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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.. 21/07/2025

Spain chosen as 2031 Ryder Cup hosts for second time everCatalonia's Camiral Resort gets the nod, bringing the iconic tournament back 34 years after Valderrama made history Spain has officially been chosen to host the 2031 Ryder Cup, bringing one of the biggest events in the world of golf back to the.. 21/07/2025

Spain's wildfire season intensifies as new blazes force evacuationsMore than 31,000 hectares have already burned this year as extreme heat sparks a rise in major fires A fresh wave of wildfires has hit Spain, with the most serious new outbreak prompting the full lockdown of a town in the province of Toledo and forcing.. 21/07/2025

Summer road trippers risk €4,000 fine for overloaded carsTraffic officers are weighing vehicles during roadside checks across Spain this summer DGT’s portable weighing scales for cars, vans and trucks   Summer road trips are a tradition in Spain, particularly in August, with millions of.. 21/07/2025

Two separate balcony falls in the Balearic Islands leave one man dead and another seriously injuredInvestigations are underway after a fatal fall in Ibiza and a serious incident in Palma de Mallorca A 20-year-old man has died and another man has been seriously injured in two unrelated balcony falls that occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning.. 21/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025

Relief from the heat: Spain weather forecast July 21-24The end of July should be much cooler than expected in most of Spain Average temperatures forecast on Wednesday July 23 After a drop in temperature in many parts of Spain over the weekend, it seems the end of July won’t be quite as hot as usual.. 21/07/2025

Nou Camp comeback hits another snag as Barcelona face fresh stadium setbackThe club’s long-awaited return home is now set for mid-September due to permit issues and unfinished construction work Barcelona’s long-overdue return to their iconic home stadium has been pushed back once again, with the club now eyeing September.. 18/07/2025

Friends of British man who died at Ibiza hotel criticise 'disrespectful' behaviourFriends of Evan Thomson say hotel resumed music and cleaned the area less than two hours after his death   The friends and family of a young British man who died after falling from a hotel balcony in Ibiza have criticised the venue’s handling.. 18/07/2025

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nightsTop tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in Spain or anywhere else, you’ll know it’s not just the heat..

WATCH: Madrid wildfire scorches 3,000 hectares and forces mass evacuationsThe blaze forced more than 50 people from their homes and shut down major motorways 🚨 Desde la #ASEM112 recomendamos a los vecinos de #Navalcarnero que, en la medida de lo posible, permanezcan en sus casas con las ventanas cerradas, ante el humo.. 18/07/2025

Olive oil prices crash by 46 per cent but not all Spanish food costs are cooling downSpain's ‘liquid gold’ has fallen 48% from its peak as grocery inflation drops to more manageable levels Remember when buying olive oil felt like a luxury purchase? Those days might finally be over. Spain's beloved ‘liquid.. 17/07/2025

These are the Spanish towns that are home to the most foreignersAlmost 20% of the entire population was born outside Spain Immigration is dominating public debate in Spain right now, and the numbers help explain why. According to the National Statistics Institute, 9.3 million foreign-born people live in the country.. 17/07/2025

The Spanish splash park where dogs rule the waves this summerThis alternative kind of water park near Barcelona gives dogs the run of the slides, pools and play zones   We all know one of the most refreshing ways to spend a sweltering summer day in Spain is at a water park. But just half an hour from.. 17/07/2025

Rents in Spain can be hiked up by 2.10 per cent this monthThe latest rent increase limit applies to contracts signed after Spain's housing law came into effect in May 2023 Millions of renters across Spain are facing potential rent increases this month as landlords gain the ability to raise monthly payments.. 17/07/2025

Spain hits 40 degrees before weekend relief: Weather forecast July 17-20The temperatures will peak across Spain this Thursday before a new front brings cooler weather Temperatures expected on Thursday afternoon, July 17   Spain is bracing for the most intense day of the current heatwave this Thursday July 17.. 17/07/2025

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 17/07/2025

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025

Brit, 25, in the ICU after falling from supermarket car park in IbizaThe accident took place late on Monday evening at a supermarket in Sant Antoni A 25-year-old British tourist is in a very serious condition in the ICU of a hospital in Spain’s Ibiza after falling from the car park of a well-known supermarket.. 16/07/2025