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La Línea calls for guarantees as Gibraltar border agreement moves closerLocal leaders welcome historic changes but warn the town must not shoulder the economic impact alone The proposed changes to the Gibraltar border are being described as historic, but leaders in neighbouring La Línea de la Concepción are.. 10/03/2026

Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 10/03/2026

Pressure grows as Málaga-Madrid AVE disruption passes one monthPP’s Elías Bendodo says delays fixing collapsed wall are costing the Costa del Sol more than €200 million More than a month after direct high-speed rail services between Málaga and Madrid were halted, criticism is mounting over.. 10/03/2026

Eight men plead guilty to gang rape of British teenager in MagalufSeven French nationals and one Swiss man filmed the brutal assault in Mallorca back in 2023 Eight men charged with the gang rape of a British teenager in Magaluf have pleaded guilty at the start of what had been expected to be a four-day trial. The.. 10/03/2026

Iran conflict pushes Spain electricity prices up 700% in a weekAround 8 million households in Spain are bearing the brunt and experts warn bills could climb even further It's been a rough week for Spanish energy costs and an even tougher one for bill payers. The wholesale price of electricity has shot up.. 10/03/2026

Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping.. 10/03/2026

Netflix films in Spain... and 'cleans up' church's priceless Civil War graffitiCelanova locals outraged as historic mural defaced during shoot at Ourense monastery A historic mural at the Monastery of San Salvador in Celanova, Ourense, has been damaged during a Netflix series shoot, sparking anger from locals who see it as a direct.. 10/03/2026

Jet2 Tenerife to Edinburgh flight diverted after medical emergency onboardThe plane made an emergency landing in Santiago de Compostela so the passenger could get urgent treatment A Jet2 flight travelling from Tenerife South to Edinburgh on Saturday was forced to make an emergency landing at Santiago de Compostela Airport in.. 09/03/2026

Unsettled weather set to continue across Spain this week: Forecast March 9-12Expect several more days of rain, snow and rough seas before conditions begin to calm by Thursday Spain is set for several more days of unstable weather as an Atlantic trough and the passage of a weather front evolve into another spring DANA storm.. 09/03/2026

Oil prices surge above $100 a barrel as Iran conflict drags onRising fears over the conflict in Iran have pushed oil prices to their highest levels since the invasion of Ukraine Global commodity markets are experiencing intense volatility as oil prices surge in response to escalating tensions linked to the war.. 09/03/2026

A century of change: The journey of Spanish women at workAs International Women’s Day approaches, the evolution of women’s working lives in Spain reveals how resilience, reform and education reshaped the country’s workforce. As Spain prepares to mark International Women’s Day on March.. 06/03/2026

Middle East airspace crisis leaves Spain travellers in limbo: Your refund rights explainedOCU reminds travellers to and from Spain that airlines must still rebook or refund tickets The conflict in the Middle East is now having a direct impact on travellers to and from Spain, with flight cancellations leaving families separated and holiday.. 06/03/2026

Spain's miserable winter weather could finally be coming to an end, according to the UNLa Niña, which has been driving unpredictable weather across Spain and much of the world, could give way to calmer conditions between March and May It feels like Spain's weather has been all over the place since the start of the year. Warm.. 06/03/2026

Medical, surgical and hospital cover: Essential for expatriates Starting a new life in Spain means embracing new experiences, traditions and a different way of life. To fully enjoy this new stage, it is essential to feel protected. For this reason, having health insurance with medical, surgical and hospital cover.. 06/03/2026

International Women's Day approaches with a mixed picture on equalityNew survey shows 42% of women feel unsafe walking alone at night as marches gear up Sunday March 8 marks International Women's Day in Spain, a time to celebrate progress while facing ongoing challenges. Though positive steps have been taken, a new.. 06/03/2026

Iconic Tenerife dragon tree falls after centuries, crushing cars below270-year-old San Francisco specimen topples in Los Realejos amid storm damage Los Realejos, in Tenerife, mourns the loss of its beloved San Francisco dragon tree, a 17-metre tall emblem estimated at 270 to 300 years old, which crashed down around 8pm.. 06/03/2026

Spanish electricity prices hit their highest prices since JanuaryHouseholds across Spain saw their megawatt price surge by almost 100% overnight The average cost of electricity on the wholesale market shot up by an incredible 98.8% on Wednesday March 4, reaching €56.51 per megawatt hour (MWh) across Spain.. 05/03/2026

How elderly care trends are developing in Spain: From traditional residences to innovative home solutionsLike many countries, Spain has an ageing population, and the care sector for the third age is rapidly evolving to reflect that Spain’s elderly care sector is evolving rapidly as the population ages and, while traditional residential homes remain.. 05/03/2026

Global warning: Sea level has risen 1.5 metres more than scientists predictedThis implies that 80 million people rather than 30 million are already living below sea level A major international study has found that global sea levels may be higher than scientists previously estimated, meaning far more people are already living.. 05/03/2026

Digital life in Spain is getting easier for expatsFrom banking apps to online shops, settling in has never been simpler Moving to Spain used to mean choosing between stunning views and everyday conveniences like fast internet or familiar services. Those days are fading fast. Whether you're in a bustling.. 04/03/2026