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Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain   We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February..

Temperatures warm up before midweek front arrives: Spain weather forecast Feb 16-19The winds will gradually subside but new frontal systems will bring rain to the northwest of Spain from Wednesday Weather outlook on Wednesday February 18   This week's kicked off with strong winds that are still lingering from Storm.. 16/02/2026

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takingsShorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector’s golden goose might be losing a little of its shine as high prices.. 13/02/2026

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of GuinnessThe British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever outlet in Spain on Monday morning, February 9, bringing full English breakfasts..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessedThe December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That's the day a massive asteroid is expected to slam into the Moon in what scientists..

Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi surge ahead as shoppers in Spain ditch big brands for cheaper optionsThe more budget-friendly supermarkets in Spain now command nearly 40% of the market while big hypermarkets suffer The supermarket landscape in Spain is shifting dramatically and it's the budget-friendly and discount stores that are coming out.. 13/02/2026

Newborn puppies dumped in Gran Canaria ravine as shelters hit crisis pointSanta Lucía centre pleads for fosters amid island-wide abandonment surge A box of helpless newborn puppies has been found abandoned in a ravine in Santa Lucía de Tirajana, Gran Canaria, sparking an urgent call from the local animal shelter.. 13/02/2026

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestoneOne in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last year, according to the National Institute of Statistics (INE). For the.. 13/02/2026

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job huntRed Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active people" or "You're not up to date with tech." A new.. 12/02/2026

Canary Islands to fine tourists for negligent rescuesNew law targets risky behaviour amid soaring costs of sea and trail operations Holidaymakers in the Canary Islands who need rescuing due to reckless antics could soon face hefty fines under a planned legal shake-up. The regional government is updating.. 12/02/2026

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across SpainLow staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third and final day of strike action led to around 700 train cancellations nationwide.. 12/02/2026

Early retirees in Spain hit with shock 21% pension reductionSocial Security in Spain has cut the maximum pension by up to €705 euros for high earners Workers in Spain who choose to retire early this year could lose up to €400 more from their monthly pension than they expected.   The change.. 12/02/2026

Taxis throughout the Valencian Community go on strike this FebruaryThe 24-hour work stoppage will impact Alicante and the wider Valencian Community The taxi situation is already far from ideal in Alicante and other tourist areas but things are gong to get a whole lot worse with news that cab drivers throughout the.. 12/02/2026

The town in Spain evacuated by police after flooding fears is still awaiting a safe returnEvacuated residents in Grazalema urged to stay positive while experts assess saturated ground after record rainfall Residents of Grazalema, in the Cádiz province remain out of their homes on Thursday February 12 as scientific teams continue working.. 12/02/2026

Back-to-back storms to batter Spain this weekend: Weather forecast February 12-15Storms Nils and Oriana will bring strong winds and rain to most of Spain before the weather settles down on Valentine’s Day Weather alerts on Thursday February 12   Parts of Spain are already being battered by Storm Nils, which brought.. 12/02/2026

Can the black cables on Spanish roads be used to issue speeding fines?Those black tubes crossing roads collect data on vehicle numbers and types across Spain If you've driven on Spanish roads recently, chances are you've rolled over one of those mysterious black cables stretched across the tarmac and wondered.. 11/02/2026

Nearly 90 tremors recorded beneath Mount Teide in three days: unusual seismic signal detectedScientists say the small earthquakes, mostly low-frequency pulses, happened deep beneath the western side of Las Cañadas del Teide Seismic activity beneath Mount Teide has ramped up again, with scientists recording close to 90 small earthquakes.. 11/02/2026

Racist anti-migrant signs cause uproar in Spanish tourist townWarning signs showing an attack on an elderly woman were placed by an extremist group in Puerto de la Cruz A far-right group has sparked fury after placing racist warning signs in a popular tourist area of Tenerife, depicting violence against an elderly.. 11/02/2026

Spain to hit electricity companies with €6 million fines for spam callsThe new rules will also give consumers in Spain more control over their gas and electric contracts Those irritating phone calls from energy companies trying to flog you a new electricity deal are about to become a thing of the past in Spain, with.. 11/02/2026