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Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 13/03/2026

Ringworm scare ruins Brit's Canary Islands cruiseMan kicked off TUI ship after kitten infection mistaken for Mpox A relaxing Canary Islands cruise turned into a nightmare for James Scott, a 53-year-old hospital maintenance worker from Nottingham. What started as a £2,500 holiday with his partner.. 13/03/2026

Mercadona stores in Spain are about to get a brand-new look!Record €1.73 billion profit alongside rollout of efficient 'Store 9' model Mercadona wrapped up 2025 with impressive numbers that have president Juan Roig beaming. "We are very, very, very happy," he said three times over while.. 12/03/2026

Spain cracks down on online hate with new social media trackerThe government's new tool 'HODIO' will monitor hate speech and polarising content across social media The Spanish government is stepping up its fight against hate speech online with a new tool called HODIO, which stands for 'Footprint.. 12/03/2026

Winter makes one last push: Spain weather forecast March 12-15A new DANA could form over the weekend, bringing heavy rain, snow on the mountains and frost across much of Spain Average temperatures exected on Sunday   Spain is getting a brief breather after this week's DANA, with Thursday shaping.. 12/03/2026

Mazarrón II ship director starts work to recover 4th-century Roman ship in MallorcaThe specialist team will carefully lift the Ses Fontanelles wreck, discovered in 2019 near the Mallorcan coast On March 10, the operation to recover the Ses Fontanelles shipwreck, one of the most important underwater archaeological finds in the.. 11/03/2026

Why is Spain still changing its clocks twice a year?Spain has wanted to ditch the clock change for years, but EU member states still can't agree on what to replace it with Twice a year, Spain puts its clocks forward or back and twice a year, plenty of people wonder why on earth it's still happening.. 11/03/2026

La Línea calls for guarantees as Gibraltar border agreement moves closerLocal leaders welcome historic changes but warn the town must not shoulder the economic impact alone The proposed changes to the Gibraltar border are being described as historic, but leaders in neighbouring La Línea de la Concepción are.. 10/03/2026

Pressure grows as Málaga-Madrid AVE disruption passes one monthPP’s Elías Bendodo says delays fixing collapsed wall are costing the Costa del Sol more than €200 million More than a month after direct high-speed rail services between Málaga and Madrid were halted, criticism is mounting over.. 10/03/2026

Eight men plead guilty to gang rape of British teenager in MagalufSeven French nationals and one Swiss man filmed the brutal assault in Mallorca back in 2023 Eight men charged with the gang rape of a British teenager in Magaluf have pleaded guilty at the start of what had been expected to be a four-day trial. The.. 10/03/2026

Iran conflict pushes Spain electricity prices up 700% in a weekAround 8 million households in Spain are bearing the brunt and experts warn bills could climb even further It's been a rough week for Spanish energy costs and an even tougher one for bill payers. The wholesale price of electricity has shot up.. 10/03/2026

Netflix films in Spain... and 'cleans up' church's priceless Civil War graffitiCelanova locals outraged as historic mural defaced during shoot at Ourense monastery A historic mural at the Monastery of San Salvador in Celanova, Ourense, has been damaged during a Netflix series shoot, sparking anger from locals who see it as a direct.. 10/03/2026

Jet2 Tenerife to Edinburgh flight diverted after medical emergency onboardThe plane made an emergency landing in Santiago de Compostela so the passenger could get urgent treatment A Jet2 flight travelling from Tenerife South to Edinburgh on Saturday was forced to make an emergency landing at Santiago de Compostela Airport in.. 09/03/2026

A century of change: The journey of Spanish women at workAs International Women’s Day approaches, the evolution of women’s working lives in Spain reveals how resilience, reform and education reshaped the country’s workforce. As Spain prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March.. 06/03/2026

Middle East airspace crisis leaves Spain travellers in limbo: Your refund rights explainedOCU reminds travellers to and from Spain that airlines must still rebook or refund tickets The conflict in the Middle East is now having a direct impact on travellers to and from Spain, with flight cancellations leaving families separated and holiday.. 06/03/2026

Spain's miserable winter weather could finally be coming to an end, according to the UNLa Niña, which has been driving unpredictable weather across Spain and much of the world, could give way to calmer conditions between March and May It feels like Spain's weather has been all over the place since the start of the year. Warm.. 06/03/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 06/03/2026

International Women's Day approaches with a mixed picture on equalityNew survey shows 42% of women feel unsafe walking alone at night as marches gear up Sunday March 8 marks International Women's Day in Spain, a time to celebrate progress while facing ongoing challenges. Though positive steps have been taken, a new.. 06/03/2026

Iconic Tenerife dragon tree falls after centuries, crushing cars below270-year-old San Francisco specimen topples in Los Realejos amid storm damage Los Realejos, in Tenerife, mourns the loss of its beloved San Francisco dragon tree, a 17-metre tall emblem estimated at 270 to 300 years old, which crashed down around 8pm.. 06/03/2026