News from Spain
The latest news on Spain in English, including politics, travel and sport, from the most popular English language newspaper in Spain.
Spain’s 018 accident helpline is now live. Here’s what happens when you call
Starting today, April 23, the 018 road accident helpline is active in Spain as a national support service for people affected by road traffic accidents....
New EU rules could make it easier for foreign healthcare workers in Spain
Spain has updated its healthcare qualification rules in a move that could make it easier for foreign professionals, including many British workers, to live and...
500,000 journeys for MotoGP: What drivers need to know about the DGT’s operation this weekend
Spain’s traffic authority has released information regarding a special traffic operation in order to ensure road safety as hundreds of thousands of vehicles embark on...
Foreign population boom in Spain: 700,000 increase in just one year
The number of immigrants living across the European Union has reached a historic high, with 64.2 million foreign-born residents recorded in 2025. The figure, published...
Madrid to Málaga AVE returns next week after months of disruption
Passengers travelling between Madrid and Málaga will soon be able to use the direct high speed AVE service again, with the line set to reopen...
Spain’s migrant regularisation scheme draws attention amid unverified claims of UK-linked arrivals
Spain’s new migrant regularisation process is attracting increased attention following claims in parts of the Spanish media that some Pakistani nationals may be travelling from...
Spain joins other EU countries adjusting new biometric border checks
Spain has been named alongside other EU countries in reports that authorities are easing or adjusting new biometric border checks after UK travellers faced long...
Nuclear alert declared at two Catalonia sites just 24 hours after trial alarm
Catalonia’s nuclear sector experienced a series of scares today, April 22, as two separate facilities in Tarragona reported fires within their plants at the same...
Elsie Kelly dies at 89: Tributes to the ‘Benidorm’ star from fans in Spain and the UK
British actress Elsie Kelly, best known to millions for her role as Noreen Maltby in the hit ITV series Benidorm, has died aged 89. Her...
Brits brace for new Spain tourist tax – this time near ‘world’s best beach’
British holidaymakers travelling to Vigo could soon have to pay a new daily tourist tax, as local authorities move closer to approving the charge. The...
Spain’s Health Ministry issues warning on homeopathy as report finds no evidence of effectiveness
On 21 April 2026, Spain’s Ministry of Health announced that the AEMPS (Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios) had published a technical report titled...
Cinema chain in Spain fined €45,000 for banning outside food and drink
A cinema chain in Algeciras has been fined €45,000 for preventing customers from entering screening rooms with food and drink bought outside the venue, according...
Popping out for a smoke? Employment lawyer says you now have to make up the time
Popping outside to have a quick cigarette just got a lot more expensive. Long gone is the tea lady, employed to deliver a cup of...
Driving motorhomes and caravans in Spain: Does my licence allow me to?
Spanish traffic authorities, the DGT, have clarified the driving requirements for motorhomes, campers and caravans ahead of the busy holiday season. The popularity of roaming...