Cancer remains Spain's biggest killer for the second year running, new figures revealINE statistics show tumours accounted for more than one in four deaths across the country in 2025 For the second year in a row, cancer has topped Spain's list of causes of death. New provisional figures from the INE, Spain's National Institute.. 01/07/2026

After 40 years and a graveyard DNA test, an 84-year-old finally finds out who his father wasA Seville court has ruled in favour of José Luis Malagón, who spent decades trying to prove his paternity Some stories take almost a lifetime to reach their ending. José Luis Malagón is 84 years old, and he has just won.. 01/07/2026

British drug mule, 79, heads straight back to the Costa Blanca after years in jailRoger Clarke, convicted of smuggling £1 million of cocaine from the Caribbean, has posted on social media that he is back in Alicante province Roger Clarke is 79 years old, has served time in Portuguese and British prisons, and has just turned up.. 01/07/2026

Nearly a million migrants have applied to legalise their status in SpainThe country's biggest regularisation drive in two decades closes with applications far outstripping early estimates Spain's extraordinary regularisation process for undocumented migrants came to a close on Tuesday June 30, after two and a half months..

Spain slashes bus fares by 22% on dozens of national routesThe new 34-corridor network to serve 30 million passengers across 1,682 towns in Spain On the very day petrol and diesel prices are going up, the government has announced the welcome news that bus travel across Spain is set to get cheaper, greener.. 01/07/2026

British rider Samuel Levy, dies in first corner crash at amateur race in LleidaThe Alicante-based plumber and motorcycle enthusiast was killed during a multi-rider collision at the Alcarràs circuit on Sunday Samuel Levy, a 44 year old British man who had made his home in Alicante province, died on Sunday after a serious crash.. 30/06/2026

''Madrid functions at 40 degrees'': France looks to Spain for heatwave tipsThe French Labour Minister has planned a study trip to learn from Spanish working hours France is heading to Spain to find out how we cope with the heat after a brutal heatwave across the border left the country reeling. Over the past week, soaring.. 30/06/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 30/06/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 30/06/2026

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief planPetrol and diesel discounts will gradually be phased out across Spain between now and September Spain has moved to soften the impact of rising fuel costs with a new set of temporary discounts after confirming that its existing VAT relief on petrol.. 30/06/2026

Housing and food now swallow half of Spanish household budgets, new figures revealOfficial statistics show average annual spending has hit a record high, with those on the lowest incomes spending nearly two thirds of everything they have on basic essentials Ask anyone in Spain how they are finding things financially right now and the.. 29/06/2026

Airport duty-free gang shipped stolen goods to the UK for years before police closed inEleven members of the international Preda Clan have been arrested after a major operation involving the Guardia Civil, Europol and police forces across four countries It sounds almost brazen. A criminal gang quietly working its way through airport.. 29/06/2026

Spain reconnects with South Africa as direct Johannesburg flights take offAir Europa will operate the only direct flight connecting Spain and South Africa Madrid has launched Spain's only direct flight to South Africa, restoring a long-distance air connection that disappeared six years ago and opening up easier access.. 29/06/2026

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk outThe 24-hour action affects high-speed, long-distance, medium-distance and commuter services, with a second strike day already confirmed for July 15 If you're travelling by train in Spain today, check your ticket before you leave the house. The Railway.. 29/06/2026

Thunderstorms and hail before another heatwave: Spain weather forecast June 29-July 2By mid-week, the mercury will approach 40ºC in southern Spain with more tropical nights on the way Weather outlook on Monday June 29   The last week of June will begin with unsettled weather across most of the country, with harsh storms.. 29/06/2026

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

Tenerife murder suspects to face judge today as investigation into British tourist's death continuesThree men arrested in connection with the fatal attack on an 88-year-old British man in Los Cristianos are due in court on June 25 The three men detained in connection with the death of a British tourist in Los Cristianos are expected to appear before.. 25/06/2026