Airport delays in Spain resulting from UK's air traffic control failure

BREAKING: Brits face more travel chaos to and from Spain after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ delays flights again

MANCHESTER, Glasgow and Belfast airports are reporting multi-hour delays after a problem with the National Air Traffic Services (Nats) was identified on Monday morning.

21 Sep, 2026 @ 11:35

Lead·Travel News

Magaluf strip, where a British man was arrested after allegedly stabbing a Cezch tourist

British tourist arrested for attempted murder after 21-year-old is stabbed in the chest outside Magaluf nightclub

THE 43-year-old Brit fled the scene but was arrested the following afternoon after CCTV captured the entire incident.

21 Sep, 2026 @ 10:56

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

One dead and three injured after deadly shootout between rival families on the streets of Valencia

FOUR men from the same family have been arrested after the incident, which took place in the early hours of the morning in the L’Alquerieta

20 Sep, 2026 @ 18:12

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia

Cadiz is home to an array of spectacular white-washed villages best enjoyed this month, such as Grazalema

These four white-washed villages in Cadiz are ideal for a relaxing September getaway

JUST a short drive away from a host of popular expat hotspots, the Sierra de Cadiz is home to an array of spectacular white villages

20 Sep, 2026 @ 13:40

Andalucia·Cadiz·Lead·Olive Press Travel

AFC Bournemouth fans in San Sebastian to play Real Sociedad

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

A TRIP to San Sebastian to watch my football team in action left me astonished at the kindness of the local people.

20 Sep, 2026 @ 12:27

Basque Country·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Sport

British actress Naomi Watts with the Donostia Award at the San Sebastian Film Festival

British actress Naomi Watts attacks ageism in Hollywood as she picks up prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival

WATTS was in San Sebastian to present her latest flick, The Housewife, which is also the directorial debut from Canadian filmmaker Ben Shirnian.

20 Sep, 2026 @ 10:20

Basque Country·Celebrity·La Cultura·Lead

Some 40.6 per cent of flights operating in Spain this July and August were delayed or cancelled.

More than 40% of flights in Spain delayed during peak summer season – as Ryanair slams ‘failing’ air traffic control system

IN terms of airlines, Jet2 was the worst culprit with a staggering 54.1 per cent of its flights delayed during the summer peak,

19 Sep, 2026 @ 19:18

Lead·Travel News

The 47-year-old victim was found dead at a property in Madrid with visible signs of violence.

Horror in Madrid as former Guardia Civil officer ‘strangles former daughter-in-law to death with belt’ in eviction row

EARLY indications suggest the killing may have stemmed from a dispute over the woman’s right to remain in the property in Madrid.

19 Sep, 2026 @ 18:45

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

The 20-year-old was shot dead in an apparent targeted killing in the centre of Malaga.

Malaga rocked by THIRD shooting in just ten days after 20-year-old is gunned down in ‘targeted killing’

THE victim was sitting on a bench near his home on Calle Barcenillas at around 11.40am on Friday when three men approached and opened fire

19 Sep, 2026 @ 16:55

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

'El Trompas' was arrested by Mexican authorities over the murder of Claudia Tacoronte last week.

Notorious thief nicknamed ‘The Snout’ confesses to brutal murder of Spanish university exchange student in Mexico

THE lead suspect in the brutal murder of a young Spanish university student in Mexico has reportedly confessed to the killing, in a case that

19 Sep, 2026 @ 14:47

Crime & Law·International Affairs·Lead

Thousands are expected to protest in Palma and Barcelona against Aena's plans to expand airport capacity.

Barcelona and Palma brace for major airport protests this weekend as locals voice anger at planned expansions

THOUSANDS are expected to take to the streets of Barcelona and Palma this weekend to protest against airport expansion plans they say will worsen overcrowding

19 Sep, 2026 @ 11:34

Barcelona·Lead·Mallorca·Politics·Travel News

Horror in Alicante as Polish man loses hand after being sucked into passing train’s slipstream while walking beside fenced-off railway tracks

POLICE officers rushed to the scene and applied a tourniquet to the man's severed arm to stop the bleeding.

18 Sep, 2026 @ 12:48

Alicante·Lead

British couple accused of attempting to snatch woman off the street in broad daylight in Mallorca go on trial this week

A BRITISH couple accused of the attempted botched kidnapping of a woman in Mallorca will be hauled before court this week.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 17:41

Crime & Law·Lead·Mallorca

West Nile virus has claimed its third victim of the year in Andalucia.

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

THIS summer’s outbreak of West Nile virus in Andalucia has claimed its third victim after a patient infected with the disease died in Sevilla.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 12:33

Andalucia·Health·Lead

Rising fuel costs driven by the Iran war are the major reason for the increase in inflation in Spain.

Bad news for wallets in Spain as rising fuel prices push inflation to highest level in three years

CONSUMERS in Spain have been dealt a blow after the rate of inflation soared to its highest level in more than three years last month.

15 Sep, 2026 @ 11:24

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead

Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona

BRITISH rock superstars Oasis will return to Spain for the first time in 18 years after confirming the second leg of their smash hit reunion

14 Sep, 2026 @ 18:05

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Toñi, the Iberian orca, was found with suspected shotgun pellet wounds in the Strait of Gibraltar in August.

Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine

INVESTIGATORS are continuing to hunt for clues after Spain’s oldest known orca was found with suspected gunshot wounds in her dorsal fin and back.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 15:30

Environment·Lead

Sagrada Familia basilica in Barcelona, with free tickets available

Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free

THE iconic basilica, designed by master architect Antoni Gaudi, will offer 20,000 free tickets to celebrate Barcelona's La Merce festival.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 13:13

Barcelona·La Cultura·Lead

Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home

AT least three people have been injured after a devastating wildfire broke out on the Costa del Sol on Sunday afternoon.

14 Sep, 2026 @ 10:11

Costa del Sol·Environment·Lead·Malaga

Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’

RESTAURANT owners in Mallorca are sounding the alarm for the island’s hospitality industry after reporting ‘the worst start to September anyone can remember’.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 17:16

Business & Finance·Food & Drink·Lead

A major wildfire has broken out in Benehavis, Malaga on the Costa del Sol

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

A DANGEROUS wildfire has broken out in the hills above Marbella neear Benahavis, prompting local authorities to issue an emergency alert.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 15:47

Environment·Lead·Malaga

Doctors in Spain have launched an indefinite strike

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

DOCTORS across Spain will launch an indefinite strike from next month amid a growing dispute with the health ministry over ‘unjust’ working conditions.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 14:48

Health·Lead

Thousands of pro-independence supporters marching in Barcelona to celebrate Catalunya's national day

Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement

THOUSANDS took to the streets across Catalunya on Friday to celebrate the region’s national day, with turnout rebounding from last year’s historic low.

13 Sep, 2026 @ 13:53

Catalunya·Lead·Politics

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

WHEN the sun is shining and the sky is a deep, clear blue, there may not be a better place to be in Catalunya than

12 Sep, 2026 @ 17:05

Catalunya·Lead·Olive Press Travel

Collserola natural park in Barcelona and wild boars with African swine fever

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

THE decision has angered local officials, with the mayor of Sant Cugat del Valles urging the regional government to designate safe zones within the park.

12 Sep, 2026 @ 13:25

Barcelona·Environment·Lead

Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year

BULLYING in Spanish schools is on the rise with more than one in four cases now lasting for more than a year, a new report

12 Sep, 2026 @ 10:45

Education·Lead

BREAKING: Brits face more travel chaos to and from Spain after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ delays flights again

British tourist arrested for attempted murder after 21-year-old is stabbed in the chest outside Magaluf nightclub

One dead and three injured after deadly shootout between rival families on the streets of Valencia

These four white-washed villages in Cadiz are ideal for a relaxing September getaway

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I visited the Basque Country to support my football team – and returned in awe of the kindness of its people’

British actress Naomi Watts attacks ageism in Hollywood as she picks up prestigious Donostia Award at San Sebastian Film Festival

More than 40% of flights in Spain delayed during peak summer season – as Ryanair slams ‘failing’ air traffic control system

Horror in Madrid as former Guardia Civil officer ‘strangles former daughter-in-law to death with belt’ in eviction row

Malaga rocked by THIRD shooting in just ten days after 20-year-old is gunned down in ‘targeted killing’

Notorious thief nicknamed ‘The Snout’ confesses to brutal murder of Spanish university exchange student in Mexico

Barcelona and Palma brace for major airport protests this weekend as locals voice anger at planned expansions

Horror in Alicante as Polish man loses hand after being sucked into passing train’s slipstream while walking beside fenced-off railway tracks

British couple accused of attempting to snatch woman off the street in broad daylight in Mallorca go on trial this week

West Nile virus claims third victim in Andalucia this summer – with 28 municipalities still on high alert

Bad news for wallets in Spain as rising fuel prices push inflation to highest level in three years

Oasis are coming to Spain: British rock superstars to make first visit since 2009 with two gigs in Barcelona

Who shot Toñi? Mystery deepens after Spain’s oldest orca is found with gunshot wounds – with perpetrator facing €2m fine

Everything you need to know as Barcelona’s iconic Sagrada Familia opens its doors to 20,000 visitors for free

Benahavis wildfire: At least three injured as residents from upmarket urbanisation allowed to return home

Alarm bells ring in Mallorca as local restaurants report worst September takings ‘in living memory’

WATCH: Major wildfire erupts in Benahavis – emergency alert sent as residents urged to stay indoors

Doctors to walk out across Spain from October in escalating row over ‘unjust’ working conditions

Catalunya’s national day draws thousands onto streets – turnout rebounds from historic low as rift deepens in independence movement

‘I visited the top of Montserrat in Spain and was blown away by its views – this is how to enjoy the mountain in a day’

Public park bordering Barcelona to remain shut for ‘at least three months’ as African swine fever cases return

Bullying in Spanish schools is on the rise – with more than one in four cases lasting over a year

Police arrest teenage ‘clown posse gang’ selling party drugs in Marbella using car with fake Swedish plates

BREAKING: Brits face more travel chaos to and from Spain after air traffic control ‘technical issue’ delays flights again

WATCH: Horrifying moment fake police gang drag man out of car on Barcelona motorway

British tourist arrested for attempted murder after 21-year-old is stabbed in the chest outside Magaluf nightclub

One dead and three injured after deadly shootout between rival families on the streets of Valencia

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