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Residents of Competa helping firefighters

Communities in Spain forge unbreakable bonds in 2026 wildfire crisis

Devastating wildfires have already scarred large swathes of Spain this summer of 2026, bringing early destruction that only signals harder months ahead until the heavy September rains return.
Daily alerts from Wildfire Watch...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Lidl, Avenida Rumania, Calpe.

Widow trapped by thugs as handbag snatched outside Calpe Lidl – Supermarkets still lack security cameras

Gillie, a long-term resident of the Costa Blanca who was recently widowed, has spoken out...

Temperatures in central Malaga showing 44ºC

Orange-level warnings for "extraordinary heat alert" from vice president in these locations

Level orange warnings are going to cross Murcia, the Valencian Community and Malaga on Friday,...

A driver presses the hazard warning light button inside a car, highlighting the correct use of emergency flashers on Spanish roads.

Using your hazard lights like this in Spain could cost you a €200 fine

It happens every day on streets across Spain. A driver pulls up outside a shop,...

Arroyo de la Miel with lots of Spain fans.

Why Brit expats will be out in force supporting Spain this World Cup Final

UK expats living along Spain’s Costas are getting ready in their thousands to cheer Spain...

Dogs now welcome aboard Renfe trains.

Renfe opens all trains to dogs weighing up to 40 kg

Renfe has just introduced a major change for pet owners across Spain. From July 21,...

Spain world cup final

Costa Blanca beach to host free World Cup final screening and huge concert

Football fans, music lovers, holidaymakers, and local residents have a massive date diary entry this...

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News from Spain

Driver filling a car at a petrol station beside a Spanish motorway during a summer journey.
17. 7. 2026 @ 18:07

Spain summer driving guide: The cheapest petrol stations on every major route

Burkini-wearing woman in pool.
17. 7. 2026 @ 15:29

Out of the pool! Burkini wearing women removed from public pools in Spanish city

Convicted fraudster Pamela Gwinnett and Los Cristianos,
17. 7. 2026 @ 11:25

Black Widow carer who stole £300k from frail UK pensioner arrested in Tenerife

Flight search on a laptop
17. 7. 2026 @ 10:21

Spain’s World Cup dream sends New York flight searches soaring 1,709%, will UK routes feel the ripple?

Bushfire bunker dug into a hill and surrounded by flames
17. 7. 2026 @ 07:00

Spain’s wildfire nightmare deepens as heads turn to bushfire bunkers in the hope of saving lives

Departure lounge in Granada airport
17. 7. 2026 @ 00:19

Spain's smaller airports are sitting empty. Could they become the future of cheap flights?

Fire trucks fighting the fire in Spain
16. 7. 2026 @ 17:23

Five villages evacuated as fresh wildfires push Aragón to breaking point

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Spanish Living

A technician fits a Spanish vehicle registration plate to a newly registered car, reflecting the latest DGT number plate series introduced in July 2026.
18. 7. 2026 @ 19:41

New car number plates are appearing across Spain this month – here's what they actually mean

Blue-and-yellow JYSK furniture store in Spain.
18. 7. 2026 @ 12:09

An IKEA alternative is moving closer to home as JYSK plans 100 new Spain stores

Luxury residential brick buildings in central Madrid. Low angle view of the facade against sky
17. 7. 2026 @ 23:57

Fake landlords target desperate renters as Spain’s long-term housing crisis deepens

Brown grass in Spain
17. 7. 2026 @ 14:53

The 3-second 'tug test' that proves your scorched Spanish lawn isn't actually dead

Holidaymakers swimming and relaxing beneath colourful umbrellas at Cala Goloritzé beach in Sardinia, Italy.
17. 7. 2026 @ 13:53

Some of Europe's best beaches now need a booking and turning up early might not be enough

Tourists walking past local shops in central Benidorm during summer.
17. 7. 2026 @ 07:00

Benidorm and the rest of Spain are packed with tourists, so why are local shops struggling?

