EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from Spain
Passengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon..

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekend
A brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year..

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older
When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it worthwhile to be insured when you are young? At what age should..

Work begins to dismantle the Gibraltar border fence ahead of historic Schengen integration
Spain has started removing infrastructure from its side of the crossing, with the century-old fence set to disappear entirely once the EU-UK treaty enters into force on July 15..

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simple
New Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one..

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begun
With 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with..

British toddler dies after falling into swimming pool at Málaga holiday home
The three-year-old boy had arrived at the rural property in Periana with his parents just the day before the tragedy A three-year-old British boy has died after falling into..

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retirees
Pensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel..

Andalucía weather forecast June 18-21: Heat intensifies with temperatures pushing into the 40s
Mostly clear skies and rising heat across the region, with storms possible in the mountains and dusty air arriving from the east If this week has felt warm across Andalucí..

Buying a home in Spain now requires almost €2,000 net salary a month
Barcelona, Madrid and San Sebastián are among the least affordable cities, while Murcia remains well below the national average Buying a home in Spain now requires a net..

June 21 International Yoga Day in the park in Almería
Everyone who wants to is invited to join the open-air event in the park for International Yoga Day 2026 in Almería This Sunday June 21 is the annual celebration of International..

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of June
The so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to..

Body recovered from water at Almería port
Emergency services were alerted after a man was spotted floating near the Virgen del Carmen monument in Garrucha A man's body has been recovered from the water at the port..

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical research
The government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis..

Spain hit by thirteen wildfires over the weekend, with crews battling blazes in Murcia, Andalucía and elsewhere
Hundreds of hectares have burned across the country, with emergency crews working flat out in Murcia, Andalusia, Galicia and Catalonia Thirteen wildfires broke out across..

Twelve dead across Spain after deadly weekend on beaches and rivers
A run of tragic incidents over three days has left families across Spain in mourning, with victims ranging in age from 12 to 80 It's been a tragic few days on Spain's coasts..

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weaker
Consumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying..

Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hours
One in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under..

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scam
The AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to..

Jerez is pulling out all the stops this summer and there has never been a better time to visit
As Spain's Gastronomic Capital for 2026, the city has just launched a packed programme of 107 events running from now until the end of September If Jerez has been on your list..

British couple arrested after leaving three young children alone in Benalmádena hotel while they went out partying
Two of the children, aged just six months and one year, tested positive for cocaine and all three are now in the care of the Andalusian regional government A British couple..

Hope on the horizon as Huelva wildfire enters fourth day with more than 5,000 hectares burned
Around 100 people remain evacuated as more than 400 personnel continue working to contain the fire near Villanueva de los Castillejos   👩‍🚒 La @UMEgob ha trabajado..

Forty years of living differently: Sunseed Desert Technology is still going strong... and needs your help!
The pioneering expat-founded community in southern Spain is turning 40 this year; this is how Sunseed made a name for itself as one of the most innovative centres for sustainability..

Hoppy launches its new shared electric bike service in Mojácar
120 bikes are already available with more on the way as the town embraces greener ways to get around Mojácar now has its own shared electric bike service, with operator..