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Spain's wildfires have already burned through more than 50,000 hectares this year, nearly 40% of the entire EU totalWith multiple blazes still active across Catalonia, Cádiz and Huelva, the scale of the crisis is growing by the day Spain is burning, and the numbers are stark. Wildfires have scorched 50,384 hectares across the country between January 1 and July.. 10/07/2026

New EU travel permit for Brits pushed back againThe €20 pre-travel authorisation for non-EU visitors is now unlikely to launch before 2027 For months, British travellers heading to Spain and other EU countries have been preparing for a series of new border controls. First came the Entry/Exit System.. 10/07/2026

Spanish wages fail to keep pace with inflation and rising cost of livingThe OECD says inflation has wiped out much of the benefit of recent pay rises, leaving many workers with less spending power than before the pandemic Spain has become one of Europe's fastest-growing economies, yet many workers are still finding..

Most Almería wildfire victims were British, authorities now believeEleven confirmed dead and 19 still missing after the fire tore through Los Gallardos Most of the victims of the wildfire that tore through Los Gallardos in Almería yesterday are believed to be British or Belgian, according to Andalusian.. 10/07/2026

Spain braces for second nationwide train strike day as summer holiday exodus beginsMinimum services of up to 75% will be in place on commuter and high-speed trains across Spain The Railway Union is pressing ahead with a second day of strikes on Wednesday July 15, timed to land right in the middle of one of the busiest days of the.. 10/07/2026

Spain's points-based driving licence turns 20: Has it actually cut road deaths?From nearly 4,500 deaths a year to under 1,800, the points licence has reshaped driving culture across Spain Spain's points-based driving licence system has just turned 20 and it's fair to say it's come a long way from its rocky start... 10/07/2026

Spain's sick leave bill has tripled in a decade and now costs an estimated €33 billion a yearThe number of episodes has risen 84% since 2017, mental health cases are the fastest growing category, and the debate about what is driving it has become deeply political Spain's sick leave problem has landed firmly in the political spotlight. Opposition.. 10/07/2026

At least 11 dead as Almería wildfire becomes deadliest of the centurySeveral victims were found dead in their cars as the Los Gallardos blaze forced road closures and mass evacuations At least 11 people have died in a wildfire tearing through the town of Los Gallardos in the province of Almería. The 112 emergency.. 10/07/2026

Petrol prices jump 5.6% in Spain as VAT reduction disappearsDespite a new discount introduced on July 1, fuel costs have shot up right across Spain Drivers in Spain had got pretty used to watching fuel prices fall week after week in the run-up to summer, so this latest jump has caused a bit of a sting. Petrol.. 09/07/2026

The best places in Spain to experience the 2026 total solar eclipseMillions will look skyward on August 12 as Spain experiences its first total solar eclipse in more than a century On August 12, 2026, Spain will become one of the most sought-after destinations on the planet for eclipse chasers. For the.. 09/07/2026

British tourist arrested in Mallorca after sexually assaulting a flight attendant on a Ryanair flight from LondonThe 30-year-old was tracked down in Palma city centre several days after the incident, following a formal complaint from the victim A 30-year-old British man has been arrested in Palma de Mallorca after sexually assaulting a flight attendant during a.. 09/07/2026

Spain weekend weather July 9-12: Heatwave breaks, but the east will still hit 40°CTemperatures will drop across most of the country as a DANA moves in, but eastern Spain looks set to stay well above 35°C Heat warnings on Thursday July 9 After several days of brutal heat, Spain's mainland is about to get some.. 09/07/2026

Trump vows to cut all trade with Spain, claiming it is 'a lost cause'The US president declared that he wants “nothing more to do with Spain” at the NATO summit this week US President Donald Trump has launched another scathing attack on Spain at the NATO summit in Ankara this week. His latest.. 08/07/2026

How to choose the best health insurance according to your lifestyle Choosing suitable health insurance is a key decision to ensure wellbeing. For this reason, it is important to check that the chosen policy meets personal needs, fits your stage of life and allows access to high quality healthcare. Choosing.. 08/07/2026

Balearic Islands cracks down on illegal holiday lets with daily fines of up to €5,000Owners who keep renting without a licence after being warned now face escalating penalties and possible prosecution for disobedience If you own or rent an unlicensed holiday property in the Balearic Islands, the authorities are running out of patience.. 08/07/2026

Airlines tighten rules for travelling to and from Spain with petsMissing paperwork could mean your furry friend is denied boarding this summer Anyone planning to fly with a pet this summer would be wise to check the small print first, as poor planning and unfamiliarity with airline rules are increasingly leaving.. 08/07/2026

Everything you need to know about San Fermín, Spain's most thrilling and controversial festival, as 2026 gets under wayFrom its religious roots and Hemingway's legacy to a lightning-fast opening bull run and a tragic death on the first night Every year on July 6, something remarkable happens in the northern Spanish city of Pamplona. A rocket fires into the sky, tens.. 07/07/2026

A 1.5cm rip ended this British woman's holiday before it startedA Birmingham traveller was turned away at the gate by Ryanair over a tiny passport tear, and her story is a timely warning for anyone heading off this summer Rachael Norton-Voysey had worked hard for her five-day break to Lanzarote. She'd sorted the.. 07/07/2026

Today Earth is at its farthest point from the Sun. So why is Spain sweltering?The planet reaches aphelion on Monday July 6, a cosmically counterintuitive moment that coincides with temperatures pushing well above 40°C across parts of the country Here's a fact that sounds like it belongs in a pub quiz rather than real life.. 06/07/2026

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two yearsTwo thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting time from ten years to just two For many of the nearly one and a quarter million people who applied to legalise their immigration.. 06/07/2026
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