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Living costs in the Canary Islands: Why rent, bills and groceries are climbingA new look at the islands shows big differences in housing, food and utility costs from one place to another Living in the Canary Islands is no longer cheap, especially for people earning local salaries. Rent has risen for four straight years, groceries.. 27/04/2026

Spain and Ireland move forward with plans for major 'electricity highway' beneath the AtlanticThe project would allow surplus Spanish solar power to flow north and Irish wind power to flow south Spain and Ireland are looking into a major new undersea electricity cable across the Atlantic, in what could become one of Europe's most ambitious.. 27/04/2026

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delaysOperational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays at passport control following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit.. 27/04/2026

Beer sales in Spain fall for the first time since CovidOfficial tax figures suggest the Covid lockdown thirst in Spain has finally worn off Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us probably consumed a few more pandemic pints and Covid cocktails in the days after we were released from lockdown than.. 27/04/2026

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission firstHorizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about installing air conditioning. But in apartment blocks and urbanisations, it is not.. 27/04/2026

Could Spain follow the UK and ban smoking for an entire generation?The UK's landmark lifetime tobacco ban has put the spotlight on how far Spain still has to go The UK made history this week when its Parliament passed a law banning anyone born after December 31, 2008 from ever buying tobacco. Once formally approved.. 27/04/2026

Heavy rain and storms return mid-week: Spain weather forecast April 27-30Despite the rain, daytime temperatures should remain mild in most parts of Spain this week Weather outlook on Wednesday April 29   With the May bank holiday weekend just a few days again, Spain’s weather is playing a game of two halves.. 27/04/2026

Big changes to pet travel rules between the UK and Spain come into force this AprilFrom April 22, UK residents will no longer be able to rely on EU-issued passports when travelling to Europe with their pets If you regularly travel between the UK and Spain with your dog, cat or ferret, there’s an important update coming into force..

Get paid to recycle: Spain is finally introducing its long-awaited deposit return schemeThe new deposit and return scheme for drinks cans and plastic bottles will be rolled out across Spain in November Spain is finally catching up with much of Europe by introducing a deposit return scheme for drinks containers, and not before time.. 24/04/2026

Ryanair is bringing in earlier check-in times across Spain and beyondThe Irish budget airline has confirmed changes to its check-in closing times at all airports in its network Ryanair has announced a shake-up to its check-in process that means some passengers will need to arrive at the airport a little earlier than.. 24/04/2026

Alexa+ arrives in Spain with a smarter, more natural way to help at homeAmazon’s upgraded assistant is rolling out in Early Access, with more personal features and a monthly fee after launch Alexa+ is now arriving in Spain, and Amazon says the new version is designed to sound more natural, understand context better.. 24/04/2026

DGT Spain launches free helpline for road accident victims, and it's available in EnglishThe 018 number offers psychological, legal and medical support to motorists across Spain and operates in 50 languages Anyone affected by a road accident in Spain now has a free dedicated helpline to turn to, and it's available in English. From.. 24/04/2026

Edinburgh man dies suddenly while on holiday in MallorcaForeign Office offers support after unexpected death at Puerto Pollensa hotel A Scottish tourist from Edinburgh has died suddenly while on holiday with his wife in Mallorca, in a tragedy that has left his family receiving support from the UK Foreign Office.. 24/04/2026

El Corte Inglés freezes the price of 300 grocery items in stores across SpainThe 90-day price freeze covers everything from fresh fish and meat to olive oil and nappies With the cost of the weekly shop continuing to rise across Spain, El Corte Inglés has announced it's freezing the prices of 300 basic food products.. 24/04/2026

Sant Jordi festival, Barcelona: Where St Georges Day is celebrated in SpainSaint George is the patron saint of Spain’s Catalonia, and in Barcelona they celebrate April 23 by giving books and roses The Day of Sant Jordi is celebrated in Barcelona on April 23 every year, coinciding with World Book Day. The day is marked by..

Madrid-Málaga AVE set to return after months of disruptionDirect high-speed services resume Wednesday April 30, ending weeks of diversions and delays for travellers After nearly three months of disruption, direct high-speed rail services between Málaga and Madrid are set to resume at 12.00pm on Thursday.. 23/04/2026

Petrol station strike called off in Spain after workers and bosses reach a dealGood news for Spain's May bank holiday drivers following a last-minute agreement on pay and conditions Drivers planning to hit the open road on the May bank holiday weekend can breathe a little easier as the petrol station strikes planned for.. 23/04/2026

Working in Spain costs more in tax than almost anywhere else in the worldMore than 41% of what your employer in Spain pays to hire you never makes it into your pocket If you've ever looked at your payslip in Spain and wondered where a big chunk of your salary went, a newly published global report has the answer, and.. 23/04/2026

The underwater megatunnel that could one day link Spain and Morocco by railA project that's been on the drawing board for over 40 years has been given the green light by engineers in Spain An idea that's been floating around for more than four decades might finally be moving closer to reality. Engineers studying.. 23/04/2026

Two dead after scaffolding collapses from 13th floor of Benidorm towerA third worker was left dangling from the 11th floor before tourists in a neighbouring apartment helped him get inside to safety Two workers have been killed after scaffolding collapsed from the 13th floor of a high-rise building on Calle Ibiza in.. 23/04/2026