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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

Gordon Ramsay brings Europe's first Hell's Kitchen to SpainThe famously foul-mouthed chef is opening a restaurant in the Balearic Islands There’s big new for foodies and fans of fiery TV chefs as Gordon Ramsay is bringing his world-famous Hell's Kitchen restaurant to Europe for the very first time.. 03/06/2025

Risk a €30k fine for carrying these items in your Spanish carThe traffic authorities in Spain have warned that certain objects can result in a serious penalty if carried in the car without authorisation We all know that driving in Spain comes with its fair share of rules and regulations. But while most of us.. 03/06/2025

Malaga develops prostate cancer testing kits available at pharmaciesThe Testeavida early detection kit will be available to buy at almost 8,700 pharmacies across Spain Thanks to the Covid pandemic and flu outbreaks, most of us are now well accustomed to testing ourselves at home for common ailments, but researchers.. 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

Spain turns to British experts as wild rabbits wreak havocAragon has enlisted the help of a UK-based pest control company Wild rabbits might appear to be a serene part of the countryside, but across Spain they’re becoming a serious problem. From devouring crops to damaging paths and roads with their.. 02/06/2025

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

Plague of giant moths invades SpainHigh temperatures have drawn these huge insects to several parts of Spain If you’ve noticed more fluttery guests showing up around your home lately, you’re not alone. Summer might bring sunshine and longer days, but it also marks the return.. 02/06/2025

Scare at Mallorca hotel as 4-year-old British boy gets his hand stuck in swimming pool pipeFirefighters and ambulance called to emergency at Mallorca resort hotel There was quite a commotion when emergency services were called to help a four-year-old boy, whose arm had got stuck in a pipe of a swimming pool at a hotel in Mallorca, Spain.. 02/06/2025

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in FuengirolaA masked gunman opened fire on the Costa del Sol seafront in a gang-related attack Two Scottish nationals have been shot dead in a targeted attack at a bar in Fuengirola, a popular coastal town in southern Spain. The shooting took place.. 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

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.. 02/06/2025

Rain returns, but not for long: Spain weather forecast June 2-5Many parts of Spain can expect storms and a drastic temperature drop in the next few days Weather outlook on Monday afternoon, June 2   After our impromptu and unexpected mini-heatwave over the weekend, the weather is set to return to more.. 02/06/2025

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Fuel prices in Spain creep up again just in time for the weekendDespite a sharp rise, petrol and diesel in Spain are still cheaper today than a year ago As the sunny weather tempts more people to hit the road and head off for the weekend, fuel prices in Spain have ended their six-week streak of declines and begun.. 30/05/2025

Spain to ban flushing wet wipes and releasing balloons to curb plastic pollutionThe new measures aim to target two major contributors to marine and sewage waste, placing the onus on manufacturers Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition is set to introduce a new ban on flushing wet wipes down the toilet and intentionally.. 30/05/2025

20 so far this spring: Experts confused over unusual manta ray strandings on Spanish beachesExperts are investigating why these endangered marine animals are turning up dead along the Mediterranean coast in such high numbers Marine biologists and conservationists are expressing growing concern over an unusually high number of manta ray strandings.. 30/05/2025

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

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025