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Spain faces new rental debate as government partner calls for mandatory air conditioning in all rental homes

Spain is facing a new political debate over the future of housing. As the country’s summer months are increasingly marked by extreme temperatures, government partner Sumar is calling for a major change…

Property·Living in Spain·Politics·Environment·Topics of the day

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16 de July de 2026

Major wildfire in northern Spain: Hundreds of people forced to leave their homes as authorities battle the flames

A major wildfire in northern Spain has caused dramatic scenes. In the affected region, hundreds of people have…

Spain benefits from global crises: Tourism industry expects billions in additional revenue this summer

As geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt international travel across parts of the Middle East and the eastern Mediterranean,…

Heat protection for homes in Spain: These measures help combat extreme summer temperatures

Spanish summers are becoming increasingly hotter – and it is not only people who are suffering from rising…

Historic heat record in Spain: First half of summer the hottest ever recorded

Spain is experiencing an extraordinary start to the summer. According to the Spanish weather agency AEMET, the first…

New Study Reveals a Surprising Trend: Mediterranean Sea Breezes Are Growing Weaker – With Noticeable Consequences for Spain

Anyone spending a hot summer day along Spain’s Mediterranean coast will be familiar with the phenomenon: in the…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day·Spain Compass

Understanding Spain: A Guide to Its Regions, Climate, Languages, Food and Culture

5 de July de 2026

Spain is far more than sunshine, beaches and tapas. To understand the country properly, one must look at its regions, history, languages, climates and…

Spain Compass

Police in Spain Explained: Guardia Civil, National Police, UCO, SEPRONA and Mossos d’Esquadra – Who Does What?

8 de June de 2026

Anyone moving to Spain will quickly notice that the country has several police forces, each with different responsibilities. Add to that a range of…

Spain Compass

How Spain Really Works: A Practical Guide to Spain’s Regions, Politics and Everyday Life

30 de May de 2026

For many foreigners, Spain appears to be one country filled with sunshine, tapas and beach life. However, anyone who spends time living here quickly…

EXPATS IN SPAIN

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Heat protection for homes in Spain: These measures help combat extreme summer temperatures

15 de July de 2026

Spanish summers are becoming increasingly hotter – and it is not only people who are suffering from rising temperatures. Homes and properties are also…

Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain

Eight People Drown During a Tragic Weekend Across Spain

13 de July de 2026

The fatal incidents occurred at beaches as well as in a hotel swimming pool a reservoir and a river Redaktion Spanien Press Spain has…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·Travel News·On the road·Other news·Our recommendations·Spain

Spain’s Most Beautiful Villages Will Reward Visitors From This Summer

13 de July de 2026

Travellers visiting any of the country’s 126 recognised villages will be able to collect points receive discounts and enter prize draws Redaktion Spanien Press…

Andalucia·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain

Courage to the limit: Three Guardia Civil officers enter the fire zone and save two lives

12 de July de 2026

Despite the smoke, darkness and immediate danger, the three officers followed a barely audible sound and found two British hikers suffering burns to around…

LIVING IN SPAIN

Property·Living in Spain·Politics·Environment·Topics of the day

Spain faces new rental debate as government partner calls for mandatory air conditioning in all rental homes

16 de July de 2026

Spain is facing a new political debate over the future of housing. As the country’s summer months are increasingly marked by extreme temperatures, government…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Heat protection for homes in Spain: These measures help combat extreme summer temperatures

15 de July de 2026

Spanish summers are becoming increasingly hotter – and it is not only people who are suffering from rising temperatures. Homes and properties are also…

Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Historic heat record in Spain: First half of summer the hottest ever recorded

15 de July de 2026

Spain is experiencing an extraordinary start to the summer. According to the Spanish weather agency AEMET, the first half of summer 2026 was the…

Environment·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Health·Nature

Ticks on the rise in Spain: Nurses warn of growing risks from bites

13 de July de 2026

As temperatures rise, it is not only the appeal of spending time outdoors that increases in Spain, but also the risk posed by ticks.…

Property·Living in Spain·Topics of the day

Fire Protection in Spain: What Homeowners and Tenants Need to Know About Their Insurance

13 de July de 2026

Fires are among the greatest risks facing property owners, particularly in Spain, where wildfires and vegetation fires regularly make headlines during the hot summer…

Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain

Eight People Drown During a Tragic Weekend Across Spain

13 de July de 2026

The fatal incidents occurred at beaches as well as in a hotel swimming pool a reservoir and a river Redaktion Spanien Press Spain has…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·Travel News·On the road·Other news·Our recommendations·Spain

Spain’s Most Beautiful Villages Will Reward Visitors From This Summer

13 de July de 2026

Travellers visiting any of the country’s 126 recognised villages will be able to collect points receive discounts and enter prize draws Redaktion Spanien Press…

Andalucia·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain

Courage to the limit: Three Guardia Civil officers enter the fire zone and save two lives

12 de July de 2026

Despite the smoke, darkness and immediate danger, the three officers followed a barely audible sound and found two British hikers suffering burns to around…

Nature·Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·News

Los Gallardos wildfire stabilised after three days of horror – but twelve deaths leave urgent questions unanswered

12 de July de 2026

Around 1,000 evacuees are returning home as investigators examine whether communication failures, language barriers and the isolation of some foreign residents may have worsened…

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·News·Topics of the day

Mostly British and Belgian victims: were the emergency instructions in Almería understood?

