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Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just waterTiming makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If you have a garden, terrace or even just a collection of pots, the arrival of a heat wave is the moment when your watering habits really.. 23/06/2026

The Spanish town that woke up to temperatures below 10ºC in the middle of a heatwaveDespite the widespread heatwave that Spain is struggling through, this town has managed to become a true oasis of coolness Despite Spain being in the grip of its first major heatwave of the summer, one small town in Cuenca has been enjoying unusually.. 23/06/2026

Valencia Airport celebrates busiest-ever summer with 110 routes and new destinationsNew Scandinavian connections help strengthen Valencia's position as a leading Mediterranean gateway Valencia Airport is preparing for its busiest summer on record, with flights to more than 75 international cities and a growing list of new destinations.. 23/06/2026

Alicante San Juan festival supermarket opening hours: What's open on June 23 and 24Many stores across the Costa Blanca will open as normal on June 23 before closing for the regional holiday on June 24 Anyone planning a supermarket run during Alicante's San Juan celebrations may want to check opening times before setting off. &.. 23/06/2026

The summer sales are here: how to make the most of the discounts without blowing your budgetWith reductions of up to 50% already landing and some stores starting as early as Thursday June 25, here is how to shop smartly this season The summer sales have arrived in Spain, and for households feeling the pinch of rising prices, they are a genuine.. 23/06/2026

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email and SMS If you have received a message telling you that an unpaid traffic fine has doubled because you missed the payment deadline.. 22/06/2026

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for other unemployed.. 22/06/2026

Remember when a coffee cost less than a euro? Here is how much everyday prices have changed in SpainFrom the menú del día to a trip to the cinema, the numbers tell a striking story about the rising cost of daily life If you have been living in Spain for more than a decade, you will probably have a nagging sense that things cost a lot more.. 22/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

What will Spain look like in 50 years? Smaller households, an older population and a lot more migrationNew official projections from the National Statistics Institute paint a fascinating picture of life in Spain by 2076, and the changes are striking Ever wondered what Spain might look like decades from now? The National Statistics Institute (INE) has just.. 19/06/2026

Get your bar or restaurant ready for Spain's busiest season with TaberioThe all-in-one hospitality platform helps businesses manage orders, kitchens, menus, accounting and multilingual customers from a single system As anyone working in hospitality in Spain knows only too well, summer can be both the most profitable and.. 19/06/2026

When illness or injury strikes in Spain, Alliance Pioneer Group gets you home safelyWhether you're on holiday or living in Spain, APG can arrange safe, professional transport back to the UK when it's needed most Summer is one of the busiest times of year for travel between the UK and Spain. Families arrive for holidays, homeowners.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

The small summer spending habits that quietly drain your wallet without you noticingFrom ice creams on the terrace to last-minute taxi rides, the little daily extras of summer add up faster than most people realise Summer in Spain is wonderful. The long evenings, the warm nights, the terraces, the spontaneous plans. But it is also the.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress freeWith more than 35 years of experience, the team takes care of everything from packing to paperwork Summer tends to be the season when a lot of people finally take the plunge and make their move to Spain, whether that's for a fresh start, a new.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026
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