A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual event develops The unusually warm Pacific is raising questions about what lies ahead for Spain, with forecasts pointing towards.. 22/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 22/09/2026

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery billEconomists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months Fuel prices have surged in recent weeks amid renewed conflict in the Middle East and experts warn the increase will not stay confined.. 22/09/2026

Extra Guardia Civil deployed to Ceuta and Melilla as Spain braces for another border rushReinforcements arrive amid social media calls for a mass border crossing timed to coincide with Morocco's elections Spain has sent around 200 extra Guardia Civil officers and armoured vehicles to Ceuta and Melilla ahead of Wednesday September.. 22/09/2026

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across SpainFlu positivity has doubled in Spain compared to last year while Covid infections are shooting up among infants under one Flu cases exploded across Spain right before Christmas last year, then largely faded from the headlines as spring took hold. Now.. 22/09/2026

Brad Pitt brings San Sebastián to a standstill with half hour fan meet and greetHollywood star charms waiting crowds outside the Maria Cristina Hotel ahead of his film festival appearance San Sebastián had a proper taste of Hollywood glamour this Sunday when Brad Pitt arrived at the Maria Cristina Hotel to an eager crowd of.. 21/09/2026

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 21/09/2026

Food shopping gets more expensive as some everyday favourites see big price risesFresh berries, citrus fruit, green vegetables and eggs have all seen sizeable price rises over the past year If your weekly food shop has been feeling a little more expensive lately, some of the latest figures from Spain's inflation data show.. 21/09/2026

Brit, 43, held over Magaluf nightclub stabbing that left tourist fighting for lifeCzech man, 21, in intensive care after early morning row outside Majorcan club turned violent A 21-year-old Czech tourist is in intensive care in Palma after being stabbed in the chest outside a nightclub in Magaluf in the early hours of Saturday morning.. 21/09/2026

Retire at 65 or 67: Spain's pension age rules finalised for 2027A Social Security official explains exactly what the new rules on retirement age and pension calculations will mean Spain's retirement age is set to hit its highest point yet in 2027, marking the end of the transitional period ushered in by the.. 21/09/2026

Spain weather forecast Sept 21-24: Summer heat hangs on as autumn arrivesTemperatures could easily reach 34°C in several areas as sunshine dominates much of Spain Spain is heading into the final days of summer with plenty of sunshine, very warm temperatures and generally settled conditions across much of the country.. 21/09/2026

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet.   The autumn equinox.. 21/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

British man found dead at Costa Teguise homeEmergency services were called after a friend became concerned when he could not be reached A British man aged around 75 has been found dead at his home in Costa Teguise, Lanzarote.   Emergency services were alerted at about 8am on Monday after.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Spain weather forecast September 17-20: Heavy rain and thunderstorms set to hit the eastMore than 100mm of rain could fall in just a few hours as storms sweep across eastern Spain Weather alerts on Thursday September 17   A spell of heavy rain and thunderstorms is set to sweep across eastern Spain over the next few days, with.. 17/09/2026

Niebla fire recovery faces €400 million bill and a 20-year waitUrgent work is needed before rain causes further damage across the vast burned area The huge task of restoring the land devastated by the Niebla wildfire, in Huelva, could take around 20 years and cost more than €400 million, forestry experts.. 16/09/2026