Running for the bus could save your brain and lower risk of dementia
YES, that chaotic sprint you make when the driver looks like they might close the doors could actually be doing your brain a favour. A
All you need to know about Spain’s new digital ID: MiDNI app will let users prove identity, age and right to vote
SPAIN’S interior ministry has officially launched the MiDNI app on Wednesday, in a move that should make everyday life a bit easier for millions of
Revealed: The winners and losers of the ongoing war in Iran – as it emerges that Spain’s Ibex stock market has fallen almost 8% since the conflict began
MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves
‘It’s intolerable’: Spain’s football head coach speaks out after friendly against Egypt is overshadowed by racist anti-Muslim chanting
LAST night, racist and anti-Muslim chants broke out in Barcelona during Spain’s friendly with Egypt. The chants, including shouts of “if you don’t jump you
Spain’s top court rules that kissing someone’s hand without their consent IS sexual assault
SPAIN’S Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a woman’s hand without her consent can constitute sexual assault. The landmark ruling confirms that any non-consensual physical
Manhunt underway on the Costa del Sol after armed robber ‘holds hotel receptionist at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen loot’
POLICIA NACIONAL are racing to track down a gunman after a terrifying hotel hold-up exposed how vulnerable late-night staff are on the Costa del Sol.
Cooking dinner at home once a week could help stave off dementia risk, new study reveals
THE STUDY tracked nearly 11,000 people aged 65 and over in Japan over several years to assess the impact of cooking habits on cognitive health.
One in four Spaniards haven’t had sex in the last year – how do YOU compare?
THE SURVEY of the Center for Sociological Research (CIS), based on 4,009 interviews with adults across Spain conducted in March, set out to measure how
Previously buried air-raid shelters from the Spanish Civil war are discovered in Barcelona
LONG-FORGOTTEN entrances to underground shelters were uncovered earlier this month during renovation work in Barcelona’s Hostafrancs neighbourhood. The discovery was made as workers upgraded a
Eight arrested in dawn raids across Spain and Scotland following two-year probe into organised crime
THE OPERATION started off at 4am on Friday, with officers carrying out simultaneous raids in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, West Lothian, Barcelona and Malaga. The cross-border crackdown
Spain’s economy grew 2.8% in 2025 to €1.68 trillion – more than France and Italy
SURGING past its closest rivals, the country has emerged as one of Europe’s standout economic performers amid wider stagnation across the bloc. Spain’s economy grew
War in the Middle East is driving a near-500% spike for short-term rentals in Barcelona as digital nomads head west seeking safe harbour
SHOCKING demand for short-term rentals in Barcelona has surged by almost 500% as global conflict pushes remote workers to relocate to Spain, putting fresh pressure
Costa del Sol among Spain’s happiest places with 300 days of sun – see where your city ranks
LEADING Spain’s happiness rankings, Malaga has taken the top spot as coastal regions dominate thanks to their lifestyle, climate and infrastructure. Malaga has been named
From dictatorship to European Union powerhouse: Spain’s 40-year journey of successes, setbacks and stories that transformed a country
IN 1986 Spain was a young, fledgling democracy, still shaking off nearly 40 years of a centralised, authoritarian dictatorship under General Francisco Franco – one
Police foil narco shootout in Costa del Sol beachfront hotspot: Shotgun and pistols seized moments before deadly midnight showdown
ARMED suspects heading to the Costa del Sol with loaded guns and balaclavas have been stopped just hours before a suspected revenge attack on a
WATCH: Shia Muslims march through Barcelona old town and perform ‘matam’ ritual at the Arc de Triomf
DOZENS of Shia Muslims gathered at the Arc de Triomf in Barcelona to perform public prayers marking the final Friday of Ramadan on March 13.
WATCH: Final hurrah for winter as Storm Therese blankets Spain’s tallest mountain in thick layer of snow
STUNNING scenes from Tenerife show Spain’s highest peak transformed into a winter landscape as extreme weather forces road closures and disrupts travel plans. Storm Therese
Ex-Premier League footballer arrested on the Costa del Sol: Brit, 47, accused of drug trafficking after ‘police discover marijuana and knives in shop raid
DRUGS, cash and packaging equipment uncovered in Riviera del Sol shop raid expose suspected trafficking operation linked to ex-Premier League player. The 47-year-old British man
Cocaine traces in Barcelona’s wastewater nearly triple as four Spanish cities come in the European top 15 – while another refused to join study after years of topping Spain’s charts
COCAINE use in Barcelona has surged dramatically, with wastewater data from 2025 showing levels nearly tripled compared to the previous year, according to a Europe-wide
Spain is a ‘role model in weathering Iranian oil shocks due to its speedy rollout of renewables’, according to the FT
SPAIN has managed to shield its consumers from soaring electricity costs despite global energy turmoil, thanks to a rapid expansion of solar, wind, and hydro
Canary Islands gang dumped mountains of old fridges, engines and other hazardous waste in African countries
A CRIMINAL gang shipped hundreds of tonnes of hazardous waste, including old fridges and engines, from the Canary Islands to African countries, Spanish have authorities.
Spain enters unchartered territory with arrival of record-breaking 19th storm – and just two names left before list runs out
SPAIN faces uncharted territory it approaches the end of the storm name list, with just two left in mid-March. Spain recorded its 19th named storm
IN PICS: The full revelries from the Costa del Sol’s biggest St Patrick’s Day parade and party
PLAZA La Mezquita in Benalmádena was awash with green on Tuesday as hundreds gathered to celebrate St Patrick’s Day. There was a full-day programme of
Earthquake shakes homes in Malaga and the Costa del Sol with 4.4 magnitude tremor
AN EARTHQUAKE rocked the Alboran Sea shortly after midnight, sending shockwaves through homes in Malaga and the Costa del Sol. The tremor struck at 00.24am
Spain to pardon over 50 women locked up by wife of dictator during Franco regime
MORE than 50 women locked away for being ‘rebellious’ or spending too much time outside by Francisco Franco’s wife are set to receive an official
Spain launches its new €60-a-month public transport pass – here’s how it works
SPAIN has introduced a new nationwide public transport pass costing €60 a month, aimed at making travel cheaper for residents and encouraging people to rely