News from Spain

The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.

Two Guardia Civil officers killed in Spain maritime drug trafficking pursuit

9. 5. 2026 @ 01:04

Two Guardia Civil officers have died and two others have been injured after two patrol vessels collided during a maritime operation off the coast of...

Spain just recorded its hottest April ever and summer has not even started

8. 5. 2026 @ 23:07

Spain has officially lived through its hottest April since records began in 1961, after temperatures across the country climbed to levels normally expected in early...

Avoiding pirate taxis in Spain in 2026: What all the different coloured number plates mean

8. 5. 2026 @ 19:38

Road users in Spain rely on number plates to confirm licensed taxis and VTC services (Uber-style rides). As we begin to enter the holiday period,...

EU calls on Spain to scrap regulated electricity tariff as millions of residents face €240 rise

8. 5. 2026 @ 16:23

The European Commission has asked Spain to begin phasing out its regulated electricity tariff, known as the PVPC, in a move that could affect around...

Heartbroken UK family of drowned young man in Malaga begins to unravel mystery

8. 5. 2026 @ 13:15

Devastated relatives of Travis Kiss contacted Euro Weekly News to share their raw anguish and launch an urgent appeal across the Costa del Sol for...

Ouigo celebrates five years in Spain with 5,000 tickets at just €5

8. 5. 2026 @ 10:59

Rail passengers across Spain will be able to snap up ultra-low fares next week as French operator Ouigo celebrates five years in the market. Rail travellers...

Insurance company Mapfre decides to pay out €14 million compensation for 2025 blackout

8. 5. 2026 @ 09:57

Insurance giant Mapfre has finally stepped forward to pay out what they should to affected businesses more than one year after Spain was plunged into...

How much are rowdy, drunk passengers fined? Ryanair case in France reveals

7. 5. 2026 @ 21:52

Ryanair welcomed a French court decision that imposes joint penalties exceeding €10,000 plus suspended 10-month prison sentences on two disruptive individuals who caused a major...

Spain’s UFC hero leaves Trump stunned at the White House. One comment changed the mood instantly

7. 5. 2026 @ 19:41

Spanish UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) champion Ilia Topuria went viral after an unexpected exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump during a White House meeting. A...

Supreme court case could put Spain’s immigration reform on hold

7. 5. 2026 @ 16:08

Spain’s Supreme Court will examine whether to temporarily suspend the Government’s planned extraordinary regularisation process for undocumented migrants while legal challenges against the measure are...

Morning-after trap, warning for early flights after BA cabin crew sacked due to Malaga to Heathrow alcohol incident

7. 5. 2026 @ 09:25

A British Airways cabin crew member with a 37-year career at the airline was dismissed after failing an alcohol test from the “morning-after effect” on...

Government in Spain classifies immigration regularisation documents under secrecy law

6. 5. 2026 @ 23:03

The government of Spain has approved the classification of certain reports and administrative documents relating to immigration policy under official secrecy provisions, restricting public access...

Spain faces EU legal action over tax on non-resident homes

6. 5. 2026 @ 15:35

The European Commission has taken formal action against Spain over its tax treatment of non-resident property owners, issuing a reasoned opinion that requires the country...

Spain hit by surprise winter comeback as polar air freezes May temperatures

6. 5. 2026 @ 11:58

People across Spain who had already switched to spring clothes and started planning beach weekends may want to grab their jackets again. Forecasters are warning...