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Online shopping in Spain faces new EU charge as €2 parcel fee begins November 1

Anyone in Spain who orders cheap clothes, phone cases or gadgets from outside the EU has had a €3 customs charge hanging over their basket since July. Well, from Sunday there's a...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
View of the cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey, a Villa Vie Residences company ship stopover at the port of Malaga, Andalusia.

Residential cruise ship passengers given eight hours to leave after sudden shutdown

A cruise ship can be a holiday, a home or even a retirement plan. But...

Remembrance ceremony in Spain

Poppy pride: What Remembrance Day means to Brits abroad in 2026

British people who have made Spain their home often see Remembrance Day as more than...

Spain high-speed train crash: Two carriages plunge down embankment as emergency crews rush to scene

Would you feel safe on Spain’s trains? Transport minister insists they are safe

An unfinished safety upgrade, repeated outages and criticism of the minister’s response have left the...

Car keys resting on vehicle documents, with a silver car parked outside a Spanish home.

Still driving a deceased relative’s car in Spain? The rule families need to know

After losing a relative, sorting out their car is unlikely to be the first thing...

Blocus Spain leader detained.

Spain arrests alleged organiser behind Halloween looting calls

Online calls for looting and violence over Halloween weekend have prompted fresh concern in Spain...

Halloween celebrations in Luarca, Spain.

Is Halloween cancelled in Spain? Would it be disrespectful to continue with events?

Halloween celebrations across Spain have been thrown into uncertainty following the tragic train accident in...

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News from Spain

Are soaring property prices putting the Spanish dream out of reach?
31. 10. 2026 @ 10:49

Spain's housing market sends shockwaves as foreign purchases plunge

Spain's transport minister, Óscar Puente.
31. 10. 2026 @ 10:38

Minister on the ropes: Where do Spain's trains go from here?

Ibiza pool lights
31. 10. 2026 @ 09:50

Ibiza brings in €86,000 lighting fines – what are the rules for your pool and garden?

Two police officers escorting a man off of an empty highway
30. 10. 2026 @ 23:56

EU plans €11.8 billion border force with 30,000 officers across Europe

A hand holding a smartphone that shows a text message thread from a sender named SegSocial, with the message text blurred out.
30. 10. 2026 @ 15:14

Workers in Spain face 10-day deadline for crucial Social Security notices

Recreation of Alovera Beach
30. 10. 2026 @ 13:55

Forget the coast: could Madrid become a beach holiday destination?

A tall column of grey smoke with a rounded, mushroom-shaped top rises above a hillside of white houses, with trees and a red-brick apartment block in the foreground.
30. 10. 2026 @ 13:04

Huge explosion at Granada ammunition factory sends smoke over the city and hurts workers

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Spanish Living

Electronic gas meter with a digital reader
27. 10. 2026 @ 23:20

Spain orders replacement of eight million gas meters: New rules, costs and deadlines

Car with headlights on beside a brightly lit road at night.
24. 10. 2026 @ 23:40

Spain’s DGT urges drivers to check dashboard brightness as clocks go back

Outdoor temperature display showing 25C along Spain's coast
24. 10. 2026 @ 21:38

Spain set for a burst of Indian summer heat as temperatures climb above 25C

High speed Renfe train in motion on a train track
23. 10. 2026 @ 23:34

Renfe scraps seat reservations and cuts extra charges for pets and bicycles

A woman in a pink shirt frowns as she compares two bottles of olive oil in a shop, with shelves of bottles, jars and fruit behind her
22. 10. 2026 @ 16:10

Spain’s olive oil prices approach €3 a kilo: what it means for your supermarket bill

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21. 10. 2026 @ 18:08

Before you turn the heating on in Spain, there’s one cleaning job you shouldn’t skip

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21. 10. 2026 @ 17:09

Is your rubbish bill one of Spain’s most expensive? Check the list of cities, from €47 to €292 a year

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Local News

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30. 10. 2026 @ 17:49
Costa del Sol

Ryanair launches 50,000 seats from €49.99 as Spain's rail disruption continues

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
30. 10. 2026 @ 18:38
Axarquia

Halloween plans change: Axarquia and Costa Tropical events moved

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
29. 10. 2026 @ 12:26
Almeria

Need to get from Almería to Madrid? New direct coach starts Monday while trains are suspended

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
29. 10. 2026 @ 19:52
Costa Calida

Mazarron fishing competition celebrates 20th anniversary with charity initiative

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
31. 10. 2026 @ 09:48
Costa Blanca South

