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People line in a Queue at Orihuela beach

Spain's 30,000-strong Costa Blanca community begins bid for independence

British and Spanish residents living on the Costa Blanca could soon find themselves voting for a new local authority, after a growing movement in Orihuela Costa began the formal process of seeking...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
African and Middle Eastern migrant and refugee emergency in Italy

Europe splits over migrant returns as Spain refuses Italy transfers

A new European migration row could leave Italy facing thousands of requests to take migrants...

Jorge Rey warning of strong storms coming to Spain.

Jorge Rey alerts of ‘historic’ temperature plunge for late August: What do the official models and AEMET say?

Jorge Rey, the popular Spanish weather forecaster known for his traditional cabañuelas forecasts, has highlighted...

The ready to eat food section in a Spanish food section

Huge €3.7 billion transformation set to change supermarkets across Spain

If you shop at Mercadona, your local supermarket could look very different over the next...

Vehicles Going through the ITV roadworthiness test.

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Drivers in Spain face the ITV roadworthiness test once their cars hit four years old....

Personal items inside a plastic tray on a security conveyor at an airport.

Airport security checks are changing across Europe: here’s where travellers can now leave liquids in their bags

The familiar scramble to unpack miniature toiletries, laptops and tablets is slowly disappearing at a...

Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja.

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News from Spain

A view of Ceuta port at night time
23. 8. 2026 @ 19:20

Ceuta tension explodes as off-duty Guardia Civil officer attacked by migrants

A large black Iberian Bull
23. 8. 2026 @ 18:12

Tragic twist after Spanish farmer survives attack by his own bull

Arial view of the city of Fuengirola in Malaga, Spain
23. 8. 2026 @ 16:46

Spain holiday rental map reveals where thousands of homes are now tourist flats

The Boloencierro drawing more runners each year.
23. 8. 2026 @ 16:11

Swapping bulls for balls: Indiana Jones inspired wild mountain race near Madrid

'Velada' neighbourhood celebration returns.
23. 8. 2026 @ 14:35

Marbella’s Plaza de Toros neighbourhood party is back with free carnival, music and water fun

A tourist train that has invaded the pavement and smashed through a wall
22. 8. 2026 @ 22:29

Italian tourist injured after empty Toledo train suddenly moves by itself

Another narco-style speedboat delivers 50 migrants to Spanish shores.
22. 8. 2026 @ 18:47

Over 50 migrants more land on Cartagena coast in broad daylight just three days after previous boat arrival

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Spanish Living

Couple approaching retirement checking pension paperwork and finances on a laptop
21. 8. 2026 @ 14:01

Retiring in Spain? The pension rules changing in 2027 and what you need to check

Hand casting vote in local elections
21. 8. 2026 @ 13:15

Expats in Spain: Get ready to register or miss your vote in the 2027 local elections

Luxury villas on a cliff edge in Mallorca.
20. 8. 2026 @ 18:11

Spain's most expensive street revealed, and it's not where you would expect

A man looks at his phone while a woman sits with her arms crossed at an outdoor café table with coffee and croissants.
18. 8. 2026 @ 17:15

British pub giant bans loud phone videos and calls, should bars in Spain follow?

Air conditioning units on side of block of flats in Spain
18. 8. 2026 @ 09:49

Electricity bills in Spain about to top €100 in August for first time in four years. FACUA’s simple steps to fight back

Euro banknotes in various denominations fanned out on a wooden surface, with a BBVA bank card tucked among them.
12. 8. 2026 @ 13:11

Mortgage revisions in Spain are landing €65 a month higher as Euríbor nears 3%

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
10. 8. 2026 @ 05:30

Legal disputes in Spain. What foreign residents and property owners need to know before problems escalate

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Local News

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 21:21
Costa del Sol

Istan is swapping streetlight for candlelight, it's the return of La Vela

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 18:01
Axarquia

Ultra runner Miguelito Valverde finishes 192km Axarquia solo challenge in under 30 hour

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 17:53
Almeria

Power cuts hit three Almería tourist towns in one week as mayors demand grid investment

