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Stolen high-speed boat shunted by police.

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Blaze destroys long-stay car park.

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News from Spain

King Mohammed VI with the crown prince during a religious ceremony
25. 8. 2026 @ 22:42

Morocco revives Ceuta and Melilla claim in front of King Mohammed VI

Spanish Government gathered at a table holding a cabinet meeting with the Spanish and European flags in the background
25. 8. 2026 @ 16:55

Who's lying? Government ministers turn on each other over what was known about Ceuta

Storm fronts on the horizon.
25. 8. 2026 @ 13:49

Northwest Spain faces heavy downpours as cooler air moves in and new Atlantic front threatens all

Elderly glasses
25. 8. 2026 @ 11:05

Andalucia's over-65s save almost €70,000 on glasses in just six months, how you can save too

Tragedy occured at Buendía Reservoir, Cuenca
25. 8. 2026 @ 10:27

Man killed after his own car rolls into him at popular Spanish reservoir

Dozens of dead pigeons scattered across a grey paved area in Tarragona
25. 8. 2026 @ 10:20

Watch: Sky turns deadly over Tarragona as thousands of pigeons are caught in hailstorm

Travelodge
25. 8. 2026 @ 09:49

Budget hotel option to arrive in Cadiz, as work finally begins on new Travelodge

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Spanish Living

The ready to eat food section in a Spanish food section
22. 8. 2026 @ 19:42

Huge €3.7 billion transformation set to change supermarkets across Spain

Vehicles Going through the ITV roadworthiness test.
22. 8. 2026 @ 12:04

Three easy tricks before visiting Spain’s ITV centres that almost guarantee a pass

Couple approaching retirement checking pension paperwork and finances on a laptop
21. 8. 2026 @ 14:01

Retiring in Spain? The pension rules changing in 2027 and what you need to check

Hand casting vote in local elections
21. 8. 2026 @ 13:15

Expats in Spain: Get ready to register or miss your vote in the 2027 local elections

Luxury villas on a cliff edge in Mallorca.
20. 8. 2026 @ 18:11

Spain's most expensive street revealed, and it's not where you would expect

A man looks at his phone while a woman sits with her arms crossed at an outdoor café table with coffee and croissants.
18. 8. 2026 @ 17:15

British pub giant bans loud phone videos and calls, should bars in Spain follow?

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
18. 8. 2026 @ 09:49

Electricity bills in Spain about to top €100 in August for first time in four years. FACUA’s simple steps to fight back

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Local News

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 22:14
Costa del Sol

Free cheesecake alert: 1,000 portions up for grabs as La Cheesequería lands in Marbella

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 19:03
Axarquia

Magic and tradition comes to Comares as they celebrate their Summer Feria for 2026

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 17:59
Almeria

Almería wildfire stabilised after 22 hours as evacuated residents return home

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 13:19
Costa Calida

Colourful seahorse sculpture exhibition pops up in San Pedro del Pinatar to raise Mar Menor awareness

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 16:28
Costa Blanca South

Elvis tribute brings a night of rock 'n' roll classics to Villamartin Plaza

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 14:45
Costa Blanca North

Community comes together for fundraising night raising €2,300 for Cancer Care Jávea

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 16:02
Mallorca

Mallorca meteotsunamis send holidaymakers running from beach

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
22. 8. 2026 @ 14:35
Madrid

Car plunges from bridge onto Madrid train tracks, halting commuter trains

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
25. 8. 2026 @ 17:55
Barcelona

Barcelona wildfire rages near major tourist hotspot as residents ordered indoors

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European News

Clément Vandenkerckhove
20. 8. 2026 @ 16:19
Belgium

Belgian car salesman's life changes forever after royal secret is finally confirmed

Wolf pack
31. 7. 2026 @ 15:47
Denmark

Denmark warns holidaymakers: Stand your ground if a wolf approaches

Finland's pink shopping baskets could help you find love in the supermarket
30. 7. 2026 @ 15:48
Finland

Forget dating apps! Finland's pink shopping baskets help you find love in the supermarket

A farmer cultivating potatoes from his John Deere tractor in France
24. 8. 2026 @ 20:16
France

Spain faces potato price uncertainty as France loses nearly a quarter of its crop

Yellow mediterranean scorpion
24. 8. 2026 @ 15:00
Germany

Sting shock at Düsseldorf airport as holidaymaker receives unpleasant surprise souvenir

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

Remembering the Spanish Armada commemoration at Streedagh Beach in County Sligo, Ireland.
21. 8. 2026 @ 10:28
Ireland

Spain’s forgotten link with Ireland comes alive this September in a four day festival

Three panels of Antonello da Messina's 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych, stolen from Messina's regional museum this month.
17. 8. 2026 @ 14:18
Italy

€80m Renaissance masterpieces stolen from Sicily museum despite working alarms and guards on duty