Fireworks and live music bring Guy Fawkes celebration to Lo Crispin Tavern

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
30. 10. 2026 @ 18:03
Costa Blanca North

€4,000 mobility scooter at risk: Disabled expats challenge Benidorm rules

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
29. 10. 2026 @ 09:04
Mallorca

Mallorca yacht crews raise €7,000 for local charity in feel-good cycling challenge

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
23. 10. 2026 @ 11:48
Madrid

Madrid approves new tourism law covering hostels and motorhome sites

Man in a dark suit carrying two large white rubbish bags towards a green recycling container on a city street
25. 10. 2026 @ 18:46
Barcelona

Coach crash: 41 injured as bus plunges down embankment - Latest update

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European News

Two police officers escorting a man off of an empty highway
30. 10. 2026 @ 23:56
Belgium

EU plans €11.8 billion border force with 30,000 officers across Europe

Terrifying motorway scare as pensioner, 81, drives wrong way down Danish highway
30. 10. 2026 @ 12:57
Denmark

Terrifying motorway scare as pensioner, 81, drives wrong way down Danish highway

Paris readies for war on the streets.
24. 10. 2026 @ 09:05
Finland

France protests: 70,000 police deployed as Paris closes major museums

A museum room with paintings of Claude Monet and wooden benches in front of them
22. 10. 2026 @ 23:58
France

Monet painting hidden from public for a century sells for €50 million in Paris

Eight-year-old girl mauled by wolf during German zoo visit
30. 10. 2026 @ 09:13
Germany

Eight-year-old girl mauled by wolf during German zoo visit as two other children narrowly escape

€1.1m cash stash found behind wall in huge Greek pizza fraud probe
30. 10. 2026 @ 15:16
Greece

€1.1m cash stashed behind wall as Greek pizza empire rocked by €25m scandal

The bear.
29. 10. 2026 @ 18:22
Ireland

Large Make-A-Wish bear kidnapped in Ireland, but generous stranger pays to replace her

Family eating at restaurant
30. 10. 2026 @ 09:07
Italy

How 15 Sardinian restaurants plan to reconnect families at dinner

The Poor Man's Rembrandt Project
29. 10. 2026 @ 18:03
Netherlands

Take home a permanent souvenir with a Rembrandt tattoo in Amsterdam

Jonas Gahr Støre and Donald Trump in the Oval Office
29. 10. 2026 @ 17:43
Norway

Norway hits back: Trump’s insult leads to toilet tourism

A three-panel image: on the left, a blue warning sign reading ‘Uwaga! Szkody wyrządzone przez bobry’ on a wooden post beside a lake, with wood shavings around its base; in the middle, a close-up of a wet brown beaver showing its front teeth; on the right, the same sign lying in the grass, its post chewed to a point next to a pile of wood shavings.
9. 10. 2026 @ 11:28
Poland

Beavers chew down sign warning walkers about beavers in Poland

Abandoned houses in Portugal
26. 10. 2026 @ 13:16
Portugal

Could Spain free up thousands of homes for rent like Portugal?

Shoppers browse crowded outdoor flea market stalls, with glass bottles, vases and clothes on tables, a rack of clothing and a wooden chest of drawers for sale.
6. 10. 2026 @ 12:44
Sweden

Woman's flea market find in Sweden sells for €124,000 and shocks auctioneers

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Travel

Spain's transport minister, Óscar Puente.
31. 10. 2026 @ 10:38

Minister on the ropes: Where do Spain's trains go from here?

British airways airport lounge
27. 10. 2026 @ 10:43

British Airways passengers face major shake-up that could leave frequent flyers worse off

A god sitting on a woman's lap on a bus whilst travelling
26. 10. 2026 @ 22:51

Pets forced into coach luggage holds: Why Spain needs better travel rules

Photo Of The Interior Of Atocha Station In Madrid Spain.
26. 10. 2026 @ 15:51

Travelling by train in Spain on Thursday? Here’s how the Renfe strike will affect you

wifi on plane
26. 10. 2026 @ 14:50

Binge, game and browse at 35,000ft: easyJet is bringing Starlink Wi-Fi to its planes from 2027

two carry-on suitcases in a Ryanair case-size checker
26. 10. 2026 @ 06:12

Ryanair passenger’s bag sizer photo after £75 charge: Which? on your rights

High speed Renfe train in motion on a train track
23. 10. 2026 @ 23:34

Renfe scraps seat reservations and cuts extra charges for pets and bicycles

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Three women walking through a park.
30. 10. 2026 @ 14:12

From heart health to emotional wellbeing: the perimenopause and menopause changes many women are unaware of

Reconnect with life.
30. 10. 2026 @ 08:00

A new era in hearing: helping people reconnect with the sounds of life

Crooke Dental Clinic's stunning private villa in Marbella,
29. 10. 2026 @ 16:51

Who said going to the dentist couldn't be a relaxing experience?

