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EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..

Fuel prices in Spain creep up again just in time for the weekendDespite a sharp rise, petrol and diesel in Spain are still cheaper today than a year ago As the sunny weather tempts more people to hit the road and head off for the weekend, fuel prices in Spain have ended their six-week streak of declines and begun.. 30/05/2025

Spain to ban flushing wet wipes and releasing balloons to curb plastic pollutionThe new measures aim to target two major contributors to marine and sewage waste, placing the onus on manufacturers Spain’s Ministry for Ecological Transition is set to introduce a new ban on flushing wet wipes down the toilet and intentionally.. 30/05/2025

20 so far this spring: Experts confused over unusual manta ray strandings on Spanish beachesExperts are investigating why these endangered marine animals are turning up dead along the Mediterranean coast in such high numbers Marine biologists and conservationists are expressing growing concern over an unusually high number of manta ray strandings.. 30/05/2025

New scam targets CaixaBank customers with fake €3,000 transfer alertFraudsters are sending realistic-looking text messages to trick people into handing over bank details “A transfer of €3,000.00 has been made from your account.” That’s the alarming message some CaixaBank customers in Spain have.. 30/05/2025

Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025

Wearing the wrong sunglasses in Spain could land you a €200 fineDrivers warned as certain lenses are now banned behind the wheel during daylight and night-time hours As summer sets in across Spain, many of us are reaching for our sunglasses before heading out for a drive. With the strong Mediterranean sun beating.. 29/05/2025

Spain introduces early retirement at 52 years old... but only for these jobsThe new rules will benefit those working in some of the toughest and riskiest professions in Spain Over the past few months, Spain has been shaking things up when it comes to retirement, making it easier for older people to approach their non-working.. 29/05/2025

Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025

Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025

New species just discovered in Spain: Tiny creature with huge eyes found in ancient Roman mine in SevilleScientists have made a rare find in the 2,000-year-old, man-made tunnels: a new species that has never been seen before A team of researchers exploring an ancient Roman water mine near the village of Carmona, in Seville province, has made an unexpected.. 29/05/2025

European Space Agency sends Strauss into space in a unique musical missionThe Blue Danube will be broadcast from Spain to the stars to mark 20 years of ESA’s deep-space station The European Space Agency (ESA) is marking a special anniversary this month with a unique celebration that’s truly out of this world. On.. 29/05/2025

5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025

British van linked to copper cable thefts worth €100,000 across Murcia, Alicante and the rest of SpainThree arrested after 45 kilometres of copper stolen from 12 solar plants across Spain Three people have been arrested following a Guardia Civil investigation that dismantled a travelling criminal group suspected of stealing copper cable from.. 29/05/2025

British boy, 8, in critical condition after fall from third-floor window in IbizaThe child suffered severe head trauma and multiple injuries in an accident in Sant Antoni de Portmany An eight-year-old British boy is in a critical condition after falling from a third-floor apartment window in the Ibizan town of Sant Antoni de Portmany.. 29/05/2025

Iberian oven cranks up the heat: Spain weekend weather forecast May 29-June 1Orange and yellow weather warnings for extreme heat have been activated across Spain for the next few days Weather alerts on Friday May 30 Summer has arrived with a real bang, with temperatures literally shooting up overnight to trigger.. 29/05/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to gaining residency now that the Golden Visa scheme has ended If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until this year, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and.. 28/05/2025

At least seven dead, including children, after migrant boat capsizes in SpainExhausted passengers making the journey from Africa fell into the water just metres from safety At least seven people, all of them women and girls, have died after a migrant boat capsized just five metres from the dock at La Restinga, on the Spanish.. 28/05/2025

Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025

Serious penalties in Spain for driving in the wrong directionA Murcia motorist recently drove for 20km against other traffic on the AP-7 motorway With the tourist season fast approaching, the traffic authorities in Spain are once again highlighting the dangers of reckless driving after a 74-year-old motorist.. 28/05/2025
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