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Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

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Ryanair pushes for airport booze limits to combat disruptive flyers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:38

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Bird flu is spreading to domestic cats: How to protect your pets in Spain

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:24

SPANISH NEWS

La Niña returns in 2025: What impact will it have on Spanish weather?

Tue, 14.01.25 - 08:51

SPANISH NEWS

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Mon, 13.01.25 - 09:44

WEATHER

La Niña returns in 2025: What impact will it have on Spanish weather?

MURCIA

Aldi set to expand in Murcia with new stores opening in 2025

ALICANTE

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

ANDALUCIA

Málaga airport breaks records in 2024 with almost 25 million passengers

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SPANISH NEWS

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Ryanair pushes for airport booze limits to combat disruptive flyers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:38

The budget airline is locked in a legal battle with a passenger who forced a diversion en route to Spain Ryanair,...

Bird flu is spreading to domestic cats: How to protect your pets in Spain

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:24

Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that is potentially deadly to cats Bird or avian flu has been some...

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Luxury tourism sector in Spain continues to bring in huge profits

La Niña returns in 2025: What impact will it have on Spanish weather?

Spain taxman is watching your accounts: Careful when exceeding these transfer amounts

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Worker in Spanish hotel caught trying to poison tourists with bleach after losing her job

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Renfe January super sale arrives with train tickets starting at just 7 euros across Spain

Ryanair pushes for airport booze limits to combat disruptive flyers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:38

The budget airline is locked in a legal battle with a passenger who forced a diversion en route to Spain Ryanair,...

Bird flu is spreading to domestic cats: How to protect your pets in Spain

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:24

Avian influenza is a highly contagious disease that is potentially deadly to cats Bird or avian flu has been some...

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Luxury tourism sector in Spain continues to bring in huge profits

La Niña returns in 2025: What impact will it have on Spanish weather?

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Mon, 13.01.25 - 13:35

To combat the housing shortage in Spain, the government has announced a tax bombshell for non-EU buyers President...

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Holiday flat rentals in Spain surged by 20 per cent in summer 2024

Date confirmed for end to Spain's golden visa scheme

Ryanair pushes for airport booze limits to combat disruptive flyers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 10:38

The budget airline is locked in a legal battle with a passenger who forced a diversion en route to Spain Ryanair,...

Luxury tourism sector in Spain continues to bring in huge profits

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:43

High-end accommodation witnessed a growth of 23.5% in rates last year Luxury tourism shows no signs of slow...

Renfe January super sale arrives with train tickets starting at just 7 euros across Spain

See which international airlines the EU recommends flyers avoid at all costs

Ryanair bans couple from boarding flight despite allowing them to check in

Masterpiece by famed Spanish painter resurfaces after 100 hundred years

Wed, 04.12.24 - 10:01

The painting ‘Paris Boulevard’ by Joaquín Sorolla was sold in 1890 to a private collection and has no...

History of the Spanish Flag

Wed, 04.12.24 - 08:04

The design was chosen by Charles III in 1785 to distinguish Spanish ships on the high seas We all know and recogn...

Investigation finds Columbus may have been Jewish and Spanish

First Neanderthal with Down syndrome found in Spain

Spanish Christmas Lottery: What is El Gordo and why is it such a big deal?

La Niña returns in 2025: What impact will it have on Spanish weather?

Tue, 14.01.25 - 08:51

This climate event can lead to more extreme weather conditions in different parts of Spain La Niña is a na...

Plummeting temperatures and widespread frost: Spain weather forecast January 13-16

Mon, 13.01.25 - 08:19

A polar air mass will bring frigid temperatures to all of Spain later in the week, although most regions should remain d...

2024 becomes Spain's third hottest year of all time

Spain introduces groundbreaking 'climate leave' following Valencia floods

Why the floods in Valencia happened and who is responsible

MURCIA TODAY

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Aldi set to expand in Murcia with new stores opening in 2025

Tue, 14.01.25 - 14:47

More than 7 million households in Spain now choose to do their shopping in Aldi Aldi is gearing up for an excitin...

Flu cases and stomach bugs on the rise in Murcia

Tue, 14.01.25 - 15:10

Low flu vaccination rates have been said to accompany the surge in respiratory and stomach viruses The Regi...

