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Benidorm, cracking down on mobility scooter use.

Benidorm goes to war with holidaymakers on mobility scooters in 2026

Brits planning holidays in Benidorm this year risk heavy fines if they rent mobility scooters without genuine need. Local police have stepped up action against misuse of these four-wheeled aids designed for...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Firefighters leaving Torrevieja hospital.

Blaze forces evacuation of hospital floor in Torrevieja - Two injured with one in intensive care

Firefighters tackled a blaze on the second floor of Torrevieja Hospital on Friday afternoon, May...

Renting short-term made easier.

Holiday homeowners in Spain gain relief as Supreme Court scraps National Rental Registry

Owners of holiday homes in Spain who rent out their properties while they are away...

Busy tourist street in Benidorm

Tourists warned ahead of 2026 summer season over pickpocketing risks in Benidorm

British tourists heading to Benidorm ahead of the 2026 summer season are being reminded to...

Hand placing a V16 beacon on the roof of a car

V16 beacon mandate begins to fall apart as DGT chief blames everyone else for sales crash

Spanish V16 beacon manufacturers are sounding the alarm over widespread uncertainty and lack of clarity...

Cheese products displayed on supermarket shelves in Spain following a nationwide Listeria food alert involving fresh cheeses.

Urgent Listeria alert in Spain as popular fresh cheeses are pulled from shelves

Spanish health authorities have expanded a food safety alert involving fresh cheese products after another...

A village near a beach with volcanic sand in the Canary Islands

Canary Islands hit by strongest earthquake recorded in five years

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Gran Canaria on Friday, May 22,...

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News from Spain

Dogs in restaurants laws in Spain
23. 5. 2026 @ 18:47

Dog turned away at a bar in Spain? The sign they're supposed to show you and why most don't

Asian hornets.
23. 5. 2026 @ 17:14

Dangerous Asian hornet detected in Canary Islands for first time

Spain's biggest water fight in Lanjaron. Carrera del Agua
23. 5. 2026 @ 15:37

Lanjaron Carrera del Agua, Spain's biggest water fight, gains national fiesta status for 2026 celebrations

The words “early retirement” circled in red beside “delayed retirement” on a document about pension and retirement planning.
23. 5. 2026 @ 13:26

Thousands in Spain could now retire 10 years earlier without losing pension

Puente la Reina village.
23. 5. 2026 @ 10:45

British pilgrim dies after fall into river on Camino de Santiago route

Summer camps across Spain
22. 5. 2026 @ 16:07

Spain’s long school holidays 2026. The parent survival guide to summer camps

Gibraltar border
22. 5. 2026 @ 12:45

Spain to remove Gibraltar from tax haven blacklist after 35 years

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Spanish Living

A landlord reviews a rental agreement at home while checking documents before signing a tenancy contract.
22. 5. 2026 @ 15:20

Spanish landlords are adding these clauses to avoid unpaid rent nightmares

Official DGT image showing a car stopped on a road at night using a connected V16 emergency warning light in Spain.
21. 5. 2026 @ 23:58

Millions of drivers in Spain could eventually need to replace their V16 lights

Close up of a person riding an electric scooter outdoors as Spain introduces new traffic restrictions for scooter users in certain urban areas.
20. 5. 2026 @ 05:49

Spain’s new scooter sign is catching riders out with instant €200 fines

Guardia Civil officers demonstrate a concealed knife disguised as a wallet sized card during a social media warning video in Spain.
18. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Guardia Civil says this hidden wallet item could leave you with a €30,000 fine

The iconic Spanish bull image.
17. 5. 2026 @ 22:15

Osborne bull at 70: English roots behind Spain’s best-known roadside legend

Wedding in Spain 2026
17. 5. 2026 @ 13:18

Spain weddings are shrinking, but couples are spending more than ever in 2026 

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
16. 5. 2026 @ 14:42

War and peace with motorhomes in Spain - Choose wisely where to park up in 2026

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Local News

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
23. 5. 2026 @ 18:49
Costa del Sol

Torremolinos reopens popular Los Alamos beach after successful water tests prove no sewage

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
22. 5. 2026 @ 17:37
Axarquia

Malaga coastal bus route drops electronic tickets - Payment rules tighten on busy line 260

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
23. 5. 2026 @ 18:30
Almeria