Residence permit
29. 10. 2026 @ 14:45

Moving to Spain? Already here? Make sure your money and your future are in safe hands

Clinica-Baviera
29. 10. 2026 @ 12:35

In Baviera you can trust: We are with you every step of your journey

Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital’s Patient and Community Advisory Council
26. 10. 2026 @ 12:12

Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital’s Patient and Community Advisory Council marks its first year with new initiatives to improve patient care and accessibility

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Mounted on Exterior House Wall
23. 10. 2026 @ 13:35

What Marbella homeowners should check before installing an EV charger

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Dining out on the Costas

Thai Garden is located at Calle del Castillo.
29. 10. 2026 @ 12:57

Thai Garden: How Fuengirola neighbours became family

Thai Garden is located at Calle del Castillo.
27. 10. 2026 @ 10:45

Thai Garden: How Fuengirola neighbours became family

Blues & Soul Revival plays CCR
7. 10. 2026 @ 17:28

A Weekend of Rock Legends at Kukko – CCR and Pink Floyd Live!

Hotel Continental in Mojácar
1. 10. 2026 @ 12:30

Oktoberfest Mojácar returns to Hotel Continental this October

Happy Diwali - Diya lamps lit during diwali celebration
1. 10. 2026 @ 10:28

Celebrate Diwali in style with Punjabi Palace!

Cascada Marbella patio terrace
18. 9. 2026 @ 11:52

Discover Cascada Marbella and Le Patio: fine dining, live music and exclusive events

Yami Thai Chinese Sushi Fusión Restaurant in Fuengirola.
14. 9. 2026 @ 10:47

Yami: Fuengirola’s Bing restaurant gets a new name, new chefs and a new menu

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Property & Investment

Andalucian Property Sales
29. 10. 2026 @ 12:50

Discover the charm of rural Andalucia

Costa del Sol winter sunshine.
28. 10. 2026 @ 16:04

Spain's winter property market

Young couple holding hands and house keys, illustrating proposed property tax cuts for first-time buyers in the Balearic Islands.
26. 10. 2026 @ 00:17

Spain's Balearic Islands plan to scrap property purchase taxes for younger buyers

Couple holding house keys while sitting in their new home in a property purchase concept.
24. 10. 2026 @ 00:40

Spain to auction state-owned properties in November: How to take part

AI illustration of a apartment buildings in United States
22. 10. 2026 @ 13:56

The US real estate market in 2026: Trends, prices, and where the opportunities actually are

Moving to Spain - British house and Spanish villa
20. 10. 2026 @ 12:22

UK property tax relief? Brit expats could save thousands

Colourful houses climbing a green mountainside above a sandy beach and calm blue bay, seen through palm fronds.
15. 10. 2026 @ 16:34

Brits, Germans and even mainland Spaniards face island home-buying ban without 10 years’ residence

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Yorkeshire actor Patrick Stewart during a premier in Los Angeles
29. 10. 2026 @ 22:21

Sir Patrick Stewart dies at 86 after unforgettable career on screen and stage

celine dion
16. 10. 2026 @ 14:17

Celine Dion’s new signature collectable Barbie has finally arrived, but fans are divided over her face

RJ Mitte, a young man with dark wavy hair and glasses, smiling into a microphone at a convention panel, wearing a dark blazer over a grey shirt.
13. 10. 2026 @ 11:12

Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte dies aged 34, the actor Brits also knew from Channel 4's Paralympics

Peter Jackson greets Sitges zombies.
11. 10. 2026 @ 16:52

Peter Jackson shocks fans at Sitges Zombie Walk near Barcelona

Jeffrey Archer
6. 10. 2026 @ 08:42

Jeffrey Archer dies at 86 just as his final novel reaches readers

Star of Tenko, actress Stephanie
18. 9. 2026 @ 18:19

Stephanie Cole dies aged 84 after remarkable TV and theatre career

The Gallagher brothers that for the band Oasis behind a logo that reads ''Don't look back in anger''
14. 9. 2026 @ 20:04

Oasis fans have been waiting 18 years for this Spain announcement

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