REGION OF VALENCIA

EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Spain introduces early retirement at 52 years old... but only for these jobsThe new rules will benefit those working in some of the toughest and riskiest professions in Spain Over the past few months, Spain has been shaking things up when it comes to retirement, making it easier for older people to approach their non-working.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Spain to offer €100 grant for children's glasses and contact lensesNew universal aid aims to support over half a million children under 16 with vision needs   The Spanish government has announced a new €100 grant to assist families in covering the cost of glasses or contact lenses for children under the.. 27/05/2025

Balearic Islands push back against ‘tourismophobia’ fears with message of welcomeRegional authorities ramp up efforts to reassure British tourists after protests and headlines raise concerns   The Balearic Islands have launched a full-scale charm offensive to reassure tourists they remain welcome, amid growing concerns sparked.. 27/05/2025

Service dogs now permitted in all public and private spaces in SpainGuide dogs will be allowed on all public transport in Spain, even planes, without extra fees or charges A year and a half after the proposal was originally made as part of Spain’s revolutionary Animal Welfare Law, the Council of Ministers has.. 27/05/2025

Two Britons caught with 33 kilos of cannabis at Valencia AirportA man and woman were arrested after customs officers discovered vacuum-packed marijuana in their suitcases Two British travellers have been arrested at Valencia Airport after officers found over 33 kilos of marijuana hidden in their luggage. The man and.. 27/05/2025

Renfe slashes train prices across Spain, but the super sale ends soonThe ‘Superprecios’ sale offers rail travel throughout Spain for as little as €9 Spain’s main rail company Renfe is back with its enormously popular ‘Superprecios’ mega sale to get your summer of travel off to a great.. 27/05/2025

Tourist stabbed in neck in 'random' Valencia street attackA young woman walking with her boyfriend was injured in broad daylight A tourist was stabbed in the back of the neck in a random attack while walking with her boyfriend in central Valencia.   The 29-year-old Italian woman was assaulted last.. 26/05/2025

Spain orders Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on its appThe illegal holiday homes were advertised in tourist hotspots across Spain, including Andalucía, the Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community Spain is following through with its threat to get much tougher on unregistered rental properties and..

Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..

Shopping smarter: Why customers in Spain are ditching big brands for better deals61% of shoppers in Spain say they now compare prices in different supermarkets to find the best bargains Spain still offers incredible value for holidaymakers, but it’s often a different story for permanent residents earning a Spanish wage... 23/05/2025

Spain's first official report on animal abandonment reveals what really happens to petsA new government study lifts the lid on pet abandonment and adoption, and where the real challenges lie  Spain’s General Directorate of Animal Rights has published its first official report on the state of pet protection and abandonment, offering.. 22/05/2025

Cut in weekly working hours in Spain could mean more holiday days for workersEmployees may gain up to 12 extra days off a year under the new labour rules Spain is moving closer to reducing the standard working week from 40 to 37.5 hours, and while this change is being welcomed for promoting a better work-life balance, it could also..