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Flight from Manchester to Tenerife diverted to Lisbon after mid-air disturbance turns journey into an overnight saga

Wed, 23.09.26 - 10:07

SPANISH NEWS

WATCH! Spain launches new campaign tackling stigma and guilt around abortion

Wed, 23.09.26 - 08:03

SPANISH NEWS

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:05

SPANISH NEWS

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Tue, 22.09.26 - 12:21

SPANISH NEWS

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Tue, 22.09.26 - 10:45

WEATHER

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

MURCIA

Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half full

ALICANTE

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the Mediterranean

ANDALUCIA

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing in

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SPANISH NEWS

LATEST

Flight from Manchester to Tenerife diverted to Lisbon after mid-air disturbance turns journey into an overnight saga

Wed, 23.09.26 - 10:07

Passengers faced a much longer trip than planned after police removed several people from the aircraft What should ha...

WATCH! Spain launches new campaign tackling stigma and guilt around abortion

Wed, 23.09.26 - 08:03

The campaign aims to challenge guilt and judgement while highlighting access to abortion through Spain’s public he...

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill

Extra Guardia Civil deployed to Ceuta and Melilla as Spain braces for another border rush

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across Spain

Brad Pitt brings San Sebastián to a standstill with half hour fan meet and greet

Flight from Manchester to Tenerife diverted to Lisbon after mid-air disturbance turns journey into an overnight saga

Wed, 23.09.26 - 10:07

Passengers faced a much longer trip than planned after police removed several people from the aircraft What should ha...

WATCH! Spain launches new campaign tackling stigma and guilt around abortion

Wed, 23.09.26 - 08:03

The campaign aims to challenge guilt and judgement while highlighting access to abortion through Spain’s public he...

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:47

A year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property ...

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wages

Tue, 15.09.26 - 08:54

Property values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for bu...

Invest in your healthcare in Spain

Casa 47 scheme opens up affordable rental homes across Spain

Legal concerns stopping Brits buying property in Spain

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:05

The 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total d...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Tue, 22.09.26 - 12:21

The Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will...

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Lanzarote Road Trip: The Ultimate Itinerary for Exploring the Island by Car

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain's V16 emergency beacon

Gran Canaria's most beloved festival just got national recognition

Wed, 24.06.26 - 14:22

The Fiesta del Pino in Teror, which draws over 200,000 people every September, has been declared a Festival of National ...

Books and culture take centre stage across Spain on April 23

Mon, 20.04.26 - 10:00

Andalucía leads celebrations with events, readings and a nationwide love of literature April 23 is World Book ...

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Wetherspoon is already opening its 2nd and 3rd pubs in Spain! Here's where...

Sant Jordi festival, Barcelona: Where St Georges Day is celebrated in Spain

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Tue, 22.09.26 - 10:45

Sea temperatures in the tropical Pacific are rising rapidly, with forecasters watching closely to see how the unusual ev...

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter

Mon, 21.09.26 - 04:25

The autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially com...

Spain weather forecast Sept 21-24: Summer heat hangs on as autumn arrives

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across Spain

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread flooding

MURCIA TODAY

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Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming pools

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:46

A Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon bet...

Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half full

Wed, 23.09.26 - 10:49

Water reserves have fallen slightly in recent weeks but remain more than half full, with 589 hm³ stored ahead of Oc...

Murcia's private hospitals among the best rated in the country, new study reveals

Region of Murcia brings forward flu vaccination campaign amid early season warning

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in Murcia

La Manga weddings are keeping the resort busy long after summer ends

Cartagena cuts bike hire prices and widens who gets a discount

Travel back in time as Los Alcázares brings its history to life

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Huge bull sparks panic after jumping barrier at Murcia bullring

Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming pools

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:46

A Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon bet...

Segura basin starts new hydrological year with reservoirs more than half full

Wed, 23.09.26 - 10:49

Water reserves have fallen slightly in recent weeks but remain more than half full, with 589 hm³ stored ahead of Oc...

Murcia's private hospitals among the best rated in the country, new study reveals

Region of Murcia brings forward flu vaccination campaign amid early season warning

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in Murcia

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026

Wed, 09.09.26 - 09:40

Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond ...

More than 2,200 new homes planned to ease shortage in the Region of Murcia

Tue, 08.09.26 - 09:32

The programme will include homes in Murcia, Alcantarilla, El Palmar, Churra, Lo Pagán, Santiago de la Ribera and ...

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyers

South-facing La Torre Golf Resort apartment on the market for just €164,999

Buying in Spain? Choosing a firm that's both a Gestoría and a law firm could save you time, money and stress

€132 million investment approved for Murcia-Lorca high-speed railway

Fri, 18.09.26 - 09:33

Adif is installing 134 noise and environmental screens along 34.6 kilometres of the Murcia-Lorca route A major &e...

Murals unveiled in Águilas to celebrate the centenary of actor Paco Rabal

Thu, 17.09.26 - 10:31

The stage and cinema actor, born in Custa de Gos, would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year Various events a...

