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Own a House for Just Ten Euros? Property Raffle in Málaga Causes a Stir

Two newly built houses for a stake of just ten euros each: an unusual property raffle in the province of Málaga is currently attracting considerable interest. More than 40,000 tickets have already…

11 de August de 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Barcelona to get new airport rail link: From El Prat to the city centre in just over 20 minutes

For millions of travellers, arriving at Barcelona-El Prat Airport could soon become considerably easier. A new rail link is set to connect both terminals, T1 and T2, directly with Barcelona city centre.…

10 de August de 2026

Spain·Barcelona·Topics of the day·Travel

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

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

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

Spain·Topics of the day·Living in Spain

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

Living in Spain·Gastronomy·Spain·Expats in 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

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

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

Living in Spain·Spain·Legal·Expats in Spain

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

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

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