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Sánchez heads to London to seal new UK trade pact after Gibraltar breakthroughThe Spanish and British leaders will meet at Downing Street to sign the first formal agreement between the two countries since Brexit Spanish president Pedro Sánchez will travel to London tomorrow, Wednesday September 3, for his first bilateral.. 02/09/2025

What non-resident homeowners need to know if they are renting out their propertyDon’t risk your rental income - trust IberianTax and avoid the consequences of the Spanish crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb holiday lets  In July, Spain ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on.. 02/09/2025

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

A cooler start to the autumn: Andalucía weather forecast September 1-4Stable, sunny weather will get gradually warmer as the week goes on Just a little high cloud over Almería this Monday afternoon The month, and the meteorological autumn, begins with a significant drop in temperatures in the interior.. 01/09/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non-EU..

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

Have you noticed an increase in the number of giant wasps this summer? This is why...The Asian hornet is spreading fast across Spain and worrying farmers and beekeepers alike The sight of a large, copper and yellow hornet buzzing past is becoming more frequent in Andalucía. The oriental hornet, Vespa orientalis, has seen its.. 28/08/2025

West Nile virus detected in mosquitoes in Pulpí and other parts of AlmeríaChecks carried out in the Region of Murcia have not yet found any trace of the disease, but experts are still warning people to remain alert West Nile virus has been detected this summer in mosquitoes in Pulpí and Mojácar (Almerí.. 28/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025

Read the September edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the September issue of Home & Living! This month, our pages are filled with inspirational ideas for your home and garden, together with some wonderful recipes, a what’s on guide, charity information, a business directory and more.. 27/08/2025

Landmark Ryanair and Booking.com agreement makes life easier for travellersSpain says the change will bring "more seamless and transparent booking experiences" for customers Ryanair and Booking.com have reached a historic collaboration that ends years of tension between the two companies. The agreement means that.. 27/08/2025

Andalucían scientists pioneer cleaner pig farming to cut pollutionThe new microbial treatment reduces nitrogen pollution in rivers and protects local ecosystems Pig farming is a major contributor to greenhouse gases worldwide, accounting for nearly 10% of annual CO2 emissions. In southern Spain, large pig farms.. 26/08/2025

Annual archaeological dig begins on Isla del Fraile in AguilasEvidence has been found in recent years that Isla del Fraile was home to Bronze Age settlers before the Romans and the Moors The arrival of September sees the departure of the peak season holidaymakers from Águilas but also heralds the arrival.. 26/08/2025

Spain and UK plan demolition of Gibraltar border fence in January 2026The landmark step aims to boost daily cross-border movement between Gibraltar and Spain Spain and the United Kingdom are preparing to demolish the Gibraltar border fence in January 2026, removing the last visible symbol of division between the British.. 26/08/2025

Finally, this Spanish city has launched a petition to outlaw blackfaceThe practice of 'blackface' has been widely condemned by numerous anti-racist groups in Spain and international organisations It seems almost unbelievable that a petition is still needed in 2025 to outlaw blackface in Spain, yet the practice.. 25/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 22/08/2025

British woman arrested for alleged sexual assault on 14-year-old girl on Costa del Sol beach59-year-old accused of groping teenager at La Cala de Mijas, with authorities praising swift community response A 59-year-old British woman has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl on a popular beach along the Costa del.. 22/08/2025

Spain surprises with its entrepreneurial spirit, beating global business heavyweightsAgainst stereotypes, Spain ranks fifth worldwide for grit and drive to succeed When you think of Spain, images of lazy afternoons, siestas, and the infamous “mañana” attitude might spring to mind. But there’s a surprising side.. 21/08/2025

Bird found injured on Malaga runway causes delays for British flightsTwo UK-bound planes forced to change plans after injured flamingo spotted on runway Several flights faced unexpected delays at Malaga Airport late Sunday night after a large, injured bird was found on the runway. The bird, believed to be a flamingo, was.. 21/08/2025

Spain’s worst wildfire season in decades leaves scars for people, land and firefightersNearly 400,000 hectares have already burned, firefighters push through exhausting conditions, and dozens face arrest for arson or negligence Spain is enduring the worst wildfire season of the century, with around twenty serious fires still active across.. 21/08/2025