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Mysterious lion sighting in Spain: Guardia Civil ends search without finding a trace

A delivery driver claims to have spotted a lion in the Sierra de San Vicente near Toledo. The Guardia Civil deployed a helicopter, drones and around 20 officers to search the area.…

20 de August de 2026

News·Animals·Spain·Topics of the day

New wildfire near Madrid: Aldea del Fresno and Villamantilla under stay-at-home order

Just weeks after devastating wildfires swept through the south-west of the Madrid region, the area is once again battling the flames. A new wildfire broke out near Aldea del Fresno on Wednesday.…

19 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Nature·Environment·Spain·Madrid·Topics of the day

Swimming allowed again: All six beaches in Málaga reopen after E. coli alert

Good news for residents and holidaymakers on the Costa del Sol: following a temporary swimming ban, all six affected beaches in Málaga have reopened. New water tests show that E. coli levels…

19 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Health·Spain·Andalucia·Costa del Sol

Granada cannot catch a break: More than 420 earthquakes shake Andalusia – experts expect further tremors

The ground beneath Granada has been shaking for days. More than 420 seismic events have been recorded since 14 August. Two stronger earthquakes, measuring 5.0 and 4.8 in magnitude, have put residents…

19 de August de 2026

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

Strong earthquake strikes Granada again: Three injured and damage to buildings

Granada has once again been rocked by a powerful earthquake. The 4.8-magnitude tremor struck south of the city on Tuesday morning and was felt clearly in hundreds of towns and villages. Three…

18 de August de 2026

Living in Spain·News·Nature·Spain·Andalucia·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

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

Spanish Is Booming: More and More People Want to Learn the Language

Spanish is enjoying a remarkable rise in international popularity. For generations of young Spaniards, travelling abroad to truly master another language was almost a rite of passage. Today, that journey increasingly works…

16 de August de 2026

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

Moroccan media turns up the pressure on Spain: Why Ceuta and Melilla are once again being called ‘occupied cities’

In the aftermath of the unprecedented migration crisis in Ceuta, Morocco’s long-standing claim over Spain’s two North African cities has returned to the spotlight. Barely two weeks after the unprecedented migration crisis…

15 de August de 2026

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

Just a few miles from Africa: Why do migrants rarely head for Gibraltar?

Africa is just across the water – yet the Rock is rarely a destination.Gibraltar sits at one of the narrowest points between Africa and Europe. Yet migrants attempting the dangerous crossing from…

15 de August de 2026

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

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Granada as residents spend night in the streets

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck the province of Granada in the early hours of Saturday morning, shaking buildings across a wide area of southern Spain and sending frightened residents out into the…

15 de August de 2026

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

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