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Spectacular lunar eclipse is coming to Spain just a fortnight after total solar eclipse – here’s everything you need to know

A SPECTACULAR lunar eclipse is set to light up skies across Spain just a fortnight after the country witnessed a historic total solar eclipse. The

19 Aug, 2026 @ 16:57

Environment·Lead·National News

Spain builds new high-speed Lisbon-Madrid train route after France shuns plans to expand line to Paris

Plans to build a high-speed line from Madrid to Paris have fallen flat after the French regulator continually blocked Renfe from operating in the country.

19 Aug, 2026 @ 13:32

Lead·Madrid·Travel News

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage speaking at a press conference

Brits in Spain risk being stripped of access to benefits under Reform proposals targeting EU citizens in UK

THOUSANDS of Britons could lose access to benefits in Spain if Reform UK pushes ahead with plans to strip EU nationals of welfare in Britain.

18 Aug, 2026 @ 13:36

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Mountaineers find over a tonne of rubbish dumped in a cave in Spain’s protected Picos de Europa National Park

MOUNTAIN rescuers and volunteers have hauled around a tonne of decades-old rubbish from a remote chasm in Spain’s spectacular Picos de Europa. The extraordinary clean-up

14 Aug, 2026 @ 08:15

Environment·Lead

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It may have been the best one of my life’: American eclipse-hunter recounts Wednesday’s once-in-a-century celestial event in northern Spain

An American photographer said she was left ‘mesmerised’ as she captured a total solar eclipse from Juliobriga in northern Spain.

13 Aug, 2026 @ 17:00

Environment·Lead·Northern Spain

Famous Iberian Orc pictured with ‘pellet wounds’ in the Strait of Gibraltar

ONE of the best-known members of Spain’s vulnerable – if notorious – Iberian orca pod has been spotted with several unexplained wounds across her dorsal

13 Aug, 2026 @ 15:29

Andalucia·Cadiz·Environment·Gibraltar·Lead

The Spanish army corrals migrants on a Ceuta beach

Catalunya must be excluded from taking in Ceuta migrant minors, right-wing separatist party demands

CATALAN separatist party Junts has demanded that the region be excluded from receiving migrant minors who arrived in Ceuta on July 30. Catalunya ‘cannot be

11 Aug, 2026 @ 11:56

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead

Spain introduces changes to its pension system from today: What is partial, active and delayed retirement?

More British pensioners now leaving Spain than arriving for third year running, official figures show

MORE British pensioners are leaving Spain than arriving from the UK, official figures show, as the country’s UK-born population continues to shrink for the third

5 Aug, 2026 @ 17:00

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

university students throwing their hats up in the air

Saving for university: Unlike the USA and the UK, Spain offers parents no tax breaks

By Peter Dougherty AS university costs continue to climb around the world, the way governments encourage families to prepare for those expenses matters more than

4 Aug, 2026 @ 15:05

Education·Opinion·Sponsored

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Christopher Columbus sets sail, Diego Velazquez dies and the highest temperature ever in Europe is recorded

WELCOME to the latest edition of ‘This Week in Spanish History’, written by Michael Coy. 3 AUGUST, 1492 – COLUMBUS SETS SAIL FROM PALOS In

2 Aug, 2026 @ 16:00

La Cultura·Lead·On This Day in Spain

‘Listen to local authorities’: UK minister offers advice to Brits in Spain and France amid wildfire chaos

BRITS visiting or living in Spain have been urged to listen to local authorities as a series of devastating wildfires continue to leave a trail

27 Jul, 2026 @ 16:50

Lead·Travel News·Weather

Morrissey to Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez: ‘End bullfighting now’ – as Andalucia pays €300,000 to broadcast events on TV

FORMER The Smiths frontman Morrissey has addressed a letter to Pedro Sanchez demanding that he end the tradition of bullfighting. In it, he wrote that

27 Jul, 2026 @ 14:17

Entertainment·Lead·Other News

OPINION: Thank goodness Spain put Argentina in their place after Trump and Infantino’s World Cup fiasco, writes Charlie Mullins

I SUPPOSE it would be churlish not to congratulate Spain for having the best ball-kickers on the planet and, unlike Argentina, managed to remember what

25 Jul, 2026 @ 15:25

Lead·Opinion·Sport

Hundreds evacuated after third wildfire in 24 hours erupts in Andalucia’s Huelva – as Spain reels from nationwide fire crisis

HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from their homes after a fast-moving wildfire ripped through Andalucia’s Huelva province – the third in 24 hours. More than

23 Jul, 2026 @ 15:15

Andalucia·Environment·Huelva·Lead·Weather

WATCH: Spain’s Guadalajara fire continues to rage just north of Madrid – now the second-largest in its history

THE second worst wildfire in Spanish history is still blazing one week on. The Guadalajara fire, which began last Thursday, has so far razed a

22 Jul, 2026 @ 15:41

Environment·Lead·Madrid·Weather

The phone company winning over expats in Spain – here’s why more people are switching to Lobster

LIVING in Spain means getting used to the unexpected. You might miss the right motorway exit, catch the wrong bus or accidentally order something completely

22 Jul, 2026 @ 10:54

Business & Finance·Sponsored·Sponsored Article

Nine in 10 Spaniards believe corruption is rife – as EU says Spain’s reputation has worsened under Pedro Sanchez

A MASSIVE majority of Spaniards believe corruption in the country has skyrocketed under the government of Pedro Sanchez. The findings come from a new report

21 Jul, 2026 @ 18:30

Lead·National News·Other News·Politics

WATCH: World Cup hero Ferran Torres causes a stir by wearing MAGA-inspired hat at Spain trophy parade

SPAIN’S newest World Cup hero has immediately stoked controversy by being seen wearing a ‘Make Spain Great Again’ cap less than 24 hours after scoring

