Spain is slipping into a desert climate, new drought study warns
PARTS of Spain will have a desert-like climate by 2050, a new study has warned. Research from the Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya (UPC) into global
Airbnb owners in Barcelona demand €1billion compensation as city prepares to ban ALL tourist flats by 2028
BARCELONA’S Airbnb owners are demanding compensation totalling €1billion following the city council’s decision to revoke the licences of the 10,000-plus tourist apartments that operate in
Man is arrested for ‘chopping off his partner’s hand’ in Spain’s Barcelona
THE Mossos d’Esquadra have arrested a man in Barcelona accused of amputating his partner’s hand in a brutal domestic attack. The incident occurred at 4.30pm
Watch: Moment ‘pickpocket’ is ‘detained’ and publicly shamed by her alleged victim at Barcelona airport-dividing opinion online
THIS is the moment a pickpocket was ‘detained’ and publicly by her alleged victim at Barcelona airport while onlookers jeered. The catalan capital, Barcelona, is
Thousands take to the streets to celebrate Catalunya’s national day – but turnout is lowest on record as support for independence dwindles
THOUSANDS took to the streets across Catalunya on Wednesday to celebrate the region’s national day, known as La Diada, but the total turnout was the
Electrical power lines spark huge forest fires in Spain’s Catalunya region
FIREFIGHTERS are battling to tame two wildfires which broke out in Catalunya on Thursday afternoon. The pair of blazes ignited simultaneously after an issue with
This is the best supermarket beer in Spain, according to consumer watchdog – and you’ve likely never heard of it
A STUDY has revealed the best supermarket beer available in Spanish supermarkets – and it isn’t Estrella, Cruzcampo or Mahou. The consumer watchdog Organisation of
Watch: Australian TikTokers try to get their phone stolen in Spain’s Barcelona – with unexpected results
AUSTRALIAN TikTokers have gone viral after trying to get their phone stolen in Spain’s Barcelona, but you won’t believe the outcome. Barcelona is notorious for
Watch: Five things you should NOT do when visiting Barcelona, according to a British expat who lives in the city
A BRITISH expat living in Barcelona has handed out five key pieces of advice for any tourists visiting the city – including how to avoid
World’s best chef Dabiz Muñoz to open ‘gourmet spaces’ at four major airports in Spain
DABIZ Muñoz, the highly-acclaimed Madrid-born chef, has premiered his first airport dining concept set to land at four terminals across Spain this year. The Hungry
Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia is giving away 20,000 free tickets this month
A TICKET can normally set you back €30, but this September one of Spain’s iconic landmarks will open its doors for free. To celebrate La
Must-visit: The medieval castle in Spain transformed into a luxury hotel and Michelin star restaurant
The charming boutique hotel is nestled in the green hills behind the Costa Brava
New high-speed train route between Malaga and Barcelona is announced by low-cost operator Iryo
LOW-COST train operator Iryo will launch a direct route between Malaga and Barcelona this year, it has been announced. The Italian-owned company revealed the service
Watch: US TikToker lists seven things in Spain that ‘don’t make sense’ – before being mercilessly mocked by locals in the comments
AN AMERICAN TikToker has been mercilessly mocked by Spaniards after posting a video listing all the things that ‘don’t make sense’ in Spain. @DameDamian on
Shakira: ‘I was publicly burned at the stake by the Spanish tax authorities’
SHAKIRA has likened her tax fraud ordeal to the Inquisition and accused the Spanish treasury of ‘publicly burning her at the stake’ in her strongest
‘Guiris go home’: High school in Spain’s Barcelona files police reports for hate crimes over offensive graffiti messages
A HIGH school in Barcelona has taken legal action after offensive graffiti against foreigners and ‘posh’ people has repeatedly appeared on its walls. The Barcelona
‘Racism’ row erupts in Spain after mayor of tiny tourist town brands arrival of 200 migrants ‘excessive’
A SPANISH mayor has been branded as ‘far-right’ after criticising the decision to move hundreds of adult asylum seekers from the Canary Islands to his
British Olympian Sir Ben Ainslie is robbed at knifepoint in Barcelona: Thugs targeted his €20,000 Rolex
SIR Ben Ainslie, the most decorated sailor in Olympic history, has been robbed of his €20,000 Rolex at knifepoint by thieves in Barcelona. The 47-year-old
Mossos d’Esquadra admit ‘mistakes’ after Carles Puigdemont fled Spain: Leaked report reveals police drone turned away at key moment of Catalan separatist’s escape from Barcelona
THE Mossos d’Esquadra have admitted that ‘mistakes’ were made in their plan to arrest Carles Puigdemont after the former Catalan president successfully fled Spain once
Going vegan in Spain’s Barcelona? These are my top restaurant recommendations
Despite its carnivorous stereotypes, Spain’s big cities are actually full of amazing vegan restaurants serving up their take on local food. Nowhere is this more
Watch: Police in Spain bust cocaine haul hidden among pineapple shipments
THIS is the moment police in Spain uncovered a cocaine shipment hidden among pineapples. In a statement online, Policia Nacional said the drugs had come
America’s Cup comes to Spain: All you need to know as sailing’s premier competition kicks off in Barcelona today – as locals plan to disrupt event with anti-tourists protests
THIS August 22, six teams will descend on Barcelona to begin their bid to claim the 37th edition of the America’s Cup, the world’s premier
‘Crocodile sighting’ forces closure of major beach in Spain
A POPULAR Catalunya beach was closed off to swimmers for three hours on Wednesday after reports of a crocodile wandering on the sand. A security
EXCLUSIVE: Barcelona activists erect anti-tourism Monopoly board featuring ‘Las Ramblas dels Guiris’ and ‘Gentrification corner’
ANTI-tourism has even infected local fiestas with Barcelona activists decorating the streets with a giant Monopoly board calling out officials for ‘selling off the city’.
‘We don’t want you!’: Locals in Spain react to influencer posing next to ‘tourists go home’ graffiti – and offer tips on how to be an ‘ethical’ holidaymaker
LOCALS in Spain have given their verdict after a holidaymaker posed sarcastically next to provocative ‘tourists go home’ graffiti. A yoga instructor under the username
Grinning Chechen ‘terrorist’ behind Benidorm shooting is expelled from Spain for planning jihadi attacks
SPANISH authorities have deported a Chechen national who was suspected of being the head of a jihadist cell planning attacks in Spain. German Bagaev was
