News
Get all the latest Spanish news in English today, as well as the latest news from the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.
Mijas moves ahead with “El Burrito” donkey sanctuary plans with new centre design
Mijas Council has awarded the design contract for the ‘El Burrito’ donkey centre. This project is meant to increase awareness, protection and preservation of the...
Star Wars lands its lightsabers in Malaga in Spain’s first immersive galactic store
The force will be with Malaga as fans of Star Wars will delight as they will soon be able to step into a full-scale galactic...
BIOPARC Fuengirola launches June summer camps
New educational adventures As the school term draws to a close, BIOPARC Fuengirola has finalised preparations for its seasonal youth programmes. The park recently announced that...
World Cup 2026: Fixtures confirmed for June kick-off and where to watch – but beware the scammers
Football fever is ramping up fast with the 2026 FIFA World Cup set to launch across North America this summer. Matches are due to kick...
UK’s 11 most wanted fugitives could be hiding in Spain as police launch public appeal
British and Spanish authorities have launched a renewed appeal to trace 11 of the United Kingdom’s most wanted fugitives who are believed to be hiding...
Fuengirola comedy skit festival to support AFESOL mental health charity
Comedy theatre will be the star of the stage in Fuengirola later this month as the well loved Munoz Seca Municipal Theatre Group presents a...
Magnus the walrus is having quite the European holiday. Next stop: Norway
Magnus the walrus spent most of April dazzling locals as he explored the Scottish coastline. But, ever the explorer, Magnus has made the long journey...
Europe demands full answers after Spanish government diverts €10 billion in EU recovery cash
European lawmakers are now insisting on detailed justifications following fresh scrutiny of how the Spanish government handled post-pandemic support money. Covid recovery funds and their original...
UK airport rule change for families starts in weeks. Millions of children can now use eGates
Families travelling through UK airports this summer will soon be able to use eGates with younger children after the government confirmed a major rule change...
Eurovision Song Contest 2026: Full list of finalists
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is set to deliver its grand final this Saturday evening in Austria. Vienna will welcome 25 competing acts to the...
“Run for those who can’t”: Almeria joins thousands around the world in Wings for Life World Run
Around the world, hundreds of thousands of people laced up their trainers at the weekend and set off in unison when the Wings for Life...
New report says Spain’s property prices remain below pre-crash peak
Spain's central bank (Banco de España) has said Spain’s housing market remains below the levels reached during the property bubble that collapsed in 2008, despite...
Lightning bolt hits easyJet plane, forcing emergency landing at Gatwick
An easyJet flight bound for Italy returned to London Gatwick after a huge lightning bolt struck the aircraft shortly after takeoff. Flight U28305 using an Airbus...
One train ticket for all Europe? Brussels unveils major rail travel shake up
The European Commission wants to make train travel across Europe much simpler by allowing passengers to buy one single ticket covering journeys operated by different...