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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-awaited..

Spain plans 300-metre-tall bull statue to become new national landmarkThe privately funded proposal aims to create a monumental bull sculpture to redefine Spain’s tourist identity Spain may soon be home to one of the tallest sculptures in the world: a colossal 300-metre-high metal bull, promoted by the Spanish.. 25/07/2025

Street cocktails warning for Brits after police bust dodgy vendor in MallorcaPolice say drinks sold by street vendors could pose a serious risk to holidaymakers British holidaymakers heading to Mallorca this summer are being urged to steer clear of beachside cocktails sold by street vendors after police uncovered drinks being.. 25/07/2025

British drug kingpin once among Europe’s most wanted dies in Costa BlancaBrian Charrington passed away while awaiting a Spanish prison sentence tied to a 2013 cocaine bust   A notorious British drug trafficker, once ranked among Europe’s top ten most investigated criminals, has died on the Costa Blanca while.. 24/07/2025

Spain to face England in Euro 2025 final for repeat of World Cup clashEngland and Spain are set for a rematch of the 2023 World Cup final in this Sunday’s showdown Spain booked their place in the UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 final with a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over Germany this Wednesday July 23, thanks.. 24/07/2025

Jewish teenagers removed from Valencia flight for singing in HebrewSpanish police cited safety violations as their motive for removing the French teens, while Israeli officials are alleging antisemitism A group of French Jewish youths were removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, Spain, this week, prompting.. 24/07/2025

Spain will start relocating migrant minors from Canary Islands in SeptemberThe Region of Murcia will take in 133 unaccompanied children despite the recent unrest The Spanish government has taken an important step toward moving unaccompanied migrant minors from overcrowded areas like the Canary Islands and Ceuta.. 24/07/2025

Storms and temperature drops this weekend: Spain weather forecast July 24-28The mercury could plummet by as much as 10ºC in parts of Spain before shooting up again over the weekend Weather alerts across Spain on Thursday July 24   The low-pressure system affecting Spain since Wednesday will continue to cause.. 24/07/2025

Twelve wildfires break out in a single day as Spain's summer blaze crisis deepensAndalucía hit hardest as experts warn rainy spring followed by intense heat and wind is fuelling fast-spreading fires   Spain braces for another dangerous fire season Spain is facing a fresh wave of summer wildfires as hot, dry and.. 23/07/2025

Paddle boarder bitten by shark in Canary IslandsThe authorities have urged swimmers to remain vigilant following this rare attack in Fuerteventura A man has been badly injured in the Canary Islands after being bitten by a shark while paddleboarding near Fuerteventura. The attack happened around.. 23/07/2025

Spanish beach closed following suspected shark attackAn Italian tourist in Mallorca had part of her calf bitten off but an unidentified sea creature An Italian woman in her mid-eighties has been hospitalised after suffering a serious bite to her leg while swimming at Playa de Palma in Mallorca. The.. 23/07/2025

Lesser-known Canary Island to get new UK flights in 2026Jet2 to launch direct flights to La Palma and offer package holidays in scenic coastal spots Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced new flight routes to La Palma, one of the lesser-known gems of the Canary Islands, starting in 2026. From April 3 next.. 22/07/2025

Speed camera alerts and the fine line between legal and illegal devicesHow to stay safe and on the right side of the law with road alert gadgets in Spain If you drive regularly in Spain, you’ve probably relied on apps like Google Maps or Waze to warn you about upcoming speed cameras. But there's another gadget.. 22/07/2025

Palma Airport strike could cause summer holiday chaos this week in MallorcaUnion threatens to 'paralyse' airport on Friday July 25 in protest over working conditions   Travellers flying in or out of Palma de Mallorca Airport this Friday July 25 could face serious disruption, as airport workers prepare to stage.. 22/07/2025

Sweeping electricity overhaul aims to shield Spain from future blackoutsThe anti-blackout plan includes faster renewable permits, new data rules and help for energy storage Spain’s government is hoping to push through a major reform of its electricity system, introduced after the extraordinary blackout that hit.. 22/07/2025

New Covid variant triggers summer spike in infections across SpainBecause it spreads so easily, NB.1.8.1 has driven infection rates higher than previous summers in Spain A new Covid-19 variant is making its way through Spain this summer, pushing up case numbers just as the country battles back-to-back heatwaves.. 22/07/2025

Ibiza Rocks cancels events following second British tourist death in two weeksThe notorious hotel and music venue says guest safety is its top priority after growing scrutiny over multiple tragedies at the site Ibiza Rocks has suspended its summer events programme after the deaths of two British men at the venue in the.. 22/07/2025

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