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25/06/2024

The tables are turned on squatters in Spain

In recent years, Spain has seen a growing trend of squatting, with individuals unlawfully occupying properties, often taking advantage of complex legal systems and inefficiencies that can make evicting them a lengthy and challenging process.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/the_tables_are_turned_on_squatters_in_spain_1000083873-a.html

25/06/2024

In an incredible turn of events, Tenerife police scouring the foreboding countryside where 19-year-old Jay Slater disappeared last week have found another missing Brit. Unbelievably, a search crew happened upon a Scottish hiker who had lost his way in the enormous Rural de Teno National Park.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/tenerife-police-find-another-missing-brit-while-searching-for-jay-slater_1000083872-a.html?

25/06/2024

To celebrate the arrival of summer, Spain’s main railway company Renfe has launched another of its hugely popular ‘Superprecios’ or ‘Super Price’ mega sales. Passengers who jump online and purchase a ticket before July 1 will find cheap train trips across Spain for as little as 7 euros each way. The discounts are valid for travel between July 22 and September 8.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/renfe_supersale_is_back_bargain_train_trips_around_spain_this_summer_from_just_7_euros_1000083861-a.html

25/06/2024

Mercadona supermarkets will open on Sundays and holidays in most Spanish tourist destinations from this date...
https://spanishnewstoday.com/mercadona_announces_its_summer_opening_hours_in_spain_1000083866-a.html

25/06/2024

What happens if you die without a will in Spain? https://spanishnewstoday.com/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-in-spain_1000080410-a.html?

24/06/2024

Spanish budget airline Vueling has once again come under fire, this time for refusing to allow a female passenger to board a flight due to her choice of attire. The case, which occurred in 2019, has now been wrapped up in court and the airline was slapped with a hefty fine, sparking discussions about discriminatory practices and sexist dress codes.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/spanish_airline_refused_to_board_passenger_because_her_cleavage_was_showing_1000083294-a.html

24/06/2024

This summer, as sunbathers relax on the beaches of the Costa del Sol, a dedicated team of four-legged lifeguards is on a mission to ensure everyone's safety — meet Queen, Oso, Mai, Brown, Nancy and Buddy, the Super Six highly-trained lifeguard dogs of Vélez-Málaga!

Canine Lifeguards Hit The Beaches Of The Costa Del Sol Keep up with the Latest News In English Andalucia Spain

24/06/2024

In a shocking move, Barcelona has announced plans to ban private apartment rentals to tourists by 2028, taking a stand against soaring housing prices and aiming to restore the city's liveability for its residents. This unprecedented decision, unveiled on Friday June 21, sends a powerful message about the future of tourism in one of Spain's top destinations.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/barcelona-will-ban-holiday-apartments-by-2028_1000083285-a.html?

24/06/2024

As much of Europe swelters under a heatwave, Spain is enjoying a slight reprieve from the extreme temperatures. The week ahead promises a mix of sunny skies and changing weather patterns, with rain promising to make an appearance in a couple of days.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/summer_weather_continues_until_midweek_spain_forecast_june_24_1000083279-a.html

24/06/2024

A 31-year-old British tourist in Barcelona, Spain has died after becoming embroiled in a fight at a nightclub https://spanishnewstoday.com/british-tourist-stabbed-to-death-in-barcelona-club-brawl_1000083287-a.html?

24/06/2024

A 54-year-old British woman is in critical condition in the ICU of Can Misses Hospital in Ibiza, Spain after she stabbed herself with a pair of scissors she had just bought in the departure lounge of Ibiza Airport this Sunday https://spanishnewstoday.com/british-woman-stabs-herself-at-ibiza-airport_1000083280-a.html?

21/06/2024

🔥 It's Friday! That means our FREE Weekly Bulletin roundup of Spanish news is ready... this week, we're talking about this weekend's San Juan beach bonfire celebrations for the start of summer and staying safe on the beaches.

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21/06/2024

A chilling online group, the 'Federació Balear de Balconing', or Balearic Balconing Federation in English, has been set up which openly mocks tourists who have died or been seriously injured after falling from balconies in Spain.

The group, based in the Balearic Islands, keeps score of how many holidaymakers plummet to their death in the dangerous fad known as 'balconing', which involves individuals jumping into swimming pools from balconies or climbing between balconies.

https://spanishnewstoday.com/twisted-social-media-page-mocks-tourist-balcony-deaths-in-spain_1000081587-a.html?

21/06/2024

The cost of olive oil in Spain has increased by an incredible 205% since the start of 2021, prompting the government to extend the 0% VAT tax rate for shoppers https://spanishnewstoday.com/spain-extends-the-vat-cut-on-olive-oil-as-prices-continue-to-soar_1000081586-a.html?

21/06/2024

Flight operations at Ibiza Airport had to be stopped for nearly an hour yesterday afternoon after a drunk passenger on a Ryanair flight bound for Italy claimed to be carrying a bomb. https://spanishnewstoday.com/ryanair-bomb-scare-closes-ibiza-airport_1000081585-a.html?