Murcia wakes to freezing temperatures and record lows

Half-price package holiday deals to Murcia in 2025!

Corvera airport end-of-year passenger numbers: Best December of all time

Unions pushed through pay rises for thousands of Murcia workers in 2024

Processionary caterpillar spraying scheduled for Camposol this January

Life-saving automated defibrillators installed throughout Jumilla

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Aldi set to expand in Murcia with new stores opening in 2025

Tue, 14.01.25 - 14:47

More than 7 million households in Spain now choose to do their shopping in Aldi Aldi is gearing up for an excitin...

Flu cases and stomach bugs on the rise in Murcia

Tue, 14.01.25 - 15:10

Low flu vaccination rates have been said to accompany the surge in respiratory and stomach viruses The Regi...

Murcia wakes to freezing temperatures and record lows

Half-price package holiday deals to Murcia in 2025!

Corvera airport end-of-year passenger numbers: Best December of all time

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Mon, 13.01.25 - 13:35

To combat the housing shortage in Spain, the government has announced a tax bombshell for non-EU buyers President...

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Housing prices in Murcia see one of the sharpest increases in Spain in 2024

Date confirmed for end to Spain's golden visa scheme

Processionary caterpillar spraying scheduled for Camposol this January

Tue, 14.01.25 - 13:13

The pests can represent a danger to pets and humans Mazarrón council has announced that Lokimica...

El Portús residents fight back as campsite management tightens control over Christmas

Fri, 10.01.25 - 14:57

Recent developments highlight the continued challenges for residents, who were restricted from accessing their homes ove...

February 14 Valentine's Disco for Noah's ARC, Camposol

February 8 A night in Benidorm coach trip with Taquilla Tickets

Renovation of Lorca castle expected to be completed by�March 2026

Cabo de Palos regeneration project will include year-round sports and leisure facilities

Mon, 13.01.25 - 11:03

More than 4 million is being invested in projects to improve Cartagena tourism quality and sustainability Excitin...

Road closure in San Javier this week

Mon, 13.01.25 - 08:27

Buses will be rerouted around the Avenida de la Aviación Española until Thursday The polic&ia...

Christmas crime: Resident held hostage on La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia

Mar Menor goes high-tech with a groundbreaking solution to stop pollution

Mar Menor ferry service cancelled until further notice

Murcia wakes to freezing temperatures and record lows

Tue, 14.01.25 - 14:46

A yellow warning has been issued for Wednesday morning, January 15 The Region of Murcia has experienced a s...

Life-saving automated defibrillators installed throughout Jumilla

Tue, 14.01.25 - 12:40

Jumilla now has 21 AEDs located in key locations like sports halls, swimming pools and the library Jumilla has pu...

Yecla fiestas awarded International Tourist Interest status

VIDEO: Caravaca begins exciting new public park project

Yecla Wine Route gets four new stops on the tour

A third of all flights from Corvera Airport are late

Mon, 13.01.25 - 10:12

Murcia International Airport has one of the worst records in Spain for delays Despite its low traffic volume and ...

Faulty cars, fatal consequences: Baby dies as a result of ITV fraud in Murcia

Mon, 06.01.25 - 12:07

The car lost control in Jumilla not long after it had been certified as safe to drive A devastating road accident...

Murcia updates bar terrace regulations to include earlier closing times

Tourism in Murcia ends the year on a high note

Two Murcia murals compete to take the title of Best in the World

ALICANTE TODAY

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Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Mon, 13.01.25 - 13:35

To combat the housing shortage in Spain, the government has announced a tax bombshell for non-EU buyers President...

Valencian Community records 21 earthquakes in 30 days

Pay-per-use rubbish system approved in Orihuela

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Alicante weather forecast January 13-16: Sunshine but cooler temperatures

Christmas crime: Resident held hostage on La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia

Orihuela Costa cliff walk set for major lighting overhaul

The date is set for Alicante's new Low Emission Zone

Alicante Airport expands: 20 million euro upgrade to handle growing passenger numbers

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Mon, 13.01.25 - 13:35

To combat the housing shortage in Spain, the government has announced a tax bombshell for non-EU buyers President...