Mojácar seafront walk smashes fundraising target, raising over €2,800 for PAWS-PATAS and MACS

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
23. 5. 2026 @ 16:17
Costa Calida

Calp Piano Festival returns with István I. Székely recital

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
23. 5. 2026 @ 10:11
Costa Blanca South

Costa Blanca reservoir levels surge after rainfall boost

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
23. 5. 2026 @ 17:47
Costa Blanca North

Jove Ballet de la Marina returns with new May performance in Denia

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
14. 5. 2026 @ 16:58
Mallorca

British resident bitten by recluse spider in Mallorca sparks debate on medical misidentification of bites

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
21. 5. 2026 @ 11:00
Madrid

K-EXPO Spain 2026 brings the Hallyu Wave to Madrid this summer

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
22. 5. 2026 @ 12:30
Barcelona

Barcelona wants cruise tourists to pay more and stay longer

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European News

Grilling sausages on the grill with flames and smoke.
15. 5. 2026 @ 14:01
Belgium

Bangers and cash: two arrested in sausage smuggling case

The Danish royal family on a balcony
14. 5. 2026 @ 17:53
Denmark

Health concerns grow after Queen Margrethe II rushed to Copenhagen hospital

Journalists and media workers representing press freedom in Finland amid global ranking changes in 2026
1. 5. 2026 @ 18:44
Finland

Why Finland has dropped in the world press freedom rankings

Deer resting
14. 5. 2026 @ 15:09
France

Watch out for tipsy deer on French roads, police tell drivers after viral video goes global

Interior of an underground bunker in Germany with wooden benches, bunk beds and ventilation pipes as Europe discusses civil defence preparedness.
20. 5. 2026 @ 23:01
Germany

Germany is updating its emergency plans

Ryanair aircraft landing in Greece as the airline announces major winter flight cuts and base closures.
13. 5. 2026 @ 08:49
Greece

Ryanair slashes flights in Greece and 700,000 seats will disappear this winter

Selection of UK National Lottery scratchcards
19. 5. 2026 @ 16:28
Ireland

Luck of the Irish: Ireland’s first €1 million scratch card winner

Giovanni Galizia and new quiosque
20. 5. 2026 @ 21:25
Italy

Famed for being the most handsome pin-up cleric on the Italian calendar, yet never been a cleric

Man hiding under laundry basket
22. 5. 2026 @ 11:51
Netherlands

Burglar hides from Dutch police under a laundry basket

Bus caught on cctv far from home.
18. 5. 2026 @ 10:44
Norway

14-year-old serial thief takes bus for 300km joy ride for third time in Norway

Man cycling on a country road in Poland
22. 5. 2026 @ 16:10
Poland

Polish YouTuber begins cross-country ride to raise funds for boy’s life-saving treatment

A group of people dressed up as animals
19. 5. 2026 @ 22:07
Portugal

Portuguese vets say they cannot treat people who identify as animals

Controlled explosion on streets of Mälmo.
1. 5. 2026 @ 21:33
Sweden

Explosive culture: Bomb squad detonates live grenade casually left in central Malmö

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Travel

EasyJet landing at night
23. 5. 2026 @ 16:32

Power bank charging in hold forces easyJet flight emergency landing in Rome

Promotional image for the EU Entry Exit System showing a traveller at an airport terminal before travelling to Europe.
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:49

Travellers are getting turned away at EU borders under the new EES system

Screens showing Airbnb’s new travel features including grocery delivery directly to holiday accommodation through the app.
21. 5. 2026 @ 15:46

Airbnb is changing again and travellers may soon use it for far more than just booking apartments

Bags left behind at Heathrow.
19. 5. 2026 @ 15:03

British Airways demands £10 million compensation over 20,000 suitcases left behind

Passengers queue at a Ryanair boarding gate with cabin bags and backpacks before departure.
17. 5. 2026 @ 15:36

Flying Ryanair this summer? Your cabin bag could cost you €75 at the gate

Are motorhomes welcome in Spain?
16. 5. 2026 @ 14:42

War and peace with motorhomes in Spain - Choose wisely where to park up in 2026

Screens showing TikTok Go’s new travel booking feature allowing users to reserve hotels directly from videos inside the app.
15. 5. 2026 @ 22:58

