June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lostNew figures confirm 1,028 heat-related deaths last month, the worst June on record, as Aemet declares it the second hottest June since 1961 The figures published this week make uncomfortable reading, particularly for anyone who lived through last month.. 02/07/2026

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transferAirport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almería With the summer holidays in full swing and Murcia International Airport busier than ever, the last thing anyone wants.. 02/07/2026

Spain records its deadliest June for drownings since records beganWith 86 deaths in a single month and summer barely started, experts are urging families to take water safety far more seriously The image is a familiar one at this time of year across Spain: pools full of children, beaches packed by mid-morning, families.. 02/07/2026

Mallorca sunbed wars escalate following British tourist's viral itching powder prankAfter spotting rows of empty sunbeds reserved with towels from dawn, one holidaymaker decided to take matters into his own hands, dividing opinion online Sunbed wars have reached new levels in Mallorca after a British tourist resorted to itching.. 02/07/2026

Murcia man rescues €150,000 painting from the street because he liked the frameAndrés Hurtado had no idea what he'd found on a Seville street until AI told him it might be worth a fortune A Murcia man who picked up what he thought was a piece of abandoned junk on a Seville street turned out to have a €150,000.. 02/07/2026

Spain's Black Flag beaches for 2026: The full list from Murcia to the Canary IslandsThe full list of Spain's most environmentally troubled beaches and coastal areas in 2026 The Mar Menor in 2019   Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción has published its annual beach report and as in previous years, 48 Black.. 02/07/2026

Andalucía weekend weather forecast July 2-5: Intense heat and strong winds continueVery hot inland with gusty easterlies and plenty of sunshine across the region The heat that returned earlier in the week shows no sign of easing as we move into the weekend across Andalucía, with inland areas once again seeing very high temperatures.. 02/07/2026

After 40 years and a graveyard DNA test, an 84-year-old finally finds out who his father wasA Seville court has ruled in favour of José Luis Malagón, who spent decades trying to prove his paternity Some stories take almost a lifetime to reach their ending. José Luis Malagón is 84 years old, and he has just won.. 01/07/2026

Cádiz's famous bridge is getting a new name, and a poet is taking over from a Francoist mayorSpain's Democratic Memory Law is behind the decision to honour one of the country's greatest literary figures One of the most recognisable structures in the Bay of Cádiz is about to get a new identity. The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable.. 01/07/2026

Nearly a million migrants have applied to legalise their status in SpainThe country's biggest regularisation drive in two decades closes with applications far outstripping early estimates Spain's extraordinary regularisation process for undocumented migrants came to a close on Tuesday June 30, after two and a half months..

Spain slashes bus fares by 22% on dozens of national routesThe new 34-corridor network to serve 30 million passengers across 1,682 towns in Spain On the very day petrol and diesel prices are going up, the government has announced the welcome news that bus travel across Spain is set to get cheaper, greener.. 01/07/2026

Megaship with ocean's biggest water park makes its first ever stop in MálagaLegend of the Seas brings thrill rides, a botanical garden and a charity mission on its European debut Málaga has had quite a week for cruise arrivals, and this one might just take the crown. It follows two especially notable arrivals in the city.. 30/06/2026

Almería paves the way for El Alquián residents after months of complaints over a battered dirt roadThe Ayuntamiento has completed a €38,000 resurfacing project on Camino del Perdigal, turning a dirt track into a safe route in and out of the neighbourhood A dirt road that had been wearing residents down for months has finally been given a proper.. 30/06/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 30/06/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 30/06/2026

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief planPetrol and diesel discounts will gradually be phased out across Spain between now and September Spain has moved to soften the impact of rising fuel costs with a new set of temporary discounts after confirming that its existing VAT relief on petrol.. 30/06/2026

Three Irish nationals killed in horror crash on the A-7 near MálagaA fourth man is seriously injured after two vehicles collided on the busy Costa del Sol motorway Three Irish people have died and another has been seriously injured following a car crash on the A-7 motorway near Málaga in the early hours of.. 29/06/2026

Málaga airport is having one of its busiest summers ever and it's only just getting startedMore than 6,100 flights are scheduled across the first ten days of the summer peak season, with international routes leading the way If it feels like there are more planes in the sky over the Costa del Sol than usual right now, that is because there are.. 29/06/2026

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk outThe 24-hour action affects high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and commuter services, with a second strike day already confirmed for July 15 If you're travelling by train in Spain today, check your ticket before you leave the house. The Railway.. 29/06/2026

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026