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Monkey dust warning in Spain as Barcelona hospital treats 130 people in 2026
Doctors are raising the alarm over a highly addictive synthetic drug after cases at a Barcelona hospital increased almost fivefold since 2024, with concerns about...
Bank scam crackdown: Police arrest 43 criminals impersonating fraud teams
A sophisticated €1.14 million operation targeted bank customers in Spain, many over 65, using fake security alerts and a new contactless card fraud technique. Spain's National...
Three British charity champions receive royal honours at special Mallorca ceremony
Three people whose dedication to helping others has made a lasting difference in Mallorca have been formally presented with royal honours by Britain's Ambassador to...
Spain approves two year rent extension that could save eligible households a median €4,341
Renters in Spain with qualifying contracts could save a median of €4,341 over two years after the Congress’s Permanent Deputation approved an extraordinary rent extension...
Storm Charles goes east: Orange weather alerts continue across Spain as winds weaken
Storm Charles is moving towards the east of Spain, bringing relief after several days of torrential rain, powerful winds and dangerous coastal conditions. However, weather warnings...
Spanish airline becomes first casualty of Europe’s mounting aviation fuel crisis
For many people living in Spain, catching a plane is no longer an occasional luxury. It is an essential part of everyday life. Whether travelling...
Algorfa live music nights bring classic rock and Rick Astley tribute this November
Music fans in Algorfa have two nights of live entertainment to look forward to this November, with classic rock favourites and an eighties pop tribute...
Taxi driver pulled alive from beneath overturned lorry in Malaga
A taxi driver is fighting for his life after a lorry overturned and crushed his vehicle beneath its trailer on one of Malaga’s busiest roads....
A fishy festival: Garrucha celebrates its prized red prawns
GARRUCHA celebrated one of its most treasured delicacies at the weekend, when it hosted the sixth Garrucha Red Prawn Gastronomic Festival, turning the town into...
Wave of bomb scares in Spain as police carry out controlled explosion in Madrid
Residents in Madrid and the surrounding region have faced sealed-off streets, emergency evacuations and major police deployments following a series of bomb alerts, with two...
Strike violence erupts in Spain as police clash with protesters and businesses are targeted
People trying to get to work, keep their businesses open or go about their daily lives faced disruption and violence across Spain today Wednesday, November...
Pets pay the price as rising veterinary costs push Spanish owners to breaking point.
Owning a dog or cat is becoming an increasingly expensive commitment in Spain, and for some families the question is no longer whether they can...
Couple fined €1,200 in Barcelona despite never having driven there
A trip to the postbox has become a source of anxiety for a retired couple in Galicia after Barcelona City Council repeatedly accused them of...
Brits across Spain fall silent for Armistice Day, from the Costa Blanca to Gibraltar
British veterans marched behind bagpipes and flags in Torrevieja on Wednesday November 11, as the town's British community and its council marked Armistice Day side...