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People in Spain are retiring later than ever as average pension age hits 65.5More than 12% of new retirees in Spain are now choosing to delay retirement voluntarily People in Spain are retiring later than ever before, with the country’s average effective retirement age now reaching 65.5 years for the first time. &.. 27/05/2026

Grace period is over as Spain cracks down on V16 emergency beacon rulesDGT Spain says faulty, flat or non-approved devices are treated the same as having no beacon at all Drivers in Spain are now officially being fined for failing to comply with the country’s V16 emergency beacon rules after traffic authorities.. 27/05/2026

The Osborne bull turns 70: The story of Spain's most iconic roadside symbolThe story of how a simple brandy advert became one of the most recognised symbols in Spain Few images are more closely linked to Spain than the giant black Osborne bull standing over the country’s roadsides.   Visible from motorways.. 27/05/2026

Hotel inflation in Spain continues to soar: Prices rose 7.5% in AprilSpain’s hotel sector is now far more expensive than the EU average, driven by strong foreign demand Hotel prices in Spain are still rising at a pace that leaves many visitors feeling the pinch. According to fresh data from the European Consumer.. 26/05/2026

Spain warned over teenage vaping surge ahead of World No Tobacco DayDoctors say e-cigarettes are becoming the “gateway” to nicotine addiction as pressure grows for tougher anti-smoking laws Doctors in Spain are warning of a worrying rise in teenage vaping ahead of World No Tobacco Day on Sunday May 31.. 26/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Diesel prices in Spain fall below €1.70 a litre for first time since MarchHowever, petrol prices are still edging upwards slightly at filling stations across Spain Drivers across Spain are finally getting a bit of breathing space at the pumps after diesel prices dropped below €1.70 a litre for the first time since.. 22/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

EU enforces single USB-C charger for almost all devices sold in EuropeThe rule is already in force for phones, tablets and laptops in Spain and further afield For a couple of years now, the European Union has been rolling out rules requiring USB-C to be the standard charging port across a wide range of devices, and.. 21/05/2026

Spanish Supreme Court rules that parents can legally challenge a child's right to euthanasiaThe ruling doesn't mean parents can block euthanasia outright, but it does give them the right to request a judicial review Spain's Supreme Court has ruled that parents have the legal right to challenge a decision granting euthanasia to an.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026

El Corte Inglés slashes prices on 1,300 everyday products and says it's not a one-offWith the cost of living still squeezing household budgets across Spain, the move could have other chains looking over their shoulders Spanish shoppers have had precious little good news on the cost of living front lately, but there is some relief.. 19/05/2026

Spain is spending €100 million to install hundreds more electric car chargersThe investment targets so-called “shadow zones” across Spain where there are no charge points for miles Switching to an electric car is a big decision, not to mention a huge expense, and one of the things that puts a lot of people off.. 18/05/2026

Spain's new prescription charge system is now in force: Here's what you now pay for medicationFor many people on lower and middle incomes in Spain, the new system works out considerably cheaper Spain's pharmaceutical co-payment system was updated on May 14, so if you buy prescription medication through the public health system, it&rsquo.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026