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 21:38
Costa Calida

Unwind on the sand with morning beach yoga on Javea's Playa de L'Arenal

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 16:11
Costa Blanca South

Fleetwood Mac tribute Fleetwood Bac brings two hours of classic hits to Benijofar

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
21. 8. 2026 @ 17:56
Costa Blanca North

Experience ancient Rome in Villajoyosa with gladiator battles and a feast at Gran Circus Maximus

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
23. 8. 2026 @ 14:36
Mallorca

Mallorca’s iconic open-water swim returns with hundreds set to take the plunge for charity

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
22. 8. 2026 @ 14:35
Madrid

Car plunges from bridge onto Madrid train tracks, halting commuter trains

Woman having meeting with professional lawyer at wooden desk indoors
20. 7. 2026 @ 16:59
Barcelona

Passengers' terror as British Airways flight to Barcelona declares mid-air emergency

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European News

Clément Vandenkerckhove
20. 8. 2026 @ 16:19
Belgium

Belgian car salesman's life changes forever after royal secret is finally confirmed

Wolf pack
31. 7. 2026 @ 15:47
Denmark

Denmark warns holidaymakers: Stand your ground if a wolf approaches

Finland's pink shopping baskets could help you find love in the supermarket
30. 7. 2026 @ 15:48
Finland

Forget dating apps! Finland's pink shopping baskets help you find love in the supermarket

Pricey French motorway tolls
23. 8. 2026 @ 10:56
France

British family caught lifting French motorway barrier after months of toll dodging

Freddy, Back behind the fence.
22. 8. 2026 @ 09:18
Germany

Runaway donkey Freddy attacks motorhomers in suspected bid to protect his love interest

Two firefighting helicopters amongst the smoke and ashes trying to extinguish a wildfire
2. 8. 2026 @ 23:12
Greece

Two firefighting heroes killed after helicopters collide battling Greece wildfire

Remembering the Spanish Armada commemoration at Streedagh Beach in County Sligo, Ireland.
21. 8. 2026 @ 10:28
Ireland

Spain’s forgotten link with Ireland comes alive this September in a four day festival

Three panels of Antonello da Messina's 1473 San Gregorio Polyptych, stolen from Messina's regional museum this month.
17. 8. 2026 @ 14:18
Italy

€80m Renaissance masterpieces stolen from Sicily museum despite working alarms and guards on duty

Go ahead eagles stadium
10. 8. 2026 @ 14:27
Netherlands

Football fans gasp as pre-match stunt takes unexpected turn at Dutch season opener

King Harald V of Norway standing in official military dress uniform with medals and sash, in a palace doorway.
18. 8. 2026 @ 14:33
Norway

Norway's King Harald, 89, hospitalised with blood disorder as Crown Prince Haakon takes over as regent

Virgin Mary statue unveiled in Poland.
16. 8. 2026 @ 15:27
Poland

Giant 55-metre Virgin Mary statue taller than Rio’s Christ unveiled in tiny Polish village

medieval festival portugal
13. 8. 2026 @ 16:01
Portugal

One night, thousands gathered in the dark at Portugal’s medieval festival

Spanish national police walk the Swedish fugitive into custody.
3. 8. 2026 @ 19:59
Sweden

Swedish gang fugitive accused of 20 violent crimes found hiding in Sitges villa

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Travel

TikTok plane
22. 8. 2026 @ 23:01

TikTok is changing how Gen Z finds holiday ideas in Spain

Luggage scales
19. 8. 2026 @ 09:30

"Bag pooling" airline hack that could save UK travellers to Spain a few pennies this summer

EES scanners at an airport
18. 8. 2026 @ 18:54

British families flying between UK and Spain given fresh EES warning for under-12s

Hayley Waters family
17. 8. 2026 @ 12:20

Family barred from Jet2 flight over sick daughter, what you should be aware of if someone falls ill at airport

Lightning and hail strike Malaga
15. 8. 2026 @ 11:31

Storms threaten flight chaos on Spain’s southern and eastern Costas today

Heathrow airport
15. 8. 2026 @ 11:22

Drivers warned to not drive as Heathrow chaos leaves thousands of holidaymakers facing a nightmare start to their getaway

Cars driving fast on motorway
14. 8. 2026 @ 13:35

Electric cars can legally drive 30km/h faster than petrol cars in one European country: Will Spain be next?

