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Person holding a phone while an unknown number calls them.

Spain's new cold-call rule: the number to watch and how you could silence it

An unknown mobile number is a small daily gamble: the parcel, the clinic, a friend in trouble, or another company trying to sell something. From October the sales calls have to declare...

7 stories of the day. 7 regions of Spain.
Moment the moon passes in front of the sun on La Cala de Mijas beach.

Beaches fill on the Costas for event of a lifetime. How Spain took in the total eclipse 2026

By the time the eclipse began, the beaches of the Costa del Sol had become...

Ex-MP Mercedes López Romero warns against eclipse stare.

Ex-MP left almost blind after staring at an eclipse warns families: Skip the glasses and stay safe on Wednesday

Spanish former politician Mercedes López Romero has sounded a clear alarm just days before the...

A supermarket.

Shoppers and tourists in Spain can say goodbye to these everyday items from August 12

Shoppers can say goodbye to mini shampoo bottles and plastic bags. Beginning Wednesday, August 12,...

A Decathlon store in Spain

Masked raiders armed with axes storm Decathlon in Spain in broad daylight

Terrified shoppers and staff were forced to face masked men carrying axes and fire extinguishers...

A small camera hidden on the wall of a hotel bedroom

British couple flee Madrid Airbnb after discovering camera pointing at bed

Imagine arriving in Spain for a long-awaited holiday, checking into your accommodation and closing the...

Aerial view of a town with a large thick black smoke plume rising into the sky over fields and houses.

Major fire erupts near Charles de Gaulle as runways close

Travellers using Paris Charles de Gaulle this evening are dealing with changes to access around...

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News from Spain

Traffic jam on Madrid's motorway
12. 8. 2026 @ 18:34

Spain’s eclipse traffic nightmare begins as kilometre-long queues hit Madrid and Barcelona

A snake underneath a hospital bed
12. 8. 2026 @ 17:18

Snakes discovered beneath patients’ beds at hospital in southern Spain

Eclipse glasses.
12. 8. 2026 @ 16:18

Spain recalls additional model of eclipse glasses over serious eye damage risk

The horses at the shelter.
12. 8. 2026 @ 14:22

Cadiz horse rescue centre to hold open day fundraiser on August 20

A wide sandy beach beside a wooden boardwalk promenade in Ibiza, with white apartment blocks and palm trees behind and only a few people on the sand.
12. 8. 2026 @ 11:41

'This is the new tourist of Ibiza': cool boxes, Tupperware and a half-empty beach in peak August

Split image showing a woman having her eyes examined with a slit lamp, and a man wearing eclipse glasses looking up at the sun.
12. 8. 2026 @ 10:02

Spain's hospitals keep eye clinics reinforced until Saturday over eclipse retina fears

Collecting plastic bottles on the beach
12. 8. 2026 @ 09:57

Spain’s new 10-cent deposit could have an unexpected effect on rubbish bins

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Spanish Living

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

Short fin mako shark under the ocean surface
9. 8. 2026 @ 13:16

Sharks in Spain: The beaches where you are most likely to have an encounter

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

BBQ cleaning hacks
7. 8. 2026 @ 20:53

BBQ season is in full swing – but do you know these hacks for cleaning your grill?

Elderly man sleeping on a sofa.
6. 8. 2026 @ 12:23

The siesta habit that may quietly reveal declining health

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
6. 8. 2026 @ 11:08

White circles on tight curves introduced to improve motorcyclist safety in Spain

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Local News

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
12. 8. 2026 @ 14:59
Costa del Sol

Discover the work of Michael Ruiz Molina in Estepona this summer

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
11. 8. 2026 @ 17:21
Axarquia

Mid-summer splash for traditional Motril Port swimming race

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
6. 8. 2026 @ 06:30
Almeria

From Almería to the stars: Calar Alto astronomer celebrated with asteroid honour

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
11. 8. 2026 @ 13:49
Costa Calida

How forgotten glasses in Murcia are giving the gift of sight to people in Senegal

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
12. 8. 2026 @ 15:47
Costa Blanca South

David Bowie tribute brings Starman classics to Villamartin Plaza

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
12. 8. 2026 @ 15:25
Costa Blanca North

Charity art workshop opens in El Campello to support rescued animals

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
12. 8. 2026 @ 12:58
Mallorca

Mallorca town turns pink as Mucada brings one of the island’s most colourful summer parties to Sineu

