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The confetti has barely settled and Spain are already preparing to host the next World CupLess than 48 hours after Ferran Torres' extra-time winner against Argentina, all eyes are turning to 2030, when Spain co-hosts the tournament on home soil The celebrations are still going. Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal against Argentina on.. 21/07/2026

Málaga has big plans on the horizon and a long-overdue seafront makeover finally taking shapeThe port is the fastest growing in Spain for the third consecutive year, while Pedregalejo's promenade renovation has been expanded and pushed back to the end of 2026 The port that keeps on growing Málaga's port has been on quite.. 21/07/2026

More than 1,300 heat-related emergencies in Andalucía as authorities warn this heatwave could last 20 daysThe regional health minister is urging people to take the current conditions seriously, with Córdoba among the areas expected to be worst affected Andalucía's regional government is calling for caution as the current heatwave tightens.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair profits tumble despite carrying more passengers than ever to SpainMillions of Britons flying to Spain use Ryanair every year, and many will be wondering whether rising costs will affect them Ryanair may be carrying more passengers than ever, but soaring fuel costs have taken a sizeable bite out of the airline'.. 21/07/2026

Ryanair flags major delays at Alicante, Malaga, Madrid and Tenerife airports this summerBritish tourists travelling to and from Spain are being advised to allow extra time at the airport British holidaymakers and expats travelling to and from Spain this summer are being warned to leave plenty of extra time at the airport as Ryanair says.. 21/07/2026

Gibraltar airport says new border system is running normally after social media claims of chaosThe government has reviewed CCTV footage and taken statements from border officials, concluding that videos circulating online are "substantially false" Gibraltar's government has moved to reassure residents and travellers that its new airport.. 20/07/2026

Spain investigates mystery deaths of four whales off Murcia coastThe protected marine area off the Murcia coast is home to one of the Mediterranean's most important populations of Cuvier's beaked whales Spanish authorities are continuing to investigate the deaths of four young Cuvier's beaked whales.. 20/07/2026

Large dogs can now travel on more trains across Spain from July 21Dogs weighing up to 40kg will be allowed on most Renfe services, giving pet owners far more flexibility when travelling around Spain Travelling around Spain with a larger dog is about to become a lot simpler thanks to a major change being introduced.. 20/07/2026

A small Seville village with fewer than 4,000 people is building a life-size Trojan HorseThe team behind Gilena's remarkable museum collection has taken on its most ambitious project yet, and the result weighs over a ton Somewhere in the Sierra Sur mountains of Seville, in a town most people have never heard of, a group of volunteers.. 20/07/2026

Spain are world champions again, but Argentina made sure the final will be remembered for all the wrong reasons tooFerran Torres' 106th-minute goal sealed a 1-0 victory over ten-man Argentina at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, as ugly scenes after the final whistle overshadowed a landmark night for Spanish football Spain have done it again. Ferran Torres struck.. 20/07/2026

Andalucía weekly weather forecast July 20-23: Storms threaten as the heat refuses to budgeSevere thunderstorm warnings join the heat alerts this week, with temperatures climbing even higher by Wednesday The weekend saw various weather warnings and the mercury stubbornly refusing to drop across Andalucía, with Cádiz the only.. 20/07/2026

¡Vamos, España! Spain face off against Argentina in the World Cup finalEngland's World Cup dream ends in heartbreak, setting up a Spain v Argentina final Spain now knows exactly who stands between them and World Cup glory after Argentina booked their place in Sunday's final in New York with one of the great comeback.. 17/07/2026

Granada is getting a direct London flight for the first time in years and tickets start at €20Wizz Air will launch two weekly services between Federico García Lorca Airport and London Luton from Monday October 27 Good news for anyone living in or around Granada who has been waiting for a direct London connection to return. Hungarian low.. 17/07/2026

Southern Spain is becoming a desert. One company is using innovative organic farming techniques to turn that around (and make delicious almonds at the same time!)Almendrehesa has been committed for over a decade to regenerating the subsoil of southeast Spain’s countryside to combat desertification Everyone knows and loves the southeastern corner of Spain for its great weather, relaxed pace of life and.. 17/07/2026

Saving for a home in Spain? Even a €30k deposit isn't enough in many placesExperts warn that many people are being locked out of Spain's property market long before they reach the mortgage stage For many people living in Spain, the dream of owning a home is starting to feel more distant than ever.   With the.. 17/07/2026

The EU's digital identity wallet is coming. Here's what it means and who it affectsEuropean citizens will be able to store their ID card, driving licence and other key documents on their phone by 2027, but questions remain about whether the scheme will extend to non-EU residents For EU citizens, the prospect of crossing into another.. 17/07/2026

Passenger almost sucked from Ryanair jet after window shatters. Could it happen on a Spain flight?The terrifying Ryanair incident has left many holidaymakers wondering whether the same thing could happen on a flight to or from Spain Image: Artistic representation of the damage   A passenger was nearly sucked from a Ryanair plane after.. 17/07/2026

Córdoba's Mosque-Cathedral tops one million visitors for the third year running, despite a difficult start to 2026A rail disaster, storms and international tensions all took their toll on numbers, but the monument's pulling power remains as strong as ever More than a million people visited the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba in the first six months of 2026.. 16/07/2026

WATCH: UK Ambassador visits Almería after wildfires that claimed British LivesBritish residents shared their experiences as rebuilding efforts get underway across Almería province     British Ambassador to Spain Alex Ellis travelled to Almería on Tuesday July 14 to meet members of the local British.. 15/07/2026

Spain is through to the World Cup final - could it be a Spain-England final?Celebrations erupted across Spain as La Roja beat France 2-0 to book their place in Sunday's World Cup final, now attention turns to England's semi-final against Argentina Spain is through to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after beating.. 15/07/2026