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Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam callsThe new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you a new electricity deal are about to become a thing of the past in Spain, with.. 11/02/2026

January 2026 was the gloomiest Spain has seen in 30 yearsLast month was also the wettest in Spain in a quarter of a century January always feels like it drags on forever after Christmas, but this year seemed particularly grim thanks to the relentless bad weather that battered Spain throughout the month. &.. 11/02/2026

Number of tourist rental apartments in Spain drops after years of rapid growthSharp year-on-year fall in holiday rentals comes as high prices and new rules reshape the tourism market After several years of relentless growth, Spain’s supply of tourist apartments has gone into reverse for the first time since 2022, signalling.. 10/02/2026

Spain gears up for exceptional year with 13 full moons lighting up the skies in 2026Wolf Moon and Snow Moon have already passed but 11 celestial spectacles are still to come including the rare Blue Moon in May Stargazers across Spain are in for a treat this year with 13 full moons set to light up the night sky throughout 2026, making.. 10/02/2026

Dog DNA registers spread across Spain as councils crack down on owners who don't pick up poopThe Costa del Sol and Tarragona become the latest to demand genetic samples as 81 towns use database to track down and fine offenders Dog owners in Tarragona will soon need to register their pets' DNA or face a hefty €1,500 fine, making it.. 10/02/2026

Tourist killed in paragliding tragedy off coast of SpainThe holidaymaker's body was recovered near the Tenerife docks after a two-day search in treacherous conditions A tourist has died in a paragliding accident in Puerto de la Cruz on the north coast of Tenerife during one of the worst storms Spain.. 10/02/2026

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists.. 10/02/2026

British man arrested for fatal shooting in Orihuela Costa, SpainPolice are still investigating the drug-related killing after a body was found in a residential area of Campoamor A British man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 29-year-old English man whose body was discovered on December.. 10/02/2026

Spanish rail strikes called off after unions reach €1.8 billion dealHundreds of trains across Spain were delayed or stopped running altogether Spain's planned three-day rail strike has been called off after unions reached what they're calling a historic agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The walkout.. 10/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts.. 09/02/2026

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 09/02/2026

Passenger attacks Ryanair employee over hand luggage dispute at Palma AirportThe incident reportedly escalated quickly during check-in for a Ryanair flight to Madrid, leaving staff and passengers shaken According to local reports, a passenger at Palma de Mallorca airport got into a violent confrontation with a Ryanair employee..

British holidaymakers start looking beyond the CanariesCrowding, costs and pressure on local services are nudging UK travellers towards quieter Atlantic alternatives For decades, the Canary Islands have been a go-to destination for British holidaymakers, offering reliable sunshine, familiar resorts and easy.. 09/02/2026

Elderly British woman rescued from Tenerife ravine after 28 hours lost on hikeThe 76-year-old tourist sparked a major search when she failed to return from a familiar trail A 76-year-old British tourist has been safely rescued after spending nearly 28 hours alone in a ravine in Tenerife, following a walk that turned into a major.. 09/02/2026

3 out of 10 homes in Spain were bought without a mortgage last year, and 1 in 7 buyers were foreignersNearly 97,000 homes were sold to international buyers last year, and around 3 in 10 purchases were made in cash, even as house prices rose across the country Spain's property market saw a busy year in 2025, with sales reaching.. 09/02/2026

British father dies after late-night fall from hotel balcony in TorremolinosThe 37-year-old had been on a family holiday in the Costa del Sol ahead of the anniversary of his baby daughter’s death A British father has died after falling from a hotel balcony in Torremolinos while on holiday with his fiancée and children.. 09/02/2026

Wet and windy all week: Spain weather forecast February 9-12The rain should ease off in most parts of Spain as we approach next weekend Temperatures expected on Wednesday February 11 This week in Spain will kick off like most others we’ve experienced since the middle of January: with an Atlantic.. 09/02/2026

Entire town of Grazalema evacuated as record rainfall triggers fears over unstable groundResidents moved out as Storm Leonardo saturates aquifers and causes unusual underground activity   #BorrascaLeonardo | Actualización con motivo del temporal 🌧️ ▶️ Imágenes aéreas, captadas por medio.. 06/02/2026

Preventive medicine: Everything you need to know Health is not only about feeling well at a given moment, but also about knowing that we will feel well in the future. Self-care, healthy habits and medical check-ups are essential for preventing illness and improving people’s quality of life.  ..

Spain vows to follow Australia and ban social media for under-16sSpanish president Pedro Sánchez says he will protect children and young people "from the digital Wild West" Spain is set to ban under-16s from accessing social media and will require platforms to implement age verification systems, President..