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Tired drivers arriving at the AP-7 toll.

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Semana Santa procession in Spain with participants in traditional robes walking through a street

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Driver wearing a thick winter coat while driving a car in cold weather

Driving with a coat in Spain? You could face a €200 fine - here’s why

It might feel like common sense to keep your coat on in winter - but...

Airbnb app displayed on a tablet showing holiday rental listings in Spain

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News from Spain

Man using a calculator with boxes next to him and a laptop
25. 3. 2026 @ 17:34

Spain’s low-income self-employed may no longer need to add VAT to invoices

Alberto Nuñez Feijoó in Congress
25. 3. 2026 @ 16:08

Spain’s opposition accuses Sánchez of ‘sham pacifism’ in defence spending clash

Man comparing cleaning products in a supermarket
25. 3. 2026 @ 13:32

EU set to remove some cleaning products from shelves in 2026 - what it means for homes in Spain

People watching a religious procession from a balcony
24. 3. 2026 @ 23:55

Balcony rentals reach €9,000 in Spain as they prepare for Semana Santa

Petrol prices fluctuating.
24. 3. 2026 @ 09:53

One in four Spanish petrol stations exploits VAT cut to hike fuel prices, warns consumer group

The King and Queen of Spain with Pope Leo XIV
23. 3. 2026 @ 10:16

Queen Letizia’s white Vatican look sparks global attention - and there’s a powerful reason why

Surprises at the checkout?
23. 3. 2026 @ 09:46

Shoppers in Spain face sharp food price rises as result of Middle East war. But by how much?

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Spanish Living

Picasso swimming pool marbella
25. 3. 2026 @ 17:01

Would you pay €35K a week to swim with a Picasso? Inside Spain’s surreal luxury stay

Crowd in León during the Genarín procession carrying a figure of Genarín with torches and people drinking in the streets at night
25. 3. 2026 @ 15:55

While Spain marks Easter in silence, one city drinks all night

Driver holding a water bottle while driving a car in Spain, illustrating potential distraction behind the wheel
25. 3. 2026 @ 14:13

Spain driving warning: you can be fined for drinking water at the wheel - here’s when it happens

Our Virgen of Sorrows in a church
24. 3. 2026 @ 19:52

Semana Santa in Spain explained: Who comes out each day and why

Semana Santa procession at night in Andalucía with penitents in traditional robes and candles
24. 3. 2026 @ 18:00

Semana Santa 2026 in Andalucía: what to see, what to avoid and how to survive the crowds

Spanish speed control sign with traffic light and Velolaser radar warning on a sunny street
24. 3. 2026 @ 12:03

Drivers in Spain caught by tiny ‘invisible’ speed camera

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
23. 3. 2026 @ 18:25

Reclaiming dental costs: How Spanish residents can get up to €840 back

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Local News

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
25. 3. 2026 @ 18:04
Costa del Sol

Torremolinos issues swimming warning on Los Álamos beach due to nearby sewage spill

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
24. 3. 2026 @ 18:37
Axarquia

Arsis Chamber Orchestra delights Periana with 18th-Century Nocturnal Music at La Liebre de Marzo Festival

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
25. 3. 2026 @ 18:15
Almeria

Sabores Almeria shines at Alimentaria 2025 in Barcelona

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
24. 3. 2026 @ 11:06
Costa Calida

Cartagena prepares for floral tribute with 1,900 participants

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
25. 3. 2026 @ 18:26
Costa Blanca South

Elche sends iconic white palms to the Pope and Spanish Royal Family ahead of Palm Sunday celebrations

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
24. 3. 2026 @ 13:26
Costa Blanca North

Benitatxell launches Easter school programme to support families during 2026 holidays

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
25. 3. 2026 @ 12:10
Mallorca

Experience Mallorca at its most atmospheric: Semana Santa 2026 Guide

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
20. 3. 2026 @ 11:29
Madrid

Firefighters in Madrid rescue around 300 animals yearly, highlighting growing pet and livestock emergencies

Dentists working on a young boys mouth
25. 3. 2026 @ 11:44
Barcelona

Barcelona Boat Show 2026: Largest fleet, on-water trials & new attractions

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European News

Ancient bell discovered in Bruges garden
25. 3. 2026 @ 16:57
Belgium

Ancient bell discovered in Bruges garden could be the oldest ever found in Flanders

UK border in an airport
19. 3. 2026 @ 23:55
Denmark

British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after UK border rules block return flight

Care worker in Finnish elderly care home
18. 3. 2026 @ 13:50
Finland

Can AI and sensors really replace 800 human workers? Finland’s 2026 experiment says yes

Drone flying over prison walls linked to drug smuggling case in France and similar incidents in Spain
21. 3. 2026 @ 14:35
France

Drug deliveries by drone: Shocking French prison case exposes growing security gap across Europe

Romantic rogue bus ride.
21. 3. 2026 @ 12:56
Germany

Teen romance heist in Germany: Teenager takes bus to pick up girlfriend 150 km away - without bus driver

