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Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Buying a home in Spain now requires almost €2,000 net salary a monthBarcelona, Madrid and San Sebastián are among the least affordable cities, while Murcia remains well below the national average Buying a home in Spain now requires a net monthly salary of almost €2,000 on average, according to a new study.. 17/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026

Spain triples funding for women's health to tackle gender gap in medical researchThe government programme will direct new funding towards research into chronic pain, hormonal and cardiovascular conditions affecting women, including endometriosis, where diagnosis can take up to a decade Some welcome news for millions of women.. 16/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 16/06/2026

Your rights as an air passenger in Europe could be about to get significantly weakerConsumer groups across Europe are pushing back against proposed EU reforms that would cut compensation for delays and cancellations and make it easier for airlines to avoid paying out If you travel by air regularly, this is worth paying attention to... 15/06/2026

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digitalA new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have ever collected a prescription at a Spanish pharmacy and noticed the staff carefully.. 10/06/2026

Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from AugustA new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer, a bottle of water or a soft drink at a bar, restaurant, supermarket or shop in.. 10/06/2026

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Solar eclipse fever hits Spain but experts flag risks from sun, crowds and summer heatExperts highlight simple precautions as Spain prepares for one of its most watched sky events in decades The upcoming total solar eclipse on August 12 is already building plenty of excitement across Spain, with many people planning trips to catch.. 03/06/2026

Spain's favourite supermarket finally reopens on SundaysAround 320 stores in coastal and tourist areas across Spain will extend hours and open Sundays from June 22 Mercadona is bringing back Sunday opening at hundreds of stores across Spain for the summer in a move that will make life easier for holidaymakers.. 03/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026