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Total solar eclipse over Spain: When it begins and where it can best be seen on 12 August

Spain is preparing for an extraordinary celestial spectacle. On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, a total solar eclipse will pass over large parts of the country. Northern Spain, in particular, will offer the…

11 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Nature·Spain·Balearic Islands·Galicia·País Vasco·Topics of the day

Balearic Islands crack down: Energy drinks could be banned for under-18s – sellers face fines of up to €60,000

The Balearic Islands are tightening protections for young people: the regional government has approved a decree that would ban the sale of energy drinks to under-18s. At the same time, the sale…

10 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Health·Politics·Spain·Balearic Islands·Topics of the day

Ceuta demands protection as four faiths unite and anger with Madrid grows

Thousands of Christians, Muslims, Jews and Hindus took to the streets of Ceuta on Sunday in a striking show of unity and Spanish identity. Following the mass arrival of migrants from Morocco,…

10 de August de 2026

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

Ceuta, Ten Days On: The Crowds Have Gone. The Crisis Has Not.

The border is quiet again and most of the television crews have moved on. But ten days after the extraordinary mass arrival from Morocco, Ceuta remains caught between normality and the aftermath…

9 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain and Italy Clash Over Schengen as Brussels Moves to Defuse the Crisis

What began as a migration emergency in Ceuta has, within days, developed into an unusually bitter dispute between two of the European Union’s largest member states. Italy imposed checks on travellers arriving…

9 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Politics·Topics of the day

Tapas or Pintxos? Spain’s Small Plates May Look Similar – But They Are Not the Same

To a first-time visitor to Spain, the distinction can seem almost irrelevant. A small plate of food, a glass of wine or a beer, a crowded bar – surely it is all…

8 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Gastronomy·Spain

From Protection to Return: How Spain’s Attitude Towards Unaccompanied Migrant Minors Has Changed

Only a few years ago, Spain’s discussion about unaccompanied migrant children centred largely on protection, care and integration. Today, security, border control and return increasingly dominate the conversation. In the aftermath of…

8 de August de 2026

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

Barbecuing in Spain can be costly: When firing up the grill could land you with a hefty fine

Summer, friends, a barbecue and an evening outdoors – it may sound harmless enough. But in Spain, strict rules on open fires apply in many areas because of the risk of wildfires.…

8 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Spain·Legal

Ceuta braces for 15 August as Spain turns its border into a fortress

Nearly 300 riot police, around 2,000 soldiers, drones, helicopters and additional Guardia Civil units: following the events of 30 July, Spain is preparing for the possibility of another mass attempt to enter…

8 de August de 2026

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

Spain reaches historic low: July records second-lowest number of road deaths since records began

Spain has achieved a significant success in road safety: In July 2026, the country recorded one of the lowest numbers of road fatalities ever registered for the month of July since official…

7 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·Travel·Topics of the day

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