10 de July de 2026

Following the devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, one particularly sensitive question is now coming into focus: many of the victims were reportedly foreign residents…

News·Nature·Spain·Andalucia·Topics of the day·Living in Spain

Shock in Spain: At Least Eleven Dead and Fears of Missing Persons After Los Gallardos Wildfire

10 de July de 2026

A devastating wildfire in the province of Almería has plunged Andalusia into mourning. The blaze, which tore through the area around Los Gallardos and…

Living in Spain·Nature·Environment·Topics of the day·Weather

Mediterranean reaches record temperatures: The sea is as warm at the end of June as it normally is in August

9 de July de 2026

The Mediterranean reached exceptionally high water temperatures at the end of June. According to Spain’s weather agency AEMET, the sea surface temperature rose to…

Spain·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain

Third heatwave threatens Spain: New heat dome could once again push temperatures above 40°C

9 de July de 2026

Spain’s summer continues to show its extreme side. After several intense periods of heat, current weather models are now warning of a possible third…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Costa del Sol·Balearic Islands·Topics of the day

Spain’s Coastal Property Boom: Why Living by the Sea Is Becoming Unaffordable for Many

9 de July de 2026

Spain’s coastal regions are experiencing a historic property boom. Within just a few years, house prices in many popular holiday destinations have risen dramatically.…

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News·Environment·Spain·Valencia

Are these wildfire water cannons coming to the rest of Spain? Valencia tests a new weapon against extreme heat and forest fires

8 de July de 2026

Valencia has taken an important step in protecting one of its most valuable natural areas. The city council has installed and activated three new…

Nature·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Wildfires in Spain 2026: Fires destroy vast areas – experts warn of a challenging summer season

8 de July de 2026

While Spain is in the middle of its peak tourist season, the country is once again facing an exceptional wildfire situation. Numerous fires have…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

Property in Spain: Where Buyers Can Still Find Genuine Bargains in 2026

8 de July de 2026

Spain’s cheapest property hotspots: where homes still cost less than €400 per square metre While property prices across much of Spain continue to climb…

Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Gastronomy

Café con hielo: the Spanish summer coffee tourists and expats are only just discovering

8 de July de 2026

For Spaniards, it is an everyday ritual. For foreign visitors, digital nomads and expats, it has become one of the simplest surprises of the…

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When Do the 2026 Winter Sales Start? Key Dates for January Discounts in Spain

No sooner does the Christmas season come to an end than consumers across Spain turn their attention to the next fixed date…

January 2026 in Spain: What Changes, What Matters and What to Know

The start of 2026 brings a series of changes in Spain that will affect daily life for residents, workers, the self-employed and…

What Spain Is Talking About Today: The Mysterious Hornachos Case – Nine Years After the Disappearance of Francisca Cadenas, the Truth Comes to Light

Some criminal cases feel as if they were written for a true-crime series. A small village, a sudden disappearance, years of uncertainty…

VIP & LIFESTYLE

Do You Understand These Spanish Words? Anyone Who Loves Spain and Its Social Life Should Know Them: Terraceo, Tapeo, Tardeo, Copeteo, Bailoteo and Salseo

In Spain, going out is never simply a matter of leaving the house. It is almost a way of understanding life itself. While in…

7 de July de 2026

Spain·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Entertainment·VIP & Lifestyle

More and More Spaniards Are Taking Summer Holidays Without Paying for Hotels

More and more Spaniards are spending their summer holidays without paying for hotels or holiday rentals. Instead, they are swapping homes with other couples…

10 de June de 2026

Travel News·On the road·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Travel

Shakira wins major legal battle against Spanish tax authorities as court orders €60 million repayment

The Spanish High Court has dealt a significant blow to Spain’s tax authorities in the long-running fiscal dispute involving Colombian superstar Shakira. Spain’s Audiencia…

18 de May de 2026

VIP & Lifestyle·Topics of the day

The Spanish Capital Comes Alive as San Isidro Festivities Begin

Madrid’s famous San Isidro festivities have officially begun — and for around ten days, the Spanish capital once again transforms into a huge mix…

8 de May de 2026

Culture·VIP & Lifestyle·Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel

CULTURE

San Fermín 2026: Pamplona opens world-famous festivities with the Chupinazo

In the northern Spanish city of Pamplona, the Sanfermines began today, 6 July 2026 — one of the most famous, international and controversial popular…

6 de July de 2026

Living in Spain·Culture·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain’s Forgotten Role in America’s Independence

250 years on, the United States is celebrating a milestone – but Spain’s crucial contribution is still largely overlooked On 4 July 2026, the…