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
16. 7. 2026 @ 23:55

Spain has just broken a summer heat record and we're only halfway through July

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Local News

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
18. 7. 2026 @ 16:04
Costa del Sol

Feel the rhythm and experience the magic of Havana in Estepona

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
18. 7. 2026 @ 16:24
Axarquia

Tough life of a football player: Peterborough United FC chooses Almuñecar for pre-season training

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
16. 7. 2026 @ 11:35
Almeria

'The fire damaged the landscape, not our community spirit': Almería's response to the Los Gallardos wildfires

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
17. 7. 2026 @ 16:33
Costa Calida

Cartagena programme ZONNA summer supports 180 children with holiday activities

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
18. 7. 2026 @ 09:37
Costa Blanca South

Elche launches PhotoClot competition to showcase the beauty of El Clot de Galvany

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
17. 7. 2026 @ 12:53
Costa Blanca North

Experiencing the magic of Benitachell’s spectacular summer 2026 patron saint festival

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
16. 7. 2026 @ 15:16
Mallorca

Valldemossa prepares for Mallorca’s most magical summer celebration honouring its only saint

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
11. 7. 2026 @ 23:19
Madrid

Search for missing neighbour ends with bizarre underground rubbish bin rescue

A digital street thermometer in Spain displays 50°C during an intense summer heatwave as record temperatures grip the country.
16. 7. 2026 @ 23:29
Barcelona

Could smart heat bracelets soon become common across Spain as heatwaves intensify?

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European News

Travellers walk through an arrivals corridor at Brussels Airport beneath exit and baggage reclaim signs.
21. 6. 2026 @ 13:41
Belgium

Belgium wants tougher proof from EU jobseekers and some could lose residency after six months

Santas meet in Denmark. . . in July!
11. 7. 2026 @ 21:13
Denmark

Christmas is coming! 100s of Santa Claus at World Congress invade Danish city in mid July

Cabin on the shore of a Finnish lake.
1. 7. 2026 @ 13:31
Finland

Europe tourists swap scorching summer streets for Finland’s lakes, forests and cooler nights

France wildfires threaten Fontainebleau Palace.
14. 7. 2026 @ 14:25
France

Wildfires devastate Fontainebleau forest as historic palace faces growing danger

Maggot cheese
18. 7. 2026 @ 10:20
Germany

Would you dare eat a maggot-infested cheese? Berlin's Disgusting Food Museum wants to test your nerve

Ryanair flight over Thessaloniki.
10. 7. 2026 @ 14:20
Greece

Ryanair flight nightmare: Passenger almost sucked out when engine debris smashes window

UK logo and entrance of supermarket
20. 6. 2026 @ 16:47
Ireland

Lidl opens its first-ever pub and a fight breaks out on opening night

Fields of solar panels in Southern Spain
5. 7. 2026 @ 23:32
Italy

Italian homes are getting free solar power from Spain. Could it happen here?

peanut butter gallery floor
11. 7. 2026 @ 12:21
Netherlands

Sticky sweet tribute, why Dutch Art Museum covers gallery floor in 390kg of peanut butter

Norweigan airlines
12. 7. 2026 @ 12:29
Norway

Norway lost the match, but won the internet with airline Instagram bet

A herd of sheep grazing amongst solar panels
12. 7. 2026 @ 23:37
Poland

These 100 sheep have one of Europe's most unusual jobs, and it's not just eating grass

Luxury villa in Portugal with a pool and palm trees
29. 6. 2026 @ 21:25
Portugal

Holiday ends in tragedy as British tourist found dead in Algarve villa pool

Swedish climate minister Romina Pourmokhtari brings her 3 month old baby to EU meeting
26. 6. 2026 @ 11:39
Sweden

Swedish minister makes history by bringing baby to EU meeting in landmark first

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Travel

London stansted airport
18. 7. 2026 @ 13:30

Flying to Spain from Stansted this summer, the two changes that could make your journey easier

UK road heavy traffic
17. 7. 2026 @ 11:31

UK holidaymakers heading to Spain warned to allow extra travel time as Britain's summer getaway begins

Departure lounge in Granada airport
17. 7. 2026 @ 00:19

Spain's smaller airports are sitting empty. Could they become the future of cheap flights?