Go ahead eagles stadium
10. 8. 2026 @ 14:27
Netherlands

Football fans gasp as pre-match stunt takes unexpected turn at Dutch season opener

King Harald V of Norway standing in official military dress uniform with medals and sash, in a palace doorway.
18. 8. 2026 @ 14:33
Norway

Norway's King Harald, 89, hospitalised with blood disorder as Crown Prince Haakon takes over as regent

Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Poland.
16. 8. 2026 @ 15:27
Poland

Giant 55-metre Virgin Mary statue taller than Rio’s Christ unveiled in tiny Polish village

medieval festival portugal
13. 8. 2026 @ 16:01
Portugal

One night, thousands gathered in the dark at Portugal’s medieval festival

Spanish national police walk the Swedish fugitive into custody.
3. 8. 2026 @ 19:59
Sweden

Swedish gang fugitive accused of 20 violent crimes found hiding in Sitges villa

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Travel

TikTok plane
22. 8. 2026 @ 23:01

TikTok is changing how Gen Z finds holiday ideas in Spain

Luggage scales
19. 8. 2026 @ 09:30

"Bag pooling" airline hack that could save UK travellers to Spain a few pennies this summer

EES scanners at an airport
18. 8. 2026 @ 18:54

British families flying between UK and Spain given fresh EES warning for under-12s

Hayley Waters family
17. 8. 2026 @ 12:20

Family barred from Jet2 flight over sick daughter, what you should be aware of if someone falls ill at airport

Lightning and hail strike Malaga
15. 8. 2026 @ 11:31

Storms threaten flight chaos on Spain’s southern and eastern Costas today

Heathrow airport
15. 8. 2026 @ 11:22

Drivers warned to not drive as Heathrow chaos leaves thousands of holidaymakers facing a nightmare start to their getaway

Cars driving fast on motorway
14. 8. 2026 @ 13:35

Electric cars can legally drive 30km/h faster than petrol cars in one European country: Will Spain be next?

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Enjoy the trip moving from the UK to Spain, or back again.
20. 8. 2026 @ 21:57

Relocating between the UK and Costa Blanca? Discover the convenient one-way van hire from Benissa/Basingstoke

Ciudad Patricia
20. 8. 2026 @ 21:30

A new chapter in retirement living on the Costa Blanca

Revolution Technology
20. 8. 2026 @ 19:30

From smart technology to home essentials, Revolution has the solution

Muebles IndalOcio SL
20. 8. 2026 @ 16:30

Brightening up your outdoor and indoor living space: A friendly look at Muebles IndalOcio SL

SV Iron Monkey
20. 8. 2026 @ 13:30

When the Mediterranean became the ultimate seat for the eclipse

Healthy, hydration and senior woman drinking water for wellness and liquid diet detox at home.
20. 8. 2026 @ 12:21

Heat can accelerate deterioration in people with Alzheimer’s if action is not taken in time

Lady Elizabeth School
20. 8. 2026 @ 11:45

A truly multilingual education from day one at Lady Elizabeth School

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Dining out on the Costas

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

Milu restaurant in Port d'Andratx
6. 8. 2026 @ 12:57

MILU - Italian fine dining at the heart of Port d'Andratx

MUMTAZ MAHAL, Indan restaurant in Coin.
6. 8. 2026 @ 05:30

South Asia comes to Coin: Mumtaz Mahal for Indian tradition and culinary delight

Friends' night at Christy's.
1. 8. 2026 @ 11:07

Friends night at Christy’s Fuengirola turns terrace into cool family retreat

Hotel Continental
31. 7. 2026 @ 13:07

Germany’s Biergarten experience returns to Mojácar

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Property & Investment

Luxury villas on a cliff edge in Mallorca.
20. 8. 2026 @ 18:11

Spain's most expensive street revealed, and it's not where you would expect

Outside of Five Real Estate offices with staff holding the award
20. 8. 2026 @ 11:30

Award-Winning Estate Agent in Spain

Best Beachfront Deal TOP261032
19. 8. 2026 @ 09:00

Property hotspots on the Costa del Sol

Person looking at rows of property listings displayed in a Spanish estate-agent window.
8. 8. 2026 @ 17:04

Buying a home in Spain is slipping further out of reach for expats and locals

Our walkthrough video tours sell property quickly.
5. 8. 2026 @ 15:55

Selling property on the “Costa del Sol”

TOP251930 MODERN BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE
23. 7. 2026 @ 13:49

Buying property in Spain

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23. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Why choosing the right estate agent could save you thousands

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Celebrity Fix

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

Tracy-Ann Oberman
10. 7. 2026 @ 16:50

EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman denied boarding onto Spain flight, the detail you must check before travel

Bonnie Tyler
9. 7. 2026 @ 12:27

Bonnie Tyler, the unmistakable voice of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75

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