Remains of 2,500-year-old tower discovered near Alhama de Murcia

Man found dead with gunshot wound at his home in Águilas

Submissions now welcome for the annual Autumn Salon art exhibition in Águilas

Mar Menor court ruling over brine dump equivalent to 64 Olympic swimming pools

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:46

A Torre Pacheco agricultural company has been held responsible for part of the nitrate pollution entering the lagoon bet...

La Manga weddings are keeping the resort busy long after summer ends

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:39

Mild weather and cheaper prices are helping La Manga attract couples from across Spain La Manga’s wedding s...

Cartagena cuts bike hire prices and widens who gets a discount

Travel back in time as Los Alcázares brings its history to life

San Javier plots a greener future with plan to plant thousands more trees

Jumilla's famous Monastrell and a booming UK market bring good news for Murcia grapes

Mon, 14.09.26 - 09:57

Wine grape production is forecast to rise by 15.9% in 2026, while Murcia’s table grape exports to Britain have jum...

Annual August fiestas in Jumilla awarded National Tourist Interest status

Mon, 14.09.26 - 09:32

The Fiesta de la Vendimia already attracts large crowds of visitors to the Cabalgata del Vino and other wine-related cel...

Look up: The great bird migration to Africa is now filling the skies over Murcia

New viewing area for landmark geological site in Caravaca

Wine-soaked fun in the sun as Jumilla fiestas culminate in the Cabalgata del Vino!

Huge bull sparks panic after jumping barrier at Murcia bullring

Tue, 22.09.26 - 10:13

The 508kg animal caused chaos after twice clearing the barrier during the Feria de Murcia bullfight An enormous 5...

Region of Murcia offers free intercity transport for World Car-Free Day

Mon, 21.09.26 - 12:22

A 100% discount on Tuesday coincides with a wider push to expand and green the regional bus network Intercity tra...

Montessori British School's Nomad programme brings flexible online learning to families on the move

Terra Natura Murcia wraps up its most successful summer on record

Corvera airport traffic jumps 8.4% with international travel leading the way

ALICANTE TODAY

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Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the Mediterranean

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:20

Discover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’...

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair project

Tue, 22.09.26 - 11:46

Plans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists ...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Benidorm's bars and restaurants are being held up as a climate change model for the rest of Spain

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across Spain

New veterinary voucher proposed to help struggling pet owners in Torrevieja

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in place

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next month

Alicante airport is heading into winter with new routes, record summer numbers and serious expansion plans

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the Mediterranean

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:20

Discover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’...

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair project

Tue, 22.09.26 - 11:46

Plans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists ...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Benidorm's bars and restaurants are being held up as a climate change model for the rest of Spain

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the Mediterranean

Wed, 23.09.26 - 11:20

Discover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’...

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair project

Tue, 22.09.26 - 11:46

Plans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists ...

New veterinary voucher proposed to help struggling pet owners in Torrevieja

Alicante airport is heading into winter with new routes, record summer numbers and serious expansion plans

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela Costa

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Thu, 07.05.26 - 11:53

When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it wor...

Benidorm's bars and restaurants are being held up as a climate change model for the rest of Spain

Tue, 22.09.26 - 09:48

More than 140 establishments have joined a national sustainability initiative and the data behind their efforts is ...

Alicante rental prices hit new high as housing costs continue to climb

Tue, 08.09.26 - 10:08

The average rent for an 80-square-metre home has reached €1,112 a month, while property prices across the Valencian...

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now

Global Relocation: Making your move to Spain stress-free

Alicante airport is heading into winter with new routes, record summer numbers and serious expansion plans

Mon, 21.09.26 - 10:31

With 5% growth projected for the winter season and over 14.7 million passengers already through the doors this year, the...

Foreign pickpocket gang arrested at Alicante Airport after targeting travellers

Fri, 18.09.26 - 10:07

National Police say the suspects were part of an itinerant group travelling to Spain to commit thefts Three forei...

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport fees

UK air traffic control problem caused hours of chaos at Alicante airport yesterday, but flights are back on track

La Vuelta effect: Alicante and Murcia riding high

Fri, 11.09.26 - 10:14

The race brought thousands of visitors, worldwide television coverage and further recognition of Alicante and Murcia as ...

Alicante looks forward to huge cruise ship weekend as 20,000 tourists arrive

Fri, 18.09.26 - 13:08

Five ships will dock at Alicante port from Thursday to Sunday with Friday expected to be the busiest day Alicante...

Alicante Airport heads for 20 million passengers after record August

Thu, 17.09.26 - 09:08

The Costa Blanca gateway has already handled almost 15 million passengers this year Alicante-Elche Miguel Hern&aa...

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport fees

UK air traffic control problem caused hours of chaos at Alicante airport yesterday, but flights are back on track

Alicante train station to get major upgrade by spring 2027

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

Tue, 22.09.26 - 12:21

The Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will...