TikTok’s latest move could completely reshape online travel bookings

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

Seagate Wealth Management
23. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

A Place in the Sun

Innovative allergy treatment.
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:35

From the most accurate diagnosis to vaccines that can change your life: how HCB Hospitales tackles allergies

Azahar County Line Dancing class
22. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

The ultimate ticket to fun on the Costa Blanca

Elderly Caregiver Day.
21. 5. 2026 @ 16:00

Elderly Caregiver Day – honouring the people who bring care home on the Costa Blanca

Lobster logo
21. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Customer service you can understand

Golden Leaves office.
20. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Golden Leaves International continues major expansion across Spain

Cute dog chihuahua with European veterinary pet passport.
17. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

EU pet passports are no longer valid for entry into the EU by a non-EU resident

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

Restaurante Azul in Garrucha, Almeria
21. 5. 2026 @ 17:30

Restaurante Azul, the tastiest passion project in Almería

Chef Fabio Morisi
21. 5. 2026 @ 11:55

Italian tradition meets Costa Blanca sourcing at exclusive gastronomic finale

A dish from Ca Marta.
20. 5. 2026 @ 11:24

Restaurante Ca Marta brings authentic Mediterranean flavours to Villajoyosa

A cake on a plate with a serviette that says "Tipsy Terrace".
18. 5. 2026 @ 16:50

Tipsy Terrace in Hondon serves up tasty food and warm welcomes

Views from Cantueso.
17. 5. 2026 @ 20:02

Panoramic lake views and creative Andalucian flavour define Cantueso Restaurant in Periana

Dune beach Marbella
15. 5. 2026 @ 11:50

Dune Beach Marbella. A chic beachfront escape for long lunches and sunsets

Ilario Imperial Pizzeria
14. 5. 2026 @ 05:00

Ilario Imperial Pizzeria, Mojacar's best Italian restaurant

Read more on Dining out on the Costas »

Property & Investment

Lorenz Nenning.
20. 5. 2026 @ 23:04

Swiss precision meets Andalucian soul: Lorenz Nenning, the man redefining luxury real estate on the Costa del Sol

Costa Blanca landscape.
20. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Welcome to MARIN ESTATES, where the azure of the sea meets real estate excellence

A house by the sea at sunset
14. 5. 2026 @ 23:33

New report says Spain's property prices remain below pre-crash peak

TOP259131 - LUXURY CALANOVA BARGAIN
13. 5. 2026 @ 10:21

A look at the best 2026 property bargains

Projected Armani designs.
11. 5. 2026 @ 21:49

Armani branded properties: Italian fashion giant enters Marbella property market

Luxury villa with a swimming pool and solar panels on the Costa del Sol, Spain – a prime example of the high-end properties currently being purchased by Polish investors.
11. 5. 2026 @ 12:20

Spain emerges as a safe haven: Why Polish property buyers are flocking to the Costa del Sol in 2026

Man looking at property listings in a real estate agency window in Spain
4. 5. 2026 @ 17:04

Spain is no longer a nation of homeowners as ownership falls faster than in most of Europe

Read more on Property & Investment »

Celebrity Fix

Judith Chalmers 1935-2026
22. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Judith Chalmers dies aged 90: Wish You Were Here...? presenter remembered for decades of travel reports

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price wedding
19. 5. 2026 @ 10:48

Venezuela Fury and Noah Price escape to Marbella after wedding backlash

Shakira performs on stage during a live concert as Spain’s National Court rules in her favour in a major tax dispute.
18. 5. 2026 @ 17:38

Shakira wins huge court battle against Spain and could now recover €60 million

Theo James, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Henry Cavill, Harris Dickinson & Jacob Elordi.
15. 5. 2026 @ 15:17

James Bond actor casting underway - Who would you choose?

Malex in Puerto Banus.
13. 5. 2026 @ 14:53

Retribution movie shoot hits Puerto Banus with luxury yacht scenes in June

Sir David Attenborough, 100 years old.
8. 5. 2026 @ 16:57

Sir David Attenborough at 100: World's favourite broadcaster, naturalist, and environmental advocate celebrated

Singer Bonnie Tyler at a concert in Stuttgart, Germany
7. 5. 2026 @ 21:32

Bonnie Tyler placed in induced coma after emergency surgery in Portugal

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