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Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

British man dies after violent fight outside Las Verónicas nightclubs in TenerifeA holidaymaker was killed in Playa de las Américas in the early hours of Thursday morning A 37-year-old British man has died after a violent fight broke out in the popular nightlife area of Las Verónicas in Playa de las Américas.. 29/05/2026

Watch! Holidaymaker accidentally drives rental car onto busy Tenerife beach and gets stuckPlaya de Troya in Las Américas becomes the scene of a viral blunder that left sunbathers bemused         View this post on Instagram           &.. 29/05/2026

Diesel prices edge back up in Spain and petrol rises for fourth week in a rowPetrol has now recorded four consecutive weekly increases in service stations across Spain Fuel prices in Spain are starting to creep upwards again, with diesel recording a small increase this week and petrol continuing its steady climb for a fourth.. 29/05/2026

Spain extends flexible retirement to self-employed workers for the first timeRetirees in Spain will now be allowed to return to work part-time as autónomos under the new rules The Spanish government has approved a major change to pension rules this week that, for the first time, allows self-employed workers to return.. 28/05/2026

Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial supportFrom monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026

Summery heat all weekend: Spain weather forecast May 28-31Daytime temperatures will be 10°C above normal but tropical nights return to many parts of Spain Spain is heading into another blast of early summer heat, with temperatures set to stay far above normal right through the weekend and possibly into.. 28/05/2026

Offshore casinos: The tempting but risky world of online gambling for British playersWhy millions of pounds are still flowing into illegal betting sites despite strong UK protections When it comes to online gambling, the key question is always the same: does the market care about player protection, or is it a free‑for‑all where people.. 27/05/2026

People in Spain are retiring later than ever as average pension age hits 65.5More than 12% of new retirees in Spain are now choosing to delay retirement voluntarily People in Spain are retiring later than ever before, with the country’s average effective retirement age now reaching 65.5 years for the first time. &.. 27/05/2026

Murcia bar named among the 18 Best in Spain at new national awardsCafé Bar Verónicas picked up a prestigious T de Bares award alongside bars from across Spain A well-known bar in the Region of Murcia has officially been named one of the best in Spain after picking up a top award at the first-ever T.. 27/05/2026

Grace period is over as Spain cracks down on V16 emergency beacon rulesDGT Spain says faulty, flat or non-approved devices are treated the same as having no beacon at all Drivers in Spain are now officially being fined for failing to comply with the country’s V16 emergency beacon rules after traffic authorities.. 27/05/2026

The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbolThe story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull standing over the country’s roadsides.   Visible from motorways.. 27/05/2026

Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in AprilSpain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors feeling the pinch. According to fresh data from the European Consumer.. 26/05/2026

Swimmer bitten by baby angel shark off Lanzarote beachThe woman suffered only minor injuries after stepping on the camouflaged animal in shallow water A young woman was bitten by a baby angel shark while swimming off a beach in Lanzarote on Sunday afternoon, after accidentally stepping on the animal hidden.. 26/05/2026

Spain's former President Zapatero under investigation for corruptionThe former head of the government is accused of “influence-peddling” during the bailout of an airline in 2021 Former President of the government of Spain, José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, is the subject of a criminal investigation.. 26/05/2026

Spain warned over teenage vaping surge ahead of World No Tobacco DayDoctors say e-cigarettes are becoming the “gateway” to nicotine addiction as pressure grows for tougher anti-smoking laws Doctors in Spain are warning of a worrying rise in teenage vaping ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday May 31.. 26/05/2026

Summer is on the way - here's exactly how much sunscreen you should be usingSpanish dermatologist reveals the “two finger rule” to avoid sunburn and protect your skin year round Summer is on the way and the sun is getting stronger, which means many of us are reaching for sunscreen more often. But are you really using.. 25/05/2026

Jet2 Tenerife to Birmingham flight makes emergency landing in Portugal after pilot falls illPassengers were left waiting in Porto for hours after the aircraft diverted mid‑flight A Jet2 flight from Tenerife to Birmingham was forced to make an emergency landing in Portugal on Thursday night after one of the pilots became seriously unwell mid.. 25/05/2026

Spain weather forecast May 25-28: Heatwave continues with temperatures climbing towards 36°CMost of mainland Spain will bake in clear sunny skies all week as the heat dome tightens its grip Average temperatures expected in Spain on Thursday May 28   After weeks of unsettled weather, Spain has well and truly flipped into summer.. 25/05/2026