News from Spain
The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.
Summer starts this weekend and the sky has something special planned
The longest day of the year arrives this Sunday as astronomical summer officially begins in Spain at 9.24am. But this year's season is about far...
Sánchez signals possible early election if Spain’s Budget is rejected
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has, for the first time, suggested he could bring forward a general election if his government fails to secure parliamentary...
First intense heatwave of Summer 2026: Spain braces for 42ºC in Malaga, Granada and Murcia
Those across southern and eastern Spain face an unrelenting assault of extreme heat from this weekend as the country confronts its first official heatwave of...
One of Spain’s top supermarkets has just been ranked among Europe’s most innovative in a major new report
Mercadona has just been ranked the most innovative distribution company in Spain and eighth in Europe in Fortune’s 2026 Europe’s Most Innovative Companies report. The...
Valencia introduces AI system that will replace human handling of health centre calls
Residents across the Valencian Community could soon find it easier to contact their local health centre after the regional government announced plans to introduce an...
British paraglider dies near Spanish Pyrenees after accident in Cataluña
A 63-year-old British man has died after a paragliding accident near Tremp in Cataluña, where emergency crews tried to save him during the afternoon on...
The world’s best retirement destinations revealed and Spain makes the top 10
For generations of British retirees, Spain has been the dream destination: Sunshine, affordable living, world-class healthcare and established expat communities have helped make the country...
Spain’s eviction shield fallout: Key warning for renters and landlords as court cases return
Spain’s eviction shield has ended, and suspended rental cases are starting to move back towards court dates. The change affects vulnerable tenants, foreign residents and...
Major concerns grow over why teenagers are risking lives for viral views
A worrying new viral trend involving fire has brought concern across Spain, forcing parents to look into the terrifying question, why are our teenagers risking...
Andalucía mosquito surge puts homes on West Nile alert as 400 health agents are deployed
Mosquito season is already disturbing homes across Andalucía, while the Junta has deployed 400 public health agents to help councils control West Nile virus risk....
Thousands of England fans descend on Benidorm as 50,000 litres of beer await
By now most bars in Benidorm will be filled to the brim with England fans eager to show their support as England plays their debut...
66,000 counterfeit football shirts seized across Spain in nationwide World Cup crackdown
I’m sure no one is entirely innocent when it comes to buying clothing or items from street vendors in Spain, I know I’ve picked up...
Ibiza’s snake problem just got worse
The snakes are off the plane and are enjoying a lovely all-inclusive Mediterranean holiday, dinning on native lizard species, swimming in the crystal blue oceans...
Spain swimmers warned after 13 drowning deaths in one weekend
A deadly June weekend has turned Spain’s summer swimming season into a sharper safety warning after at least 13 people drowned between Friday 12 and...