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An air traffic control tower.

Indefinite air traffic control strike in Spain on April 17: Affected airports and what travellers should know

Starting right at midnight on Friday, April 17, air traffic controllers in SAERCO-managed towers in Spain have announced an indefinite strike, raising the risk of disruption in 14 airports across the country....

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Police Car with sirens on in France

Nine-year-old boy rescued in France after being found in parked van since 2024

A nine-year-old boy has been rescued in eastern France after police discovered he had been...

Patients waiting.

Spain's waiting list crisis: Nearly 9,000 die in three months

The State Observatory for Dependency has reported that, in the first quarter of 2026, just...

Travellers queue at airport passport control as Europe introduces the new EES digital border system

Flying to Europe from today? New border system starts in Spain and across Schengen

Travellers arriving in Spain and across the Schengen Area will face a different experience at...

Passengers using the new EES machines.

EU Entry/Exit System live: Passengers share delays, delights and Brexit gripes at Schengen airports

New border controls have totally changed arrivals into Schengen countries as the Entry/Exit System (EES)...

Person looking at phone while crossing a pedestrian crossing in a Spanish city

Walking while texting? Why crossing the street with your phone now costs €80 in Spain

Pedestrians in Spain face a €80 fine this April 2026 for crossing the street while...

woman on top of mattresses on a trailer

Viral mattress trailer siesta stunt on Spanish motorway causes laughter and double-takes

Motorway traffic between Seville and Huelva delivered an unforgettable roadside moment recently. Drivers witnessed a...

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News from Spain

Spanish tobacco shop following a price update
12. 4. 2026 @ 17:08

April tobacco hike confirmed: How the latest price update hits 30+ brands across Spain

People reviewing mortgage documents with calculator amid changing interest rate expectations in Spain
12. 4. 2026 @ 16:46

Will your mortgage stop rising? Why experts are questioning the next ECB interest rate hike

Cracked dry land under intense heat representing uninhabitable future climate on Earth
12. 4. 2026 @ 16:26

92% of Earth to become uninhabitable? Why Spain is a rare survival zone in new 250-million-year forecast

Traffic police stopping cars at a checkpoint on a Spanish road at night
11. 4. 2026 @ 16:29

Fines of up to €30,000 for WhatsApp alerts: Why sharing police checkpoints is a 2026 'serious offense'

Large waves crashing against rocky northern coast of Canary Islands during storm
11. 4. 2026 @ 15:58

6-metre waves hit northern coasts as high risk flagged for Canary Island beaches this Saturday

Woman reviewing mortgage documents and financial calculations at home in Spain
11. 4. 2026 @ 15:45

Why paying off your Spanish mortgage early could cost you more in 2026

Pinched! Suspect led away by Guardia Civil officers.
10. 4. 2026 @ 18:01

Torrevieja hospital thief targets vulnerable elderly expats

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Spanish Living

Computer keyboard with a yellow key labelled bank holiday
12. 4. 2026 @ 14:58

Spain confirms next national holiday is just weeks away and it lands perfectly for a long weekend

Financial documents and contribution figures related to self employed workers
11. 4. 2026 @ 21:16

Self employed in Spain face €135 monthly rise in social security contributions from 2026

Instructions for creating a mind map with Spanish flag and euro notes
10. 4. 2026 @ 15:38

Tax return in Spain: The 5 deductions many people still miss and could boost your refund

Cars driving towards a multi lane tunnel on a Spanish highway
10. 4. 2026 @ 14:13

Caught doing this in a Spanish tunnel? It could cost you €500 and 6 points

Driving fines in Spain
9. 4. 2026 @ 15:01

Driving in Spain is getting stricter, what expats need to know before getting behind the wheel

Temperature anomaly map showing sharp heat increase across Spain
9. 4. 2026 @ 14:08

Spain temperatures to jump by up to 15°C in hours as warm air surge arrives

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
8. 4. 2026 @ 12:12

Spain weather alert: storms, heavy rain and strong winds hit multiple regions this week

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Local News

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
12. 4. 2026 @ 18:18
Costa del Sol

Young Engineers hold STEM day workshop

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
10. 4. 2026 @ 17:23
Axarquia

Motril Port accelerates zero-emission vision with major solar-powered development

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
9. 4. 2026 @ 11:06
Almeria

Extreme Motocross stunts live in Albox, family-friendly and adrenaline-packed

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
12. 4. 2026 @ 19:41
Costa Calida

Cartagena hosts youth football cup with 5,000 players

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
12. 4. 2026 @ 17:52
Costa Blanca South

Fire extinguished after intense effort near Alicante inland area

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
12. 4. 2026 @ 15:19
Costa Blanca North

A small Spanish town is rethinking cinema with a bold feminist film club

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
10. 4. 2026 @ 08:07
Mallorca

Heart-stopping horror strikes Mallorca hotel when floor collapses mid-dinner

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
10. 4. 2026 @ 10:24
Madrid

Off track: Formula One fans worry the Madrid circuit won't be ready for its September debut

Weather map showing heavy rain and storm activity moving across Spain from the southwest
1. 4. 2026 @ 13:33
Barcelona

Barcelona tourist tax hike goes into effect

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European News

Freshly washed potatoes, poured out of a bucket on a wooden table. Ingredients for cooking.
10. 4. 2026 @ 11:14
Belgium

Cheap as chips: price of potatoes falls to €0 in Belgium

HRH Princess Isabella of Denmark
31. 3. 2026 @ 15:06
Denmark

Denmark’s Princess Isabella to break royal tradition with groundbreaking military move

