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A Hot End to the Summer for Spain’s Government as Morocco Revives Claims over Ceuta and Melilla

Morocco’s justice minister says Rabat maintains a “historical and geographical right” over the two Spanish cities and calls for formal talks with Madrid over their future Spain Expat Press Editorial Team Summer…

22 de August de 2026

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

Forget María and Antonio: These Are the Baby Names Now Topping the Charts in Spain

Spain’s naming habits are changing noticeably. Sofia and Mateo now lead the rankings for newborns, while very different traditional names continue to dominate among the population as a whole Spain Expat Press…

22 de August de 2026

Expats in Spain·Living in Spain·Other news·Culture·Spain

Spain was moved by her story – now Wafae is facing difficult questions

Wafae reached Ceuta by swimming across the sea and spoke of her desire for freedom and equality. Her story prompted enormous sympathy in Spain, with some people even offering to help her.…

21 de August de 2026

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

The next increase in contributions is coming: high earners will pay more into Spain’s social security system in 2027

From 2027, several social security contributions in Spain will rise again. Employees on higher incomes and their employers will be particularly affected. At the same time, the maximum contribution base is increasing…

21 de August de 2026

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

“Ley de Nietos” sparks controversy: PP and Vox warn of its potential impact on upcoming elections

Millions of descendants of Spaniards have applied for Spanish citizenship under the so-called “Ley de Nietos”. The opposition sees this as a potential risk to the composition of the electoral register. The…

21 de August de 2026

Politics·Spain·Topics of the day

Mysterious incidents in Ceuta: Cats disappear from colonies as carers raise the alarm

According to volunteer carers, numerous animals are missing from several cat colonies in the Spanish enclave. They have also reported finding dead cats, as well as pigeons and seagulls that had been…

20 de August de 2026

Animals·Spain·Topics of the day

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

Brussels increases pressure on Spain: All migrants in Ceuta to be returned to Morocco

The European Commission expects all those who entered Ceuta irregularly at the end of July to be returned. Unaccompanied minors can, in principle, also be returned – but Spain must ensure their…

20 de August de 2026

Politics·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

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