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
10. 8. 2026 @ 09:03
Madrid

Madrid wildfire nightmare returns as new blaze forces villages to evacuate

White circles painted on the curve of the road to improve motorcycle safety
20. 7. 2026 @ 16:59
Barcelona

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

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European News

Brussels flower carpet
2. 8. 2026 @ 13:10
Belgium

55-Year old tradition where nearly a million flowers transform Brussels central square

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

Jellyfish swimming in the ocean on its own on the left. On the right is an image taken from afar of the Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant.
12. 8. 2026 @ 17:11
France

Jellyfish strike France's biggest nuclear plant again and shut down three reactors

children in a garden staring at the camera
12. 8. 2026 @ 17:58
Germany

Germany plans pensions for six-year-olds — could Spain do the same?

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

Two fresh pints of Guiness.
7. 8. 2026 @ 18:57
Ireland

Guinness lost at sea 162 years ago could finally be brewed again

Lobsters art Pompeii
12. 8. 2026 @ 10:50
Italy

Shell-shocked tourists rub their eyes at bizarre invasion across Pompeii's ancient streets

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

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

Norweigan airlines
12. 7. 2026 @ 12:29
Norway

Norway lost the match, but won the internet with airline Instagram bet

A man emerging from the ocean in a wetsuit
11. 8. 2026 @ 23:55
Poland

Polish swimmer conquers Baltic after 55 hours then doctors make strange request

A dog sitting amongst the remains of a wildfire
10. 8. 2026 @ 19:52
Portugal

Portugal moves to stop pets being left behind in wildfires and floods

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

Weight loss jabs and euros
12. 8. 2026 @ 23:01

Travellers to Spain risk claim rejection over weight-loss jabs if they miss this important insurance step

Don’t miss embarkation.
12. 8. 2026 @ 09:54

I nearly missed my ship on embarkation day. What am I doing wrong?

Using the EES machines at Girona Airport.
3. 8. 2026 @ 23:04

TIE holders in Spain still confused by EES: Survey shows 42% wrong about e-gates

Passengers waiting in Palma airport for information on their flights
3. 8. 2026 @ 16:41

Flying to Mallorca or Ibiza? Your holiday could be over before it begins

Couple with luggage
1. 8. 2026 @ 15:43

To push, pull or carry? Which luggage option is best for your posture and journey.

SwissAir coming into land.
30. 7. 2026 @ 17:57

One passenger’s mindless gadget blunder nearly dooms Swiss flight to New York: Smoke forces emergency landing

EasyJet's massive flight sale
28. 7. 2026 @ 14:16

EasyJet releases millions of Spain flights for summer 2027 – why booking today could save money

Read more on Travel »

The Costas Trusted Traders

Indoor Mini Golf Marbella
6. 8. 2026 @ 13:07

Glow, laugh & putt your way around Marbella's brightest new attraction

You can trust Baviera; we are with you every step of the way.
6. 8. 2026 @ 12:46

Enjoy a limitless summer: break free from glasses and myopia

Currencies
6. 8. 2026 @ 06:15

Currency outlook: US dollar rocked by fresh hostilities in the Gulf, Pound stabilises as UK political risks fade

Benalmadena Property Management
6. 8. 2026 @ 06:00

Local touch behind the villa doors: Benalmadena Property Management

Lady Elizabeth School
3. 8. 2026 @ 17:13

Academic excellence that opens doors! Discover Lady Elizabeth School

Surfers running towards the water
31. 7. 2026 @ 10:32

Shoulder dislocations, ankle sprains and wrist fractures: the most common injuries associated with water sports

Cool and Cosy
29. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Cool and Cosy in summer or winter

Read more on The Costas Trusted Traders »

Dining out on the Costas

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

Hotel Continental
31. 7. 2026 @ 13:07

Germany’s Biergarten experience returns to Mojácar

Why Málaga is seeing fewer jellyfish this summer – but beachgoers shouldn't relax just yet
30. 7. 2026 @ 10:43

Why Málaga is seeing fewer jellyfish this summer - but beachgoers shouldn't relax just yet

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Property & Investment

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”

TOP251930 MODERN BEACHSIDE PENTHOUSE
23. 7. 2026 @ 13:49

Buying property in Spain

The 1 Real Estate Team.
23. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Why choosing the right estate agent could save you thousands

Martinez de la Casa.
16. 7. 2026 @ 09:00

Got a crack in your home? Before calling a builder, call the “house doctor"

Read more on Property & Investment »

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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