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Controversial tourist tax hike comes into force for popular Spanish region – this is how much visitors will now have to pay

BAD news has arrived for Catalunya’s holidaymakers as the region doubles its tourist tax. From April 1, Catalonia’s new law doubling the tourist tax across

2 Apr, 2026 @ 12:02

Barcelona·Catalunya·Lead·Travel News

Here comes the sun: Temperatures to top 30C for final days of Spain’s Semana Santa celebrations as winter finally waves goodbye

SPAIN is to wave off this year’s Semana Santa in a blaze of warm weather and brilliant sunshine, the state weather agency has announced. The

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:46

Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Lead·Weather

Spanish tennis legend Rafael Nadal steps into Malaga marina project amid Gulf investment uncertainty

A SPANISH tennis star has invested in a Malaga enterprise that intends to transform the city’s marina. In becoming a shareholder in the company, called

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:30

Lead·Malaga

Spanish superstar Lamine Yamal, 18, slams supporters as ‘ignorant and racist’ after football friendly in Barcelona is marred by anti-Muslim chanting

SPANISH football superstar Lamine Yamal has blasted ‘racist and ignorant’ fans after shocking anti-Muslim chants rang out during an international match in Spain. The wunderkind,

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:18

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

Spain's most famous porn star checks into rehab after drugs trafficking conviction with 'toad poison' trial still pending

Spain’s most famous adult film star Nacho Vidal checks into rehab after drugs trafficking conviction

SPANISH porn actor Nacho Vidal has been sentenced to three years in jail for trafficking ‘pink cocaine’ in a Valencia City leisure area. The 53-year-old

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:11

Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Man, 81, killed and at least three injured after bar explosion in Andalucia

AN elderly man has died and at least three others have been injured, one critically, after an explosion tore through a bar in Andalucía. The

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:02

Almeria·Andalucia·Lead

Removal of hard border between Spain and Gibraltar pushed back three months – but Rock residents will NOT be subject to the EU’s new Entry/Exit system

PLANS to remove the hard border between Spain and Gibraltar have been delayed by three months, with the new target date set for July 15

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:02

Brexit·Gibraltar·Lead

5 bedroom Semi-detached Villa for sale in Llers with pool garage – € 375,000

This semi-detached house is located in a quiet residential area of Llers, with convenient access to Figueres and the French border. It is a practical

2 Apr, 2026 @ 11:01

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

Spain’s DGT recalls several popular versions of mandatory V16 warning light – do you have one of the models?

FIVE more V16 emergency warning beacons have been removed from Spain’s official approval list following a new update from the DGT traffic body. Nine devices

2 Apr, 2026 @ 09:36

Lead·National News·Travel News

Revealed: The winners and losers of the ongoing war in Iran – as it emerges that Spain’s Ibex stock market has fallen almost 8% since the conflict began

MARKETS reel as Iran war sparks historic sell-off across global stocks Spain’s Ibex 35 has plunged almost 8% since the Iran conflict began, sending shockwaves

1 Apr, 2026 @ 15:30

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·National News

Work from home, fly less and drive slower: Leading EU official issues stark warning over ‘long crisis’ ahead amid Iran war fallout

BRUSSELS is urging Europeans to save on fuel as concerns grow over a ‘long crisis’ in the fallout from the Iran war. The European Commission’s

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:33

Business & Finance·International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Political tug-of-war erupts over Picasso’s ‘Guernica’: Pedro Sanchez’s Basque allies ramp up pressure to hand over masterpiece for display in Bilbao – but will it ever happen?

PAIS Vasco politicians are not giving up as they continue to call for Picasso’s Guernica to be transferred from Madrid to Bilbao. The region’s government

1 Apr, 2026 @ 14:30

Bilbao·Lead

Barcelona restaurant hit with €4,000 fine after exposing customer’s sexual orientation in shocking reply to bad review

A BARCELONA restaurant has been whacked with a €4,000 fine after publicly revealing the sexuality and personal details of a customer in retaliation for a

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:42

Barcelona·Catalunya·Crime & Law·Lead·Other News

Good news for Spain’s economy as budget deficit falls to lowest level in 18 years – here’s what it means for your wallet

SPAIN’S budget deficit was cut to just 2.2% of GDP at the end of 2025- the lowest figure since the financial crisis 18 years ago.

