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A giant asteroid will pass Earth this weekend and some people in Europe could actually see it
A large asteroid known as 1997 NC1 will make a close but safe pass by Earth on Friday 27 June, coming within about 2.56 million...
Days after surrendering passport, Spanish PM’s wife wants it back for summer
Most people who have their passport confiscated by a judge would probably accept that foreign travel is off the table for a while. Begoña Gómez...
Check your kitchen: Spain issues salmonella warning over popular fuet brand
If there’s a packet of fuet sitting in your kitchen, it may be worth checking it before lunch. Spain’s food safety agency has issued an...
Hundreds of thousands of poultry deaths in France reveal Europe’s farming heat risk
Hundreds of thousands of poultry deaths in France have exposed how extreme heat is putting pressure on European farming systems, from animal housing and carcass...
Spain is turning into a haven for luxury property buyers seeking refuge from war and unrest
War, political uncertainty and global instability are pushing wealthy Polish, American and Gulf-based buyers towards Madrid and the Costa del Sol. For residents, foreign homeowners...
Banksy and Hirst originals included in Costa del Sol charity auction to restore children’s sight
Expats on the Costa del Sol are going to get a unique chance to support life-changing eye surgery for children while enjoying fine dining and...
Millions in Spain breathing polluted air as cities fail emission targets
Residents in Spain, in addition to the extreme heat recorded already this summer, may need to begin worrying about the quality of the air itself:...
Balearic parliament proposes bill to ban burqas, niqabs and other full-face coverings – €30K fines
The regional Parliament in the Balearic Islands has approved the first stage of legislation that would prohibit burqas and niqabs in public spaces across the...
Tenerife hotel chaos erupts as British tourist goes on sunbed rampage removing reserved towels
Rachel Rogers, a British tourist on holiday in Spain has gone viral after filming herself at a Tenerife hotel pulling towels off sun loungers that...
Spain opens €50 holiday scheme for retirees as cost of living rises – how to apply
Spain has opened applications again for its pensioner holiday scheme, and most of the attention is on a small batch of trips that cost just...
Shaken past: Almoradi Earthquake Museum celebrates successful first year
One year after opening its doors, Almoradis Earthquake Museum has established itself as one of the most unusual and engaging cultural attractions in the Vega...
Mijas Town Hall ordered to pay €25,000 over ‘botched’ sculpture restoration
Mijas Town Hall has been ordered by a Malaga court to pay €25,000 in compensation to local sculptor Juanma Reyes after lines were crossed during...
Inclusive sailing crew from Benalmadena targets top Spanish regattas
Benalmadena has launched an ambitious inclusive sailing project that challenges traditional boundaries in elite competition. The project was presented by the National Inclusive Sailing Team...
Miramar shopping centre launches new leisure and retail spaces for summer
Fuengirola’s Miramar adds fresh attractions as summer footfall rises. The major shopping centre in Fuengirola is entering the summer season with a renewed mix of...