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Queues before dawn across Spain as huge residency scheme sparks rush for appointments
People are lining up before sunrise in several Spanish cities as the country’s new large scale regularisation programme enters its second week. From Madrid to...
Portugal confirms high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid by 2034
Exciting news for travellers wanting to enjoy pastel de nata and patatas bravas within a few hours of each other, as Portugal has now confirmed...
Who lives in those motorhomes and camper vans outside the Costa del Sol Hospital, Marbella?
During the last few years motorhomes and camper vans have been accumulating and occupying spaces for cars visiting loved ones in the Hospital Costa del...
Mijas sets out a 33 million euro plan to transform roads, parking and public space.
Big positive change is coming for Mijas, as the Town Hall approved a package of investments totalling more than 33 million euros at its April...
Protected Iberian lynx at centre of debate over feral cats deaths in Spanish village
The appearance of an Iberian lynx known as 'Veneno' in the Toledo village of Cabañas de Yepes has triggered a dispute between cat rescue groups,...
Spain could feel impact as EU’s largest toxic chemicals crackdown falls behind
The European Union’s most ambitious programme to restrict hazardous chemicals has been significantly delayed, according to a new assessment by environmental groups, raising concerns for...
Largest most luxurious sailing cruise ship, Club Med 2, pays Motril a visit
Luxury travellers seeking intimate Mediterranean voyages can now gain fresh access to southern Spain through this call. Club Med 2, recognised as the biggest commercial...
Spanish minesweeper Tambre discovers two WWII torpedoes and a mine in the Mediterranean
The Spanish Navy vessel Tambre has located and identified two torpedoes plus one naval mine dating back to the Second World War on the Mediterranean...
Torre del Mar Food Drive hits record high, helping 145 locals in need
Community volunteers in Torre del Mar have delivered essential food supplies to a record 145 people this month, including 66 children, making this the most...
Costa del Sol drivers celebrate as notorious MA-21 pothole nightmare finally gets fixed
Residents and those who need to travel to the airport on the MA-21 can finally breathe a sigh of relief. This stretch of tarmac, long...
UK travellers rush to book Spain flights as fares drop 6%, but experts warn deals may not last
UK travellers are rushing to book cut-price flights to Spain, with fares dropping across popular routes to Mallorca, Alicante and Málaga. For expats, second-home owners...
Breathwork at Boho, the family wellness session
A new wellness workshop aimed at parents and children is coming to Boho Club on Saturday, May 2, with the aim of giving families a...
Sudden death cardiac arrest: Why Spain is seeing Europe’s fastest growing fatality rate
People in Spain are facing a troubling health crisis as the number of sudden cardiac deaths has overtaken those of the rest of Europe. Data...
This charming Spanish folk tale is turning 10 – and an entire town is throwing a festival to celebrate
On Sunday May 10 2026, a small village in Spain’s Marina Alta will step into the spotlight. What might seem like a quiet local celebration...