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New EU charge coming for Shein and Temu parcelsAnother charge on low-value parcels is coming in November, but the EU hasn't yet revealed how much it will be People in Spain who regularly order cheap items from Shein, Temu, AliExpress and other online marketplaces are facing another change.. 11/09/2026

Storm chaos sweeps across Spain as torrential rain triggers widespread floodingA 63-year-old woman died in Mallorca as torrential rain causes flooding, cancelled flights and travel disruption across the Mediterranean After a week that began with intense heat, Spain has seen a dramatic change in the weather, with thunderstorms.. 11/09/2026

House prices in Spain keep climbing as homes become 36% more expensive in three yearsThe latest figures show that Spain’s property boom is losing a little momentum, but prices are still rising at double-digit rates Spain’s house prices continued to climb sharply during the second quarter of 2026, with properties costing.. 11/09/2026

Spain's supermarket giant throws its weight behind major animal welfare moveThe supermarket's leading egg supplier plans to eliminate cages across its farms in Spain within four years Mercadona, still Spain's favourite supermarket, is throwing its weight behind a major animal welfare shift after its leading egg supplier.. 11/09/2026

Petrol prices rise for tenth week running in Spain even as diesel gets cheaperThe average petrol price has climbed to €1.815 a litre across Spain while diesel has fallen to €1.795 Drivers filling up in Spain are seeing a familiar pattern at the petrol pumps, with petrol prices continuing to climb while diesel has.. 11/09/2026

Invest in your healthcare in Spain Choosing good health insurance in Spain is an investment with both short and long-term benefits. For this reason, when you take out health insurance, you need to look at the guarantees it offer apart from the price... because your health is always the.. 10/09/2026

Spain rolls out new road markings to protect motorcyclists on dangerous curvesNew circular markings already used abroad are being rolled out across Spain's most dangerous bends Spain's Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) is rolling out a new type of road marking on some of the country's trickiest curves, small.. 10/09/2026

UK flight chaos is still causing disruption for Canary Islands passengersThe NATS technical failure that grounded more than 1,750 flights on Tuesday has been fixed, but the knock-on effects are far from over The technical failure that brought British airspace to its knees on Tuesday has been resolved, but if you're flying.. 10/09/2026

Spain weather forecast September 10-13: Temperatures set to climb again after stormy start to the weekSpain is heading into a spell of calmer weather from Thursday, with temperatures climbing steadily over the weekend Weather outlook on Thursday afternoon, September 10   Spain's weather took a dramatic turn this Wednesday September.. 10/09/2026

Spain is failing its own recycling laws and the figures make uncomfortable readingOnly four regions are meeting legal targets, Murcia is near the bottom of the table, and a bottle deposit scheme is now being forced into law Every year, Spain generates more than 20 million tonnes of rubbish. More than half of it ends up in landfill.. 09/09/2026

Start your engines! Madrid F1 Grand Prix sells out as 350,000 fans head to Spain's newest circuitThousands of fans from around the world will fill the new Madring circuit from Friday Formula 1 is coming to Madrid in spectacular fashion, with almost 350,000 fans expected to attend the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madring street circuit from Friday.. 09/09/2026

Spain and UK join countries restricting trade with Israeli settlementsThe UK will ban imports from Israeli settlements, while Spain has existing restrictions Spain and the UK are among 12 countries that have confirmed plans to restrict trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.   The countries.. 09/09/2026

Indefinite doctors' strike could begin in Spain in OctoberDoctors are stepping up their opposition to the Government's proposed health service reforms, with unions warning that the dispute is far from over Doctors in Spain could launch an indefinite strike from October in a move that could put further.. 09/09/2026

Casa 47 scheme opens up affordable rental homes across SpainLegal residents in Spain can apply, with rents starting from just €350 a month Spain’s new public housing company Casa 47 has opened its first affordable rental homes, giving people on lower and middle incomes the chance to apply for long.. 09/09/2026

One Spanish city makes the world's top 20 for nightlifeThe Spanish capital comes 14th in Time Out's global ranking, with locals praising its bars, clubs and famously late nights Madrid has been named one of the 20 best nightlife cities in the world, according to a new ranking from Time Out.  .. 08/09/2026

These are the 8 cheapest new cars on sale in Spain right nowFrom small city cars to surprisingly spacious SUVs, these are the budget-friendly models currently available Buying a brand-new car in Spain doesn't necessarily mean spending €20,000 or €30,000 anymore. The market has changed considerably.. 08/09/2026

easyJet launches autumn and winter sale with up to 20% off flights from SpainThe British airline’s latest offer is available until September 16 and covers travel until next March If you’re already thinking about getting away once the summer crowds have disappeared, easyJet has launched a new sale with discounts.. 08/09/2026

Spanish roads claim 240 lives this summer as drink-drive crackdown is proposedRecord travel figures coincided with a 4% increase in road deaths in Spain this summer Spain has recorded a rise in road deaths this summer, with 240 people losing their lives in traffic accidents during July and August.   The figure is.. 08/09/2026

British tourist, 75, drowns on Lanzarote beachThe man’s wife raised the alarm after losing sight of him in the water at Los Pocillos Beach in Puerto del Carmen A 75-year-old British holidaymaker has died following a suspected drowning while swimming off a beach in Lanzarote.  .. 07/09/2026

Renfe allows electric scooters back on trains from todayThe ban ends on AVE, Cercanías, Media Distancia and Larga Distancia services, except in Catalonia and the Basque Country Electric scooters can once again be carried on most Renfe trains from Monday September 7, ending a ban introduced almost.. 07/09/2026