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Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:54:33 +0200 Spanish court rules Jehovah's Witnesses can be called 'destructive sect', half of Spanish households receive more from the State than they pay in taxes, heat to give way to storms, and more news from Spain this Wednesday April 22nd.

'We must be ready': EU to lay out its plan to deal with jet fuel crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday.

'Stone age' ticket system preventing travellers in Europe from taking trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system.

Musk accuses Spanish PM of 'high treason' for migrant amnesty measure Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:20:32 +0200 Once again intervening in Spanish politics, billionaire tech titan Elon Musk has accused Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of "high treason".

The most common mistakes foreigners make when greeting people in Spain Mon, 29 Mar 2021 17:50:39 +0200 Saying hi and goodbye in Spanish can’t be that hard, right? Well, if you’ve been using your home country as your frame of reference you may be getting some simple Spanish greetings wrong.

One third of Spanish households own a second home, data shows Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:56:07 +0200 At a time when foreigners are blamed by many for property market pressures in Spain, new data reveals that around one in three Spaniards own a second home.

Spanish unions call petrol station strike over May bank holiday Tue, 21 Apr 2026 09:47:06 +0200 Unions are targeting traditionally busy travel days during Spain's long May Day 'puente' in calling for walkouts by petrol station staff.

All the fun of the fair: A guide to Seville's Feria de Abril in 2026 Fri, 03 May 2019 09:19:21 +0200 As Seville celebrates its famed April Fair, here's everything you need to know about one of the Andalusian capital's most important festivals.

LATEST: Spanish airports operate amid air traffic controllers strike Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0200 Several Spanish airports were hit by industrial action by air traffic controllers on Monday, but initial reports suggested there had been little to no impact on fights.

86 percent applying for Spain's migrant amnesty are Latino, data shows Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:21:06 +0200 Estimates from migration think tanks show that the vast majority of those set to benefit from Spain's migrant regularisation are Latin American, data that somewhat debunks misinformation about the measure.

Gibraltar prepares high-tech border ahead of Brexit deal rollout Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:12:59 +0200 The new technology, which includes facial recognition cameras and security lighting, was announced just months before the implementation of long-awaited post-Brexit border arrangements on The Rock.

What to do in Spain if your flight is delayed due to strikes Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:26:31 +0200 More airport walkouts have started in Spain, affecting 14 of the country's smaller airports. Here's what you need to know if your flight is delayed.

Spain urges EU to end association agreement with Israel Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:41:32 +0200 Spain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of international law, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Sunday.

Pan: Seven everyday Spanish expressions with the word 'bread' Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:46:38 +0200 What does 'eaten bread' mean in Spain? Or to 'make good crumbs'? As bread is such a staple of the Spanish diet, it's no surprise there are loads of expressions with the word 'pan', but most have nothing to do with the food.

Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:42:36 +0200 Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right.

Airlines in Europe fear jet-fuel rationing due to Mideast war Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:14:22 +0200 The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put "well-coordinated plans in place" in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war.

Spain's lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites Fri, 29 Sep 2023 09:03:36 +0200 Spain is the fourth country in the world with the most sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list, just behind Italy, China and Germany, and with so many there's bound to be several you haven't heard of.

What's the law on camping in Spain? Thu, 06 Oct 2022 16:01:41 +0200 Spain is full of beautiful natural spots, but is it possible to camp anywhere you want? What are the rules for wild camping, the potential loopholes and the fines to avoid?

How to renew your digital certificate in Spain Thu, 02 Jun 2022 09:28:48 +0200 Spain's Digital Certificate is a must for anyone who wants to save time with official processes. However, if your Digital Certificate expires, it's not always a straightforward process to renew. Here are all the steps to follow.

How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe? Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:50:53 +0200 The risk of jet fuel shortages in Europe grows each day tankers remain stuck in the Strait of Hormuz, although it isn't clear when exactly supplies will run out and what that will mean for travellers.