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:23

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Fake bank calls and video scams: The new way fraudsters are targeting expats in Spain in 2026

Criminals posing as bankers at Santander and BBVA are now using phone and video calls to steal security codes – with a landmark €83,000 case

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:21

Lead

‘It’s intolerable’: Spain’s football head coach speaks out after friendly against Egypt is overshadowed by racist anti-Muslim chanting

LAST night, racist and anti-Muslim chants broke out in Barcelona during Spain’s friendly with Egypt. The chants, including shouts of “if you don’t jump you

1 Apr, 2026 @ 13:20

Barcelona·Lead·Sport

Ryanair boss O'Leary warns that 25% of carrier's fuel supplies could be cut in May with fears of higher ticket prices

Ryanair boss warns that 25% of carrier’s fuel supplies could be cut in May amid fears of higher ticket prices

EUROPE’S aviation fuel supply could be disrupted from May if the conflict in the Middle East continues, potentially putting 25% of Ryanair’s supplies during May

1 Apr, 2026 @ 12:36

Business & Finance·Lead·National News

Spain axes humanitarian visa scheme for Venezuelans after welcoming nearly 250,000 fleeing Maduro regime – days after opposition leader granted nationality

SPAIN is to end a humanitarian visa programme that has brought in nearly 250,000 Venezuelans fleeing Nicolas Maduro’s regime in under ten years. The fast-track

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:57

International Affairs·Lead·Politics

Spain’s property crisis bites: Home owners now spend over a third of income on housing – rising to more than 60% in Madrid and Barcelona

HOME owners in Spain are now spending over a third of income on housing as the housing crisis continues. This year housing prices are set

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:30

Barcelona·Business & Finance·Lead·Madrid·Property

Ryanair reveals its new Spain routes but blasts the country's airport taxes for 'limiting' growth

Relief for holidaymakers as Spanish airport strikes are called off ahead of Easter getaway rush

HOLIDAYMAKERS planning a trip to Spain this week can breathe a sigh of relief after strikes that threatened to cripple services and trigger frustrating delays

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:05

Business & Finance·Lead·Travel News

2 bedroom Bungalow for sale in Golf del Sur with pool garage – € 360,000

Beautifully renovated villa, very spacious overlooking the golf course, open plan lounge, dining room, leading out to wrap around terrace, west facing, catching spectacular sunsets,

1 Apr, 2026 @ 11:01

Featured Property by ThinkSPAIN

WATCH: Spain’s Canary Islands engulfed by 800-mile ‘calima’ dust wave as visibility vanishes – but it’s set to clear soon

LOCALS and tourists visiting the normally sun-drenched Canary Islands for the Easter holidays have been forced to take precautions after the popular archipelago was engulfed

1 Apr, 2026 @ 10:23

Canary Islands·Lead·Weather

Police make five arrests in Madrid after homeless man is seriously injured in brutal assault over trivial €15 debt

FIVE people have been arrested for assaulting and kidnapping a homeless man in Leganes, Madrid, over a measly €15 debt. Among the suspects are a

31 Mar, 2026 @ 18:20

Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Spain’s top court rules that kissing someone’s hand without their consent IS sexual assault

SPAIN’S Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a woman’s hand without her consent can constitute sexual assault. The landmark ruling confirms that any non-consensual physical

31 Mar, 2026 @ 17:30

Crime & Law·Lead·National News

Revealed: The city in Spain where English is spoken best – and it’s not the obvious choice

SPAIN’s best English-speaking city isn’t Madrid or Barcelona, but a coastal hotspot topping the rankings thanks to its immersive approach to language learning. When it

31 Mar, 2026 @ 17:26

Barcelona·Galicia·La Cultura·Lead·Madrid·Valencia

Manhunt underway on the Costa del Sol after armed robber ‘holds hotel receptionist at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen loot’

POLICIA NACIONAL are racing to track down a gunman after a terrifying hotel hold-up exposed how vulnerable late-night staff are on the Costa del Sol.

31 Mar, 2026 @ 16:30

Crime & Law·Lead·Malaga

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