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New Covid variant triggers surge in hospitalisationsThis new strain of Omicron has already been detected in Spain It’s now more than five years since the coronavirus pandemic first brought the entire world to a grinding halt. Since then, the disease has mutated dozens of times and while Covid.. 02/06/2025
Plague of giant moths invades SpainHigh temperatures have drawn these huge insects to several parts of Spain If you’ve noticed more fluttery guests showing up around your home lately, you’re not alone. Summer might bring sunshine and longer days, but it also marks the return.. 02/06/2025
Spain to begin relocating migrant children from overcrowded centresMost regions in Spain will have to make room for hundreds of displaced minors Back in March, the Spanish government announced that it would be moving thousands of unaccompanied migrant children from some of the country’s most overcrowded facilities.. 02/06/2025
Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic.. 02/06/2025
Chance of mid-week storms: Alicante weather forecast June 2-5Daytime temperatures will also gradually cool throughout Alicante as the week goes on Weather outlook on Wednesday June 4 Most of Spain is in for a drastic weather change this week, with storms, stiff breezes and plummeting temperatures.. 02/06/2025
EU bans common item from checked-in luggageIf you’re flying to Spain soon, you’ll need to carry this handy device on board When getting ready for a flight to or from Spain, or indeed within the country, one of the key considerations is what kind of luggage to bring. Most budget airlines..
Spain and all of Europe bracing for bird flu pandemicFears are growing that the virus may start spreading to humans After everything the world went through with Covid-19, it’s no surprise that even the faintest whisper of a new health threat sets off alarm bells. This time, it’s bird flu.. 30/05/2025
Spanish watermelons and melons make a juicy comeback after 3 yearsFollowing months of rain, the improved weather in Spain is giving farmers a glimmer of hope After three tough years of unpredictable weather, Spain’s watermelon and melon growers finally have a reason to feel hopeful. With the summer fruit season.. 29/05/2025
Spain to ban smoking outdoorsThe Health Department in Spain will prohibit smoking on bar terraces, at public pools and in work vehicles They’ve been threatening this controversial move for a long time but the Spanish government is finally lighting the fuse on a major health.. 29/05/2025
5 'potentially hazardous' asteroids hurtle towards Earth this weekAlthough there is no real risk of impact, all meet NASA's criteria for close monitoring It sounds a bit dramatic, but don’t panic just yet. According to NASA’s Planetary Defence Program, five asteroids that fall into the “potentially.. 29/05/2025
Hottest May weekend in history: Alicante weather forecast May 29-June 1The mercury is set to soar as Alicante braces for its warmest May days since records began in 1950 Alicante is heading into what could be the hottest May weekend on record, with the Spanish Meteorological Agency (Aemet) forecasting the peak of this.. 29/05/2025
Extraordinary heatwave hits Spain: Hottest May days in 70 yearsThis week, temperatures are expected to be 6 to 7 degrees above normal in most of Spain From what felt like the longest, soggiest winter in recent memory to full-blown summer seemingly overnight, Spain is diving straight into sweltering temperatures.. 28/05/2025
Two arrested for shooting Irishman in the head in Orihuela CostaThe 21-year-old victim was gunned down close to Zenia Boulevard shopping centre A young Irish man remains in critical condition after being shot in the head in the Orihuela Costa area on the night of Wednesday May 13. The shooting took place close.. 27/05/2025
Service dogs now permitted in all public and private spaces in SpainGuide dogs will be allowed on all public transport in Spain, even planes, without extra fees or charges A year and a half after the proposal was originally made as part of Spain’s revolutionary Animal Welfare Law, the Council of Ministers has.. 27/05/2025
Renfe slashes train prices across Spain, but the super sale ends soonThe ‘Superprecios’ sale offers rail travel throughout Spain for as little as €9 Spain’s main rail company Renfe is back with its enormously popular ‘Superprecios’ mega sale to get your summer of travel off to a great.. 27/05/2025
No truth to claims that 16 countries warn against travel to SpainA fake report is circulating that the UK, United States and other governments are advising against Spanish holidays In the last few days, messages have begun circulating on social media claiming that 16 countries, including the UK, the United States.. 26/05/2025
Spanish study needs 10,000 volunteers to drink wine every dayThe 4-year clinical trial will look at the long-term effects of alcohol on our health If you’re the kind of person who enjoys a glass of wine with dinner and has always hoped it was secretly good for you, well, science might finally be on your side..
Iconic Benidorm hotel torn down to make way for high-rise tower blockThe Gran Hotel Delfín in Benidorm will be replaced by a mammoth 44-storey skyscraper The Benidorm skyline is about to change forever with the demolition of one of the oldest hotels on the Costa Blanca – the Gran Hotel Delfín. &.. 23/05/2025
Shooting and attempted kidnapping set off alarm bells in Orihuela CostaOrihuela Costa residents are demanding a larger police presence as serious crime skyrockets Tensions are rising in Orihuela Costa following a wave of terrifying crimes, including a shooting and an attempted kidnapping in the last few days. These shocking.. 23/05/2025
Spain's first official report on animal abandonment reveals what really happens to petsA new government study lifts the lid on pet abandonment and adoption, and where the real challenges lie Spain’s General Directorate of Animal Rights has published its first official report on the state of pet protection and abandonment, offering.. 22/05/2025
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