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WATCH: Storm Regina causes bizarre 'mud hail' in Spain's Málaga Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:08:56 +0100 As Storm Regina sweeps through Spain bringing plenty of rain and strong winds, it's also led to a strange metrological phenomenon dubbed 'mud hail' in Málaga on the Costa del Sol.

LISTED: The cities in Spain where you can still buy a home for under €200K Thu, 05 Mar 2026 15:17:51 +0100 Property prices in Spain have risen so much over the last few years that it's no longer a country with bargain homes really. However, the data shows that there are plenty of cities - even on the coast - where you can buy for under €200,000.

Pollution exposure in Europe linked to mental health problems Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:10:55 +0100 Environmental pollution is linked to several mental health disorders in Europe, the European Environment Agency (EEA) has warned, arguing that enforcing legislation would result in Europeans being both less depressed and less anxious.

How to find out where to get the cheapest fuel in Spain Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:14:43 +0100 With events in the Middle East causing queues at Spanish petrol stations due to the threat of prices rising sharply, many drivers in Spain are now looking for cheaper fuel to fill up their tanks.

Spain to send frigate to Cyprus after Iranian drone strike Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:54:36 +0100 Spain will send its most advanced frigate to protect Cyprus after a drone strike on a British base on the Mediterranean island sucked it into the Middle East war, the defence ministry said on Thursday.

'Suffocated': Why Spain's self-employed workers are protesting Thu, 05 Mar 2026 10:29:31 +0100 Tens of thousands of 'autónomos' took to the streets of 40 Spanish cities this week to protest against a system they say is "suffocating" them.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:09:25 +0100 US Treasury Secretary claims Spain putting 'American lives at risk', tourism numbers drop in Catalonia so far in 2026, more Spaniards repatriated from Middle East and more news on Thursday March 5th.

Spain denies US claim it's now willing to cooperate militarily on Iran Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:13:15 +0100 Spain on Wednesday doubled down on its opposition to Washington's use of its bases against Iran, after the White House Press Secretary said Madrid had "agreed to cooperate with the US military".

What are the rules on taking your pets on holiday in Spain? Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:06:16 +0200 Deciding whether to take your furry friends with you or what to do with them while you're away on holiday can be difficult. Here's everything you need to know about the rules on travelling with pets in Spain, as well as some alternative options.

Why does Spain build with concrete while the US uses wood? Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:07:24 +0100 If you’re an American moving to or visiting Spain, you will have noticed that the style of homes and the materials they're made from are very different. Here's why wooden homes are quite rare here.

Spain's state rail Renfe sets up bus company in anticipation of further holdups Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:53:15 +0100 With public confidence low following a recent deadly crash in Córdoba, Spain's public railway company is to launch a bus company to help deal with delays and suspended services during infrastructure works planned for the coming years.

What to know about being president of your building's 'community' in Spain Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:54:20 +0100 When it's your turn to be president of 'la comunidad' in your shared residential building, you'll have a few responsibilities to take on. But is there a way to get out of it?

'No to the war': Spain's PM defies Trump as rift with US deepens Wed, 04 Mar 2026 10:20:57 +0100 Spain's prime minister defiantly posted "No to the war" on Wednesday, deepening a rift with the US after Madrid refused to allow the use of its bases to attack Iran and Washington threatened to cut off all trade.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:15:45 +0100 Spain starts evacuations of Spaniards stranded in Middle East, four in ten homes on sale in Alicante owned by foreigners, Spain's property prices increase by 20 percent and more news on Wednesday March 4th.

Five students die in Spain after coastal path collapse Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:55:15 +0100 A wooden coastal walkway connecting two cliffs outside the northern Spanish city of Santander collapsed on Tuesday killing five young people and leaving one missing, authorities said.

'They're terrible': Trump threatens to cut all trade with Spain over Nato and Iran Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:43:30 +0100 US President Donald Trump threatened Tuesday to sever all trade with Spain after it refused to let US planes use its bases to attack Iran, while also lashing out at Britain for not cooperating more.

Autónomo in Spain: Essential vocab for foreign self-employed workers Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:49:56 +0200 If you're newly self-employed in Spain, you'll have to get your head around the rules and forms to fill out, but also all the new Spanish work vocabulary. Here are some key words you need to know as an 'aútonomo/a' in Spain.

'Nobody listens here!' Ten common complaints foreigners make to their Spanish partners Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:03:29 +0200 Cross-cultural relationships are as interesting as they are complex. Here are some of the ten most common moans foreigners have when talking to their Spanish partners.

Storm Regina to bring blood rain and strong winds to Spain Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:06:12 +0100 March looks set to bring further bad weather to Spain, with Storm Regina forecast to be accompanied by so-called 'blood rain' from North Africa.

Where are the US military bases in Spain and why are they there? Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:53:33 +0200 Spain's reluctance to allow the US to launch attacks on Iran from American military bases on Spanish soil has reawakened interest in the purpose of these installations, their location and their history.