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Close up of a person riding an electric scooter outdoors as Spain introduces new traffic restrictions for scooter users in certain urban areas.

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

A lot of electric scooter users in Spain are suddenly realising they can no longer ride through some streets they used almost every day before.

A new traffic sign that started appearing across...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Matthew Joseph Smith being led away by Guardia Civil.

British expat linked to council accused of conning €86,000 out of vulnerable pensioner in Costa Blanca

Matthew Joseph Smith used to serve as personal representative for the mayor of Rojales before...

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...

A group of people dressed up as animals

Portuguese vets say they cannot treat people who identify as animals

The Portuguese Order of Veterinarians (Ordem dos Médicos Veterinários, OMV) has issued guidance stating that...

Drug trafficker's warehouse in Torrox.

Narco gunmen open fire on police during Torrox fuel depot raid

Drug traffickers unleashed around 30 shots at National Police officers in a Torrox warehouse packed...

A digital street thermometer in a Spanish city displaying an extreme temperature of 49°C during a summer heatwave, with cars and buildings in the background.

Spain heatwave 2026: When the next extreme temperatures could hit and which areas may suffer most

Spain could be edging closer to its first major heatwave of 2026, with forecasters increasingly...

Empty plates on a dinner table at a restaurant

Viral restaurant incident: Diners walk out without paying and leave note explaining why

A group of customers in Spain has drawn attention online after leaving a restaurant without...

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News from Spain

three cyclists on a rural road in Spain
20. 5. 2026 @ 23:20

Cyclists in Spain could lose access to some hard shoulders under new road rules

Traffic officers.
20. 5. 2026 @ 20:17

Pink number plates on Spanish roads: What they actually mean for drivers

A crowd of people in front of a stage at a night concert
20. 5. 2026 @ 16:07

Live music in Spain doubles cinema box office with €807.2 million revenue

Middle age woman undergoes a mammogram
20. 5. 2026 @ 15:33

Breast cancer screening in Spain to cover ages 45 to 74 under new plan

Leader of Spain's opposition Alberto Feijóo in Congress
20. 5. 2026 @ 13:28

Spain’s opposition calls for Sánchez to step down over growing political crisis

Satellite view of the pink salt lagoon of Torrevieja in Alicante beside the green La Mata lagoon and the Mediterranean coast in Spain.
20. 5. 2026 @ 12:45

A giant pink lake in Spain is so bright NASA spotted it from space

A small rural village in Spain
19. 5. 2026 @ 22:56

This rural village in Spain is betting on low-cost land to revive its community

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Spanish Living

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

Bunuelos traditional spanish food
16. 5. 2026 @ 14:15

Gluten-free at Spanish ferias? What people with celiac disease and food intolerances need to watch for

Radar speed camera warning sign on a residential street in Spain with a 30 km/h speed limit displayed.
15. 5. 2026 @ 23:36

Spain’s new radars could fine drivers before they even spot the camera

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
15. 5. 2026 @ 13:37

Spain’s restaurants could soon start serving smaller meals under new food waste law

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Local News

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
20. 5. 2026 @ 22:13
Costa del Sol

Mijas Save A Life campaign installs 12th defibrillator after Restaurant El Golf fundraiser raises €1,592

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
20. 5. 2026 @ 21:31
Axarquia

Night in white: Nerja celebrates the coming of summer on the streets

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
20. 5. 2026 @ 16:30
Almeria

New lifeguard patrols arrive on Mojácar beaches ahead of peak tourist season

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
19. 5. 2026 @ 14:30
Costa Calida

Murcia breast milk bank marks 5 year anniversary with more than 700 babies helped

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
20. 5. 2026 @ 12:31
Costa Blanca South

Torrevieja transformation: Flamingos, art and major new city projects

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
19. 5. 2026 @ 11:55
Costa Blanca North

Vineyard Walk for SIP for the CURE

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
14. 5. 2026 @ 16:58
Mallorca

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

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
8. 5. 2026 @ 13:27
Madrid

Hotel on wheels: Spain’s new luxury sleeper train experience

People sharing a large paella and wine at an outdoor restaurant in Spain as restaurants move towards smaller and more flexible portions under new food waste rules.
30. 4. 2026 @ 11:18
Barcelona

From app to high street: why Revolut is opening its first ever store in Spain

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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 telling people to prepare for war and Europe is paying attention

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

Extremely poisonous dart frog.
10. 5. 2026 @ 14:59
Netherlands

Call of nature: Poison dart frogs found in Schiphol Airport toilet

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

A blue tit in a nest
29. 4. 2026 @ 22:23
Poland

Polish scientists discover birds reusing cigarette butts in nests

New bridge linking Spain and Portugal.
18. 5. 2026 @ 21:35
Portugal

New bridge over river Sever to cut Madrid-Lisbon drive by up to 100 kilometres

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

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

Passenger train at a European railway station as the EU proposes a single ticket system for cross border rail travel.
14. 5. 2026 @ 22:00

One train ticket for all Europe? Brussels unveils major rail travel shake up

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

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

Passengers queueing to board there flights in Malaga airport
12. 5. 2026 @ 22:45

Malaga Airport braces for busiest summer after record 7.7 million passengers in first four months

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

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

Patients with many moles.
16. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Skin and mole checks: What to look for, and why now

5m x 5m Hip Roof Gazebo with Balusrade by Wood2Go
15. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Wood 2 Go: 20th anniversary in Spain

Euroguard glass curtains.
14. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Euroguard HI-SPEC: Stylish glass curtains, blinds, and home improvement solutions in Spain

Smiling senior woman in striped t-shirt sitting by the sea looking at horizon over water.
13. 5. 2026 @ 09:00

Foreign income and investments: Common mistakes in Spanish tax returns

Students engaging in mural painting and collaborative circle time activities, illustrating a dynamic and supportive educational environment.
12. 5. 2026 @ 16:04

The school choice in Spain most expat families live to regret

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Dining out on the Costas

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

Toyo sushi tuna tacos
11. 5. 2026 @ 10:57

Toyo Japanese, Asian favours in Fuengirola

Chinchin Puerto el La Caleta.
10. 5. 2026 @ 19:32

Chinchín Puerto brings harbour-fresh seafood straight to the table in Caleta de Velez

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

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

Ted Turner founder of CNN News
6. 5. 2026 @ 21:51

Ted Turner, creator of 24-Hour news channel CNN dies at 87

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