million compensation over 20,000 suitcases left behind

Passengers queue at a Ryanair boarding gate with cabin bags and backpacks before departure.
17. 5. 2026 @ 15:36

Flying Ryanair this summer? Your cabin bag could cost you €75 at the gate

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
16. 5. 2026 @ 14:42

War and peace with motorhomes in Spain - Choose wisely where to park up in 2026

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Lady Elizabeth School Summer Camp 2026 Flyer
24. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Lady Elizabeth School Summer Camp 2026

Seagate Wealth Management
23. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

A Place in the Sun

Innovative allergy treatment.
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:35

From the most accurate diagnosis to vaccines that can change your life: how HCB Hospitales tackles allergies

Azahar County Line Dancing class
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

The ultimate ticket to fun on the Costa Blanca

Elderly Caregiver Day.
21. 5. 2026 @ 16:00

Elderly Caregiver Day – honouring the people who bring care home on the Costa Blanca

Lobster logo
21. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Customer service you can understand

Golden Leaves office.
20. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Golden Leaves International continues major expansion across Spain

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Dining out on the Costas

Restaurante Azul in Garrucha, Almeria
21. 5. 2026 @ 17:30

Restaurante Azul, the tastiest passion project in Almería

Chef Fabio Morisi
21. 5. 2026 @ 11:55

Italian tradition meets Costa Blanca sourcing at exclusive gastronomic finale

A dish from Ca Marta.
20. 5. 2026 @ 11:24

Restaurante Ca Marta brings authentic Mediterranean flavours to Villajoyosa

A cake on a plate with a serviette that says "Tipsy Terrace".
18. 5. 2026 @ 16:50

Tipsy Terrace in Hondon serves up tasty food and warm welcomes

Views from Cantueso.
17. 5. 2026 @ 20:02

Panoramic lake views and creative Andalucian flavour define Cantueso Restaurant in Periana

Dune beach Marbella
15. 5. 2026 @ 11:50

Dune Beach Marbella. A chic beachfront escape for long lunches and sunsets

Ilario Imperial Pizzeria
14. 5. 2026 @ 05:00

Ilario Imperial Pizzeria, Mojacar's best Italian restaurant

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Property & Investment

Lorenz Nenning.
20. 5. 2026 @ 23:04

Swiss precision meets Andalucian soul: Lorenz Nenning, the man redefining luxury real estate on the Costa del Sol

Costa Blanca landscape.
20. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Welcome to MARIN ESTATES, where the azure of the sea meets real estate excellence

A house by the sea at sunset
14. 5. 2026 @ 23:33

New report says Spain's property prices remain below pre-crash peak

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

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Mick Jagger and girlfriend Melanie Hamlick.
24. 5. 2026 @ 11:05

Police shut down Mick Jagger's party on Stromboli over weirdest local bylaw

Judith Chalmers 1935-2026
22. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Judith Chalmers dies aged 90: Wish You Were Here...? presenter remembered for decades of travel reports

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price wedding
19. 5. 2026 @ 10:48

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price escape to Marbella after wedding backlash

Shakira performs on stage during a live concert as Spain’s National Court rules in her favour in a major tax dispute.
18. 5. 2026 @ 17:38

Shakira wins huge court battle against Spain and could now recover €60 million

Theo James, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Harris Dickinson & Jacob Elordi.
15. 5. 2026 @ 15:17

James Bond actor casting underway - Who would you choose?

Malex in Puerto Banus.
13. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Retribution movie shoot hits Puerto Banus with luxury yacht scenes in June

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

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