The facility.
10. 4. 2026 @ 11:42
Finland

Finland prepares launch of permanent underground nuclear waste facility

The Eiffel Tower stands tall and majestic against a vivid blue sky, framed by symmetrical green lawns and trimmed trees.
10. 4. 2026 @ 12:38
France

Take home the ultimate souvenir: Eiffel Tower staircase up for auction in Paris

Lufthansa airport departure board showing multiple flight cancellations
9. 4. 2026 @ 23:30
Germany

Lufthansa strike set to ground flights across Germany this Friday

Blood red landscape across Crete.
2. 4. 2026 @ 16:06
Greece

Eerie Saharan dust storm turns Crete skies blood red in deadly Greek tempest

Irish cyclist seriously injured
10. 4. 2026 @ 11:20
Ireland

Irish cyclist left in coma after Costa Blanca crash as three riders hospitalised

Tourists at airport
5. 4. 2026 @ 17:29
Italy

Italy imposes jet fuel limits at airports due to Iran conflict – Should we be concerned about summer holiday plans?

Shopper selecting a mix of meat, dairy and plant-based products in a European supermarket
11. 4. 2026 @ 17:16
Netherlands

Only 300g of meat per week: Why the Netherlands is enforcing strict new food limits in 2026

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

Classroom in Poland
10. 4. 2026 @ 16:50
Poland

Poland introduces health education in schools with opt-out for sex education

Busy airport terminal in Portugal with long queues of passengers during peak travel period
1. 4. 2026 @ 23:57
Portugal

Portugal airport warning: up to 2-hour queues expected for non-EU travellers this Easter

Swedish police station with Swedish flag
10. 4. 2026 @ 21:53
Sweden

Swedish Security Service arrests suspect on terror offence suspicion

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Travel

A Ryanair plane.
12. 4. 2026 @ 12:13

Ryanair and easyJet warn passengers: Delays could hit EU airports from May 4

Remote worker using a laptop while sitting by the sea in a sunny location
11. 4. 2026 @ 22:40

165,000 Brits leave the UK to work abroad – Here’s where they are actually going

Passengers queuing to board an airplane
11. 4. 2026 @ 22:16

EU records 27,000 refusals of entry under new border system in early rollout

Lufthansa airport departure board showing multiple flight cancellations
9. 4. 2026 @ 23:30

Lufthansa strike set to ground flights across Germany this Friday

Queues at an airport.
9. 4. 2026 @ 11:43

Palma de Mallorca Airport adds 'Brit-only' lanes ahead of EES rollout

Airplane refuelling at an airport
8. 4. 2026 @ 15:33

Airports start reporting fuel shortages as jet fuel prices surge

Schengen visa sticker inside a passport with EU flag cover visible
8. 4. 2026 @ 14:32

Schengen visa goes digital: what changes for travellers from 2026

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The Costas Trusted Traders

KCDS
10. 4. 2026 @ 09:30

KCDS - Custom data and software solutions for any size business

AA meeting
10. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Easter on the Costa del Sol: a time of renewal

Progibe Spa
9. 4. 2026 @ 09:30

A new exciting phase of development

The International School Estepona
9. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Award at The International School Estepona

IndalOcio
8. 4. 2026 @ 09:34

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

NLV Health acts as a bridge for the British community.
8. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Spotlight on NLV Health: The British expat’s secret to a stress-free Spanish residency

Progibe Spa offers specialised technical support.
7. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Get your spa summer-ready: A complete guide to draining and refilling

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Dining out on the Costas

Exterior of Quisine Kitchen restaurant in Dehesa de Campoamor Orihuela Costa
12. 4. 2026 @ 19:02

Quisine Kitchen in Campoamor is becoming one of Costa Blanca South’s best-kept dining spots

Jaipur palace indian restaurant Cabopino
11. 4. 2026 @ 09:55

Jaipur Palace, a hugely satisfying Indian restaurant

Sole & Lucas at the entrance of their inspired Pauza
10. 4. 2026 @ 10:32

Fire, flavour and first anniversary joy light up Pauza in La Cala de Mijas

Experts in the best coffee at +57.
7. 4. 2026 @ 15:48

+57 speciality Colombian coffee shop brings a new perk to Torrox Costa

Nomad Marbella to host wine pairing evening
6. 4. 2026 @ 16:32

Nomad Marbella to host wine pairing evening

Arguably the best view in Altea
6. 4. 2026 @ 11:51

Come for the views, stay for the paella: Altea’s most beautiful beachfront table delivers both

Croquettes at Picador at La Zambra in Mijas
5. 4. 2026 @ 21:30

Picador launches The Croquette Journey at La Zambra in Mijas

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Property & Investment

Woman reviewing mortgage documents and financial calculations at home in Spain
11. 4. 2026 @ 15:45

Why paying off your Spanish mortgage early could cost you more in 2026

Person filling out mortgage application form with documents and calculator
6. 4. 2026 @ 09:08

Can expats still get a 70% mortgage? The new 2026 bank rules for buying property in Spain

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6. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

Finding your perfect property

Torres del Río, Malaga
2. 4. 2026 @ 20:19

Malaga property boom pushes coastal prices closer to Madrid and Barcelona levels

Mark Lette, Operational Director of Costa del Sol Specialist.
2. 4. 2026 @ 09:00

“You bring the property, we bring the buyer” – a new perspective on real estate at the Costa del Sol

SI ANDALUCIA
31. 3. 2026 @ 10:36

Strong property market on the Costa del Sol creates opportunities for sellers

Contact Diane and her team today. 
27. 3. 2026 @ 09:00

Discover your perfect Andalucian property

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Celebrity Fix

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

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

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

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