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Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

How to keep your pets safe and cool during Spain's summer heat wavesWith record temperatures on the rise, simple steps can help protect your dogs and cats from heat stroke   As the mercury rises across Spain and more heat waves hit the country each summer, many of us are taking shelter indoors with fans and air.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

Airline passengers to pay more as EU gives green light to hand luggage feesThe EU has agreed that airlines can charge extra for all but the smallest carry-on bags Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and several other budget airlines have been in the doghouse with the EU lately to the tune of millions of euros over supposedly.. 11/06/2025

Supermarket giant opens 100 new stores in Spain while others are shutting downAlcampo recently delivered the shock news that it will be forced to close 25 locations across Spain There’s been a major shift in how we do our shopping, with most people these days opting to buy the majority of their groceries and day-to-day.. 10/06/2025

Verano Joven returns to Spain with major summer discounts on trains and buses for young peopleFor the second year running, both EU and non-EU youngsters legally resident in Spain will be eligible Spain’s youth travel deal, designed to make it easier and cheaper for younger people to travel the country this summer, is about to return.. 09/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic..

What you can expect to pay at the petrol pumps in Spain this weekendDiesel prices have hit a new annual low in Spain while petrol isn’t shifting If you’re planning on heading out somewhere nice over the weekend to take advantage of the glorious weather forecast in most of Spain, there’s both good.. 06/06/2025

The 'deadliest animal on the planet' takes over Spain this summerBelieve it or not, mosquitoes kill more than 750,000 people each and every year This year’s mosquito season is unfortunately shaping up to be a particularly rough one in Spain, with experts warning that heavy spring rains have created perfect.. 06/06/2025

Bizum transfers for self-employed to come under full Treasury control from 2026All Bizum transactions by freelancers and companies in Spain will be monitored by the Tax Agency as new rules take effect From January 2026, all Bizum payments made by self-employed individuals and businesses in Spain will be reported directly to the.. 05/06/2025

Sweet treat, sour surprise: Why your ice cream in Spain might cost more this summerThe price of this key ingredient has doubled in a year and experts say it could push up the cost of your favourite summer treat Summer in Spain would not be complete without an ice cream or two; a sweet treat enjoyed by families, holidaymakers and locals.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025