Valencian Community records 21 earthquakes in 30 days

Pay-per-use rubbish system approved in Orihuela

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Pay-per-use rubbish system approved in Orihuela

Mon, 13.01.25 - 12:02

The measure aims to promote recycling in Orihuela Costa and beyond The deadline for objections has passed and Ori...

Christmas crime: Resident held hostage on La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia

Sun, 12.01.25 - 19:20

The harrowing Christmas kidnapping and robbery had led to eight arrests in a dramatic police operation A pe...

Orihuela Costa cliff walk set for major lighting overhaul

Alicante Airport expands: 20 million euro upgrade to handle growing passenger numbers

Torrevieja population surpasses 100,000 inhabitants, more than half of whom are foreigners

Foreign residents of Murcia care home celebrate European Day of Languages

Mon, 14.10.24 - 10:08

Residents of the International Unit enjoyed a celebration for the European Day of Languages At Caser Reside...

Family of missing British man in Benidorm are deeply worried at disapperance

Fri, 20.12.24 - 08:54

Family of John Hardy are "worried sick" after losing contact will him on December 14 Jo...

Remains of a Carthaginian industrial area from 3rd and 2nd centuries BC unearthed in La Vila Joiosa

Wed, 23.10.24 - 12:55

The discovery sheds light on the town's pre-Roman industrial activity and Carthaginian presence Archaeologica...

Foreign residents of Murcia care home celebrate European Day of Languages

Primark opens its newly renovated stores in Orihuela and Elche

Fri, 29.11.24 - 13:10

The improvements include a more modern look, plus self-checkout tills for customers Primark has unveiled its reno...

The date is set for Alicante's new Low Emission Zone

Fri, 10.01.25 - 11:12

The regulations will come into force at the end of the month in Alicante city Following countless delays and...

Alicante Airport expands: 20 million euro upgrade to handle growing passenger numbers

Fri, 10.01.25 - 10:51

The Costa Blanca terminal is currently one of the fastest growing among Spain’s largest airports As passeng...

Violent passenger forces flight from Alicante to Glasgow to stop in Santander

Family of missing British man in Benidorm are deeply worried at disapperance

Bryan Adams returns to the Costa Blanca and Costa del Sol in 2025

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Mon, 13.01.25 - 13:35

To combat the housing shortage in Spain, the government has announced a tax bombshell for non-EU buyers President...

Valencian Community records 21 earthquakes in 30 days

Pay-per-use rubbish system approved in Orihuela

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Alicante weather forecast January 13-16: Sunshine but cooler temperatures

Mon, 13.01.25 - 09:18

The skies will be blue and the sun will shine all week in the province of Alicante This week will bring blu...

Why the floods in Valencia happened and who is responsible

Tue, 05.11.24 - 08:41

There’s a reason why the flooding was worst in the towns surrounding Valencia city, and the explanation goes back ...

Your complete guide to staying safe in this heatwave

ANDALUCIA TODAY

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Ban on registering new tourist homes comes into force in 43 Málaga neighbourhoods

Tue, 14.01.25 - 12:13

The limitation will apply to areas where tourist homes represent 8% of the total number The City Coun...

Málaga airport breaks records in 2024 with almost 25 million passengers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 11:11

Brits made up over 5 million of the overall number that travelled through the airport Málaga Airport...

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Three dangerous Italian mafia members caught in Marbella, Spain

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Cádiz continues to attract luxury cruises in 2025: 351 stops in port planned for this year

Worker in Spanish hotel caught trying to poison tourists with bleach after losing her job

Irish climber, 21, falls to her death in Spain's Malaga

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Andalucía weather forecast January 13-16: Sunny days and cold nights

Ban on registering new tourist homes comes into force in 43 Málaga neighbourhoods

Tue, 14.01.25 - 12:13

The limitation will apply to areas where tourist homes represent 8% of the total number The City Coun...

Málaga airport breaks records in 2024 with almost 25 million passengers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 11:11

Brits made up over 5 million of the overall number that travelled through the airport Málaga Airport...

