Beware of the hidden financial trap costing American expats in Spain thousands of dollars a year
By Peter Dougherty BRIAN and Emily moved from the United States to Spain in 2022. They enjoy the slower pace and the sunnier weather. They
Spain shatters June heat records as Almeria suffers historic 30.8C night while Palma de Mallorca port also tops previous nighttime highs
SPAIN has shattered June heat records after Almeria endured a historic 30.8°C night, with Palma de Mallorca port also surpassing previous nighttime highs. The first
Spain’s housing shortfall grows by 150,000 in a single year while tourist flats continue to boom, new report warns
SPAIN’S shortage of available homes to buy is continuing to rise according to figures published by the Bank of Spain. It has calculated a shortage
Historic June heatwave forces mass cancellations of beach bonfires on usually raucous San Juan celebrations over forest fire fears
SPAIN’s annual San Juan celebrations may have been extinguished before the night even begins, after concerns of mass fires cause termination in certain areas. While
Check out these 10 wonderful castles in Malaga province and the Costa del Sol – including some stunning Moorish fortresses
MALAGA’S Costa del Sol may be famous for its beaches, but the province is also home to around 90 spectacular castles and fortresses, making for
What is the new travel trend of ‘dusking’ and why has Tenerife named among the world’s top destinations for it?
A NEW travel trend dubbed ‘dusking’ is gaining traction across the world, with Tenerife named one of the leading destinations for the practice. The concept
Spain’s least visited region has a lot going for it – from low property prices to amazing wines
AS Spain celebrated a record 96.8 million foreign tourists last year, one corner of the country remained largely untouched by the boom. Tucked between the
EXPLAINER: What is behind Spain’s big San Juan celebrations as traditional beach bonfires are banned in some areas
SPAIN’S San Juan festival has its roots in a pagan celebration that takes place every year to mark the start of summer. Fire and water,
Former Spanish transport minister and Pedro Sanchez ally jailed for 24 years over Covid face mask corruption scandal
A FORMER Spanish transport minister and key ally of embattled prime minister Pedro Sanchez has been sentenced to more than 24 years in prison over
A Roman wreck and a British steamship among discoveries from fascinating study of Spain’s Cadiz coastline – which may also have solved a nautical mystery
Aereal shot of British steamship Gladiator (Credit: IAPH)
Red weather alert in Andalucia: ‘Extraordinary danger’ warning issued ahead of scorching 44C highs
RESIDENTS living in southern Spain have been urged to take great care this week after a red ‘danger to life’ warning was issued for extreme
Terror fugitive wanted by Belgium caught during routine police check near Estepona beach club
A ROUTINE police check near an Estepona beach club has led to the arrest of a man wanted internationally by Belgium for terrorism. Officers from
Vox’s anti-immigrant ‘national priority’ plan starts to take shape as far-right party gains influence across Spain – should expats be worried?
A CONTROVERSIAL ‘national priority’ agenda being pushed by Vox is beginning to take shape across Spain as the far-right party expands its influence in regional
The military base, signing date and a future PP/Vox government: What Gibraltar’s Chief Minister told the Spanish press as the border comes tumbling down
GIBRALTAR’S Chief Minister met the Spanish press last week in the iconic Rock Hotel for a personal briefing on what to expect once the border
Spain is heading towards a narco state and gangland drug wars will soon impact ordinary public, warns security expert
A BARCELONA sociologist has cautioned that Spain is expected to become a haven for drug trafficking and violence. An interview between El Mundo and Xavier
The ‘Barca-loner’ effect: Spain’s new digital nomad visa is seeing strong uptake as thousands of Brits and Americans take advantage to flock to the country
BRITISH and American digital nomads are flocking to Spain, new data has shown, in what industry experts have dubbed the ‘Barca-loner effect.’ Spain issued more
Spanish press round-up: With talk of ‘open arms’ and a ‘lost decade’, what has Spain’s media been saying about Brexit on its tenth anniversary?
MUSIC rang out across the European Parliament’s wood-panelled hall as ministers held each other’s hands, swaying to the gentle lull of ‘Auld Lang Syne’. The
What does the law say on hanging a flag on your balcony during the World Cup in Spain – and how to avoid a €3,000 fine?
SPANISH property laws have outlined potential penalties for displaying national flags improperly or holding consistently loud parties during the World Cup. The World Cup is
Warning for drivers on the Costa Blanca as ‘special’ new speed cameras are expanding to Denia and Javea motorway
DRIVERS on the Costa Blanca are being warned to expect new special speed cameras on the roads, with new devices set to be installed near
Spain’s holiday horror as half a dozen children die in drownings in less than two weeks
A DEADLY start to Spain’s summer has claimed six young lives at swimming pools and beaches stretching from the Canary Islands to Mallorca in less
British tourist left paralysed after breaking spine in tragic holiday diving accident in Mallorca
A BRITISH tourist was left fighting for his life after he broke his back while diving into the sea in Mallorca. The construction worker, named
Andalucia swelters as Saharan heatwave drives highs of 42C and midnight temperatures past 30C
ANDALUCIA is sweltering under a Saharan heatwave, with daytime highs set to reach 42C and nighttime offering little relief, with temperatures lingering above 30C into
Marbella switches on new €9.3 million San Pedro substation after string of power cuts constrain ‘numerous Costa del Sol projects’
AYUNTAMIENTO de Marbella has turned on its new electricity service station in San Pedro, designed to maintain the city’s power and protect grids from surges.
British tourist steals Uber and crashes it outside Marbella hospital
A 20-YEAR OLD British man has been arrested in Marbella after stealing an Uber car. He crashed it almost immediately outside the Costa del Sol
‘Neglectful’ Ukrainian mother given deportation order for failing to take daughter to school in Fuengirola – but will she be sent to a war zone?
A UKRAINIAN mother living in Fuengirola has been branded ‘neglectful’ by Spanish authorities and ordered to be deported after her daughter repeatedly missed school in
Final countdown to Valencia’s 2026 Gay Games: This weekend will see over 10,000 participants take part in 37 sports
ORGANISERS of the 12th Gay Games are finalising their preparations to greet over 10,200 participants from over 80 countries to Valencia. It’s the biggest international