Author: Tara Russell

Tara is a writer and editorial team member at Euro Weekly News, specialising in news reporting and feature writing. Born and raised in Spain, she holds a B.A. in Applied Languages and Translation Studies. With a strong background in linguistics, communication, and cross-cultural storytelling, Tara previously worked as a language teacher before transitioning to journalism and media.

When do schools return in Spain in 2026? September dates for the Costas and Mallorca

30. 8. 2026 @ 07:00

Families across Spain are preparing for the return to school, but there is no single first day of term. Start dates vary between Andalucía, the...

Got an old mortgage in Spain? That upfront bank fee may still be worth checking

28. 8. 2026 @ 13:23

Buying in Spain comes with enough surprise costs already. Notary fees, taxes, legal bills, valuations, and then a bank charge simply for opening the mortgage. If...

New clues emerge after Irish couple found dead at Spain holiday villa

27. 8. 2026 @ 12:01

The mystery surrounding the deaths of an Irish couple found by their teenage children at a holiday villa in Spain has taken a significant turn,...

Tristan Tate launches tequila in Marbella as lawyers say luxury image was exaggerated

25. 8. 2026 @ 17:15

Lawyers for Andrew and Tristan Tate have argued that parts of the brothers’ luxury lifestyle were exaggerated for social media. But their Costa del Sol...

Retired in Spain but still want to work? A major pension change is coming this Friday

25. 8. 2026 @ 16:35

Retirement does not always mean wanting to stop work completely. Perhaps you miss your profession, have been offered a few hours a week, or have...

Málaga cancer patients offered new hope with treatment using their own immune cells

24. 8. 2026 @ 13:54

Cancer patients on the Costa del Sol have new hope as Málaga doctors trial a pioneering therapy that uses a patient's own immune cells to...

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

21. 8. 2026 @ 14:01

If you are approaching retirement in Spain, 2027 is an important year to have on your radar. Changes to the Spanish pension system will affect...

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

21. 8. 2026 @ 10:28

More than four centuries after three Spanish Armada ships were wrecked off the Irish coast, Spain is returning to the same corner of Ireland this...

The people moving to Spain’s tiny villages say the same thing once the honeymoon period ends

15. 6. 2026 @ 12:30

A British couple recently turned up in one small village in inland Spain and rented a three bedroom flat for less than what some people...

Spain heatwave 2026: When the next extreme temperatures could hit and which areas may suffer most

19. 5. 2026 @ 09:20

Spain could be edging closer to its first major heatwave of 2026, with forecasters increasingly monitoring a sharp rise in temperatures expected to develop across...

This tiny village in Spain has just 16 residents but attracts 25,000 visitors a year

29. 4. 2026 @ 16:01

What if a village with just 16 residents could attract 25,000 visitors a year? It sounds impossible, but in northern Spain, that is exactly what...

New EU rules could make it easier for foreign healthcare workers in Spain

23. 4. 2026 @ 14:41

Spain has updated its healthcare qualification rules in a move that could make it easier for foreign professionals, including many British workers, to live and...

Living in Spain without residency? New law could let you work legally now

15. 4. 2026 @ 18:02

Spain’s latest immigration reform could offer an unexpected opportunity for some foreign residents, including UK nationals, who are currently living in the country without full...

Spain transport shake up: New fuel rule could push up prices for businesses and shoppers

15. 4. 2026 @ 13:36

Spain has approved a new law that changes how transport prices are calculated, and it will affect businesses, suppliers, and potentially everyday prices. The rule...