Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has been chosen as the location to be awarded this honour. Having a cheeky.. 21/11/2025

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crimeIf passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and breaking and entering were reported in Spain, the third highest figure ever. Homeowners..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fineKnock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country (with a few minor exceptions) must carry an approved and connected V-16 emergency..

Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking your fridge. Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has widened its alert.. 21/11/2025

Made in Andalucía: Spanish humanoid robots to bring the future to India's first robotised cityWith bases in Málaga and Seville, Macco Robotics teams up with Indian firm Sieflex to launch a new era of smart technology Imagine a future where robots serve up your drinks, assist in museums, and work alongside humans to shape a smart city. That.. 21/11/2025

The 'Danish Ikea' chain stealing the homeware crown in SpainThe retail giant plans to open more than 300 new stores across Spain and Portugal It looks like there’s just no stopping JYSK, the homeware giant commonly referred to as the 'cheap Ikea' or the 'Danish Ikea.' Plans are already.. 21/11/2025

Spanish stag do hotspot vows to clear its shelves of boob mugs and willy bottle openersTopless postcards and tasteless T-shirts also face the chop as Mallorca cracks down on saucy souvenirs Mallorca’s souvenir scene could be in for a big clean-up as a political push to ditch the island’s more, shall we say, anatomically.. 21/11/2025

Ultra-processed food consumption triples in Spain sparking major health concernsWith nearly a third of daily calories now coming from ultra-processed foods, health experts say it´s “like smoking” and urge stronger policies to protect public health   Spain’s diet is changing fast… and not for.. 21/11/2025

These are the opening dates for the ski resorts in SpainWhile it all depends on the weather, the major slopes in Spain and Portugal have pencilled in provisional dates The arrival of the first snow in Spain’s main mountain ranges is already putting winter sports on the minds of skiers and snowboarders.. 20/11/2025

Migrant arrivals in Spain plummet but there are more illegal landings in the Balearics than everThe Canary Islands, traditionally the main port of entry for irregular migrants, has seen a massive drop Between January 1 and November 15 this year, 31,742 people arrived in Spain illegally, either by sea or over land. While this number seems.. 20/11/2025

British pilot jailed for 20 years in brutal chemsex stabbing in SpainAaron Rainbow stabbed lover six times after drug-fuelled paranoia, claiming self-defence Aaron Rainbow, a 50-year-old British helicopter pilot from Surrey, has been sentenced to 20 years in a Spanish prison after killing Oscar Tornero, 38, in a violent.. 20/11/2025

Orange alerts for freezing temps and snow: Spain weather forecast Nov 20-23The weekend ahead will be cold, wet and overcast in most of Spain with a little warm relief on Saturday Widespread weather warnings have been issued for Friday November 21   Storm Claudia may have passed, but it’s been replaced by.. 20/11/2025

Taste of Spain: 5 foodie destinations you can reach direct from the UKDiscover the rich and varied flavours of Spain beyond the summer beaches this winter When you think of Spanish food, paella, chorizo or tortilla probably spring to mind - and they’re delicious, of course. But Spanish cuisine is much more diverse.. 19/11/2025

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at workA new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in Spain say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to a major new study.. 19/11/2025

New train station will let Andalucía bypass Madrid on the way to BarcelonaThe plans for a new station south of the capital will allow passengers from Sevilla and Málaga to skip Atocha and Chamartín entirely Passengers travelling between Andalucía and Catalonia could soon skip Madrid altogether thanks.. 19/11/2025

Massive haul of expired seafood seized in Palma amid serious food safety breachAuthorities have uncovered a shocking quantity of expired and refrozen seafood from a Palma distributor, prompting heavy fines and raising serious food safety concerns You might want to think twice before grabbing that seafood platter. Authorities in.. 19/11/2025

Murcia extends bird flu lockdown to backyard chickensSo far, no outbreaks have been reported in the Region of Murcia Spain has ordered that professional livestock farms across the country confine their poultry to contain the spread of avian influenza, a highly-contagious disease which has already caused.. 19/11/2025

Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concernsSpanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact   Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress passed a law forcing the rail operator to return to its previous compensation.. 18/11/2025

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globeA massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well, this afternoon, we’re finding out firsthand. Content delivery.. 18/11/2025

Tejeda celebrates 10 years as one of Spain's most beautiful villages, a must-visit this autumnThis charming Gran Canaria town shines with stunning landscapes, rich traditions and a commitment to responsible tourism Tucked away in the heart of Gran Canaria, Tejeda is marking a decade since it was named one of the Most Beautiful Villages of Spain.. 18/11/2025