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DANA brings severe thunderstorms to Spain once again: Heavy rain and a sharp drop in temperatures follow the heat

Spain is set to experience an unusual change in weather this week. After temperatures of up to 40°C, heavy thunderstorms and torrential rain are expected to return from Wednesday onwards. The weather…

18 de August de 2026

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

Ceuta puts Madrid under pressure: Vivas threatens legal action if the migration crisis is not resolved within 30 days

The president of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta is taking a tougher stance towards the government in Madrid. Juan Jesús Vivas accuses the central government of inaction and says he is prepared…

17 de August de 2026

Politics·Topics of the day

Rain gives firefighters a respite: Major wildfire in Aragón has already affected 17,500 hectares

Overnight rainfall has temporarily slowed the devastating wildfire near Las Peñas de Riglos. More than 1,000 emergency personnel are still battling the blaze, while 1,046 people remain evacuated. Authorities are now assessing…

17 de August de 2026

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

Swimming banned in Málaga: Six beaches closed due to E. coli after storm causes sewage to enter the sea

The city of Málaga has raised red flags and banned swimming at six beaches. Water samples have shown elevated levels of E. coli. According to the city authorities, the contamination was caused…

17 de August de 2026

Environment·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol·Topics of the day·Living in Spain·News·Health

Valencia raises maximum prices for protected housing by seven percent

The Generalitat Valenciana is raising the benchmark for the maximum sale price of protected housing to 2,568 euros per square meter of usable area. The new regulation comes into effect on August…

14 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Valencia

Driving from Spain to Portugal: Rules motorists should know in 2026

Anyone driving from Spain to Portugal won’t face a traditional border check, but they do need to be prepared for some important differences. Rules regarding tolls, roundabouts, and emergency equipment, in particular,…

14 de August de 2026

Travel·Topics of the day

Second Total Solar Eclipse in Spain: On 2 August 2027, Andalusia Will Once Again Become the Stage for a Once-in-a-Century Spectacle

Following the total solar eclipse of 2026, Spain is already preparing for another extraordinary celestial spectacle. On 2 August 2027, the Moon’s shadow will once again sweep across the country – this…

14 de August de 2026

Topics of the day·Living in Spain·Travel·Nature·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol

More than 500 people receive medical treatment in Spain following solar eclipse

The total solar eclipse on 12 August led to more than 500 medical treatments and consultations across Spain. Eye-related complaints were particularly common. However, no serious cases have been reported so far.…

13 de August de 2026

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

Costa del Sol dominates Spain’s luxury property market: 3,671 homes priced at more than €3 million

The Costa del Sol is Spain’s leading market for ultra-luxury property. New figures show that more than a third of all properties priced at over €3 million are listed in the province…

13 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Property·Living in Spain·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol

Barcelona expands its CCTV network: 99 new cameras for particularly sensitive areas

Barcelona is significantly expanding its network of public CCTV cameras. A further 99 cameras are due to be installed in particularly sensitive areas by the end of this year. These include the…

13 de August de 2026

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