Divers in an underwater cave
23. 3. 2026 @ 23:35
Greece

Missing diver sparks urgent search in Greece’s most dangerous dive site

Claire's Accessories store
19. 3. 2026 @ 16:15
Ireland

Claire’s store closures: Irish retail staff hit by job losses

Alvin Ward Vogtle Nuclear Power Plant
15. 3. 2026 @ 17:06
Italy

Italy’s nuclear revival: Meloni’s move to cut energy dependency

Doctor handing medication in a patients hand
15. 3. 2026 @ 22:53
Netherlands

Why some Dutch hospitals are paying €2,800 more for the same cancer drugs

Norways crowned princess Mette Marit
22. 3. 2026 @ 22:28
Norway

Norway royal under scrutiny as Crown Princess addresses past links to Epstein

Brown bear in the grass
22. 3. 2026 @ 23:03
Poland

Poland launches €3.7m scheme to protect bears and safeguard residents

Damage to roof
19. 3. 2026 @ 11:08
Portugal

Urgent appeal after storm damage to elder care centre in Tomar

Swedish Passport
23. 3. 2026 @ 01:52
Sweden

Migrants in Sweden see deportations delayed as government reviews rules

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Travel

Semana Santa procession at night in Andalucía with penitents in traditional robes and candles
24. 3. 2026 @ 18:00

Semana Santa 2026 in Andalucía: what to see, what to avoid and how to survive the crowds

Taking off for Malta.
24. 3. 2026 @ 14:37

KM Malta Airlines launches twice-weekly service from Spanish Costa del Sol to Mediterranean island paradise.

Hotel toiletries, a standard at any hotel.
21. 3. 2026 @ 10:42

EU to ban gel and shampoo sachets in hotels. What to know before scheme begins in August 2026

Border crossing checkpoint between Germany and Switzerland with empty lanes and control booths
20. 3. 2026 @ 08:28

Germany–Switzerland border change. Checks scrapped - what it means for cross-border travellers

Passengers walking through a busy European airport departure hall with luggage
20. 3. 2026 @ 07:40

Europe flight prices warning. Airfares set to rise as fuel costs surge - What it means for travellers in Spain

Galicia is 'the cornwall of Spain'
19. 3. 2026 @ 11:05

British holidaymakers are flocking to Spain’s ‘Cornwall’ and it is easy to see why

Ryanair staff checking passenger cabin luggage for extra items at boarding
18. 3. 2026 @ 12:24

Ryanair bag rules 2026: The common packing hacks that will cost you €70 at the gate

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Bi-Fold Plegable Door
23. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Exciting times ahead for Euroguard

Support and reassurance for customers across the country.
22. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Golden Leaves offers Spain’s largest funeral support team

Swift Removals & Storage
21. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Stress-free moves with Swift Removals & Storage

Solar pannels
20. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Take control of your energy future with solar power

Watson European vehicles
19. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Modern methods, traditional values: Watson European navigating the post-Brexit landscape

Beniconnect is the only company offering late bookings on request with a customer service centre open every day.
18. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Beniconnect – Leaders in airport transfers

Peter Loveday Currencies Direct
16. 3. 2026 @ 16:13

23 years of sustainable growth for Currencies Direct Spain

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Dining out on the Costas

Paco el Churretero on Nerja's front.
24. 3. 2026 @ 19:36

Why Paco El Churretero delivers unforgettable steaks in Nerja

Mallorca set for Easter boom
24. 3. 2026 @ 13:17

Why Easter travel to Mallorca is breaking records this year

Restaurant Tabana
24. 3. 2026 @ 13:11

The last dance: A spectacular night ahead of Restaurant Tabana’s grand return

From Serbia to Sardina in Southern Spain.
23. 3. 2026 @ 22:59

El Lago Marbella welcomes Sardinian style in exclusive four-hands dinner with Forte Village chef

Julia & sweet temptations.
23. 3. 2026 @ 21:31

Indulge in elegance and friendship: Afternoon tea returns with Julia by Neli G’s on Friday

Exterior view of Restaurante Barlovento on the Torrevieja coastline
23. 3. 2026 @ 14:15

Flavours of the Mediterranean take centre stage at Restaurante Barlovento

Restaurante La Cumbre
21. 3. 2026 @ 10:14

A hidden mountain oasis: Why restaurante La Cumbre is worth the drive

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Property & Investment

Mind Your Own Business
25. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

New start, new aspirations - Own a business on the Costa del Sol

Denia
20. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Abbey Properties: Your gateway to life on the Costa Blanca

Spanish Property Choice Sharon and Steve
19. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Spanish Property Choice: Passion, people and property on the Costa del Sol

TOP251930 DREAM BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE
18. 3. 2026 @ 16:53

Making your Overseas Dreams a reality

Contact Mark today.
18. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Market update – by Mark Paddon, building surveyor

Arial view of A Coruña city
17. 3. 2026 @ 11:52

Home buying in Spain 2026: Top provinces for accessible housing and the hardest areas to buy

Mountain village in Spain
16. 3. 2026 @ 16:03

Spain illegal housing crisis revealed. Over 665,000 unauthorised homes across the country

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Celebrity Fix

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

Front of the new Morrissey album.
12. 3. 2026 @ 18:10

Morrissey cancels Valencia gig after Las Fallas festival noise leaves him "catatonic"

Sophie Turner in Mallorca
10. 3. 2026 @ 12:14

A Stark sight in Mallorca: Game of Thrones star Sophie Turner filming on the island

Rihanna attending a red carpet event in Beverly Hills
9. 3. 2026 @ 10:35

Gunfire erupts outside Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home while she was inside

Britney Spears
5. 3. 2026 @ 22:46

“Oops!... She did it again”: Britney Spears arrested for DUI

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