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'Silent killer': Extreme heat claims 'more than 200,000 lives' in Europe Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:08:53 +0200 More than 200,000 lives have been lost to the "silent killer" of extreme heat in Europe since 2022, the World Health Organization said on Thursday, after a heatwave saw some countries record their highest-ever May temperatures.

British couple arrested in Spain for abandoning their three children to go partying Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:05:29 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a British couple for allegedly leaving their three children aged four and under alone in a hotel in the Málaga town of Benalmádena. The youngest - just six months old - has tested positive for cocaine.

Pope arrives in Spain's Canary Islands to meet migrant boat survivors Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:22:12 +0200 Pope Leo XIV arrived in Spain's Canary Islands on Thursday to meet migrants, many of whom survived a dangerous Atlantic crossing to reach the archipelago.

The Local Spain attends Pope's historic mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:52:01 +0200 The Local Spain's reporter and long-term Barcelona resident Esme Fox reports from the Sagrada Familia as Pope Leo XIV blesses its tallest tower.

Yamal's first World Cup: The meteoric rise of Spain's teen sensation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:52:34 +0200 Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will play at a record sixth World Cup in 2026, but years from now the tournament may instead be remembered as Lamine Yamal's first.

Spain's Valencia Port introduces EES border system Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0200 Following the rollout in Spanish airports, the Port of Valencia has now implemented new biometric border checks in line with new Schengen Area rules.

Which Spanish work visas are Americans successfully applying for? Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:34:31 +0200 Are you a US national who's looking to live and work in Spain? A key figure in the Spanish Migration Ministry has unveiled the work visas most US nationals are applying for, and their rate of approval.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:05:50 +0200 Man shot dead in broad daylight in Barcelona, 400 patients in Málaga given false positives in colon cancer screening, Huelva wildfire brought under control, and more news from Spain on Thursday June 11th.

UK writer Julian Barnes wins top Spanish literature prize Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:42:47 +0200 Veteran British author Julian Barnes was on Wednesday named the winner of Spain's top literature prize for decades of work that "offers a lucid, warm and compassionate vision of humanity".

Why do prices keep rising if property purchases are falling in Spain? Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:22:37 +0200 The Spanish property market is producing some paradoxical numbers at the moment, figures that show both soaring prices and falling sales overall. What's the cause of this according to the experts?

Spain to regain direct flight route to South Africa after seven-year wait Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:30:17 +0200 Spanish airline Air Europa will launch a new direct route between Madrid and Johannesburg this June, the first non-stop flight connection between Spain and southern Africa since Iberia pulled out in 2019.

Only three European countries meet deadline for new pay transparency rules Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:12:09 +0200 Only three countries have passed into national legislation new EU pay transparency rules by the June 7th deadline, MEPs and trade unions have denounced.

Spain's Dénia to axe holiday lets in many neighbourhoods by 2029 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:26:04 +0200 The Alicante town of Dénia, one of the Spanish municipalities with the highest rate of foreign residents, has announced that it will ban tourist apartments in certain neighbourhoods by 2029.

Spain's Mallorca to limit cars in bid to tackle summer congestion Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:02:51 +0200 The Balearic island of Mallorca has proposed a new law which will restrict access to the approximately 400,000 vehicles that enter the island via its ports every summer, with hefty fines for offenders.

How to watch the 2026 World Cup on TV in Spain Fri, 15 May 2026 11:18:02 +0200 The world's biggest football spectacle kicks off on June 11th, but unfortunately getting to watch all the matches on TV while in Spain is going to be more complicated and expensive than ever. These are your best options and the games airing for free.

'A new low': Europeans no longer see the US as an ally and blame Trump Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:00:30 +0200 Growing numbers of Europeans no longer see the US as an ally, with a significant minority viewing the superpower as an adversary, a new survey has revealed.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 10 Jun 2026 08:43:00 +0200 Over 400 digital nomads take advantage of Extremadura’s €10,000 offer, extra-long national anthem baffles Spain’s footballers, Andalusia’s PP leader meets with far right to form new government and more news on Wednesday June 10th.

Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:24:20 +0200 European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe.

Brother of Spain's PM set for verdict in corruption trial Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:08:38 +0200 A trial of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's brother for alleged influence peddling in a public sector appointment concluded on Tuesday, one of several corruption cases threatening the Socialist-led government.

How much money you need to achieve financial freedom in your city in Spain Tue, 09 Jun 2026 13:43:30 +0200 Money can’t buy you happiness as the saying goes, but it can definitely help take the pressure off life. Find out what the data says about how much you need to earn in numerous cities across Spain to be financially comfortable.