2 de July de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Education·Culture·Topics of the day

Spain’s Festival Fever: The Must-See Events This July

From the world-famous San Fermín celebrations to international music festivals and Celtic traditions, Spain turns into one giant open-air stage every July. Spain Expat…

28 de June de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Travel·Travel News·On the road·Culture·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain’s Ancient Mystery Deepens: Extraordinary Discovery at El Turuñuelo Rewrites the Story of Tartessos

For centuries, the civilisation of Tartessos has occupied a unique place in Spain’s historical imagination – a sophisticated and wealthy society wrapped in…

25 de June de 2026

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Culture·Spain

Crime & Law

Crime & Law·Spain·Topics of the day

The Noose Tightens Around Sánchez: Ábalos Conviction Deepens Spain’s Political Crisis

23 de June de 2026

Spain’s political turmoil has entered a new and potentially decisive phase. The conviction of former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos, once one of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s closest allies, has delivered one…

Crime·Living in Spain·Crime & Law·Topics of the day

Fraud Wave in Spain: The New “Accidental Bizum Payment” Scam – How Criminals Are Exploiting the Goodwill of Expats

1 de June de 2026

The mobile payment service Bizum is becoming increasingly popular in Spain. More and more consumers are using it to send and receive money within seconds via their smartphones. Its ease of use…

Crime & Law·Politics·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain’s PM’s brother isn’t off the hook yet

1 de June de 2026

It was supposed to be the big “Sánchez brother scandal” Monday. In the end, the court in the western Spanish city of Badajoz dropped one of the charges against David Sánchez on…

Economy·Crime·Crime & Law·Barcelona

Mango founder Isak Andic: New development in case of fatal fall in Barcelona causes a stir

27 de May de 2026

The death of Mango founder Isak Andic remains one of the most widely discussed topics in Spain – and is now taking a new turn. In the ongoing investigations into the businessman’s…

WEATHER

News·Nature·Environment·Topics of the day·Weather

Major wildfire in northern Spain: Hundreds of people forced to leave their homes as authorities battle the flames

16 de July de 2026

A major wildfire in northern Spain has caused dramatic scenes. In the affected region, hundreds of people have been forced to leave their homes…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Heat protection for homes in Spain: These measures help combat extreme summer temperatures

15 de July de 2026

Spanish summers are becoming increasingly hotter – and it is not only people who are suffering from rising temperatures. Homes and properties are also…

Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Historic heat record in Spain: First half of summer the hottest ever recorded

15 de July de 2026

Spain is experiencing an extraordinary start to the summer. According to the Spanish weather agency AEMET, the first half of summer 2026 was the…

Weather·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day

New Study Reveals a Surprising Trend: Mediterranean Sea Breezes Are Growing Weaker – With Noticeable Consequences for Spain

15 de July de 2026

Anyone spending a hot summer day along Spain’s Mediterranean coast will be familiar with the phenomenon: in the afternoon, the cooling sea breeze arrives,…

Living in Spain·Spain·Alicante·Topics of the day·Weather

New Heatwave Hits Costa Blanca as Saharan Air Pushes Temperatures Towards 40°C

14 de July de 2026

The Costa Blanca is bracing for another spell of intense heat as a mass of hot air from the Sahara is set to send…

Living in Spain·Nature·Environment·Topics of the day·Weather

Mediterranean reaches record temperatures: The sea is as warm at the end of June as it normally is in August

9 de July de 2026

The Mediterranean reached exceptionally high water temperatures at the end of June. According to Spain’s weather agency AEMET, the sea surface temperature rose to…

Spain·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain

Third heatwave threatens Spain: New heat dome could once again push temperatures above 40°C

9 de July de 2026

Spain’s summer continues to show its extreme side. After several intense periods of heat, current weather models are now warning of a possible third…

Nature·Spain·Topics of the day·Weather·Expats in Spain·Living in Spain

Wildfires in Spain 2026: Fires destroy vast areas – experts warn of a challenging summer season

8 de July de 2026

While Spain is in the middle of its peak tourist season, the country is once again facing an exceptional wildfire situation. Numerous fires have…

Andalucia·Topics of the day·Weather·Living in Spain·Nature·Spain

Heatwave reaches its peak: Andalusia braces for temperatures of up to 43°C as authorities warn of extreme wildfire risk

7 de July de 2026

Andalusia is currently experiencing its second major heatwave of the summer. According to Spain’s national weather agency, AEMET, temperatures are expected to climb above…

REAL ESTATE

Property·Living in Spain·Politics·Environment·Topics of the day

Spain faces new rental debate as government partner calls for mandatory air conditioning in all rental homes

16 de July de 2026

Spain is facing a new political debate over the future of housing. As the country’s summer months are increasingly marked by extreme temperatures, government…

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Topics of the day·Weather

Heat protection for homes in Spain: These measures help combat extreme summer temperatures

15 de July de 2026

Spanish summers are becoming increasingly hotter – and it is not only people who are suffering from rising temperatures. Homes and properties are also…