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Spain to Introduce Deposit Return Scheme: Bottles and Cans Set to Cost More

Anyone purchasing a bottle of water, a soft drink can or any other beverage sold in a single-use container in Spain will soon have to pay a little more at the checkout.…

11 de June de 2026

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

Wildfire in Huelva: Wind shift brings temporary relief – around 100 people still evacuated

In the southern Spanish province of Huelva (Andalusia), emergency crews are continuing to battle a wildfire that has spread over recent days in a hard-to-reach area. Although the flames are not yet…

10 de June de 2026

News·Nature·Environment·Spain·Andalucia·Topics of the day

Sensation in the Mediterranean: Adult Great White Shark Filmed Underwater for the First Time

An extraordinary chance discovery is currently causing a stir in the scientific community. For the first time, divers have successfully filmed an adult great white shark underwater in its natural habitat in…

9 de June de 2026

Nature·Environment·Topics of the day

Andalusia launches “Wildfire Blitz”: region prepares for extreme summer with highest wildfire risk

Andalusia has officially entered the most intense phase of the wildfire season – and is responding with a comprehensive “Wildfire Blitz” to prepare for a potentially devastating summer in 2026. Spain Expat…

1 de June de 2026

Environment·Spain·Andalucia·Weather

Spain announces €9 billion energy efficiency plan – Sánchez focuses on green modernisation of homes and transport

The Spanish government has unveiled an ambitious new investment programme designed to bring lasting change to everyday life across the country. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced a comprehensive €9 billion plan aimed…

27 de May de 2026

Politics·Environment·Topics of the day·Economy

NASA Discovers Spain’s Pink Wonder: Why Torrevieja’s Pink Lake Is Suddenly Helping in the Search for Life on Mars

There are places in Spain that still manage to surprise even many locals. And then there is Torrevieja’s famous pink lagoon – a place that is now even attracting the attention of…

27 de May de 2026

Alicante·Topics of the day·Nature·Environment·Spain

Spain’s wildfire season starts earlier – twice as much land already burned

Spain is experiencing an unusually early and intense start to the wildfire season this year. According to current data from the Spanish Ministry for the Environment, significantly more land has already been…

13 de May de 2026

Nature·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day

Hidden natural paradise near Tarifa: these secret rock pools are considered Spain’s best summer spot

While the beaches of southern Spain are often busy in the summer, there is still a place on the Costa de la Luz that even surprises many locals. Near Tarifa, just a…

8 de May de 2026

Spain·Andalucia·Travel·Nature·Environment

Record year for Spain’s beaches: 677 Blue Flags awarded – the coastline has never been this clean

Spain continues to strengthen its leading position in international tourism: with 677 awarded beaches, the country reaches a new historic high in 2026 for the so-called “Blue Flags”. This is 35 more…

5 de May de 2026

Travel·Environment·Spain·Topics of the day

Spain experiences first wildfire wave of the season: Hundreds of hectares destroyed in Murcia, Huelva and Granada

Spain was hit over the weekend by the first major wave of wildfires of the 2026 season. The regions most severely affected are Murcia, Huelva and Granada, where hundreds of hectares of…

30 de March de 2026

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