20/06/2024

Paul McCartney is coming to Madrid this year! Tickets to see him in concert for his 'Got Back' tour go on sale this Friday night... you'll have to be quick because they're bound to sell out fast! https://spanishnewstoday.com/december-9-and-10-the-legendary-paul-mccartney-live-in-spain_1000081004-a.html?

20/06/2024

Would you step foot on a life-sized drone and trust it to ferry you home safely? Well, you might have the chance to decide sooner than you think, as it seems that drone taxis are just a few years away as two formidable companies have just joined forces on the Costa del Sol to develop a flying cab that they say will be capable of carrying passengers from Málaga to Marbella in just 20 minutes by the year 2030.

Drone Taxis Will Be Flying Passengers From Malaga Airport By 2030 Keep up with the Latest News In English Andalucia Spain

20/06/2024

Summer officially begins this Thursday night, June 20 (at 11.51pm, to be precise), and the weather gods seem to have received the memo, as the remainder of the month is set to be a scorcher in most of Spain. In fact, according to the current forecasts, this year shows every indication of becoming the third warmest since records began, only surpassed by 2017 and 2022.
https://spanishnewstoday.com/summer-weather-arrives-spain-weather-forecast-june-20_23_1000080989-a.html?

20/06/2024

A 60-year-old Icelandic tourist has been seriously hurt after he got caught in the crossfire at a bull running event in Xàbia, Spain.

Tourist Seriously Injured After Being Gored By Bull At Alicante Festival Keep up with the Latest News In English Alicante Spain

19/06/2024

Dutch Police have arrested a Frenchman in the Netherlands on suspicion of being the triggerman in the shooting of former Spanish politician and vocal critic of the Iranian regime Alejo Vidal-Quadras. https://spanishnewstoday.com/french-shooter-of-spanish-politician-arrested-in-the-netherlands_1000080423-a.html?

19/06/2024

When a loved one dies abroad, it can be an incredibly distressing and complicated experience, not least of all because the costs of the funeral and repatriation (bringing your body home) may be covered by your insurance or not.

Here’s a comprehensive guide from Compare Funerals to what you need to know and do if someone dies while outside their home country, and options for funeral insurance and a funeral plan. https://spanishnewstoday.com/what-happens-if-you-die-abroad_1000080408-a.html?

19/06/2024

In the midst of the devastation wrought by war in Ukraine, a heart-warming story of international cooperation and the rescue of two beluga whales has emerged.

Plombir and Miranda, a male and female duo, have found refuge and a new home at the Oceanografic in Valencia, Spain thanks to a dedicated team of marine mammal specialists.

A video shared by the team shows the amazing journey the pair had to take to be FLOWN to safety.

Video: Two Beluga Whales Rescued From Ukraine And Brought To Spanish Aquarium Keep up with the Latest News In English Alicante Spain

19/06/2024

Furry Friends Forever: Costa Del Sol Clinic Now Offers Pet Cloning Keep up with the Latest News In English Andalucia Spain

19/06/2024

What the different coloured beach flags mean in Spain - knowing your flags could help avoid tragedy on your next beach holiday
https://spanishnewstoday.com/what-the-different-coloured-beach-flags-mean-in-spain_1000080407-a.html?

19/06/2024

Toxic UK breakfast cereals stopped at Spanish border
https://spanishnewstoday.com/toxic-uk-breakfast-cereals-stopped-at-spanish-border_1000080405-a.html?

19/06/2024

Did you know? There are a total of 9 different scenarios in which Spain could play England at any of the four knockout stages of the UEFA Euro 2024, and there's even a circumstance in which we could see a Spain vs England final, but it depends on a few factors... https://spanishnewstoday.com/can-spain-face-england-in-the-euro-2024-predictions-and-odds_1000080406-a.html?

19/06/2024

Frantic search underway for British teen missing in Tenerife
https://spanishnewstoday.com/frantic-search-underway-for-british-teen-missing-in-tenerife_1000080403-a.html?

19/06/2024

More than a year after it was originally passed and after a lengthy appeals process, Spain's Constitutional Court has endorsed the reform of the abortion law which will allow 16- and 17-year-old girls to terminate pregnancies without parental consent https://spanishnewstoday.com/spain-legalises-abortion-for-teens-without-parental-consent_1000079830-a.html?

18/06/2024

The summer season officially starts with the summer solstice this Thursday 20th June, coinciding with the full moon, the 'Strawberry Moon' as June's full moon is known.

But did you know there are actually two types of summer? And that summer starts at a specific time and not just a day? https://spanishnewstoday.com/summer-solstice-2024-what-time-does-summer-officially-start-in-spain_1000079834-a.html?

18/06/2024

Several sunblocks widely available in Spain were found to offer far less protection than their labels promised
https://spanishnewstoday.com/summer-sun-protection-spain-addresses-concerns-over-popular-sunscreen-brands_1000079826-a.html?