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Six planets are lining up in the Spanish sky this February 28The best views in Spain will be an hour after sunset, according to NASA The universe is handing us a rare treat this Saturday February 28 when six planets will be visible together in the night sky, forming a sweeping arc from horizon to horizon in what..

Why are smoke alarms still so rare in Spanish homes?A simple €15 device could cut the number of fire deaths in the country Personal security is front and centre in many Spanish homes, with bars on windows guarding against break-ins. Yet fire safety, something as straightforward as a smoke alarm, often..

Spain's cars now average 14.6 years old, putting safety at riskExperts warn older vehicles double fatality risk without modern ADAS systems If you are driving an older car in Spain, you might want to think about that next ITV (Spain’s equivalent of an MOT). New figures show the average age of vehicles here.. 27/02/2026

Full Gibraltar treaty published as Spain takes key Schengen roleThe draft text confirms sovereignty safeguards, the removal of the border fence and new rules on border control, airport management and cross-border workers The long-awaited draft Treaty on Gibraltar was published on Thursday February 26, setting out.. 27/02/2026

Spanish anti-tourist campaigners superglue 500 rental lockboxes in one nightCampaigners target short-term lets in Granada, in an act of 'sabotage' against holidaymakers and protesting rising rents  We've seen plenty of stories and videos of anti-tourist actions in the Balearic Islands, Barcelona and Má.. 27/02/2026

Cartagena and Granada become latest cities to consider burka and niqab bansMunicipalities across Spain are pressing ahead with bans on face coverings despite a failed national vote Cartagena and Granada have become the latest flashpoints in Spain’s increasingly polarised debate over the burka and niqab, with local.. 27/02/2026

Tributes pour in for British man found dead in Tenerife hotel as woman arrested on murder suspicionRussell Watts, 63, died in Hotel Catalonia Punta Del Rey last month with police now appealing for witnesses Friends of Russell Watts, the 63-year-old from Rotherham found dead in a Tenerife hotel room, have shared heartfelt tributes as a murder investigation.. 27/02/2026

Thousands in Spain could retire 10 years early under new health rulesThe Spanish government has expanded the list of conditions that qualify for a reduced retirement age Spain has been overhauling its approach to retirement over the past year or so and the latest change is a significant one for tens of thousands of.. 27/02/2026

Málaga-Madrid AVE disruption extended until March 23Costa del Sol remains without direct high-speed rail as Iryo and Ouigo cancel March journeys, causing further economic concerns Costa del Sol travellers will have to wait longer for a direct high-speed rail connection to Madrid, with the line now.. 26/02/2026

Mallorca cleaner arrested for stealing €78,000 from German employerHidden cameras installed in the expat’s Santa Eugènia home captured alleged repeated thefts A 38-year-old domestic worker has been arrested after allegedly stealing jewellery and cash worth €78,000 from the Mallorca home of a German.. 26/02/2026

Balearic airports to introduce Brit-only border controls under €600m upgrade planThe new non-Schengen areas aim to cut queues for UK travellers as Aena unveils major investment across the Balearic Islands British holidaymakers flying to the Balearic Islands will soon pass through dedicated non-Schengen border control zones as.. 26/02/2026

New declassified files reveal secrets of Spain's 23-F coup as Antonio Tejero passes awayThe newly released documents shed light on the planning, chaos and key players behind the failed 1981 coup The world has seen its share of explosive document releases recently, and now Spain has released its own. With the death of Antonio.. 26/02/2026

Iberia introduces new baggage surcharge of up to €140 for irregular itemsAirline says passengers could face extra fees on top of standard luggage charges depending on route and destination Passengers flying with Iberia, to and from Spain, are being warned about a new surcharge that could add as much as €140 to the cost.. 26/02/2026

Ouigo launches €9 train tickets across Spain for summer and autumn travelPassengers can snap up cheap tickets on routes linking Alicante, Madrid, Murcia and more If you have been thinking about a city break in Spain but keeping one eye on your budget, you might just be in luck.   Low cost rail operator Ouigo.. 26/02/2026

Spring temperatures before weekend rain: Spain weather forecast Feb 26-Mar 1Southern Spain will enjoy highs of 25°C but the rain will return to northern regions Temperatures on Friday afternoon, February 27   The next few days are set to bring largely settled weather across Spain, ending the month of February.. 26/02/2026

Pope Leo XIV confirms his visit to Spain this summerMadrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands have ben tipped for the historic visit The Vatican has confirmed that Pope Leo XIV will travel to Spain from Friday June 6 to Thursday June 12, 2026 for what will be the first papal visit in 15 years.  .. 25/02/2026

Calima chaos as swarm of locusts descends on LanzaroteAccording to Lanzarote officials, the insects were carried in on a wave of Saharan winds A thick Saharan haze, strong winds and now locusts. If it sounds like the opening scene of a disaster film, residents in Lanzarote could be forgiven for feeling.. 25/02/2026

Spain will ban energy drinks for children under 16The new rules will also restrict stronger drinks for under 18s throughout Spain Spain is set to ban the sale of energy drinks to children under 16 in what the government describes as a major step towards protecting young people’s health. &.. 25/02/2026

Spain's new Auto+ Plan offers up to €4,500 off electric carsThe financial aid, which has been in operation across Spain since January 1, ranges from €1,000 to €4,500 The Spanish Government has launched a new round of financial support for drivers thinking about going electric. Since Thursday January.. 24/02/2026

Pedro Sánchez to mark historic demolition of Gibraltar Border FenceVice President Montero announces that Sánchez will visit La Línea to celebrate the end of decades of physical separation and the start of a new post-Brexit era Spain is preparing for a landmark moment in the Campo de Gibraltar as the.. 24/02/2026