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Gibraltar promises residents won't face new EU border checks as work continuesTemporary changes planned at La Línea while full European system prepares to launch People living in Gibraltar will be exempt from the new European Entry-Exit System (EES), officials have confirmed, but work is still needed at the border to get.. 30/01/2026

How to keep your Spanish home safe from snow and frostPractical tips from experts to protect pipes, roofs and more this winter Storm Kristin brought a blast of snow across various parts of Spain on Wednesday, reminding us all how vital it is to prepare homes for these chilly spells. The General Council of.. 30/01/2026

Tenerife tremors: Are 92 earthquakes in two days something to worry about?Experts say the swarm is part of Tenerife’s “normal” behaviour and does not raise eruption risk Tenerife has experienced a noticeable burst of seismic activity this week, with 92 small earthquakes recorded in just two days, but volcanologists.. 30/01/2026

Confidence in trains shaken after Adamuz tragedy, new survey findsMany travellers still trust rail, but growing numbers worry the network is under too much strain In the days after the deadly train derailment near Adamuz, many people across Spain have been rethinking how safe they feel when travelling by rail.  ..

Spain weekend weather forecast January 29-February 1Less windy and rainy, with weather alerts deactivated, but conditions will still be unstable and wintry Spain weather forecast, Thursday January 29   After the passage of Storm Joseph and the shorter-lived but no-less dramatic Kristin, Spain..

Spain losing ground to cheaper North African sun spotsJet2 CEO highlights tourist taxes and rising costs as holidaymakers look elsewhere Jet2 CEO Steve Heapy has some sobering news for Spain's tourism industry: British holidaymakers are increasingly choosing other destinations this summer, mainly due.. 29/01/2026

Madrid-Andalucía high-speed rail line could reopen in early FebruaryJudicial approval clears the way for urgent repair work after the Adamuz train tragedy High-speed rail services between Madrid and Andalucía could resume within days, following confirmation that reconstruction work can finally begin on the section.. 29/01/2026

Spain faces twin health challenges: Rising cancers and a setback on measlesExperts urge prevention, early diagnosis and stronger vaccine confidence Cancer   Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 new cancer cases for the first time this year, according to the new report Cancer figures in Spain 2026 from the Spanish.. 29/01/2026

Costa Blanca tees up Canadian golfers with first Toronto trade show tripAlicante aims to lure 600,000 snowbound players to its 30 sunny courses from October to May Alicante is swinging for a new market: Canada’s 600,000 golfers who can’t get a round in during their long, cold winters. A delegation from the Costa.. 28/01/2026

Tragic end to Lanzarote search as young American tourist's body is foundSpecialist divers locate the 21-year-old swept away by powerful waves on Sunday A huge search in Lanzarote came to a heartbreaking close on Tuesday January 27 when divers found the body of a young American tourist missing since Sunday. The 21-year-old.. 28/01/2026

New scooter rules kick in across Spain as insurance becomes a reality for some ridersWhat changes from Monday, who needs cover now and what remains on hold If you use an electric scooter in Spain, you may already be used to rules changing, being delayed, then changing again. This week, however, one of the biggest shifts yet has finally.. 28/01/2026

VIDEO: Snow on the roads as Storm Kristin brings fresh chaos to SpainWeather alerts remain in place nationwide as travel disruption continues ❄️⚠️ Circulación complicada por nevadas en los corredores cercanos a Madrid. ❗️ Se ruega dejar despejado el carril izquierdo para facilitar el trabajo de.. 28/01/2026

Spain considers a ban on children at bullfights as debate over tradition heats upThe government wants to stop minors attending events involving animal violence, saying it could harm children’s wellbeing Spain’s long-running conversation about bullfighting has flared up again, this time over whether children should be allowed..

EastEnders star Samantha Womack starts a new chapter in Spain after cancer battleThe actress says the loss of her beloved dog Lola helped her focus on recovery and led her to begin a new life in Valencia Most of us will remember Samantha Womack as the troubled but much-loved Ronnie Mitchell from EastEnders, a role she played for a.. 28/01/2026

Is WhatsApp going paid? What Meta's new plan could mean for youThe messaging app may soon offer a paid, ad-free option but sending your usual chats will stay completely free WhatsApp might be about to look a little different in Spain. The messaging giant, used by around 30 million people here and more than three.. 28/01/2026

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?What the law says about coats, boots and heels behind the wheel When the Spanish winter chill sets in, it is tempting to bundle up in your favourite coat before hopping into the car. But hold on a minute. That bulky winter coat you are wearing could actually..

DGT launches car-sharing drive to ease Madrid commuter traffic28027 Share a Car pilot targets single-occupancy vehicles in Ciudad Lineal district Spain's traffic chief Pere Navarro has long made it clear that "the future of mobility in cities lies in public transport and car sharing". Now the DGT is.. 27/01/2026

Man crushed to death by car-sized boulder in Menorca homeWife rescued from rubble after rock crashes through three-storey building in Es Castell A tragedy unfolded early this morning in Es Castell, Menorca, when a massive rock, roughly five metres wide and the size of a car, broke loose from a cliff and smashed.. 27/01/2026

Ryanair signals higher fares as bookings soar and passenger targets growBusy holiday periods and big growth plans push price outlook higher for Europe’s biggest budget airline Ryanair has warned that ticket prices on many routes, including popular flights to and from Spain, are now likely to rise more than it previously.. 27/01/2026

Luxury visitors splash the cash in SpainJust 3% of visitors deliver 20% of spending power Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign tourists last year, up 3.5% since 2014, with spending leaping 6.8% to €134.71 billion. A new CaixaBank research report shows how luxury travellers, a mere.. 27/01/2026