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill

Tue, 22.09.26 - 06:25

Economists in Spain warn the surge in agricultural diesel prices could feed through to food prices within months ...

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across Spain

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in place

New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next month

Warm days ahead as temperatures creep back up: Alicante weather forecast September 21-24

Mon, 21.09.26 - 07:50

Plenty of sunshine is on the way and temperatures will reach the low 30s in parts of the Alicante Province ...

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter

Mon, 21.09.26 - 04:25

The autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially com...

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across Spain

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread flooding

ANDALUCIA TODAY

LATEST

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing in

Wed, 23.09.26 - 09:38

Overnight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andaluc&i...

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:05

The 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total d...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

September 25: Free guided tour opens up one of Spain's most beautiful villages

Cádiz's new hospital takes a major step forward with almost €50 million investment

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Rising diesel prices in Spain could soon push up your grocery bill

Flu and Covid both on the rise again across Spain

Jerez sets the date: Christmas carol season kicks off three weeks early this year

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in place

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing in

Wed, 23.09.26 - 09:38

Overnight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andaluc&i...

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:05

The 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total d...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

September 25: Free guided tour opens up one of Spain's most beautiful villages

Cádiz's new hospital takes a major step forward with almost €50 million investment

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:47

A year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property ...

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wages

Tue, 15.09.26 - 08:54

Property values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for bu...

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyers

The relocation experts helping families move to and from Spain without the summer stress

Jerez sets the date: Christmas carol season kicks off three weeks early this year

Tue, 22.09.26 - 07:07

Mayor confirms zambombas will fill the city's streets from Friday November 20 through to Christmas Day Christmas ...

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online now

Fri, 04.09.26 - 07:36

Welcome to the September issue of Home & Living! We hope you’ve had a wonderful summer filled with suns...

Southern Spain is becoming a desert. One company is using innovative organic farming techniques to turn that around (and make delicious almonds at the same time!)

Jerez is pulling out all the stops this summer and there has never been a better time to visit

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates

Andalucía's hotels enjoy a record breaking August, and the Costa del Sol is cashing in

Wed, 23.09.26 - 09:38

Overnight stays hit their highest August total since 1999, with Málaga leading the way on prices too Andaluc&i...

Spain's next total solar eclipse is already sending flight bookings soaring

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:05

The 2027 total solar eclipse will sweep across southern Spain with some locations getting almost five minutes of total d...

Flights to Spain could cost �150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposals

September 25: Free guided tour opens up one of Spain's most beautiful villages

Andalucía is actively courting Chinese, Japanese and South Korean tourists and it's easy to see why

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter

Mon, 21.09.26 - 04:25

The autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially com...

Andalucía weekly weather forecast September 21-24: Settled and sunny with easterly winds along the coast

Mon, 21.09.26 - 07:41

Largely clear skies and rising temperatures this week, with breezy conditions around the Strait and a hint of warmth ret...

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across Spain

Andalucía weekend weather forecast September 17-20: Storms and heavy rain signal a change in the season

Spain's hottest temperature of 2026 has been recorded in Andalucía

SPANISH PROPERTY NEWS

LATEST

LATEST

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

Wed, 23.09.26 - 07:47

A year on from launch, The Seville Expat Agency has guided clients from around the world through Seville's property ...

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wages

Invest in your healthcare in Spain

Casa 47 scheme opens up affordable rental homes across Spain

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026

WEATHER WATCH

LATEST

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in Murcia

Wed, 23.09.26 - 08:05

AEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperat...

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 years

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter

Murcia weather forecast Sept 21-24: 34�C heat and plenty of sunshine on the way

Warm Mediterranean raises risk of intense autumn rain in Murcia

Wed, 23.09.26 - 08:05

AEMET warns that the Region of Murcia has several of the ingredients needed for intense rainfall, with sea temperat...

A 'Godzilla' El Niño is building: What does it mean for Spain?

Murcia Region records one of Spain's hottest summers in 157 years

Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorter

Murcia weather forecast Sept 21-24: 34�C heat and plenty of sunshine on the way

LIFESTYLE

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Turning 65 without a full work record? You may still be entitled to a pension

Wed, 23.09.26 - 13:09

The non-contributory pension offers a guaranteed income and free healthcare to those who never built up enough Social Se...

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

From anonymity to customer due diligence: how casino compliance has changed

Retire at 65 or 67: Spain's pension age rules finalised for 2027

Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocket

Turning 65 without a full work record? You may still be entitled to a pension

Wed, 23.09.26 - 13:09

The non-contributory pension offers a guaranteed income and free healthcare to those who never built up enough Social Se...

British stroke survivor celebrates first anniversary of thriving Seville Expat Agency

From anonymity to customer due diligence: how casino compliance has changed

Retire at 65 or 67: Spain's pension age rules finalised for 2027

Inflation in Spain hits highest level in three years as fuel prices skyrocket

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