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Spain languishes near bottom of EU English leagueGalicia shines while Castilla-La Mancha and Extremadura lag far behind Spain's English skills have hit a plateau, landing the country fourth from bottom in the EU according to the latest EF English Proficiency Index released on Wednesday. With.. 16/01/2026

Bomb WiFi threat forces emergency landing for Barcelona flightTurkish Airlines plane with 148 passengers escorted by fighter jets in mid-air scare Passengers on a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Barcelona got the fright of their lives yesterday when a fellow traveller created a WiFi network named with.. 16/01/2026

Why trusting the doctor is essential for health Medical professionals are indispensable figures in society, as they improve people’s quality of life. They do not only treat illnesses, but also listen to their patients, accompany them and provide support throughout all stages of their lives. &..

Spain's €60 travel pass goes on sale: Everything you need to knowUnlimited travel across Spain for 30 days with the new flat-rate ticket is now available Spain's new Single Transport Pass went on sale this Monday January 12, letting travellers zip around the country for a flat rate of €60. The Ministry.. 16/01/2026

Mandatory January 2 electric scooter insurance shelved in SpainHalf a million scooter riders in Spain get a reprieve as traffic bosses admit the national register won't be ready for January deadline Electric scooter owners across Spain are getting an unexpected break after the government admitted its mandatory..

Spain grants grace period for V-16 beaconsThe introduction of the new emergency lights is about “information before fines”, according to Spanish traffic authorities Drivers in Spain who have yet to get their hands on the new V-16 emergency beacon can breathe a small sigh of relief...

Bring back the carbs! Spanish experts raise eyebrows at new US food pyramidThe protein-heavy American rethink is completely at odds with Mediterranean diet basics The United States has unveiled a brand new food pyramid and to say it’s caused a stir is a bit of an understatement, with even nutrition experts here in.. 16/01/2026

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay featureCaja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new contactless system allowing shoppers to pay in physical stores simply by holding.. 16/01/2026

Spain's inflation eases as Murcia gets a break on bills and basicsThe cost of living across Spain rose 2.7% in 2025, but the Region of Murcia saw smaller price hikes than most other areas Spain ended 2025 with a gentler rise in prices, offering a small relief to households over Christmas after a year of steady inflation.. 16/01/2026

Spain's medical cannabis milestone comes with training warningPatients and doctors welcome new rules but say specialists must learn to prescribe it Patients and medical groups have cheered a key step towards legal medical cannabis in Spain, which was agreed in October, but warn the real test will be training doctors.. 16/01/2026

Rafa Nadal's hometown crowned Mallorca's ugliest in street pollManacor tops the list with 37 votes as locals don't hold back A Palma-based content agency, Ximbomba (@ximbomba.agencia on TikTok), recently took to the streets of Mallorca with a cheeky question: what's the ugliest town on the island? The answers.. 16/01/2026

Elderly man stopped at Tenerife airport after trying to board plane with his wife's bodyThe Guardia Civil later confirmed there was no foul play as the woman had died from natural causes Passengers at Tenerife South Airport were left stunned when an elderly man attempted to board a flight with his wife’s lifeless body in a wheelchair.. 15/01/2026

Spain to hand over 17,000 rural properties to aspiring young farmersThe 'Tierra Joven' platform has been launched to help the younger generation in Spain access property and tackle the depopulation crisis The Spanish government is preparing to transfer around 17,000 state-owned rural properties to young farmers.. 15/01/2026

Government weighs up stripping Julio Iglesias of arts medal as pressure grows over allegationsMinisters consider next steps as institutions across Spain review honours linked to the singer The Spanish government is considering whether to withdraw Julio Iglesias’s Gold Medal for Merit in Fine Arts, following allegations of sexual assault.. 15/01/2026

New Spanish V-16 emergency beacon sparks pacemaker safety fearsDoctors warn drivers in Spain with pacemakers to keep emergency beacons away from their chest Spain has introduced plenty of laws that has expats rolling their eyes but the V-16 beacon, introduced on January 1 to replace the old warning triangles.. 15/01/2026

Ryanair pays UK nurse €5,000 after coffee scalds her on flight to SpainThe Hampshire nurse was nurse left with severe burns after the incident during her Mallorca flight A nurse from Hampshire has received nearly €5,000 in compensation from Ryanair after suffering burns from hot coffee on a flight to Mallorca, although.. 15/01/2026

Winter returns to Spain this weekend: Weather forecast January 15-18A mass of polar air hovering over Spain will cause a big drop in temperatures of the weekend Temperatures forecast on Friday afternoon, January 16   The unsettled weather will return to Spain over the next few days with the arrival of a.. 15/01/2026

Spain crowned best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025A near perfect score put Spain ahead of 63 rival countries for remote working Spain has officially been crowned the best country in the world for digital nomads in 2025, after topping not one but two major international rankings.   The.. 15/01/2026

Spain's best and worst airports for delays revealed in 2025 rankings Millions of passengers were hit by delays and cancellations across Spain last year As another year gets underway, attention is once again turning to how well Europe’s airports are actually performing and Spain, as one of the continent’.. 15/01/2026

Canary Islands hit US travel blacklist for 2026 over tourism pressuresFodor's Travel flags Tenerife and others while regional minister pushes back on the warnings A leading US travel guide has put several Canary Islands on its "No Go" list for 2026, citing overcrowding and stretched resources, but the local.. 14/01/2026