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The Costas Trusted Traders

Enjoy the trip moving from the UK to Spain, or back again.
20. 8. 2026 @ 21:57

Relocating between the UK and Costa Blanca? Discover the convenient one-way van hire from Benissa/Basingstoke

Ciudad Patricia
20. 8. 2026 @ 21:30

A new chapter in retirement living on the Costa Blanca

Revolution Technology
20. 8. 2026 @ 19:30

From smart technology to home essentials, Revolution has the solution

Muebles IndalOcio SL
20. 8. 2026 @ 16:30

Brightening up your outdoor and indoor living space: A friendly look at Muebles IndalOcio SL

SV Iron Monkey
20. 8. 2026 @ 13:30

When the Mediterranean became the ultimate seat for the eclipse

Healthy, hydration and senior woman drinking water for wellness and liquid diet detox at home.
20. 8. 2026 @ 12:21

Heat can accelerate deterioration in people with Alzheimer’s if action is not taken in time

Lady Elizabeth School
20. 8. 2026 @ 11:45

A truly multilingual education from day one at Lady Elizabeth School

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Dining out on the Costas

Just one of the regulars at Christy's.
17. 8. 2026 @ 17:14

Big Donny turns into a chip after too many orders at Christy’s Fuengirola

Thai Garden
13. 8. 2026 @ 11:30

Taste of Thailand on the Costa del Sol

The unveiling ceremony.
11. 8. 2026 @ 12:23

Newly-unveiled nautical beach in Los Alcazares turns the Mar Menor into a year-round playground

Thai Garden, Calle del Castillo, Fuengirola
8. 8. 2026 @ 19:04

Thai Garden Fuengirola: Bringing the real taste of Thailand to the Costa del Sol

Milu restaurant in Port d'Andratx
6. 8. 2026 @ 12:57

MILU - Italian fine dining at the heart of Port d'Andratx

MUMTAZ MAHAL, Indan restaurant in Coin.
6. 8. 2026 @ 05:30

South Asia comes to Coin: Mumtaz Mahal for Indian tradition and culinary delight

Friends' night at Christy's.
1. 8. 2026 @ 11:07

Friends night at Christy’s Fuengirola turns terrace into cool family retreat

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Property & Investment

Luxury villas on a cliff edge in Mallorca.
20. 8. 2026 @ 18:11

Spain's most expensive street revealed, and it's not where you would expect

Outside of Five Real Estate offices with staff holding the award
20. 8. 2026 @ 11:30

Award-Winning Estate Agent in Spain

Best Beachfront Deal TOP261032
19. 8. 2026 @ 09:00

Property hotspots on the Costa del Sol

The firefighters.
11. 8. 2026 @ 12:52

Murcian firefighters are bringing vital drinking water to earthquake survivors in Venezuela

A previous edition.
8. 8. 2026 @ 22:26

Everything you need to know about Cabo de Pop festival this August

Person looking at rows of property listings displayed in a Spanish estate-agent window.
8. 8. 2026 @ 17:04

Buying a home in Spain is slipping further out of reach for expats and locals

Our walkthrough video tours sell property quickly.
5. 8. 2026 @ 15:55

Selling property on the “Costa del Sol”

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Celebrity Fix

Firefighters in the remains of a wildfire in Madrid Spain
4. 8. 2026 @ 21:19

Football superstar donates €80,000 to help rebuild Madrid communities

Julio Iglesias performing on stage.
22. 7. 2026 @ 11:40

Julio Iglesias sues Spain’s vice president for €50,000 after she refuses to retract abuse claims

King Keegan in his hay day.
20. 7. 2026 @ 16:58

Kevin Keegan dies aged 75: England football icon and Newcastle legend passes after cancer battle

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

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