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Madrid's driverless bus is here - and it’s free to try!EMT Madrid’s fully autonomous electric bus seats 12 and runs a safe, sensor-packed route in the city’s largest park until October 24 Imagine hopping on a bus with no driver, quietly cruising through one of Madrid’s most beautiful parks.. 17/09/2025

Hellman's steps in after surreal Seville bar fireAmerican mayonnaise maker offers to cover repair costs after angry customer set bar ablaze over lack of sauce A bar in the Seville municipality of Los Palacios y Villafranca, which was badly damaged in a fire started by a disgruntled customer, will now.. 17/09/2025

Cartagena aims to reconnect with Madrid by train with hybrid optionMayor pushes plan to bring back direct rail line well before the high-speed AVE arrives Cartagena’s Mayor Noelia Arroyo has put forward an encouraging plan to restore the direct rail link to Madrid much sooner than expected. Using hybrid trains.. 17/09/2025

Illegal villa parties boom in Ibiza as local councils take a tough standFines of up to €300,000 imposed to tackle unauthorised, profit-driven events disrupting communities Ibiza’s local councils are stepping up efforts to combat the rise of illegal villa parties across the island, with fines reaching as high as.. 17/09/2025

Murcia among world's top 20 places for digital nomadsSpain has seven cities in the ranking, making it one of the best countries to work remotely An aerial view of Murcia city More and more people in Spain are becoming digital nomads and no longer need to go into the office five days a week... 17/09/2025

Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

The number of migrants arriving in the Balearic Islands by boat has grown by 70.9% in 2025A total of 5,465 irregular immigrants have risked their lives on the treacherous journey to Spain so far this year A total of 5,465 migrants have arrived in the Balearic Islands irregularly between January 1 and September 15 of this year. This represents.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Ibiza leads Spain in cultural and sustainable tourism growth in 2025A record year for community, conservation and culture on the island Ibiza has taken the top spot in Spain this year for cultural and sustainable tourism, showing just how much the island has evolved beyond its nightlife reputation. Long loved for its.. 16/09/2025

Ryanair threatens to slash even more seats in Spain next summerSmaller airlines around Spain are feeling the financial pinch after Ryanair’s shock withdrawal The bad news just keeps on coming from Spain’s most popular budget airline Ryanair, which has just revealed that it’s planning to cut.. 15/09/2025

Foreign buyers love Alicante, the Balearics and Malaga for Spanish homesNearly 93,000 properties snapped up by foreigners last year as demand stays strong If you’ve ever wondered where most foreigners are buying homes in Spain these days, the answer remains pretty clear: Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Malaga top.. 15/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

WATCH: Pro-Palestinian protests force early end to La Vuelta race in MadridCrowds flooded the streets and blocked riders during the closing stage of Spain’s most prestigious cycling race   Ni en mis mejores sueños pensaba que iba a haber esta reacción a nivel nacional en favor de Palestina. Pero.. 15/09/2025

A week of summer heat: Spain weather forecast September 15-18Daytime temperatures could approach 40ºC in many parts of Spain this week Average temperatures expected on Wednesday September 17   September has reached its midpoint, but temperatures are still more typical of August. A very warm.. 15/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

No reduced working week for Spain as politicians overwhelmingly vote against itPlans to reduce the working week in Spain from 40 to 37.5 hours have met a major stumbling block It looked like a sure thing, but the Labour minister’s plans to slash the working week in Spain have been squashed as even politicians who initially.. 11/09/2025