Scorching temperatures return as new heatwave lands this Sunday in Spain
A NEW heatwave will hit large parts of Spain from Sunday according to the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) The forecaster warns that temperatures will be
Electricity bills in Spain rise to their highest level since February
THE consequences of the April 28 power blackout are still being felt in Spain with electricity bills rising by 14% in July. Extra gas has
Outrage in Spain’s Tarifa after town hall greenlights housing project in stunning nature reserve – ignoring 157 environmental objections
ONE of the last truly unspoilt stretches of Spain’s southern coast could be buried under concrete after Tarifa council ignored 157 objections and gave the
Ryanair threatens ‘drastic cuts’ to flights in Spain due to airport tax rise
IRISH carrier Ryanair has threatened ‘drastic cuts’ to services in Spain following a 6.6% hike in airport taxes from 2025. Airport operator Aena announced the
Sagrada Familia becomes the tallest building in Barcelona, surpassing two skyscrapers – but how does it compare to the rest of Spain?
By Adam Husicka CONSTRUCTION on Barcelona’s iconic basilica continues, with its height now reaching 155.58 metres, just edging out the city’s previous tallest buildings, the
Spain continues to set new foreign tourist records with UK visitors dominating
SPAIN welcomed almost 9.5 million foreign tourists in June, with 2.1 million of them coming from the United Kingdom. Compared to the same month last
Spain’s banks enjoy nearly 12% rise in profits during first six months of 2025
SPAIN’S biggest banks have seen profits soar by 11.8% in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. The combined net
Spain criticised for failing to act on anti-corruption reforms, says European watchdog
By Adam Husicka Spain has failed to fully implement a single one of the 19 anti-corruption reforms recommended by the Council of Europe’s anti-corruption body
Police arrest two in €640,000 holiday property theft ring in Spain’s Marbella
TWO suspects who allegedly stole €640,000 worth of cash and jewellery in a string of burglaries from holiday accommodation have been arrested. Police believe the
Benidorm barman jailed for attempted murder after brutal stabbing of British customer
A BENIDORM bar worker has been jailed for five years for the attempted murder of a British holidaymaker in October 2022. Alicante Provincial Court also
Yellow alert for storms and showers ahead of heatwave return in Valencia region
THE State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a yellow alert for storms and rain in parts of the Valencian Community for this Friday ahead of a
Teen cannabis use in Spain plummets 40% in 20 years – but adults still lighting up
TEENAGERS in Spain are ditching the weed – with cannabis use among 14 to 18-year-olds slashed by 40% over the last two decades, a new
Spanish footballer Alberto Lejarraga makes history with same-sex marriage
SPANISH footballer Alberto Lejarraga has tied the knot with his long-term partner, actor and musician Rubén Fernandez – becoming the first openly gay active footballer
Malaga ICU pushed to breaking point amid critical nurse shortage, unions warn
By Adam Husicka MALAGA’S Regional Hospital is facing a severe crisis in its Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to a critical shortage of nursing staff,
Barcelona lifeguards to launch indefinite strike over working conditions
LIFEGUARDS in Barcelona city have announced an indefinite strike starting tomorrow (Friday, August 1) in response to unmet demands for improved working conditions and unfulfilled
Over 90% of people in Spain say extreme heat is a serious health risk – but only 30% feel vulnerable
A NEW government survey reveals that while most people in Spain know extreme heat is deadly, only a fraction feel truly at risk. The Ministry
Spain pledges €315 million to fight global pandemics – and slams ‘selfish’ nations for abandoning health aid
SPAIN’S PM Pedro Sanchez has slammed world leaders for turning their backs on global health – as he launched a €315 million mega-plan to stop
Spain braces for ‘Eclipse Apocalypse’ with THREE solar events in three years
SPANISH health authorities are preparing for what scientists are calling a once-in-a-lifetime celestial spectacle – a trilogy of solar eclipses in just three years, with
Property sales in Spain fall 2%, new data reveals – but prices continue to climb steeply
PROPERTY sales in Spain fell by 2% in May compared to a year earlier while prices rose by 6.7%, according to figures compiled by the
Locals packing up to leave Spain’s Balearic islands as housing costs soar
FED-UP locals in the Balearic Islands are packing their bags as mass tourism sends housing costs soaring and quality of life plummeting. A bombshell report
Revealed: These are Spain’s ten most expensive cities to buy or rent a home
SPAIN’S most expensive cities to buy or rent properties have been revealed in a new study by the real estate portal Idealista. There are no
Forest fires in Spain: Growing blaze claims firefighter’s life in Avila
By Adam Husicka FOREST fires in Ávila and Las Hurdes remain highly active today, following several days of burning and the tragic death of a
Elderly woman loses all her money as two carers steal €524k in Spain
TWO carers have been arrested in Barcelona for clearing out an elderly woman’s bank account to the tune of €524,000. Police said two sisters, aged
Strengthening mouth and facial muscles key to treating sleep apnoea, say Marbella doctors
POOR sleep isn’t just a nuisance – it could signal a serious condition like obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), a chronic disorder that remains undiagnosed in
Spain’s inflation rate rises for second straight month due to higher electricity prices
SPAIN’S inflation rate in July climbed to 2.7% due to higher electricity prices. Preliminary monthly figures released on Wednesday by the National Statistics Institute(INE) showed
EXCLUSIVE: Beleaguered Tommy Robinson lands back in Spain, as he skips UK over assault grilling
TOMMY Robinson has fled to Spain after the British far-right extremist was filmed near an unconscious man at London’s St Pancras station, the Olive Press