Canary Islands struck by total electricity blackout in La Palma during thunderstorm
Authorities say that 50,508 connections have been cut off on the island with power lost at 6.38am.
Mystery caiman subject of months-long hunt with drones and night-vision goggles is finally caught in Costa Blanca river
Municipal workers clearing vegetation along the Vinalopo River spotted what appeared to be part of the caiman¡s tail and alerted authorities.
Two Blocus members arrested in Fuengirola over plot to unleash Halloween chaos on Costa del Sol
The youngsters allegedly used messaging apps to encourage looting and attacks on businesses in Fuengirola and Marbella over Halloween weekend.
Young Spaniards gloomier about their future than most of Europe, with six in ten saying they have fewer chances than those 30 years ago
A new EU survey also finds that young people are increasingly taking action to change society
Heartbreak for family as owner of pet dog miraculously found alive in wreckage of Toledo train disaster is confirmed dead
Jose Angel San Emeterio Freire, known as ‘Pepe’, was travelling with his white Maltese bichon Trece when two high-speed trains collided near Urda.
Airlines join forces to lay on extra flights between Madrid and Andalucia after Toledo train disaster shuts high-speed line
Budget carriers Ryanair, Wizz Air, Volotea have all announced new routes to Malaga and Sevilla, while Iberia and Air Europa have boosted their schedules.
Spain’s economy keeps outpacing Europe with 2.7% annual growth – but summer slowdown sends unemployment back above 10%
But there worrying signs after GDP slipped one-tenth of a percentage point to 0.6 per cent between July and September compared to the previous three
British brothers arrested over ‘attack on ambulance crew’ in Almeria after demanding relative be taken to hospital
According to reports, the brothers had aggressively demanded that their relative be taken to hospital immediately before launching the attack.
‘Inspiring’ Cambridge University scientist on her way to collect award for pioneering IVF research among 69 killed in Toledo train disaster
Dr Marta Shahbazi, 41, was on her way to collect the prestigious scientific excellence prize from the Spanish Society of Developmental Biology.
Driving in Spain? Here are the new traffic rules you need to know to avoid fines
Spain’s new traffic rules introduce changes to overtaking, motorcycle clothing, electric scooters, seat belts and driving in snow, affecting motorists and riders across the country.
Foreign buyers are pulling back from Spain’s property market – but there are signs of a soft landing on the Costa del Sol, writes Mark Stucklin
The Spanish property market continued to lose momentum in the first half of 2026, with foreign buyers leading the decline, writes expert Mark Stucklin.
Must-visit: These 5 ‘low-cost’ escapes all within an hour from Madrid – according to a leading Spanish newspaper
If you fancy a weekend getaway this autumn, these short hops from the Spanish capital are for you.
A ring, a pencil and watermelon seeds: how archaeologists are giving names back to 74 Civil War victims found in Seville mass graves
Among the dead may be the ‘Niñas del Aguacho’, a group of young women murdered by Falangists in 1936.
Worth the trip from Gibraltar? Algeciras promises a 10-metre musical angel and walk-through Christmas tree to draw in visitors
The city hopes the giant attraction will boost spending during the holiday season.
FROM THE ARCHIVE: The British architect who loves Spain
The award-winning visionary has designed some of Spain's grandest buildings.
Tiger of hashish’ caught in Tangier: alleged drug kingpin who lived in luxury in Madrid arrested after fleeing to Morocco
Police say ‘El Moreno’ ran one of Spain’s biggest hashish networks like a business, as 86 people are arrested and almost 11 tonnes of the
Princess Leonor turns 21: how a Welsh castle gave Spain’s future queen her first taste of freedom
Spain's crown princess turned 21 this weekend, and says that it was her time at a Welsh boarding school that made her who she is.
No-show for Blocus: Barcelona avoids repeat of riots as 700 police identify more than 1,400 young people
Despite extensive planning, there were almost no reported incidents of unrest in Catalonia this weekend.
Political round-up: How riots and the horror Toledo train disaster derailed Spain’s snap election campaign
In his weekly political round-up, Barry Tabrizi explains how a deadly train crash, violent unrest and a looming general strike has derailed the Spain election
Spanish cinema’s weight problem: Overweight characters are rarely seen on screen and often defined by food, illness or death
A new study finds overweight characters remain rare in Spanish films and TV series, often reduced to stereotypes, supporting roles or denied even a name.
Spain’s spooky Celtic secret: How Galicia’s ancient Samhain festival gave the world Halloween
Though most souls associate Halloween with glowing jack o’ lanterns and slasher films, the true origins of this haunting holiday are actually rooted in Spain.
Spain’s most famous farmhouse beloved of Lorca and Clint Eastwood is saved at last after 20 years of decay
After decades of decay and years of campaigning, the historic 18th-century Cortijo del Fraile in Almeria is finally set to be restored.
At 77, legendary Spanish film director Pedro Almodovar writes his first novel – but are other people’s secrets his to tell?
Almodovar’s first novel follows a writer who uses other people’s ideas, exploring shared memories, creative ownership and the role of personal experience in telling stories.
Stunning former monastery with a mosque and a church goes up for sale in Sevilla
A 15th-century monastery for sale near Sevilla offers 3,500 square metres of historic buildings, including chapels and courtyards.
Satirical market stalls, flaming witches’ brew and zombie marches – how different parts of Spain celebrate Halloween
Traditionally however, it is the day after Halloween - All Saints Day - that holds special significance across Spain.
How the north-south divide fuels the myth of the lazy Andalucian – and why the siesta is really centuries of hard-won wisdom
Michael Coy examines Spain's north-south divide – and asks whether the Andalucian stereotype of bone-idleness is merited, or a stroke of genius.