News from Spain
The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.
Spain’s plan to legalise 600,000 migrants sparks clash at EU summit
Spain's decision to legalise thousands of illegal immigrants has led to a fresh European Union clash. Denmark, Italy and Poland challenged Spain' s approach at...
Palestinian flag flies on Paris Republic statue as unrest hits France, Italy and Belgium: Could Spain be next?
Masked groups clashed with police across France on Saturday during nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions, with one striking scene at Place de...
Hundreds of tasers stolen in attack on Spain police shipment
Hundreds of electric stun guns destined for Spain’s National Police have been stolen after a truck carrying the equipment was intercepted on a road near...
Ryanair flight to Ibiza descends into chaos as passengers fight before landing
A Ryanair flight from London Stansted to Ibiza descended into chaos when a dispute over a passenger using the toilet escalated into a physical fight...
Spain’s pet owners face fines of up to €200,000 for animal welfare offences
Unfortunately, it is not unusual here in Spain to find dogs left outside in gardens, on terraces or tied up in exposed areas, sometimes without...
Renfe to go on strike: Major travel disruption alert in Spain
Renfe train drivers have called a 24-hour strike for Wednesday October 29 , raising the risk of cancellations and delays across Spain’s rail network, including...
Spain will still change clocks next week as Italy steps up push for permanent summer time
People in Spain will still put their clocks back next Sunday, despite a fresh Italian push to end the twice-yearly time change and keep summer...
Travelling between Spain and Italy? The extra border checks could soon end
Passengers stepping off flights and ferries between Spain and Italy have faced random ID checks since the summer, and the two prime ministers have now...
Can Andalucia finally win Spain’s best steak crown? 8 Local chefs head to epic grill showdown
No Andalucian chef has ever won the prestigious Maestro Parrillero title. Now, eight master grillers from across the region are grabbing their aprons, salt and...
Gibraltar is Spanish, says Nick Clegg’s wife, as her new party eyes Spain’s election
She's married to a former British deputy prime minister, yet when a Spanish TV interviewer asked whether Gibraltar is Spanish, Miriam González Durántez answered with...
Every Andalucian province to end placing minors in adult mental health wards by 2027
Imagine a teenager in a vulnerable mental health crisis being admitted to a ward full of adults. Thankfully, regional officials say that scenario will soon...
British travellers to Spain warned as more than 135,000 passports expire this month
British holidaymakers planning a trip to Spain this October could face problems at the airport if they have not checked their passports before travelling. New...
Spain on alert as heavy rain and storms threaten Mediterranean coast this weekend
Residents and tourists along Spain's Mediterranean coast are being warned to prepare for a weekend of heavy rain and thunderstorms, with parts of Murcia now...
King and Queen of Spain present €1 million literary prize after historic North African trip
Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia have rounded off a landmark week of royal engagements by presenting one of the world’s most lucrative literary...