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Spain warns Italy of countermeasures if Schengen border checks kept Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:54:46 +0200 Spain on Friday threatened Italy with countermeasures if Rome did not lift this week its one-month suspension of the free-travel Schengen agreement, introduced after the mass migrant rush to Ceuta.

Q&A: Everything you need to prepare for the total solar eclipse in Spain Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:48:27 +0200 There's less than a week left until the highly anticipated total solar eclipse in Spain. We've got all the info you need to prepare for this unique event on August 12th, from the likelihood of clear skies in your area to apps to find the best viewing location.

Spanish police dismantle major Mediterranean migrant smuggling network Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:32:32 +0200 Spanish police said Friday they had dismantled what they called one of the largest criminal networks involved in smuggling migrants across the Mediterranean, arresting 78 people and seizing 18 high-speed boats.

Migrant children sleeping rough in Spain's Ceuta at risk of abuse Fri, 07 Aug 2026 11:01:22 +0200 Hundreds of unaccompanied children are at risk of abuse and exploitation as they sleep rough on the streets of Ceuta after taking part in the mass migrant entry into the Spanish territory a week ago, aid groups warned Thursday.

LISTED: Ten activities for when it's very hot in Barcelona Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:20:29 +0200 Long-time Barcelona resident Esme Fox shares her best tips for getting out and enjoying the Catalan capital without wilting in the heat and humidity of the summer months.

Warm milk? What shocks Americans about grocery shopping in Spain Thu, 06 Aug 2026 11:46:41 +0200 Professional jamón cutters, fresh orange juice machines, unrefrigerated milk and eggs, and no rush whatsoever - there are plenty of surprises (many of them pleasant) that Americans face when they start food shopping in Spain, writes Jennifer Lutz.

Death toll from migrant rush to Spain's Ceuta hits 80 Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:00:39 +0200 The death toll from an unprecedented rush by tens of thousands of migrants to Spain's north African territory of Ceuta has climbed by two to 80, legal authorities said on Thursday.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Friday Fri, 07 Aug 2026 09:01:24 +0200 Spanish police warn of another mass crossing to Ceuta being planned, Barça snub game in Morocco, Spain faces high risk of wildfires on day of eclipse and more news on Friday August 7th.

Spain's other 167 islands you've never heard of Thu, 26 Oct 2023 09:43:03 +0200 Spain has a whopping 179 islands, even though most people are only aware of the Canaries and the Balearics, which comprise just 12 of these. Here's what you need to know about the 167 other 'unknown' Spanish islands.

11 common and comical Spanish-English false friends to watch out for Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:36:09 +0200 English and Spanish speakers learning each other's languages have to deal with the challenge of false friends, words that sound the same as ones in their native tongue but that have a completely different meaning in the other language.

Spain's population on verge of reaching 50 million Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:14:45 +0200 Spain’s population reached a record 49.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, the country’s official stats body announced on Thursday, with more than 100,000 new residents added to the census in just three months.

Barcelona airport sees four more flights cancelled on third strike day Tue, 04 Aug 2026 13:00:54 +0200 The total number of cancelled flights at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport surpassed 40 on the third day of an indefinite strike by ground handling staff which Spanish authorities have estimated could affect two million passengers this summer.

IN STATS: Is Spain really that 'cheap' anymore? Thu, 06 Aug 2026 10:36:38 +0200 Many foreigners cite Spain’s comparatively low cost of living as one of the major factors for moving here. But is it still a very affordable place to live? We crunch the data to see how much more expensive Spain has become in recent years.

EXPLAINED: The rules for setting up a surf school in Spain Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:42:37 +0200 Surfing may not be the first sport you think of when you think of Spain, but it is popular, particularly along the north coast and in the Canary Islands. If you have dreams of setting up a surf school in Spain, here's what you need to know.

Why doing official processes on a Mac in Spain gives so many problems Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:34:49 +0200 Could some online administrative processes in Spain actually be more prone to system errors because you're using a Mac or iOS instead of Windows or Android? The evidence suggests so, so here are some potential solutions.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday Thu, 06 Aug 2026 08:34:19 +0200 One of Britain's most wanted arrested in Madrid, Spanish government ally urges Spain not to co-host 2030 World Cup, phone companies brace for data traffic jams during total eclipse and more news on Thursday August 6th.

Spain mulls what to do about child migrants after Ceuta mass crossing Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:30:41 +0200 The leader of Spain's north African territory of Ceuta on Wednesday said the number of children left there after last week's rush of migrants was "unsustainable", pleading for government aid.

LISTED: Ten activities for a hot summer's day in Valencia Wed, 05 Aug 2026 11:06:33 +0200 If staying indoors next to the fan doesn't enter your plans on a scorching day in Valencia, we've got a list of activities that will keep you cool and entertained at the same time in the eastern Spanish city.

Spain's Navarre to turn monasteries and military barracks into housing Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:27:02 +0200 The northern region of Navarre has come up with an innovative new plan to help solve its housing crisis - transform abandoned historical buildings into new shared housing complexes.

'Like the end of the world': The foreign eclipse chasers flocking to Spain Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:16:32 +0200 People from all over the world will flock to northern Spain next week in the hope of witnessing a once-in-a-lifetime experience: a total solar eclipse.