2025 Spain news: The year in review
The apagón, Torre Pacheco riots… what a year it’s been! These are all the main news stories from around Spain which we’ve reported on over the course of the year..

Two Polish men arrested in Elche, Alicante following fatal house attack
Two people have died and a third remains in hospital following a violent incident in the Baix Vinolopo area Two men have been arrested in Elche after allegedly beating..

Spain puts Christmas car decorations on the naughty list
Drivers in Spain decking out their vehicles with reindeer antlers face fines of up to €500 At this time of year, the Christmas spirit is everywhere in Spain. Streets..

Pilar de la Horadada AP-7 tunnel upgrade completed after €3.5 million investment
Energy efficient lighting and new safety systems have been installed on the busy Murcia-Alicante border road Spain’s Ministry of Transport has completed a major programme..

Christmas week brings cooler days and some rain: Alicante weather forecast December 22-28
Christmas week in Alicante brings lower temperatures, a mix of sun and cloud, plus rain at times, especially later in the week Alicante heads into Christmas week with a..

Longer waits, growing frustration as confidence in Spain's public healthcare slips
New national survey shows specialist delays stretching beyond four months, even as most patients still back the public system Patients across Spain are waiting longer than..

Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeys
The new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in Murcia
Spain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading..

Orihuela seeks fast-track powers to build desperately needed coastal medical centre
The City Council wants to bypass regional bureaucracy to speed up construction of second Orihuela Costa health centre Orihuela City Council is asking the regional government..

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitals
New rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is..

Man accused of killing Northern Irishman John George in Costa Blanca released on bail
Jonathan Alan S. leaves Villena prison on €100,000 bail in the case following the disappearance and murder of John George in Rojales last year Jonathan Alan S., known..

Alicante markets stay open on festive holidays for last-minute shoppers
Extended hours, Santa visits and fun events make local stalls the heart of Christmas shopping Forgotten to grab those fresh prawns for Christmas dinner or some extra festive..

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidays
Diesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as..

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn experts
With schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of..

Benidorm's Christmas lights up with fun for all ages
From Santa visits to magical shows and a lively Christmas Eve bash, the festivities run right through to Three Kings Benidorm is pulling out all the stops this holiday season..

How much do you really get if you win El Gordo this Christmas?
A closer look at what Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery actually pays out once tax is deducted As excitement builds ahead of Spain’s Christmas Lottery draw, many people..

Surgeon denies raping sedated patient as case shocks Murcia
Plastic surgery specialist remains in prison while defence claims video is misleading and clothing made assault impossible A plastic surgeon accused of sexually assaulting..

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026
Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish..

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health Ministry
Preliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on..

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035
Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan..

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters ever
Meteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and..

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 years
Campaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years..

Festive season in full swing in Torrevieja
Discover drone shows, parades, ice skating and family-friendly events still to enjoy this Christmas in Torrevieja and La Mata Christmas in Torrevieja is already under way..

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in Spain
December 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain’s recent miserable..