Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipsesThe government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible trio of solar eclipses heading..

House prices in Spain still rising fast - with one region up 37%New data shows property prices in Spain continue to climb, especially in Murcia and the Basque Country House prices across Spain are continuing their upward trend, with new figures showing an average year-on-year increase of 6.7% in May 2025. While.. 01/08/2025

Netflix is ending its Basic plan in Spain in September: these are your options if you don't want adsThe streaming platform is discontinuing this ad-free subscription in Spain, forcing existing users to upgrade Netflix has rolled out a significant change to its plans in Spain. From September 1, the ad-free Basic plan, which cost €9.99 per month.. 01/08/2025

From calm waters to killer waves: What to do if a tsunami hits SpainWith scientists predicting a 100% chance of Mediterranean tsunamis within 30 years, here's what you need to know to stay alive This week’s massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula sent tsunami waves racing across.. 31/07/2025

Andalucía weekend weather forecast July 31-August 3: Mostly sunny with a chance of afternoon stormsWarm days, light winds and the odd rumble of thunder inland Andalucía is heading into August with mostly settled weather across the region. Skies will be largely clear throughout the weekend, although cloud will bubble up over the mountains.. 31/07/2025

Asian seaweed invades Cádiz and Gibraltar beaches as over 10,000 kilos removed in just two daysTeams have been busy trying to clear beaches of an invasive species of algae An aggressive invasion of Rugulopteryx okamurae seaweed, an invasive species known to the Spanish as ‘Asian seaweed’, is once again disrupting the Cádiz.. 31/07/2025

Common gardening product poses lethal threat to dogs across SpainBlue snail bait containing deadly poison has appeared in parks and green spaces throughout Spain Taking your dog for a walk should be one of life's simple pleasures, but pet owners throughout Spain are discovering that parks and streets can hide.. 30/07/2025

New EU proposal could send thousands of older cars to the scrapyardIf passed, the regulation could force countless vehicles off Spanish roads in one fell swoop Drivers in Spain are already grappling with a mountain of new regulations, from DGT carpooling requirements and potential one-car-per-household limits to.. 30/07/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025

Why your overnight phone charging habit is costing you moneyResearch shows millions of people in Spain could be adding unnecessary euros to their electricity bills Most of us do it without thinking: plug in the phone before bed and wake up to a fully charged device. But Spanish consumer experts are warning.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

Missing British expat found dead in Costa del SolThe 88-year-old had been living in Nerja, Malaga for five years The search for a missing British man in the Malaga town of Nerja ended tragically on Wednesday July 23 when hikers found the body of 88-year-old Vic, just hours after his family reported.. 29/07/2025

64-year-old injured after bombona gas canister explodes in Costa del Sol townThe man was taken to the Hospital de la Axarquía with burns on his body A man has been injured when a fire broke out in a house in Vélez-Málaga (Málaga), according to the 112 Emergency Services in Andalucía. &.. 28/07/2025

Sunny skies and warm nights: Andalucía weather forecast July 28-31A settled week with high temperatures inland and a gentle breeze along the coast After a brief dip in temperatures, Andalucía is heading into another hot and mainly sunny week. Inland areas can expect the mercury to rise sharply during the.. 28/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Collapse in Málaga AVE tunnel forces full closure as rail disruption worsensOne of the high-speed rail tunnels in Valle de Abdalajís has been shut completely due to serious structural damage   Serious structural damage has forced the complete closure of one of the high-speed railway tunnels in Málaga.. 25/07/2025

Green light for long-awaited Málaga motorway link to ease A-357 traffic€57 million investment will connect Cerralba and Casapalma, reviving a long-delayed project to ease traffic into Málaga and the Costa del Sol Plans to extend the Guadalhorce highway, in Málaga, have finally taken a major step forward.. 24/07/2025

Night closures return on Seville's Centenario Bridge during €102m upgradeBridge expansion work will shut sections of the SE-30 ring road overnight until Thursday July 31, with diversions in place Drivers in Seville are being advised to prepare for more nighttime road closures on the Centenario Bridge, as work continues to.. 23/07/2025

Southern Spain exports hit hard as US trade tariffs begin to biteAndalucían goods face major slowdown in American market after Trump’s new tariffs take hold Andalucían exports to the United States dropped sharply in May, the first full month after new 10% tariffs came into effect. Sales to the.. 23/07/2025

British pensioner rescued from strong current off Cádiz beachLifeguards rushed in after the 86-year-old and his son were dragged out to sea by powerful tide   A British man in his eighties was rescued from the sea on Monday July 21 after being caught in a strong current while swimming off Santa Marí.. 22/07/2025