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EU agrees new migration rules to speed up deportationsSupporters call the agreement “historic” as Spain joins EU-wide push for tougher migration rules The EU has agreed a significant overhaul of its migration system aimed at making it faster and easier to remove people who do not have the.. 02/06/2026

British woman dies after 1,600ft fall during hike in SpainThe 42-year-old fell from Balaitus Peak in the Pyrenees while hiking popular route with her partner A British woman has died after falling around 1,600ft during a hike in Spain’s Pyrenees mountains, in an accident that happened in front of her.. 02/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Spanish consumer group calls for investigation into easyJet luggage chargesA complaint has been filed with the Spanish authorities over what is described as an “abusive” pricing practice Spain’s consumer watchdog has called for an official investigation into easyJet over claims that passengers are being.. 02/06/2026

Snake season is here: What to do if you spot one in SpainThe warmer weather brings snakes out of hiding, but most species found in Spain are harmless The horseshoe whip snake   As temperatures climb across Spain, there's one type of critter that becomes a lot more active and fills most people.. 02/06/2026

More legroom on flights to Spain as budget airline unveils seat upgradeThe low-cost carrier, popular on routes to Alicante, Murcia and Malaga, is introducing a new pre-reclined seat design For years, flying to and from Spain with a low-cost airline has often meant squeezing into a seat and counting down the minutes until.. 02/06/2026

Spain urged to bring back lower taxes on electricity and gas as households struggleSpain’s Labour Minister says measures that helped keep bills down should be reinstated as inflation rises again Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz has called on the Spanish government to urgently bring back a series of measures aimed at helping.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

From prison walls to the fairways of Mar Menor Golf: The long road back through musicAllan McCarthy opens up about recovery, second chances and how Murcia prison became the unlikely place where he formed his band Berlin90 Allan McCarthy's story is often told through extraordinary headlines about drugs, prison, a jailhouse.. 01/06/2026

British tourist dies after sea rescue operation in FuerteventuraEmergency services were called after two swimmers got into difficulty at Playa del Águila A British tourist has died after being pulled from the sea during a rescue operation at Playa del Águila, also known locally as Playa de La.. 01/06/2026

Spain attracts more expats than any other EU country, but most don't stayMore than half of those who arrived in Spain between 2022 and 2024 have since left, according to a new report Spain may be attracting more immigrants than any other country in the European Union but a new study suggests it is also struggling to convince.. 01/06/2026

Fuel prices in Spain set to rise as VAT cut comes to an endThe temporary 10% VAT rate on petrol and diesel across Spain is due to end on June 30 unless the government extends the measure Drivers across Spain will soon be paying more at the pump as the government's temporary reduction in fuel VAT approaches.. 01/06/2026

British man remanded in custody over fatal fight in Tenerife nightlife hotspot23-year-old suspect will remain behind bars while police continue investigating the death of a fellow British tourist A British man arrested following the death of another British holidaymaker during a fight in Tenerife has been remanded in custody without.. 01/06/2026

Spain weather forecast June 1-4: Heat eases but storms returnTemperatures will gradually fall across much of Spain this week, although the south can still expect highs above 35°C   Average temperatures expected on Tuesday June 2   After an exceptionally hot second half of May, Spain is.. 01/06/2026

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

Spanish morning show mistakes Irish comedy sketch for genuine sunburn competitionAnyone who has spent a summer in Spain will understand exactly why Spanish television thought the sketch might actually be real Ireland is experiencing a heatwave at the moment, and in between articles about how the country is somehow hotter than.. 29/05/2026

British man dies after violent fight outside Las Verónicas nightclubs in TenerifeA holidaymaker was killed in Playa de las Américas in the early hours of Thursday morning A 37-year-old British man has died after a violent fight broke out in the popular nightlife area of Las Verónicas in Playa de las Américas.. 29/05/2026

Watch! Holidaymaker accidentally drives rental car onto busy Tenerife beach and gets stuckPlaya de Troya in Las Américas becomes the scene of a viral blunder that left sunbathers bemused         View this post on Instagram           &.. 29/05/2026

Diesel prices edge back up in Spain and petrol rises for fourth week in a rowPetrol has now recorded four consecutive weekly increases in service stations across Spain Fuel prices in Spain are starting to creep upwards again, with diesel recording a small increase this week and petrol continuing its steady climb for a fourth.. 29/05/2026

Spain extends flexible retirement to self-employed workers for the first timeRetirees in Spain will now be allowed to return to work part-time as autónomos under the new rules The Spanish government has approved a major change to pension rules this week that, for the first time, allows self-employed workers to return.. 28/05/2026