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British tourists risk all for selfies at Tenerife's deadly hotel ruinAyuntamiento ramps up security and advances demolition plans after latest intruders Two British tourists were caught on camera risking their lives for selfies, just centimetres from the edge of Tenerife's infamous "building of death" - the.. 26/01/2026

Tributes pour in for British mum killed in MálagaVictoria Hart stabbed to death at home by ex as her children raised the alarm Friends and neighbours in Alhaurín el Grande, in the province of Málaga, are mourning Victoria Hart, the 33-year-old British hairdresser found stabbed to death.. 26/01/2026

Joseph is the third large storm to hit Spain in as many weeks: This is where it will rain and how muchThe weekly weather forecast from January 26 to 29 is for more heavy rain and emergency alerts Another powerful storm, this one named Joseph by Portuguese meteorologists, will bring heavy rain to much of mainland Spain starting this Monday January.. 26/01/2026

Adamuz train tragedy: Death toll rises to 45 as search continues and families receive ongoing supportTwo more bodies recovered near the tracks in Córdoba while Spain continues to grapple with a series of serious rail accidents The Guardia Civil has confirmed that two more bodies have been recovered from the site of the devastating train crash near..

Heart-warming moment after Córdoba train tragedy as missing dog is foundBoro the dog’s rescue brings rare good news after Spain’s deadliest rail accident in years After days dominated by grief and shock following Spain’s recent train disasters, a small but deeply emotional piece of good news has offered.. 23/01/2026

Brits discover secret Canary Island paradise on winter getawayA British couple escapes the cold to uncover unspoiled beaches, nature, and a surprising local rule in Fuerteventura Some holidays are all about relaxation, others about discovery. For Simon and Elaine Gill, a British couple who swapped the UK’s.. 23/01/2026

Fourth train accident in Spain in under a week sparks fresh rail safety fearsA rockfall damaged a commuter train in Asturias but thankfully no injuries were reported Yet another train incident in Spain has added to growing concerns about the safety of the country’s rail network, with four separate accidents reported.. 23/01/2026

Doctors' strike threat returns as talks stall and February action confirmedAfter hopes of a breakthrough before Christmas, medical unions now set out a fresh timetable of nationwide strikes and protests For a brief moment before Christmas, it looked as though Spain’s long-running dispute between doctors and the Ministry.. 23/01/2026

British tourist dies after sea rescue at Tenerife beach75-year-old man pulled unconscious from Playa del Duque unable to be revived A British holidaymaker has died following a rescue from the sea at Playa del Duque in Costa Adeje, south Tenerife, on Tuesday January 20 at around 12.50pm.   Initial.. 22/01/2026

Tourist rentals in Spain drop for the first time in years in the country's most popular holiday hotspotsA new Exceltur report shows how tourist rentals fell nationwide as a result of the new regulations The number of tourist rental properties in Spain’s 25 most visited destinations fell by 4.1% in 2025. This is the first nationwide drop.. 22/01/2026

Train drivers call a general strike from February 9 to 11 following train accidents in Adamuz and GelidaThe Union of Railway Drivers has warned of declining safety standards and announced legal action against those responsible for infrastructure and operations problems Train drivers across Spain have called a three-day general strike from February 9.. 22/01/2026

Storm Ingrid sweeps in this weekend: Spain weather forecast January 22-26Heavy rain, snow and 7-metre waves are forecast in many parts of Spain from Friday Weather alerts issued by AEMET on Friday January 23   Hot on the heels of storm Harry, the ninth major storm of the 2025-2026 season is expected to roll.. 22/01/2026

Musk polls fans on buying Ryanair in O'Leary Wi-Fi feudInsults lift airline bookings as CEO welcomes investment but rules out full takeover The public row between Elon Musk and Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary began on January 14 over Starlink Wi-Fi (SpaceX's satellite internet service) for the airline.. 21/01/2026

Driver dead and dozens injured in Barcelona train crash, Spain's second in three daysAt least 37 passengers have been hurt, five very seriously, after a train derailed in Gelida A second tragedy has struck, this time in Catalonia, just two days after the Adamuz train disaster in Córdoba, which has claimed the lives of 43 people.. 21/01/2026

Spain will be Europe's fastest growing major economy in 2026, according to IMFOnly the United States is projected to surpass Spain this year among advanced economies Spain is expected to be the fastest growing large economy in Europe in 2026, according to new forecasts from the International Monetary Fund. The IMF has upgraded.. 21/01/2026

Butane cylinder price edges up again for households across SpainA small increase takes the regulated price to €15.58, following higher transport and raw material costs The price of a traditional butane gas cylinder has gone up again in Spain, bringing an end to the brief relief many households felt late last.. 21/01/2026

Spanish telescope discovers new comet after more than 40 yearsCalar Alto’s veteran Schmidt telescope spots rare celestial object during test observations A Spanish observatory has detected its first new comet in over four decades, in what astronomers are calling a “remarkable and unexpected” find.. 21/01/2026

Gibraltar border fence still standing as the wait for change drags onMonths after the political deal, uncertainty grows as visible progress remains elusive Despite the political agreement reached in June, between the European Union, Spain, the United Kingdom and the Government of Gibraltar, which pointed to January as.. 21/01/2026

No more ketchup or sugar sachets in Spanish restaurants after AugustThe EU's new plastic waste rules will force the hospitality industry in Spain to scrap sachets and miniature condiments It’s almost time to say goodbye to those little packets of ketchup, sugar and salt that clutter up restaurant tables.. 21/01/2026

What caused the Córdoba train crash? These are the main hypotheses so far...Investigators are focusing on possible infrastructure or mechanical failures as the cause of the accident As Spain continues to mourn the victims of the deadly train crash near Adamuz, Córdoba on Sunday January 18, the question now becomes.. 20/01/2026