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'Digital zombies' invade Madrid to launch 28-day social media detoxOFF Movement urges Spaniards to ditch apps in February as phone use hits four hours a day A slow-moving horde of “digital zombies” shuffled through central Madrid this weekend, eyes glued to their phones, in a striking street performance warning.. 19/01/2026

Date set for opening of Wetherspoon pub at Alicante AirportA chance for a pint and a feeling of home for UK passengers at Alicante Airport as Wetherspoon confirms opening of its first European pub It’s official: Wetherspoon will be opening its first pub abroad in continental Europe, which will be at.. 19/01/2026

Fake pet scam in Murcia dismantled by the Guardia CivilOver 120 victims across Spain, including Murcia, fell prey to a gang selling pets that didn't exist The Guardia Civil has taken down a criminal gang that scammed more than 120 people through fake online pet ads. The operation, called &lsquo.. 19/01/2026

Death toll rises to 39 in Spain's worst train accident for over a decadeSpecial hotlines have been set up for passengers and their families #AccidenteFerroviario | Más de 220 guardias civiles, pertenecientes a unidades de Seguridad Ciudadana, Agrupación de Tráfico, GRS y del Servicio Aéreo, contin.. 19/01/2026

Storm Harry hits Spain with torrential rain: Weather forecast January 19-22Spain is in for several days of heavy downpours and treacherous sea conditions Weather alerts on Tuesday January 20 Following the rain and snow that hit Spain this past weekend, claiming one life in Huesca, Storm Harry, the latest high.. 19/01/2026

Tragedy in Spain: Train crash kills 39 and leaves hundreds injured in CórdobaA major rail disaster in southern Spain has left the country in shock and forced the suspension of high-speed services between Madrid and Andalucía BREAKING: Rail service between Madrid and Andalusia, Spain, has been suspended after two high.. 18/01/2026

Spain languishes near bottom of EU English leagueGalicia shines while Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura lag far behind Spain's English skills have hit a plateau, landing the country fourth from bottom in the EU according to the latest EF English Proficiency Index released on Wednesday. With.. 16/01/2026

Bomb WiFi threat forces emergency landing for Barcelona flightTurkish Airlines plane with 148 passengers escorted by fighter jets in mid-air scare Passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Barcelona got the fright of their lives yesterday when a fellow traveller created a WiFi network named with.. 16/01/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives. &..

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to knowUnlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting travellers zip around the country for a flat rate of €60. The Ministry.. 16/01/2026

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in SpainHalf a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain are getting an unexpected break after the government admitted its mandatory..

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beaconsThe introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their hands on the new V-16 emergency beacon can breathe a small sigh of relief...

Bring back the carbs! Spanish experts raise eyebrows at new US food pyramidThe protein-heavy American rethink is completely at odds with Mediterranean diet basics The United States has unveiled a brand new food pyramid and to say it’s caused a stir is a bit of an understatement, with even nutrition experts here in.. 16/01/2026

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay featureCaja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new contactless system allowing shoppers to pay in physical stores simply by holding.. 16/01/2026

Spain's inflation eases as Murcia gets a break on bills and basicsThe cost of living across Spain rose 2.7% in 2025, but the Region of Murcia saw smaller price hikes than most other areas Spain ended 2025 with a gentler rise in prices, offering a small relief to households over Christmas after a year of steady inflation.. 16/01/2026

Spain's medical cannabis milestone comes with training warningPatients and doctors welcome new rules but say specialists must learn to prescribe it Patients and medical groups have cheered a key step towards legal medical cannabis in Spain, which was agreed in October, but warn the real test will be training doctors.. 16/01/2026

Rafa Nadal's hometown crowned Mallorca's ugliest in street pollManacor tops the list with 37 votes as locals don't hold back A Palma-based content agency, Ximbomba (@ximbomba.agencia on TikTok), recently took to the streets of Mallorca with a cheeky question: what's the ugliest town on the island? The answers.. 16/01/2026

Elderly man stopped at Tenerife airport after trying to board plane with his wife's bodyThe Guardia Civil later confirmed there was no foul play as the woman had died from natural causes Passengers at Tenerife South Airport were left stunned when an elderly man attempted to board a flight with his wife’s lifeless body in a wheelchair.. 15/01/2026

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmersThe 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing to transfer around 17,000 state-owned rural properties to young farmers.. 15/01/2026

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegationsMinisters consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, following allegations of sexual assault.. 15/01/2026
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