The 'Flesh-Eating' Vibrio Bacteria Threat: A Real Danger for European Beaches in Summer 2026 Summer has just begun, yet several popular Mediterranean resorts have already closed in
Spain leads the world again: 677 Blue Flag beaches, San Juan in Alicante and back among the elite. In 2026, Spain set a new national record: 677 beaches were awarded the Blue Flag
Hantavirus Outbreak on Expedition Cruise Ship MV Hondius: Three Deaths, Vessel Anchored off Cape Verde The Dutch expedition cruise ship MV Hondius is anchored off the coast of Cape
New '2+' Road Sign Introduced in Spain: €200 Fine for Violation Spain’s Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) has introduced a new road sign — a blue circular sign displayin
Valencia has cancelled the residency registrations of thousands of foreigners — tightening oversight of empadronamiento and intensifying the fight against fraud. In 2025, Valencia’
Torrevieja Tragedy In the early hours of 21 March 2026, in Torrevieja (Alicante province), a 40-year-old man killed his 3-year-old daughter (reportedly by asphyxiation) and then di
Sanchez's Anti-Crisis 'Shield': Gasoline and Diesel Prices to Drop by €0.25–€0.35 per Liter in Spain Starting March 21 On March 20, 2026, Spain’s Council of Ministers a
On March 19, 2026, Father’s Day (DĂa del Padre) in Spain — which coincides with the Catholic feast of Saint Joseph (San JosĂ©) — will be an official public holiday only in five auto
Strict EU Packaging Restrictions for Cafés, Restaurants, and Fast Food Starting August 2026: PFAS Ban and Radical Transformation of Sauce & Sugar Sachets The European Union con
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE announces withdrawal from Eurovision over Israel's participation Madrid, 6 March 2026 — Spain’s national public broadcasting corporation RTVE ha
Pedro Sánchez Flatly Refuses to Provide U.S. Military Support in Conflict with Iran Madrid, March 6, 2026 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez reaffirmed his country’s firm stanc
The Spanish Union of Train Drivers and Assistants (SEMAF) has announced a series of industrial actions on the TRAM network in Alicante following the breakdown of negotiations with
How Much Does It Cost to Own a Dog in Spain in 2026? Real Figures and Owner Tips Owning a dog in Spain brings joy and loyal companionship—but it’s also a significant expense in the
Spaniards Have Rejected the World’s Oldest Profession: CIS Poll Reveals a Harsh Truth Madrid, 2 March 2026 — While some debate whether prostitution is “just another job” or “a form
Alicante, March 2, 2026 — A period of atmospheric instability has begun in the province of Alicante: an Atlantic front combined with easterly-northeasterly winds brings cloud cover
Pedro Sánchez Strongly Condemns US and Israeli Strikes on Iran Madrid, 2 March 2026 — Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez openly criticized the joint US–Israeli military operation
Major Measles Outbreak in Alicante: 16 Confirmed Cases Among Office Workers A significant measles outbreak among adults has been confirmed in the province of Alicante (Valencian Co
On February 7, 2026, the Milan–Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games officially began in Italy! The grand Opening Ceremony took place on the evening of February 6 — one of the most ext
Google Launches Global Interactive Flood Risk Map: Spain Included Google has introduced and is actively expanding the Flood Hub service — a global interactive map designed to asses
Arctic Vortex Approaches: Rare Deep Cold Wave Expected in Spain, February 2026 The 2025–2026 winter has already revealed its intensity: powerful storms, flooding, and snowfall in J