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At least 50 injured after fireworks explode at Spanish fiesta Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:22:39 +0200 At least 50 people were injured, including three taken to hospital with burns, on Wednesday after fireworks exploded at the start of an annual fiesta in northern Spain, authorities said.

'Master of Escapes' caught in Spain after fourth prison break Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:04:41 +0200 Spanish police have arrested a fugitive dubbed the "Master of Escapes" after he broke out of prison four times, most recently from a maximum-security facility in Italy, authorities said Wednesday.

Greedy landlords or terrible tenants: Who's at fault in Spain's rental crisis? Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:25:45 +0200 Following our previous survey results on Spain's rental crisis, we share the views of readers who are tenants and landlords to try to assess who's more at fault for the dire situation, and if they think anyone else is to blame.

La Tomatina: Why does Spain have a huge tomato street fight? Wed, 28 Aug 2019 08:30:00 +0200 Every year on the last Wednesday of August, the town of Buñol in Spain's Valencia region prepares to get seriously messy when it stages what has become the world's biggest food fight.

Mother and daughter die in Spain after being injured in flash floods Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:59:31 +0200 A mother and her daughter who were seriously injured when a wall collapsed during flash flooding over the weekend in northeast Spain have died, authorities said Wednesday.

Irish couple found dead in Spain under suspicious circumstances Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:26:07 +0200 Spanish Civil Guard police are investigating the deaths of an Irish couple in the Valencian town of Cullera after their bodies were found by their underage children next to their home's jacuzzi with what appeared to be stab wounds.

Can they charge you for tap water in Spain? Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:21:12 +0200 It's not that common to ask for tap water in Spain, but if you do, are bars and restaurants allowed to charge you for it? What about if you're not a customer?

Spain moves to speed up return of migrants stranded in Ceuta Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:15:24 +0200 Spain's government took steps on Tuesday to speed up the return of thousands of migrants still in the Spanish territory of Ceuta following a mass influx from Morocco in July.

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:03:48 +0200 Spain braced for storms and rain today, hackers leak names of 70,000 Moroccan police who 'allowed' Ceuta migrant crisis, vulture surprises bystanders in Basque city and more news from Spain this Wednesday August 26th.

'We're heading for catastrophe': The summer climate change hit Europe Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:51:09 +0200 For generations, summer in Europe has been languid and dreamy, bringing fine weather and lengthy days on sunny beaches and terraces. But in 2026, the brutal reality of climate change forced its way into daily life.

As Iceland votes on the EU, which countries could be next to join? Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:24:56 +0200 Iceland will go to the polls on Sunday to decide whether to resume talks on EU membership. In case of a “yes” win, Iceland will become the 11th country aspiring to join the bloc. Claudia Delpero looks at the states queuing up to join the bloc.

Explained: Hot to get your boat licence in Spain Wed, 10 Aug 2022 17:10:22 +0200 Have you ever dreamed of getting your boat licence in Spain and exploring its spectacular coastlines from the water? Here’s how to go about it, from what type of licence you need to how much it will cost you.

'Spain is outpricing itself': Your views on the 'impossible' rental market Tue, 25 Aug 2026 14:53:32 +0200 Spain's rental market is at the heart of the country's housing crisis, with tenants facing eyewatering prices, very little choice and undesirable short-term contracts. We asked The Local Spain's readers what their rental experience has been like.

Spanish Expression of the Day: Qué pasa Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:43:53 +0200 You’ll hear these two words a lot in daily talk in Spain, but depending on how you use them they can either be a greeting, a question or even a way of instigating a fight.

UV Index: Where in Spain you have to take extra care with sun exposure Fri, 12 Aug 2022 13:09:39 +0200 We all know that too much sun can cause health problems, but there are particular places in Spain where the UV Index is higher than others and you need to be particularly careful. Read on to find out where.

Is this the end of the summer heat in Spain? Tue, 25 Aug 2026 10:44:15 +0200 People in Spain are finally experiencing a break from the relentlessly hot summer weather thanks to a general drop in temperatures across the country. But does this mean that the summer is over and the cooler weather is here to stay?

Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:55:48 +0200 Man arrested in Mallorca for threatening and robbing tourists, Australia temporarily pauses working holiday visas for Spaniards, PM assembles National Security Council over Ceuta crisis and more news from Spain on Tuesday August 25th.

Óscar Puente: Future leader of Spain's Socialists? Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:25:09 +0200 Spain's Minister of Transport has tentatively thrown his hat in the ring as a potential successor to Pedro Sánchez when the leader of the PSOE steps down.

6,000 lost bags and 270 flights cancelled: Barcelona airport strike rages on Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:09:46 +0200 The indefinite strike by ground staff at Barcelona airport enters its third week, with serious disruptions for many but not all passengers travelling via Spain's second busiest airport.

Why there are fears of more serious floods in Spain this autumn Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:11:12 +0200 Spanish meteorologists are warning that this summer's weather conditions are similar to those recorded prior to the devastating 2024 Valencia floods, increasing the likelihood of heavy, sudden rainfall this autumn in Spain.