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London tube strike chaos set to hit Heathrow routes used by Spain travellers.

London Underground strikes have been confirmed for several dates in May and June 2026, with major disruption expected on routes serving Heathrow Airport and central London affecting travel between the UK and...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Juanma Moreno Bonilla, president of the Andalucia region.

Andalucia election 2026 final results confirmed: Juanma Moreno claims victory yet faces coalition talks

Juanma Moreno’s Popular Party has claimed the largest share of seats once again in the...

Digital street temperature display showing 32C during hot weather in a residential area in Spain.

Spain is about to swing from cold rain to 34C heat and tropical nights

A lot of people across Spain were still reaching for jackets and umbrellas this week....

Deer resting

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

French police have issued an official road safety warning after footage of a visibly intoxicated...

Empty plates on a dinner table at a restaurant

Viral restaurant incident: Diners walk out without paying and leave note explaining why

A group of customers in Spain has drawn attention online after leaving a restaurant without...

Mount Urgull, site of tragic drop.

British tourist dies after 50-metre fall from San Sebastian viewpoint

A 38-year-old Brit has lost his life in a devastating plunge from a popular viewpoint...

Bus caught on cctv far from home.

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

Norwegian police intercepted a stolen bus on Sunday morning, May 17, after drivers raised alarms...

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News from Spain

Princess Leonor of Spain next to a fighter jet
19. 5. 2026 @ 00:27

Princess Leonor to become first member of Spanish royal family to learn parachuting

Woman sitting at her desk with her face in her hands
18. 5. 2026 @ 16:03

New figures show more than 600,000 people in Spain now working multiple jobs

An empty fish mongers in an indoor Market in Cádiz.
17. 5. 2026 @ 23:17

Fish prices soar across Spain as thousands of fishmongers close

Queuing up for an appointment at the foreigners' office.
17. 5. 2026 @ 17:38

Migrant regularisation chaos in Spain: One month in and bureaucratic delays hammer TIE renewals

An overcrowded bedroom with 4 people sleeping in make shift beds
16. 5. 2026 @ 23:12

Latest data shows nearly 1 In 5 renters in Spain living in overcrowded conditions

Woman getting food from the refrigerated section of a supermarket
16. 5. 2026 @ 21:49

New research shows 43.3 % Spanish workers eating less and worse-quality food

occupational therapy session
16. 5. 2026 @ 15:53

New law on motor accidents in Spain protects victims more, but could raise insurance premiums

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Spanish Living

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 

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

Bunuelos traditional spanish food
16. 5. 2026 @ 14:15

Gluten-free at Spanish ferias? What people with celiac disease and food intolerances need to watch for

Radar speed camera warning sign on a residential street in Spain with a 30 km/h speed limit displayed.
15. 5. 2026 @ 23:36

Spain’s new radars could fine drivers before they even spot the camera

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
15. 5. 2026 @ 13:37

Spain’s restaurants could soon start serving smaller meals under new food waste law

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Local News

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
18. 5. 2026 @ 22:11
Costa del Sol

Moraga Madness brings traditional beach celebration to an international crowd in Marbella for charity

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
18. 5. 2026 @ 23:10
Axarquia

Soul star Nico Wolo on fire in La Herradura with unforgettable funk and blues night

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
16. 5. 2026 @ 10:44
Almeria

How Almeria police accidentally trapped Belgian criminals in broken lift

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
18. 5. 2026 @ 15:30
Costa Calida

Aidemar celebrates inclusive day of community and creativity in Murcia

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
18. 5. 2026 @ 22:12
Costa Blanca South

Costa Blanca beaches continue leading Spain’s Blue Flag rankings

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
17. 5. 2026 @ 19:04
Costa Blanca North

Calp celebrated Europe Day with music, paella and multicultural festivities

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
14. 5. 2026 @ 16:58
Mallorca

British resident bitten by recluse spider in Mallorca sparks debate on medical misidentification of bites

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
8. 5. 2026 @ 13:27
Madrid

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

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
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

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

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

Tiger by the side of a lake
18. 5. 2026 @ 19:09
Germany

Tiger shot dead in Germany after escaping and attacking a 73-year-old man

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

Aftermath of attack in Modena.
16. 5. 2026 @ 20:30
Italy

Horror in Modena as car rams into pedestrians on busy Italian street

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

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

Magnus the Walrus Hopeman Harbour
15. 5. 2026 @ 12:31
Norway

Magnus the walrus is having quite the European holiday. Next stop: Norway

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

Polish scientists discover birds reusing cigarette butts in nests

New bridge linking Spain and Portugal.
18. 5. 2026 @ 21:35
Portugal

New bridge over river Sever to cut Madrid-Lisbon drive by up to 100 kilometres

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

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

Screens showing TikTok Go’s new travel booking feature allowing users to reserve hotels directly from videos inside the app.
15. 5. 2026 @ 22:58

TikTok’s latest move could completely reshape online travel bookings

Passenger train at a European railway station as the EU proposes a single ticket system for cross border rail travel.
14. 5. 2026 @ 22:00

One train ticket for all Europe? Brussels unveils major rail travel shake up

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

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Cute dog chihuahua with European veterinary pet passport.
17. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

EU pet passports are no longer valid for entry into the EU by a non-EU resident

Patients with many moles.
16. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Skin and mole checks: What to look for, and why now

5m x 5m Hip Roof Gazebo with Balusrade by Wood2Go
15. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Wood 2 Go: 20th anniversary in Spain

Euroguard glass curtains.
14. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Euroguard HI-SPEC: Stylish glass curtains, blinds, and home improvement solutions in Spain

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

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Dining out on the Costas

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

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

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Property & Investment

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

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

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Celebrity Fix

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

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