AVE train waiting at Maria Zambrano station, Malaga.
14. 7. 2026 @ 11:12

Extra high-speed AVE trains laid on to increase Malaga-Madrid links from July 17

Cars queueing at channel border control
13. 7. 2026 @ 00:26

Long queues feared at French border – here's what's changing this summer

A traveller looks at an airport departures board after flight cancellations, highlighting the importance of knowing your passenger refund rights.
12. 7. 2026 @ 12:42

Booked your flight through an online travel agency? New EU rules could make refunds much easier

Ryanair flight over Thessaloniki.
10. 7. 2026 @ 14:20

Ryanair flight nightmare: Passenger almost sucked out when engine debris smashes window

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

Hästens Marbella by bdhome
18. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Hästens Marbella by bdhome: The architecture of rest

Dr Soler. A new treatment strategy for obesity.
17. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

HCB Hospitales introduces a combined strategy to boost weight loss in patients with obesity

Antique watch.
16. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Pre-loved jewellery… or a lifetime of memories?

There are still a limited number of places available for September 2026.
15. 7. 2026 @ 16:30

Lady Elizabeth School, preparing students for life, not just exams

Handing over the keys to a motorbike.
11. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

UK Reg Specialist: Helping owners move on with ease

Discount on selected hearing aids.
11. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Hear better, live better with General Optica Santa Ponsa

Blue lagoon. Malta.
10. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Malta: The Mediterranean is closer than ever

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Tourists walking past local shops in central Benidorm during summer.
17. 7. 2026 @ 07:00

Benidorm and the rest of Spain are packed with tourists, so why are local shops struggling?

El Jinete Mijas Costa
16. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

El Jinete Mijas Costa: Locals’ favourite for atmosphere, entertainment and exquisite food

Delights of El Jinete, Mijas.
15. 7. 2026 @ 15:18

El Jinete, Mijas Costa locals’ favourite for atmosphere, entertainment and exquisite food

Dénia’s spectacular farewell keeps the party going until the final firework
14. 7. 2026 @ 17:19

Santíssima Sang closes after unforgettable Dénia celebrations

Why Alejandro's Bar and Restaurant remains a La Zenia favourite after 25 years.
5. 7. 2026 @ 14:21

Why Alejandro's Bar and Restaurant remains a La Zenia favourite after 25 years

Authentic Thai cuisine.
1. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Thai Garden Fuengirola combines authentic flavours with Clarkson’s British beer

Thai Garden, a taste of the genuine East.
29. 6. 2026 @ 20:51

Bringing together the flavours of Thailand and Jeremy Clarkson’s Hawkstone Beer in the heart of Fuengirola

Read more on Dining out on the Costas »

Property & Investment

Martinez de la Casa.
16. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Got a crack in your home? Before calling a builder, call the “house doctor"

Property listings displayed in the window of a Spanish estate agency, reflecting rising house prices and strong demand across the housing market.
13. 7. 2026 @ 19:55

Buying a home in Spain? House prices are expected to keep rising faster than almost anywhere else in Europe

Property owner placing a key in a self check-in lockbox outside a holiday rental apartment in Spain.
9. 7. 2026 @ 17:47

Spain property owners could see holiday rental plans blocked by one overlooked rule

Beach on the Costa del Sol
9. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Costa del Sol lifestyle & property

Price Brown Team
30. 6. 2026 @ 12:15

Price Brown's 40th anniversary celebration

TOP261032 - TRUE FRONT-LINE BEACH PROPERTY 
28. 6. 2026 @ 09:00

Is it a good time to sell my property ?

Green Hill 14 in La Cala de Mijas.
27. 6. 2026 @ 09:00

Green Hill 14 – Exclusive La Cala listing with golf, sea and space

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Actor Sam Neil at the Venice Film Festival
13. 7. 2026 @ 11:39

The actor who inspired a generation's childhood dreams has died aged 78

Tracy-Ann Oberman
10. 7. 2026 @ 16:50

EastEnders star Tracy-Ann Oberman denied boarding onto Spain flight, the detail you must check before travel

Bonnie Tyler
9. 7. 2026 @ 12:27

Bonnie Tyler, the unmistakable voice of 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75

Portrait of Jeremy Clarkson
17. 6. 2026 @ 12:03

Jeremy Clarkson reveals ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson’s Farm finale

Kenny Dalglish in Kuala Lumpur.
3. 6. 2026 @ 10:51

Sir Kenny Dalglish shares cancer treatment update with characteristic humour

Michael Jordan and friends in Marbella
2. 6. 2026 @ 20:19

Michael Jordan spotted in Costa del Sol as golf royalty converges on Spain

Mick Jagger and girlfriend Melanie Hamlick.
24. 5. 2026 @ 11:05

Police shut down Mick Jagger's party on Stromboli over weirdest local bylaw

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