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New roadside emissions checks.

Spain tightens its grip on car emissions with expanded roadside tests and pioneering tech

Drivers in Spain are due to face stricter oversight of vehicle pollution levels as the authorities begin to target cars emitting far more than legal limits in everyday use. Spain has some...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Spanish motorway toll booths on a major road as several toll routes remain free overnight in 2026

Spain drivers can use these toll roads for free after midnight in 2026

Drivers in Spain can still cross several toll motorways without paying anything between midnight and...

An albino ferret on a blanket

Spain moves to redefine legal pets as draft law raises wider welfare concerns

Spain is moving through a public consultation phase on a draft Royal Decree introducing so-called...

Young woman smoking a cigarette

Spain reopens tobacco debate after UK approves lifetime sales ban

Spain is again facing questions over whether it should tighten tobacco laws after the United...

NASA map showing Atlantic ocean circulation currents with warm surface flows and deep water movement linked to the AMOC system

Scientists say hidden Atlantic current could hit Europe harder than expected

A huge ocean system that helps keep western Europe’s climate relatively mild may weaken far...

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Congress

International reports highlight governance and corruption concerns in Spain

Several international organisations have raised concerns about aspects of corruption prevention and institutional integrity in...

Woman at a biometric boarder check

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...

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News from Spain

Doctors protest conditions after breakdown of talks.
27. 4. 2026 @ 11:48

Doctors strike in Spain: Patients advised to check appointments for this week now

Estepona promenade in Spring.
27. 4. 2026 @ 10:12

How's the weather for seeing out the end of April and welcoming May in Spain?

Firefighters from EMA INFOCA battle Tarifa fires in 2025.
26. 4. 2026 @ 20:52

What are the chances 2026 will have even more wildfires in Spain?

People sitting on a sunny restaurant terrace in Spain as new heatwave rules could affect outdoor service this summer
26. 4. 2026 @ 19:04

Spain’s famous terraces could shut under new rules during extreme heat this summer

Streets of Barcelona.
26. 4. 2026 @ 14:52

Residency renewals in Catalonia region to insist on Catalan language evaluation

Emergency services attending injured from a fair ground ride
25. 4. 2026 @ 22:38

Four people injured as fairground ride snaps mid-air leaving onlookers horrified

Family overlooking Barcelona skyline as Spain unveils new hotels, attractions and travel changes for 2026
25. 4. 2026 @ 20:12

Spain holidays in 2026: New hotels, tourist taxes and major openings travellers need to know

Read more on News from Spain »

Spanish Living

Sign at a Spain café terrace stating customers must meet a minimum spend to join tables together
26. 4. 2026 @ 22:20

Spain café sparks outrage after charging customers to sit tables together

Woman holding a shopping basket holding a vegetable
23. 4. 2026 @ 20:34

Spanish supermarkets ranked by consumers: Where fresh food performs best and worst

Girl on a balcony looking down at police offices
23. 4. 2026 @ 16:51

New Spain property rules could help owners remove squatters faster

Electric car charging at home outside a modern house with charging cable plugged into the vehicle.
23. 4. 2026 @ 07:15

Spain pushes electric cars, but many homeowners are asking one question: how do we charge them?

Young woman smoking a cigarette at a festival
22. 4. 2026 @ 17:00

UK smoking ban may not apply to British teens in Spain

Person checking a mobile phone with warning symbols during a fake Social Security scam alert in Spain
22. 4. 2026 @ 12:51

Spain residents warned after fake Social Security messages try to steal bank details

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
22. 4. 2026 @ 12:17

Combine your years: The 2026 guide to unlocking a Spanish pension for US expats

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Local News

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
26. 4. 2026 @ 22:00
Costa del Sol

Giancarlo Esposito heads to FreakCon 2026, Torremolinos, for 10th anniversary geek fest

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
24. 4. 2026 @ 23:17
Axarquia

Largest most luxurious sailing cruise ship, Club Med 2, pays Motril a visit

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
27. 4. 2026 @ 10:37
Almeria

Mojacar steps up fight against gender violence

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
27. 4. 2026 @ 13:02
Costa Calida

