regulations

Hefty €1,000 fines for scooter users without insurance start in Spain – but who will they apply to?

ELECTRIC scooters are zipping through Spain’s streets, but starting this month, riding without insurance could cost you €1,000. From Almeria to Madrid, Malaga to Alicante,

21 Jan, 2026 @ 15:00

Almeria·Barcelona·Lead·Madrid

Drivers in Spain will soon need the new V16 light in their car – but can they really explode?

DRIVERS in Spain will be required to equip their vehicles with new emergency beacons in 2026 – but viral posts on X have sparked concern,

23 Oct, 2025 @ 12:45

Lead·National News

Spain considers switch to US driving licence process

SPAIN is contemplating a significant overhaul of its driver’s licence acquisition process, drawing inspiration from the American model. The proposed changes aim to simplify the

5 Feb, 2025 @ 15:10

Lead

Burkini swimsuits get big ‘thumbs up’ for public swimming pools in Costa Blanca city in Spain

BURKINI swimsuits have been backed as legal bathing attire for Elche’s public swimming pools in updated regulations that start on June 18. New rules over

24 May, 2022 @ 19:45

Costa Blanca·Lead

EXPLAINER: These are the places you still need to wear a face mask in Spain

THE withdrawal of the obligatory use of face masks indoors begins on Wednesday, April 20, 700 days after it was made compulsory. That said, there

22 Apr, 2022 @ 10:00

Health·Lead·Must Read·National News·Other News

Proof of full vaccination mandatory for nightclub entry in Spain’s Andalucia

PROOF of full vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for entry into nightclubs in Andalucia as of this Thursday, August 5. Only people who present

3 Aug, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

Spain’s Andalucia openly critical of Health chief’s bid to relax face mask regulations

THE Junta has criticised the government’s announcement that face mask regulations may be relaxed soon. According to health chief Fernando Simon, the recent vaccination drive

19 May, 2021 @ 12:00

Health·Lead·Other News

The perimeter closures are one of the measures that are leading to a drastic reduction in COVID cases

COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia post state of alarm

ANDALUCIA plans to gradually de-escalate the COVID-19 restrictions currently in force. With the six-month emergency decree, which provided a legal framework for a nationwide 11

6 May, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·Other News

Spain’s Malaga City kicks off its beach season this Saturday

MALAGA City kicks off the beach season to coincide with the first weekend of the Easter school holidays. With more than 15 beaches in the

26 Mar, 2021 @ 09:15

Lead·Malaga

EXPLAINED: Is dog walking allowed during curfew hours in Spain’s Andalucia?

THE JUNTA has clarified that the curfew, which is currently set at 10pm., in Andalucia, is not an impediment for taking a dog for a

21 Jan, 2021 @ 11:15

Lead·Other News

BUZZKILLERS: Ibiza’s West End area threatened by Mallorca style noise regulations

A CONTROVERSIAL noise clampdown in Ibiza’s San Antonio has been approved by councillors. Bars and nightclubs that previously had a license to be open until

9 Jan, 2018 @ 14:04

Mallorca

Spanish bus operator sues ‘unfair competition’ Blablacar

Confebus claim Blablacar have made enormous profits by skirting regulations

24 Aug, 2015 @ 08:30

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

Spanish lorry drivers pay UK government over €4 million in last year

In total, foreign drivers have paid a massive €60 million to the UK Treasury since a levy was introduced

18 Apr, 2015 @ 13:14

Business & Finance·National News

Real Madrid under investigation for transfer of minors

FIFA have asked Real Madrid to supply documents relating to the signing of 51 players under the age of 18

27 Jan, 2015 @ 12:26

Sport

Laws of the Landlord

Editor of Spain-holiday.com Louise Brace explains how the holiday rental reform will impact Spain’s private landlords

27 Dec, 2014 @ 10:00

Malaga·Property

Journalist compiles collection of Spain’s loco laws

Here are just a few...

11 Jun, 2014 @ 12:37

Hefty €1,000 fines for scooter users without insurance start in Spain – but who will they apply to?

Drivers in Spain will soon need the new V16 light in their car – but can they really explode?

Spain considers switch to US driving licence process

Burkini swimsuits get big ‘thumbs up’ for public swimming pools in Costa Blanca city in Spain

EXPLAINER: These are the places you still need to wear a face mask in Spain

Proof of full vaccination mandatory for nightclub entry in Spain’s Andalucia

Spain’s Andalucia openly critical of Health chief’s bid to relax face mask regulations

COVID-19 restrictions in Spain’s Andalucia post state of alarm

Spain’s Malaga City kicks off its beach season this Saturday

EXPLAINED: Is dog walking allowed during curfew hours in Spain’s Andalucia?

BUZZKILLERS: Ibiza’s West End area threatened by Mallorca style noise regulations

Spanish bus operator sues ‘unfair competition’ Blablacar

Spanish lorry drivers pay UK government over €4 million in last year

Real Madrid under investigation for transfer of minors

Laws of the Landlord

Journalist compiles collection of Spain’s loco laws

Marbella homes raided in major Costa del Sol triangle bust as elusive boss of ‘Risitas’ cocaine traffickers is finally captured

Danger to life warning in northern Spain: Red alert issued for ‘hurricane-force’ 140km/h winds – these are the affected areas

Your knee pain is not just ‘wear and tear’ – expert orthopedic surgeon Fabian Poletti on what most people miss

EXCLUSIVE: Car wars! How a €18,000 custom Range Rover sold in Spain sparked a legal storm between dealership and American buyer

EXPLAINER: Why are the hats from Spain’s Semana Santa processions conical and are they linked to the KKK?

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