Spain backs EU ban on diesel and petrol cars by 2035 – but Italy dubs it ‘madness ideology’
SPAIN has called on its European allies to remain committed to a planned EU ban on the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035
‘He made me drive or he’d kill us’: French family in ‘race against time’ rescue after horror road trip across Spain
A FRENCH mother and her two young children were held captive for nearly two weeks by her ex-partner, who forced her to drive more than
DNA confirms identity of October 29 flood disaster victim after mummified body was discovered in Valencia river
DNA analysis has confirmed the mummified body found on Tuesday in the Turia riverbed in Manises as that of Jose Javier Vicent. Jose Javier, 56,
Spanish police find painting believed to be €600,000 Picasso masterpiece that disappeared en route to Andalucia
POLICE investigating the disappearance of a tiny €600,000 painting by master artist Pablo Picasso believe they have finally located the missing work. Naturaleza muerta con
Unemployment rate in Spain rises to 10.4% despite record number of workers
SPAIN’S labour market saw the unlikely combination of increasing both the number of people in work and the number of people out of work during
Spanish race car driver confesses to ‘accidentally killing own father with a machete during row in a warehouse’ in northern Spain
A SPANISH race car driver has confessed to killing his father with a machete in July. Antolin Gonzalez, 23, said he wrested the weapon from
Fate of Sevilla’s horse-drawn carriages hangs in the balance as calls for their ban grow
CALLS to ban horse-drawn carriages in Sevilla have intensified in the wake of Malaga’s decision to outlaw the popular tourist transport. A ‘public and transparent’
Outrage in Sevilla after schoolgirl’s suicide sparks targeting of alleged bullies
A WAVE of public outrage has exploded in Sevilla after a schoolgirl was allegedly driven to suicide – with aggressive graffiti and social media posts
The northern lights are coming back to Spain for a second year – here’s how to catch them
ONE night in May last year, the sky over Zaragoza shimmered with ribbons of green and violet light — a spectacle that left onlookers spellbound.
EXCLUSIVE: ‘My sister syphoned off our family’s inheritance after our mother died – now she runs a big charity on the Costa del Sol’
A LEADING expat charity boss has been accused of syphoning off her family’s inheritance and then cutting off all contact after the death of their
Mastermind of failed 1981 coup in Spain is close to death in Valencia hospital
THE man who orchestrated a failed coup against the Spanish government in February 1981 has been given the last rites. Antonio Tejero, 93, is in
What’s your option?: When it comes to retirement plans, Spain keeps it simple
By Peter Dougherty COMPANIES in the US can offer a wide range of retirement plan options that provide tax advantages to themselves and their employees.
Barcelona council votes to restrict number of tourists visiting popular attraction every year
LOCAL politicians in Barcelona have voted to lower a cap on the number of tourists allowed to visit one of the city’s most popular attractions.
Don’t be late: Non-resident Spanish Property tax deadlines & Latest Tax Updates for 2025/2026
Owning a property in Spain as a non-resident offers sunshine and opportunity – but also a clear set of tax obligations. As Spanish authorities step
British tourist dies after choking on piece of meat at restaurant in Spain
A BRITISH woman died last Friday after choking on a piece of meat during a meal at a Valencia region restaurant. Ceri Ball, 74, from
Gusts of up to 111 km/hour recorded during yellow weather alert in Valencia region.
LARGE parts of the Valencian Community are on a yellow alert this Thursday for strong winds. Up to midday, the largest gust exceeded 110 km/hour,
Blast off with Da Vinci and dinosaurs as Valencia’s Museu de les Ciències turns 25
VALENCIA’S iconic Museu de les Ciències is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a year of exhibits that take you from the Renaissance to the Red
Here are the start dates for the EES border system at key Spanish airports popular with British tourists – travellers to Malaga beware
SPAIN began rolling out the European Union’s new digital border system known as the Entry/Exit System (EES) from October 12 — with Madrid Barajas the
ON THIS DAY: When Spain’s dictator Franco met Adolph Hitler
THE little town of Hendaye lies literally on the border. The Basques – known in Spain as vascos – occupy a region that long predates
One-year old girl dies after tragic accident at church procession in Sevilla
A ONE-YEAR-OLD died after being hit by a vehicle at the end of a Sevilla procession. The tragic accident occurred in the grounds of the
3 bedroom Villa for sale in Orihuela Costa with pool garage – € 349,900
Frontline Spanish-style villa with fantastic golf views – VillamartÃn, Fortuna II This charming frontline detached villa is located in the prestigious Fortuna II community, offering
Pedro Sanchez says Spain will buy arms from US for Ukraine after fresh criticism from Donald Trump
SPAIN’S Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, has confirmed that the country will join the pool of NATO members buying arms from the United States to equip
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,
Spain’s power companies request extension to life of the country’s largest nuclear power plant amid fears of a new blackout
THREE of Spain’s leading energy companies are considering requesting a three-year extension to the operational life of the country’s largest nuclear power plant, according to
Spain could be ordered to reimburse thousands of foreigners as Brussels goes after Madrid’s ‘discriminatory’ second home tax
THE European Commission has ordered Spain to end what it calls ‘discriminatory’ tax rules targeting foreign property owners, warning Madrid it could be dragged before
EXCLUSIVE: New Brit sitcom based on hit Tenerife memoirs of hapless expats hopes to start shooting in Marbella
BILLED as a cross between Benidorm, Cheers and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a new UK series is set to explore the cultural clashes, expat