Cartagena celebrates spring Mercado del Encanto with local artisans

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
26. 4. 2026 @ 13:48
Costa Blanca South

Alicante Airport to launch new fast track service before summer rush

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
26. 4. 2026 @ 09:45
Costa Blanca North

Altea makes history: Young volleyball stars reach regional final for the first time

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
22. 4. 2026 @ 10:48
Mallorca

Mallorca petrol strike warning: Drivers face disruption as workers say firms “make a killing”

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
26. 4. 2026 @ 18:14
Madrid

Safer streets in Spain? New bus system aims to prevent pedestrian accidents

American expat checking Social Security documents in Spain
21. 4. 2026 @ 09:03
Barcelona

Rare endangered shark spotted in Barcelona port raises questions for beach season

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European News

Two cabin suitcases at an airport terminal as Brussels Airlines ends free hand luggage on cheapest fares
24. 4. 2026 @ 10:03
Belgium

This airline is ending free hand luggage on cheapest tickets

Commuter train collision in Denmark leaves multiple people injured
23. 4. 2026 @ 09:53
Denmark

Denmark train crash leaves four critical after commuter collision

Air Force planes in sky
24. 4. 2026 @ 13:29
Finland

Phallic flight fury: Finnish Air Force cadets in trouble for sky drawings

Ryanair plane on the ground at Marrakech airport
22. 4. 2026 @ 08:37
France

192 Ryanair passengers stranded after second France-to-Morocco airport incident

Lufthansa aircraft at an airport as the airline cuts thousands of flights across Europe
22. 4. 2026 @ 20:03
Germany

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel prices jump and summer travellers face disruption

Arrivals in Santorini airport.
20. 4. 2026 @ 16:35
Greece

Greece to be first EU nation to drop Entry/Exit System machines for British passengers

Passengers boarding an Aer Lingus flight
19. 4. 2026 @ 16:28
Ireland

Holiday chaos warning as Aer Lingus slashes summer 2026 flights

Aerial view of the beautiful village in Sardinia
24. 4. 2026 @ 11:05
Italy

Italian tourism makeover: 15 Sardinian villages set for €38m revamp

Shifty-looking teddy bear.
19. 4. 2026 @ 12:41
Netherlands

DHL worker nabs teddy bear smuggling surprising stuffing

Norway Unveils World’s Largest-Ever Fleet of ‘Flying’ Electric Ferries
10. 4. 2026 @ 11:59
Norway

Norway unveils world’s largest-ever fleet of ‘flying’ electric ferries - a game-changer for travel

Robot chases off pack of wild boars
16. 4. 2026 @ 10:03
Poland

Could robots solve Europe’s growing wild boar problem? Warsaw experiment goes viral

High speed train has been confirmed for journeys from Lisbon to Madrid
25. 4. 2026 @ 11:44
Portugal

Portugal confirms high-speed rail link between Lisbon and Madrid by 2034

Chupa Chups and IKEA have teams up to create the meatball lollipop
20. 4. 2026 @ 12:21
Sweden

IKEA’s meatball lollipop is real, yes really real.

Read more on European News »

Travel

Passengers collecting luggage inside Alicante Airport as new fast track check-in service is expected before summer
26. 4. 2026 @ 13:48

Alicante Airport to launch new fast track service before summer rush

Swiss flight to Zurich evacuates all passengers via slides.
26. 4. 2026 @ 10:03

Terrifying ordeal on Swiss flight from Delhi as undercarriage catches fire

Panoramic view of Alicante from Santa Bárbara Castle overlooking the marina and Mediterranean coast
25. 4. 2026 @ 14:32

Why Alicante is Europe’s hottest summer pick as British travellers rush to book Spain breaks

Crowded airport terminal with passengers queueing as Schengen EES border checks cause delays in Europe
24. 4. 2026 @ 10:59

Schengen EES chaos leaves passengers stranded and airports may pause biometric checks

Two cabin suitcases at an airport terminal as Brussels Airlines ends free hand luggage on cheapest fares
24. 4. 2026 @ 10:03

This airline is ending free hand luggage on cheapest tickets

Lufthansa aircraft at an airport as the airline cuts thousands of flights across Europe
22. 4. 2026 @ 20:03

