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Spanish village offers free house to anyone willing to run the local barSoria in rural Spain is giving away a home to help revive its much-missed meeting spot In the remote mountain village of Beratón, high in the province of Soria in north-central Spain, the local bar has been sitting empty for months. Now, in.. 05/06/2025

Here comes summer: Spain weekend weather forecast June 5-8Most of Spain can look forward to sunny weekend with temperatures touching 40°C in places Average temperatures expected on Saturday June 7   Just when we thought the weather had settled down, Spain was hit by a succession of storms.. 05/06/2025

Irishman seriously injured after being gored in Spanish bull runThe Irish victim lives in Spain and regularly joins these controversial events An Irish man remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after being gored in the chest during a bull run in Spain. The 43-year-old, who has lived in Spain for.. 04/06/2025

Spain cuts defence ties with Israel over Gaza conflictThe production licence for Israeli missiles has been revoked amid public pressure Spain has officially severed a major defence contract with Israel, marking a significant break in military cooperation amid growing domestic and international condemnation.. 04/06/2025

Ibiza’s dance floors are emptying as phones take over the partyOnce famous for wild nights and free-spirited crowds, some say Ibiza’s clubbing scene is losing its soul A British woman visiting Ibiza for the third time has shared her disappointment after finding herself one of the only people dancing at a packed.. 04/06/2025

Experts warn of 'inhuman temperatures' throughout Spain from next weekAll indicators point to a brutally hot summer across Spain that could begin in the next couple of days I’m sure everyone has been enjoying the last few days of sunshine and warmth after a decidedly long winter but brace yourselves, as things.. 04/06/2025

Sweet treat, sour surprise: why ice cream might cost more this summerThe price of this key ingredient has doubled in a year and experts say it could push up the cost of your favourite summer treat Summer in Spain would not be complete without an ice cream or two; a sweet treat enjoyed by families, holidaymakers and locals.. 04/06/2025

Free train travel in Spain ends in July: This is what tickets will now costOn the plus side, Renfe is making it easier to travel with bicycles throughout Spain from mid-July From July 1, 2025, Spain’s free train travel scheme will come to an end and Renfe, the country’s state-run rail company, will introduce.. 04/06/2025

British tourists lead the way as Spain breaks April travel recordsVisitors from the UK spent the most and travelled to Spain in bigger numbers than ever before Spain has just closed the books on a record-breaking April for tourism, and there is one clear trend so far this year: more people, more spending and more.. 03/06/2025

Gordon Ramsay brings Europe's first Hell's Kitchen to SpainThe famously foul-mouthed chef is opening a restaurant in the Balearic Islands There’s big new for foodies and fans of fiery TV chefs as Gordon Ramsay is bringing his world-famous Hell's Kitchen restaurant to Europe for the very first time.. 03/06/2025

Risk a €30k fine for carrying these items in your Spanish carThe traffic authorities in Spain have warned that certain objects can result in a serious penalty if carried in the car without authorisation We all know that driving in Spain comes with its fair share of rules and regulations. But while most of us.. 03/06/2025

Malaga develops prostate cancer testing kits available at pharmaciesThe Testeavida early detection kit will be available to buy at almost 8,700 pharmacies across Spain Thanks to the Covid pandemic and flu outbreaks, most of us are now well accustomed to testing ourselves at home for common ailments, but researchers.. 03/06/2025

From Summer solstice to shooting stars: A guide to Spain's spectacular June skyTake a tour of the skies this month with the English-speaking team at Murcia’s Finca Astronomica For those of us lucky enough to live in Spain, the night sky offers a constant source of wonder. Last month, the beautiful Flower Moon reminded.. 03/06/2025

Spain turns to British experts as wild rabbits wreak havocAragon has enlisted the help of a UK-based pest control company Wild rabbits might appear to be a serene part of the countryside, but across Spain they’re becoming a serious problem. From devouring crops to damaging paths and roads with their.. 02/06/2025

New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025

Plague of giant moths invades SpainHigh temperatures have drawn these huge insects to several parts of Spain If you’ve noticed more fluttery guests showing up around your home lately, you’re not alone. Summer might bring sunshine and longer days, but it also marks the return.. 02/06/2025

Scare at Mallorca hotel as 4-year-old British boy gets his hand stuck in swimming pool pipeFirefighters and ambulance called to emergency at Mallorca resort hotel There was quite a commotion when emergency services were called to help a four-year-old boy, whose arm had got stuck in a pipe of a swimming pool at a hotel in Mallorca, Spain.. 02/06/2025

Two Scottish men shot dead at bar in FuengirolaA masked gunman opened fire on the Costa del Sol seafront in a gang-related attack Two Scottish nationals have been shot dead in a targeted attack at a bar in Fuengirola, a popular coastal town in southern Spain. The shooting took place.. 02/06/2025

Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025