News from Spain
The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.
Treated like criminals at Bilbao: British couple billed €956 after ferry trip with household goods
A British couple moving belongings to their home in Beniarbeig say they were left stranded at Bilbao port with two dogs and no car after...
Heavy rain lines up for Malaga on Monday as storms drift toward Murcia, Alicante and the Balearics
Monday, September 28, is the day to watch on the Costa del Sol. AEMET now gives Malaga city an 80 per cent chance of heavy...
Spanish supermarket wants 10 years in prison for cashier accused of €333,800 theft
A supermarket till is probably the last place most people would expect to find a €333,800 hole in the accounts. But in Cantabria, a cashier...
Millions of VW and Audi owners face recall over possible steering failure
Drivers of one of the most common family cars on Spain's roads are being contacted this week over a bolt no bigger than a few...
Thousands of women in Spain forced to hunt for medicine just to feel human, what to do if you are affected
Menopause for many woman can be an incredibly miserable phase of life, not feeling anything like yourself and having little control over your own body....
Guiris go home? Look at the numbers
If you live in Spain and have seen the words “Guiris go home” appearing on walls, banners or social media, it is hard not to...
EuroMillions: Spain creates another millionaire as UK scoops €130 million
Spain has another EuroMillions millionaire after Friday night’s draw, but the country’s latest lucky ticket did not take the biggest prize on offer. A single ticket...
Two Spanish airports hit by separate aircraft emergencies within hours
If you’ve ever been on a plane when something goes wrong, you’ll know how quickly the mood can change. One minute people are settling into...
Protected species trafficking operation uncovered in Spain involving hundreds of reptiles
If you’ve ever had a reptile as pets, you may have assumed that the biggest question at the time of buying them was whether you...
How close is Spain to becoming the world’s most visited country?
If you live in Spain, you already know what happens when the holiday season arrives: packed beaches, busy airports, queues outside restaurants and streets where...
Jet2 flight evacuated at Tenerife Airport after bomb scare leaves passengers with an anxious wait
Holidaymakers boarding a Jet2 flight bound for the UK were ordered off the aircraft after a fellow passenger allegedly claimed to be carrying a bomb,...
Relatives in Spanish care homes may not be able to choose their own bed time
Ask a Spanish care home whether it has a personalised care plan for your relative and the answer is almost certainly yes. Ask whether that...
New road rules in Spain 2026: New driving law changes every driver needs to know from October 1
Spain is introducing a major set of road rule changes on October 1, 2026, affecting drivers, cyclists, motorcyclists, moped riders, pedestrians and electric scooter users....
British climber, 28, dies after 60 metre fall just short of Spanish mountain summit
A 28 year old British climber was just 20 metres from reaching the summit of one of Spain's highest mountain peaks when tragedy struck, sending...