Spain has become Europe’s standout economy, according to the FT
SPAIN has emerged as Europe’s star economic performer, growing at triple the rate of the Eurozone, according to a Financial Times editorial. Since the start
Mental health becomes second-biggest cause of sick leave in Spain
MENTAL health became the second-highest cause of work absenteeism in Spain between 2018 and 2023. Localised pain like neck and back issues remained the main
Crafty burglars used glue threads on front doors to check if Costa Blanca homes were unoccupied
A BURGLARY gang used glue to confirm that homes were empty before ransacking them. The two ring-leaders of the Torrevieja-based crew were jailed after a
Flurry of naval activity as Russian submarine near Gibraltar Strait faces ‘explosive hazard after fuel leak’
A RUSSIAN submarine has reportedly declared an ‘explosive hazard’ after being spotted surfacing in the Strait of Gibraltar. The 74-metre Novorossiysk is said to have
A destination more important than Rome or Jerusalem: The fascinating history of Spain’s Santiago de Compostela
SANTIAGO de Compostela was once the most important destination in the Christian world, rivalling even Rome and Jerusalem for sheer pulling power. By the late
REVEALED: Where you can find the cheapest supermarkets in Spain – and save over €1,000 a year
TOWNS in Cadiz and Valencia have been named as the cheapest places in Spain to do the weekly shop, according to a new report. The
Good news for holidaymakers after Catalan tourist tax hike delayed until April 2026
HOLIDAYMAKERS set to pay a visit to one of Spain’s most popular regions over the coming months will breathe a sigh of relief after local
Heavy rain batters parts of Valencia exactly 11 months after flood disaster but no serious problems reported
NO major problems were caused by heavy rain that hit the northern part of the Valencian Community on Monday morning. A ‘red’ extreme weather alert
3 bedroom Villa for sale in Benalmadena – € 675,000
Beautiful family villa with modern-rustic style and stunning sea views in Monte Alto. Situated in the highly desirable area of Monte Alto, this remarkable villa
Spain’s inflation rate goes up again due to petrol price rises
HIKES in petrol prices caused Spain’s inflation rate in September to inch up by 0.2% to 2.9%. Provisional figures released on Monday by the National
GALICIA: Not such a cool Spanish destination (at least not in a heatwave!)
By Brandon Cheevers IS it time to reconsider spending my summer holidays in Spain? This is the question I found myself asking during our family
Spain’s Jon Rahm stars as Europe win ill-tempered Ryder Cup on US soil – with comparisons made to legendary compatriot Seve Ballesteros
SPANISH golfing big shot Jon Rahm was one of the stars of the show as Europe defied an inspired United States comeback to retain the
World Cup winner and Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets announces retirement from football
WORLD Cup winner and FC Barcelona legend Sergio Busquets is set to retire from football after the conclusion of the Major League Soccer (MLS) season
Spain on red alert: Torrential rains shut schools and workplaces in Valencia as PM Sanchez urges caution
VALENCIA’s Civil Protection service has issued a red weather alert for the region as the remains of ex-Hurricane Gabrielle sweep across the Mediterranean coast, bringing
CYBER SHIELD: Andalucia in Spain to launch app to protect kids from online porn, gambling and scams
ANDALUCIA is set to roll out a free ‘cyber shield’ app in 2026 to stop children falling victim to porn, gambling and online fraud. The
Liverpool FC’s American owners snub Malaga over controversial Qatari owner – and set sights on buying another La Liga club
LIVERPOOL’S US owners Fenway Sports Group have officially walked away from a deal to buy Malaga CF – with Getafe now emerging as their top
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Villaricos – € 155,000
We present this magnificent apartment for sale, located in Villaricos, a picturesque fishing village that combines the tranquillity of the seaside with all the amenities
Ex-Hurricane Gabrielle hits the Valencia Community: RED ALERT for torrential downpours and flood warnings until Tuesday
THE remains of Hurricane Gabrielle are sweeping into eastern Spain, bringing the threat of torrential downpours, flash floods and violent storms across the Comunidad Valenciana.
Have you seen Marc? Worried wife says he was last seen in Torrevieja area 10 days ago
THE wife of a missing man has issued an urgent appeal for help in finding her husband, who vanished in the Torrevieja area ten days
As it reaches its tenth birthday, Jon Clarke runs a rule over the Six Senses Douro spa hotel
WHEN leading Asia hotel chain Six Senses decided it needed an outpost in Europe, to show off its incredible eye for detail and how to
2 bedroom Apartment for sale in Begur with garage – € 400,000
This cozy apartment is located in the exclusive area of Sa Tuna (Begur). This duplex offers the perfect balance between tranquility, nature, and proximity to
PRIEST BUSTED WITH ‘PINK COCAINE’: The shocking fall of Spain’s once respected canon
A HIGH-RANKING priest from Toledo, Spain, has been arrested in Torremolinos, caught with a stash of ‘pink cocaine’. Father Carlos Loriente, a 45-year-old canon at
Be respectful: Immigrants (and that includes us) need to blend in, writes Charlie Mullins
YOU don’t have to scroll far these days to find someone sounding off about immigration – whether it’s in the UK or right here in
CABBIE WARS: Ronda puts last taxi licence up for grabs
IT’S the end of the road for taxi numbers in Ronda – with the town hall flogging off one final licence to hit the city’s
Boost for Pedro Sanchez as Spain’s GDP grows 0.8% in second quarter of 2025Â
SPAIN’S economy continues to buck the worldwide trend after posting a GDP growth figure of 0.8% for the quarter of 2025 – a percentage point
‘Ghost Town Grab?’: Jagger and Co accused of pandemic plagiarism by Madrid musician
THE Rolling Stones are being dragged into a rock ‘n’ roll legal row after a Spanish singer claimed the legendary band stole two of his