6,600 people died trying to reach Spain by boat in 2023
The Canary route is now the deadliest in the world and accounted for 90% of migration deaths last year…
1/11/24, 11:14 AM
Spanish pharmacies grapple with testing shortages amid flu and Covid surge
Importers have revealed a shortage in supply and chemists have run out of stock as many tests went past their expiry date…
1/11/24, 10:56 AM
422 people died from drowning in Spain during 2023
According to the Spanish Royal Lifesaving Federation there was an 8% increase compared to 2022 and the highest figure since 2019…
1/8/24, 2:26 PM
Return of Masks? Ministry of Health to propose mandatory use in all healthcare facilities
Three regions of Spain have already reintroduced them due to the rebound in Influenza A and COVID-19 cases…
1/5/24, 2:47 PM
What is Kings Day in Spain and where are the parades?
January 6th is considered to be more important than Christmas Day in Spanish culture and is the biggest bank holiday of the year…
1/4/24, 12:40 PM
Increase in drone and laser pointer incidents are serious threat to Spanish Airports
The State Aviation Safety Agency have reported 1,700 incidents which have led to some flights being diverted…
1/3/24, 9:26 AM
Electric Scooters: Everything you need to know about the new regulations of use
These are the new rule rules nationally in Spain for use, but municipalities can add further restrictions if they choose to…
1/2/24, 8:40 AM
Double Delight: Carme and Vera the first babies of 2024 in Spain
Two baby girls share the title of firstborn at 12:03 am in different parts of the country…
1/1/24, 12:56 PM
UK Embassy says green residencias exempt Brits from EES and ETIAS requirements
The Embassy has reminded people that their Spanish “green certificates” remain valid under the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement…
12/31/23, 4:48 PM
Iberia cancels 444 flights for next week due to ground crew strike
More than 45,000 passengers are affected at one of the busiest times of the year for air travel in Spain…
12/30/23, 8:49 AM
Dangerous hitman escapes from Alcalá Meco prison during Christmas visits
He is wanted for two murders and is being further investigated for other gangland shootings…
12/28/23, 1:58 PM
New deadline set for the end of petrol and diesel cars in Europe
They have brought forward the deadline by five years, although combustion engine cars will still be allowed if they run on synthetic fuels…
12/21/23, 4:28 PM
Launch date finally revealed for the EU’s Entry/Exit border system
The date of October 6th 2024 has been confirmed by Eurotunnel but the EU has not made any statements on it…
12/20/23, 8:45 AM
Smoking to be banned on all bar and restaurant terraces and vaping restricted
The Minister of Health has announced the nationwide implementation of the Smoking Prevention and Control Plan…
12/12/23, 1:23 PM
VIDEO: Spanish drug gang found with a ton of cocaine in a luxury villa in Tenerife
Nine people have been arrested in raids including a well-known Columbian drug smuggler and a member of the Italian mafia…
12/10/23, 7:18 AM
Archaeologists work to salvage 2,500-year-old shipwreck off the Coast of Murcia
It promises to provide valuable insights into Phoenician maritime culture…
12/6/23, 9:47 AM
Spain dominates the 'Top 10' of the World's Best Nightclubs
Spanish clubs have taken six of the top ten places in the Golden Moon Awards…
12/6/23, 9:27 AM
Weather forecast for the long bank holiday weekend ahead
Here is a day-by-day overview of what to expect according to the State Meteorological Agency…
12/5/23, 9:35 AM
VIDEO: First Canarian satellite, ALISIO-1, successfully launched into space
The launch proceeded seamlessly, with no reported difficulties or unfavourable weather conditions…
12/2/23, 8:37 AM
Certification is required for electric scooters from January
The Directorate General of Traffic has also hinted at a new test for scooters and possibly number plates…
11/25/23, 12:52 PM