News from Spain
The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.
UK travellers warned: book Spain flights now or pay more from April
Planning a trip from the UK to Spain? You might want to book sooner rather than later. From April 1, the UK will increase its...
New mums getting older in Spain: More over 40s having babies than under 25s
Spain is witnessing a profound change in society with regards to family planning, with now more having their first child after 40 years old than...
Spain’s 2026 bullfighting report: How a 75% attendance decline is being offset by record funding and youth vouchers
Public funding for bullfighting has reached a record high in 2026, with the Spanish government confirming a €120 million annual subsidy package this Saturday, March...
Spain clocks forward again: Is this ritual still worth it in 2026?
Don’t forget that in Spain tonight, the clocks go forward an hour, meaning an hour less in bed for those of us who need to...
Most dangerous roads in Spain revealed as Easter exodus brings millions back on the road
The 2026 Easter holidays have filled the roads from the biggest cities with cars full of families heading to the coasts for some rest and...
Spain holidays boom as travellers drop Cyprus and Greece over Middle East fears
If you live in Spain and feel like this summer is already arriving early, you may be right. Airlines say more travellers are now choosing...
Spain demands €110m from Uber Eats over ‘false self-employed’ riders
Spain is demanding €110 million from Uber Eats after labour inspectors ruled that around 60,000 delivery riders were wrongly treated as self-employed instead of employees....
Spain’s roads gridlocked as Easter getaway begins with kilometre-long queues
Spain’s Easter getaway has begun with significant disruption on the country’s roads, as kilometre-long queues formed on key routes leaving Madrid and entering major cities...
Latest Easter weather update: Radical turnaround with surprises for Semana Santa holiday: Artic chills or Spring sun?
Those hoping for some outdoors time on Spain's south and east coasts for Easter celebrations should brace for a radical transformation in the weather this...
Spain could allow retirement at 52 with full pension – military next in line
Some workers in Spain can already retire at 52 without losing a single euro from their pension - and now the government is considering extending...
Spain recalls contaminated sausage batches after salmonella detection in ready-to-eat product
Spanish food safety authorities have issued a nationwide alert after salmonella was detected in specific batches of a ready-to-eat sausage product distributed across several regions....
Spanish couples face compulsory mediation as courts see sharp drop in family law cases
A procedural reform requiring couples in Spain to attempt mediation before proceeding to court has led to a sharp decline in contentious divorce and family...
JD Wetherspoon moves deeper into Spain: Debate rages on Tim Martin’s Europe view
Wetherspoons is eyeing Spanish airport boom with fresh Brexit twist. Plans centre on Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, a favourite gateway for millions of British...
Spain divided as Noelia’s euthanasia case reaches final moment
A deeply personal case has put Spain at the centre of a growing euthanasia debate, as Noelia Castillo Ramos prepares to undergo assisted dying today...