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Spain launches €60 monthly travel pass for unlimited rail and bus journeysThe new flat-rate ticket will cover commuter trains and state buses across Spain from mid-January Spain is about to introduce a nationwide travel pass that will allow unlimited journeys on commuter trains, regional rail services and state-run buses for..

Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidaysDiesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as much as 1.11% and maintaining the decline that began a fortnight ago on the.. 19/12/2025

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn expertsWith schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of increase has thankfully slowed over the past week. The outbreak is hitting younger.. 19/12/2025

Arctic air mass brings winter chill: Spain weekend weather forecast Dec 18-21Temperatures are set to plummet across Spain as astronomical winter begins Average temperatures expected on Sunday December 21   Spain is bracing for a proper taste of winter this weekend as a mass of Arctic air moves in, coinciding with.. 18/12/2025

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish social media and WhatsApp groups in recent days, with users convinced that from.. 17/12/2025

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health MinistryPreliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on hold after unions and the Ministry of Health reached a preliminary agreement.. 17/12/2025

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, bowing to pressure from.. 17/12/2025

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters everMeteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and, in recent days, more than enough rain, but the experts believe it&rsquo.. 17/12/2025

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 yearsCampaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years were over the legal alcohol limit, according to new figures released this week.. 17/12/2025

Tejeda crowned Spain's shining star for ChristmasThe Gran Canaria village wins the Ferrero Rocher competition and prepares to light up the festive season One of Gran Canaria’s prettiest mountain villages is about to shine even brighter this Christmas. Tejeda has been named the winner of this year.. 16/12/2025

Should Brits resident in Spain still have their passports stamped at the airport? Here's the truth...Some people who shouldn't do are still getting stamps in their passports when they cross international borders as the rules around the new Entry/Exit System are not yet clear to all Confusion and consternation among British travellers about passport.. 16/12/2025

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in SpainDecember 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain’s recent miserable weather and dreary short days can take heart as this Sunday marks the.. 16/12/2025

Spanish scientists create first Iberian Lynx embryos in laboratory breakthroughThe new reproductive technology could prevent inbreeding as lynx populations across Spain face ongoing threats Spanish scientists have achieved a world first by successfully creating Iberian lynx embryos in the lab, offering new hope for a species.. 16/12/2025

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons which will replace the old emergency triangles across Spain. But there&rsquo.. 16/12/2025

Spain's twistiest road packs in a curve for every day of the yearGC-200 in Gran Canaria challenges drivers with cliffs and hairpin thrills Fancy a drive that keeps you on your toes? If you love a scenic drive with a bit of an adrenaline kick, Gran Canaria’s GC-200 might just top your list. Known as the &ldquo.. 16/12/2025

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all year and the question on everyone’s mind now is definitely: what will.. 15/12/2025

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across SpainWhy health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts are urging people to think twice before relying on face masks left over from the.. 15/12/2025