Lufthansa cuts 20,000 flights as fuel prices jump and summer travellers face disruption

Checking point at an airport.
22. 4. 2026 @ 16:53

Ryanair changes airport check-in rules for travellers across Europe

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

Costa Angels can support you or your loved one.
27. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Why home care is the new gold standard for living well in Spain

Foreign resident in Spain.
26. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Income tax season starts in Spain: What foreign residents need to know about IRPF

Tintoreria Net shop front.
25. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Tintorería Net: Expert garment care in Dénia since 1981

Solar pannels SolarNRG
24. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

The perfect storm

La Cala Travel.
23. 4. 2026 @ 15:00

Expertly crafted journeys, personalised for you

Woman sitting at a desk.
23. 4. 2026 @ 09:42

The definitive guide to choosing a health insurance policy for expats

If you are ready to let go of what is holding you back, contact Cindy.
23. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Are you struggling with love, trust, abundance, health or success?

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Korean ribs with cheese and sweetcorn at Hansik
27. 4. 2026 @ 10:51

Hansik in La Cala De Mijas, a modern Korean feast

Kayuko restaurant, Gandia
24. 4. 2026 @ 18:08

Kayuko, Gandía: A family-run seafood institution serving legendary paella

Buena Aventura pastry shop in Albox
23. 4. 2026 @ 05:00

Find French finesse at Buena Aventura, a delightful pastry shop in Albox

Restaurante Los Cucalos.
22. 4. 2026 @ 12:18

Restaurante Los Cucalos: Traditional Mediterranean dining in Orihuela

Restaurants with the best views in mallorca
21. 4. 2026 @ 08:58

This hidden Mallorca spot might just have the island’s most jaw-dropping view

Pizza restaurant Benidorm
20. 4. 2026 @ 13:05

Why you need to visit the best-rated pizzeria in Benidorm

Restaurant front
19. 4. 2026 @ 16:50

Himalaya Moms, Torrox Costa serving up authentic Nepali & Indian delights

Read more on Dining out on the Costas »

Property & Investment

Current interior design trends featuring soft earthy tones.
24. 4. 2026 @ 11:43

Interior design insight for Spring 2026 

Girl on a balcony looking down at police offices
23. 4. 2026 @ 16:51

New Spain property rules could help owners remove squatters faster

Costa Calida 23 - 29 April 2026 Issue 2129
23. 4. 2026 @ 10:00

Costa Calida 23 - 29 April 2026 Issue 2129

Denia Port
23. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Experienced estate agents at your service

Stunning scenery in Comares, Axarquía
23. 4. 2026 @ 07:05

Sun, sea… and soaring demand: Inside the Costa del Sol property boom

Select Villas office
22. 4. 2026 @ 16:19

Discover your dream home: Why the Costa Blanca is calling you

Olive Property Sales office in Almeria.
22. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

From holiday visits to a thriving life in Bédar: The story behind Olive Property Sales

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Radio One DJ Andy Kershaw in the 90s
17. 4. 2026 @ 16:04

Andy Kershaw, trailblazing BBC Radio 1 DJ and Live Aid presenter, dies at 66 after cancer battle

Michael Fassbender
7. 4. 2026 @ 12:11

Gritty crime drama movie with Michael Fassbender to be shot on location in Malaga

Lindsey Buckingham.
2. 4. 2026 @ 16:15

Fleetwood Mac star Lindsey Buckingham attacked by suspected stalker

Celine Dion
30. 3. 2026 @ 23:13

Céline Dion announces return to the stage with ten Paris concerts

Rest in peace Chuck Norris.
20. 3. 2026 @ 16:46

Chuck Norris, legendary action star and martial arts icon, dies at 86

Actor Chuck Norris
20. 3. 2026 @ 00:25

Legendary actor Chuck Norris hospitalised in Hawaii after sudden medical emergency

Star of Bargain Brits and 500 weddings, Laura Elen.
17. 3. 2026 @ 12:10

Laura Elen, singer, entertainer, and a "proper Welsh girl" in the Costa del Sol

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