The cost of renting a property in Spain soared by 14.1% in July
RENTAL property prices rose by 14.1% in July compared to a year earlier, according to a study from the Fotocasa property portal. The average price
Spain hits record population of almost 50 million, mainly driven by immigration
SPAIN’S population reached a record high of 49,315,949 on July 1, 2025, according to provisional data from the National Statistics Institute (INE). This marks an
Brits returning from Spain face £5,000 fines for bringing jamon, chorizo, and other Spanish delicacies into the UK
BRITS living in Spain heading back to the UK on a visit are being warned to avoid taking back jamon serrano and other foodstuffs as
Large forest fire in Tarifa now stabilized, officials confirm
OFFICIALS confirm that the fire which has ravaged Tarifa since Tuesday afternoon has now been stabilized. Over the past few days, 1550 people evacuated the
Good news for drivers in Spain as fuel prices sink to lowest level since 2021
FILLING up a car with fuel at a service station is cheaper this summer in Spain with prices back to 2021 levels. The latest figures
EXPLAINED: Spain’s fake CV scandal – why politicians keep getting away with lying about their credentials
NUMEROUS resignations and résumé revisions have gripped Spanish politics this summer, exposing a systemic lack of oversight when it comes to verifying elected officials’ education
Weather warning in Spain: Excessive heat to continue with highs of 44C – but heavy thunderstorms could hit Andalucia
THE current heatwave affecting most of Spain will continue at least next Tuesday according to the State Meteorological Agency(Aemet). Its duration therefore makes it the
This pasta dish is going viral online – and not for the reason you’d expect
PUERTO Banus, Marbella – This glitzy seaside promenade is known for its luxury yachts, designer boutiques, and buzzing nightlife. But recently, it’s a humble pasta
Public health officials in Spain’s Catalunya push to ban smoking on beaches
PUBLIC health officials in Catalunya are pushing for a ban on smoking at beaches ahead of an upcoming nationwide tobacco control law. Currently in its
Ex-King Juan Carlos pays back €4m to business friends and aristocrats who covered big tax debt in Spain
EMERITUS King, Juan Carlos, has repaid over €4 million of loans from business friends to help him clear his debut with Spain’s Tax Agency. An
New racism controversy in Spain as council bans Islamic festivals from using its properties and land
THERE’S fresh controversy over racism in the Murcia region after Jumilla council voted for the right to ban Islamic religious celebrations from municipal sports halls
EXCLUSIVE: Expat hotel boss tells of ‘amazing’ staff who saved luxury Tarifa hotel and 100 guests as scary wildfire came ‘just 4 metres’ from its border
IT was a classic rearguard action by the hard-working staff at one of Andalucia’s top hotels that saved it from almost certain destruction. As flames
REVIEW: Michael Bublé tribute show at La SalaÂ
Peet Rothwell, an expat from North Wales, has been performing Michael Bublé tribute shows for 15 years. Zoe Dahse went along to his show at
1550 people evacuate as fire ravages the Tarifa
AS fire ravages Tarifa, 1550 people have evacuated, along with 5000 cars, while firefighters continue to work towards extinguishing the flames. Though the cause of
Spain abandons plans to buy over €6b of US-made F-35 fighter jets – and will now look for European alternatives
SPAIN’S government has reportedly ‘shelved’ plans to buy F-35 Lightning II fighter jets from Lockheed Martin in the United States. The El Pais newspaper broke
Sabadell Bank shareholders massively back TSB sale as fight against BBVA takeover continues in Spain
AN EXTRAORDINARY meeting of Sabadell Bank shareholders on Wednesday has overwhelming approved the sale of their UK subsidiary, TSB, to Santander. 99.6% of votes cast
Cash machine fraudster fooled elderly card-holders to make big withdrawals in Valencia
A CONMAN preyed on elderly people using ATM machines in Valencia to steal a total of €8,380 during 10 deceptions. The 30-year-old man always went
Dozens of women tricked into working as prostitutes at brothel in Spanish seaside city
DOZENS of South American women were flown to Spain to take up lucrative jobs but were forced to work as prostitutes in Gandia(Valencia province). Six
Madrid brings forward second Metro Line 6 closure as works progress ahead of schedule
MADRID’S Metro Line 6 will face more disruption sooner than expected. The second phase of closures, between Legazpi and Moncloa, will now begin on 6 September
Property boom continues in Spain with highest half-yearly sales figures since 2007
PROPERTY sales in the first-half of 2025 were the highest for a six-month period in Spain since 2007. The National Institute of Statistics(INE) says that
Benidorm welcomes French police officers to help tourists and track down criminals from their country
BENIDORM’S Policia Nacional officers have been joined on their summer tourist beat this August by two of their French counterparts. They will also work with
Woman imprisoned and sexually assaulted by boyfriend for 12 days at his Valencia home which contained illegal guns
A WOMAN escaped the clutches of her boyfriend who locked her up for 12 days at his Valencia area home. He also kept a cache
Popular town in Spain’s Catalunya to use sensors to track movement of tourists
A POPULAR town in northern Spain has embarked on a novel way of monitoring tourist numbers: a network of sensors that track mobile phone signals.
Bad news for holidaymakers as Ryanair baggage handlers announce strike across Spain until end of 2025
HOLIDAYMAKERS visiting Spain this summer could face serious disruption after baggage handlers used by low-cost airline Ryanair announced a strike that could last until the
Heat-related deaths were 57% higher in July than a year earlier in Spain
A PARADE of heatwaves over the last two months has contributed to a 57% rise in heat-related deaths during July. The Daily Mortality Monitoring System(MoMo)
Rafael Nadal’s long-time tennis mentor joins Emma Raducanu’s coaching team
AHEAD of this month’s US Open, the Spanish tennis player’s former coach, Francisco Roig, has joined Emma Raducanu’s team on a full-time basis. The British