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Spain will offer free condoms to younger people as STI cases riseThe Ministry of Health in Spain is also working to ensure that abortion is guaranteed within the National Health System After more than three years of discussions, Spain’s Minister for Health Mónica García announced on Monday September.. 23/09/2025

Airline changes: new routes launched and axed in SpainRyanair, Iberia, Delta and more adjust timetables in Spain with both losses and exciting new destinations The world of air travel never stands still for very long. Airlines regularly review their timetables, opening new routes, axing unprofitable.. 23/09/2025

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 23/09/2025

Spain announces historic €13 billion investment in country's airportsMadrid, Barcelona and Alicante airports will receive a huge cash injection, but Murcia’s Corvera is left out AENA, the airport operator under the Ministry of Transport, has announced a massive investment of almost €13 billion between 2027.. 19/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

No reduced working week for Spain as politicians overwhelmingly vote against itPlans to reduce the working week in Spain from 40 to 37.5 hours have met a major stumbling block It looked like a sure thing, but the Labour minister’s plans to slash the working week in Spain have been squashed as even politicians who initially.. 11/09/2025

The mortgage hurdle forcing thousands to rent amid soaring house pricesSaving nearly €44,000 upfront is the stumbling block for homebuyers in Spain as rents continue to rise Becoming a homeowner in Spain remains a distant dream for millions, but it's not just about house prices continuing their rapid climb. The.. 09/09/2025

Spain's DGT sets clear rules on sunglasses when drivingFines of up to €200 for wearing Category 4 sunglasses while driving or not using prescription lenses if required It’s common to see drivers in Spain sporting sunglasses, especially in the summer months, to shield their eyes from the sun and.. 08/09/2025

West Nile virus returns to Spain, raising health alertFirst case confirmed in Menorca as authorities heighten surveillance to protect residents and tourists The West Nile virus has reappeared in Spain with the first confirmed case detected in an infected horse in Mahon, Menorca. This adds to recent findings.. 08/09/2025

Ryanair increases bonuses for ground staff who catch passengers with oversized bagsThe budget airline has given boarding gate employees an added incentive to charge people for extra hand luggage Ryanair has decided to give its airport staff a little boost when it comes to spotting cheeky passengers trying to sneak oversized bags.. 08/09/2025

Spain’s rail woes call for clear strategy as Renfe and ADIF face mounting challengesRail operators and infrastructure managers need strong coordination and vision to restore public confidence Spain’s railway system is facing persistent problems that highlight the urgent need for a clear, long-term strategy involving both Renfe.. 05/09/2025

Ryanair cuts seats at several Spanish regional airports but some are sparedWinter seat reductions hit several Spanish regional airports amid fees dispute Ryanair, Spain’s largest low-cost airline, is scaling back nearly one million seats across regional airports this coming winter amid a bitter dispute with airport operator.. 03/09/2025

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

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..

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

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

What Spanish citizens can do if they lose their passport at the airportSpain’s Guardia Civil can issue a travel permit so those with Spanish nationality don’t miss their flight Losing a passport or ID at the airport is every traveller’s nightmare. The panic usually sets in right away, with many.. 19/08/2025

August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025