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Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under new rulesThe Spain-wide regulations stipulate that terraces can stay open if bars have cooling systems in place If you've ever tried to grab a drink on a bar terrace during a Spanish heatwave, you'll know it's not always the most comfortable experience.. 01/05/2026

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdownsEight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities have ever introduced, the V16 emergency lights are still causing.. 01/05/2026

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delaysOperational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays at passport control following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit.. 01/05/2026

Why May 1 is a public holiday in SpainLabour Day is marked nationwide with a long history of workers’ rights, protest and a welcome day off May 1 is one of the most important dates in the Spanish work calendar, and this year it falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend for many people.. 01/05/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 lands early in Spain with huge deals just around the cornerPrime members in Spain can expect exclusive deals, rapid deliveries and massive savings Amazon has just confirmed that Prime Day 2026 is landing in June, giving bargain hunters in Spain a head start on one of the biggest shopping events of the year.. 01/05/2026

Fuel prices in Spain fall for second week in a row ahead of May Day getawayPetrol in Spain is almost back to pre-war levels but volatility in the market means it could change quickly There's some welcome news for anyone planning to hit the road this May bank holiday weekend as fuel prices in Spain have dropped for the.. 01/05/2026

Spain to cut antibiotic pack sizes in bid to tackle overuseTourists and residents alike have been known to stock up on antibiotics from Spanish pharmacies Spain is introducing more changes to how antibiotics are dispensed in pharmacies, with plans to reduce standard pack sizes in an effort to tackle overuse.. 01/05/2026

Spain Labour Day weekend: Supermarket opening hours during the May bank holidayEach chain has set its own opening hours for the May 1st holiday weekend, with some regional differences across Spain The Friday May 1 Labour Day holiday will be marked throughout Spain in 2026, giving many people a long weekend to switch off, travel.. 30/04/2026

Rare Blue Moon to light up Spanish skies this MaySkywatchers across Spain will get two chances to see a full moon in May, with the second known as a Blue Moon The night sky over Spain is set to put on a rare show this May, with not one but two full moons appearing in the same month in what&rsquo.. 30/04/2026

How to get a criminal records check in Spain, with help from Heniam & AssociatesEverything you need to know about requesting your criminal record certificate in Spain, including online, in person and from abroad If you need to prove your legal record in Spain, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of certain..

Key 'rehearsal' day arrives for the much-anticipated solar eclipse in SpainStargazers across Spain can test viewing spots now ahead of August 12 total eclipse People across Spain are already gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of 2026, with a total solar eclipse set to take place on Wednesday August 12. It&.. 30/04/2026

Tourist flat crackdown has not boosted long-term rentals across SpainA new study says withdrawn holiday lets have mostly moved into seasonal use, sales or stayed empty Removing tourist apartments has not increased the supply of permanent rental homes across Spain, according to a new study from Idealista. The figures show.. 29/04/2026

Inflation in Spain eases to 3.2% in April despite the war in IranLower electricity bills have helped cool price rises even as fuel costs continue to climb across Spain Inflation in Spain eased to 3.2% in April, surprising analysts who had expected a higher reading because of the ongoing energy pressure linked to.. 29/04/2026

Pink licence plates are coming to Europe, but what do they mean for Spain?France is introducing temporary plates with expiry dates while Spain already uses several colour systems Drivers in Spain are already used to seeing more than just the standard white number plates on the road, but a new system being introduced in.. 29/04/2026

Doctors' strike returns across Spain with cancelled appointments and falling turnoutFresh wave of industrial action highlights ongoing dispute as patients face further disruption Thousands of appointments have once again been cancelled across Spain as doctors began a new round of strike action on Monday April 27, in an ongoing dispute.. 28/04/2026

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemicThe tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest economies since the pandemic. The latest OECD report shows that the share.. 28/04/2026

Ryanair set to shrink in Spain for the first time ever with more winter cuts on the wayThe Irish airline says it's growing everywhere but Spain and things could get worse if the Iran conflict continues to hit fuel prices Ryanair has fired another shot at Spanish airport operator Aena, warning that 2027 will be the first year.. 28/04/2026

Spain and Ireland move forward with plans for major 'electricity highway' beneath the AtlanticThe project would allow surplus Spanish solar power to flow north and Irish wind power to flow south Spain and Ireland are looking into a major new undersea electricity cable across the Atlantic, in what could become one of Europe's most ambitious.. 27/04/2026

Beer sales in Spain fall for the first time since CovidOfficial tax figures suggest the Covid lockdown thirst in Spain has finally worn off Whether we want to admit it or not, most of us probably consumed a few more pandemic pints and Covid cocktails in the days after we were released from lockdown than.. 27/04/2026

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission firstHorizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about installing air conditioning. But in apartment blocks and urbanisations, it is not.. 27/04/2026