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Three dangerous Italian mafia members caught in Marbella, Spain

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

Ban on registering new tourist homes comes into force in 43 Málaga neighbourhoods

Tue, 14.01.25 - 12:13

The limitation will apply to areas where tourist homes represent 8% of the total number The City Coun...

Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Find out how you can charge your electric car with solar panels

Is there anyone who does an all-in-one removals, residence and settling-in service for Spain?

Discover Spain's little-known olive spitting festival in Almería

Tue, 26.11.24 - 10:28

The tiny Andalucía town of Canjáyar has a fiesta each autumn based around its olives Every au...

A new tourist attraction in Almería: Viewing point near the Alcazaba to open before December

Tue, 19.11.24 - 10:38

The transformation of the Cerro de San Cristóbal promises stunning views and improved accessibility Almer&...

Halloween and All Saints' Day in Spain: Traditions and everything you need to know

Remains of Christopher Columbus discovered in Seville

Ban on registering new tourist homes comes into force in 43 Málaga neighbourhoods

Tue, 14.01.25 - 12:13

The limitation will apply to areas where tourist homes represent 8% of the total number The City Coun...

Málaga airport breaks records in 2024 with almost 25 million passengers

Tue, 14.01.25 - 11:11

Brits made up over 5 million of the overall number that travelled through the airport Málaga Airport...

Cádiz continues to attract luxury cruises in 2025: 351 stops in port planned for this year

Pioneering weather technology set to transform Granada airport operations by 2026

Spain granted power to suspend Gibraltar border security system

Andalucía weather forecast January 13-16: Sunny days and cold nights

Mon, 13.01.25 - 09:53

Andalucía is looking to be clear and crisp in the day and cold at night {image3} Andalucía weather f...

Escaping the heat: The towns in Andalusia where heatwaves do not exist

Thu, 01.08.24 - 08:20

The temperature almost never exceeds 30ºC in these four Andalucía municipalities Plaza de Villaluenga...

SPANISH PROPERTY NEWS

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Massive tax hikes for non-EU home buyers vs. incentives for foreign investors: The great debate that has all of Spain talking

Tue, 14.01.25 - 09:51

The key similarities and differences of the competing housing reforms that have divided the political leaders in Spain ...

UK buyers could pay double tax for Spanish homes under radical new proposal

6 huge housing changes you need to know about if you live in the south of Spain

Buying your dream home in Spain: How Heniam simplifies conveyancing and paperwork

Holiday flat rentals in Spain surged by 20 per cent in summer 2024

WEATHER WATCH

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Murcia wakes to freezing temperatures and record lows

Tue, 14.01.25 - 14:46

A yellow warning has been issued for Wednesday morning, January 15 The Region of Murcia has experienced a s...

Protect your flat roof from the unpredictable weather with Leak Proof

Chill in the air as rain expected this week: Murcia weather forecast January 13-19

Leak Proof solutions: Book now for 2025 to waterproof your flat roof

Make 2025 the year you go solar - a gift that keeps on giving

Murcia wakes to freezing temperatures and record lows

Tue, 14.01.25 - 14:46

A yellow warning has been issued for Wednesday morning, January 15 The Region of Murcia has experienced a s...

Protect your flat roof from the unpredictable weather with Leak Proof

Chill in the air as rain expected this week: Murcia weather forecast January 13-19

Leak Proof solutions: Book now for 2025 to waterproof your flat roof

Make 2025 the year you go solar - a gift that keeps on giving

LIFESTYLE

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5 tips for preventing depression in the elderly from Caser Residencial

Tue, 14.01.25 - 08:44

There are some simple tricks all people can employ to ward off depression and promote happiness in later life ...

Start 2025 on the right foot with savings on your energy bills in Spain

The only way is up for Spanish prices in 2025

A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, according to a new Spanish study

Everything you need to know about returning unwanted Christmas gifts

5 tips for preventing depression in the elderly from Caser Residencial

Tue, 14.01.25 - 08:44

There are some simple tricks all people can employ to ward off depression and promote happiness in later life ...

Start 2025 on the right foot with savings on your energy bills in Spain

The only way is up for Spanish prices in 2025

A glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away, according to a new Spanish study

Everything you need to know about returning unwanted Christmas gifts

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