21 Jul, 2026 @ 17:32

Lead·Other News·Politics·Sport

El Esports World Cup 2026 en París: la guía práctica para seguirlo desde España

By Laura M. | Periodista de cultura digital y entretenimiento, 7 años cubriendo eventos europeos de esports. Julio 2026. España sigue celebrando. Las calles de

21 Jul, 2026 @ 15:57

Spain’s golden era reaches new heights with World Cup win – here are all the records La Roja has broken

SPAIN’s World Cup triumph has seen several records tumble over the course of the tournament’s 39 days. La Roja’s victory over Argentina on Sunday marked

20 Jul, 2026 @ 16:13

Lead·Sport

Spain World Cup win sparks global celebrations as La Roja gains support over Palestine stance

THOUSANDS across the globe were captured celebrating Spain’s World Cup win last night, as La Roja became a symbol of solidarity with Palestine for fans

20 Jul, 2026 @ 13:32

International Affairs·Lead·National News·Sport

Thousands swarm Madrid and Barcelona to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win as national team flies home for victory parade

THE Spanish National team is set to land in Madrid this afternoon, following their victory against Argentina in the World Cup final. The world champions

20 Jul, 2026 @ 10:45

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Champions of the world: Spain defeat embarrassing Argentina to win World Cup for second time

A VICTORY for football and another FIFA World Cup for Spain. On a sunny Sunday afternoon in New York, Luis de la Fuente’s brilliant, youthful

20 Jul, 2026 @ 00:19

Lead·Sport

The countdown begins for Ronda’s iconic 101 Legion race: Timetable and Interesting facts

These are the 10 happiest towns in Spain, according to a poll – and half of them are in Andalucia

A POLL has revealed the 10 happiest towns in Spain, and half of them are in Andalucia. A study asked locals to rank their ‘well-being,

19 Jul, 2026 @ 11:26

Andalucia·Lead

Argentine fans flood Madrid’s iconic Plaza Mayor after England heartbreak – chanting ‘Spain is scared’ ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

SWARMS of Argentinian fans flooded one of Madrid’s most iconic squares last night after the Albiceleste secured their place in Sunday’s final against Spain. Viral

16 Jul, 2026 @ 16:30

Lead·Madrid·Sport

Travelers waiting for their trains at a train station in Valencia, Spain.

‘Verano Joven’ is back: Up to 90% off summer travel for young people living in Spain

IF you are young and adventurous, this summer offers the perfect chance to explore Spain for less, with travel discounts of up to 90%. Through

16 Jul, 2026 @ 16:00

Lead·National News·Olive Press Travel

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Spectacular lunar eclipse is coming to Spain just a fortnight after total solar eclipse – here’s everything you need to know

Spain builds new high-speed Lisbon-Madrid train route after France shuns plans to expand line to Paris

Brits in Spain risk being stripped of access to benefits under Reform proposals targeting EU citizens in UK

Mountaineers find over a tonne of rubbish dumped in a cave in Spain’s protected Picos de Europa National Park

EXCLUSIVE: ‘It may have been the best one of my life’: American eclipse-hunter recounts Wednesday’s once-in-a-century celestial event in northern Spain

Famous Iberian Orc pictured with ‘pellet wounds’ in the Strait of Gibraltar

Catalunya must be excluded from taking in Ceuta migrant minors, right-wing separatist party demands

More British pensioners now leaving Spain than arriving for third year running, official figures show

Saving for university: Unlike the USA and the UK, Spain offers parents no tax breaks

THIS WEEK IN SPANISH HISTORY: Christopher Columbus sets sail, Diego Velazquez dies and the highest temperature ever in Europe is recorded

‘Listen to local authorities’: UK minister offers advice to Brits in Spain and France amid wildfire chaos

Morrissey to Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez: ‘End bullfighting now’ – as Andalucia pays €300,000 to broadcast events on TV

OPINION: Thank goodness Spain put Argentina in their place after Trump and Infantino’s World Cup fiasco, writes Charlie Mullins

Hundreds evacuated after third wildfire in 24 hours erupts in Andalucia’s Huelva – as Spain reels from nationwide fire crisis

WATCH: Spain’s Guadalajara fire continues to rage just north of Madrid – now the second-largest in its history

The phone company winning over expats in Spain – here’s why more people are switching to Lobster

Nine in 10 Spaniards believe corruption is rife – as EU says Spain’s reputation has worsened under Pedro Sanchez

WATCH: World Cup hero Ferran Torres causes a stir by wearing MAGA-inspired hat at Spain trophy parade

El Esports World Cup 2026 en París: la guía práctica para seguirlo desde España

Spain’s golden era reaches new heights with World Cup win – here are all the records La Roja has broken

Spain World Cup win sparks global celebrations as La Roja gains support over Palestine stance

Thousands swarm Madrid and Barcelona to celebrate Spain’s World Cup win as national team flies home for victory parade

Champions of the world: Spain defeat embarrassing Argentina to win World Cup for second time

These are the 10 happiest towns in Spain, according to a poll – and half of them are in Andalucia

Argentine fans flood Madrid’s iconic Plaza Mayor after England heartbreak – chanting ‘Spain is scared’ ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final

‘Verano Joven’ is back: Up to 90% off summer travel for young people living in Spain

Spain to see 10C temperature drop tomorrow — but Costa Blanca and east coast will have to wait

Spectacular lunar eclipse is coming to Spain just a fortnight after total solar eclipse – here’s everything you need to know

Malaga reopens final four beaches to swimming as water quality returns to normal

Tenerife taxi driver jailed after German holidaymaker, 22, sexually assaulted following night out

Ceuta scabies outbreak located to military barracks in the Spanish enclave and ‘not linked to recent migrant crisis’

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