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The Spanish capital where road tax is only €34Study reveals big gaps in circulation tax between Spanish cities   Santa Cruz de Tenerife has officially claimed the title of Spain’s cheapest capital when it comes to paying road tax. A new report by the drivers’ association Automovilistas.. 21/08/2025

Two arrests made in Spain after shocking cases of dog abuse Neglected dog euthanised in Gran Canaria and stolen greyhounds found mutilated and in poor conditions in Seville In Gran Canaria, authorities have arrested a person suspected of severe animal neglect after a dog was found in such a dire state that veterinarians.. 21/08/2025

DANA storms replace heatwave: Spain weather forecast August 21-24Storms battering northern and inland Spain will likely spread to the rest of the country over the weekend Weather outlook on Sunday August 24   Early in the week, the mercury finally started to drop, cloud cover set in and the rain returned.. 21/08/2025

Guardia Civil come across loggerhead turtles in nets off Tenerife while near El Hierro a rare Malpelo shark spotted Separate marine encounters bring attention to Canary Islands’ diverse wildlife   Guardia Civil officers from the Provincial Maritime Service of Santa Cruz de Tenerife recently came across the carcass of a loggerhead turtle caught in fishing.. 20/08/2025

Spain's anti-scam plan blocks 48 million fraudulent callsGovernment crackdown sees sharp rise in blocked calls and texts since June Spain’s campaign against phone scams is proving to be a major success, with millions of fraudulent calls and messages now being stopped before they reach the public. &.. 20/08/2025

UK law slashes porn site views - could Spain be next?The United Kingdom has implemented a measure to prevent minors under 18 from accessing pornographic content The United Kingdom has just rolled out a tough new rule aimed at keeping children away from online pornography. At the end of July, the country.. 20/08/2025

Spain to declare fire-ravaged areas emergency zones with state aid pledgedPresident of Spanish government announces Council of Ministers will designate affected territories and calls for State Pact to tackle climate crisis Emergency zones to aid fire-hit areas President Pedro Sánchez has announced that during.. 20/08/2025

UK leads record-breaking summer for international tourism in SpainSpain has welcomed almost 64 million air passengers so far this year Spain’s tourism sector has smashed another record this summer. Official figures released on Tuesday August 19 show that 11.7 million international tourists arrived by air in.. 20/08/2025

Desperate texts reveal John Gilligan's harsh life behind bars in SpainIrish crime boss jailed for pink cocaine operation begs for money from prison   John Gilligan, the 73-year-old Irish gangster based in Spain, is enduring a difficult time behind bars following his December arrest for running a large-scale pink.. 19/08/2025

Can you overtake a cyclist on a continuous line in Spain?The DGT in Spain confirms that drivers can overtake cyclists on a continuous line if they respect the 1.5-metre rule Cyclists remain among the most vulnerable users on Spanish roads. Even with helmets, lights and other safety gear becoming more common.. 19/08/2025

What Spanish citizens can do if they lose their passport at the airportSpain’s Guardia Civil can issue a travel permit so those with Spanish nationality don’t miss their flight Losing a passport or ID at the airport is every traveller’s nightmare. The panic usually sets in right away, with many.. 19/08/2025

Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 19/08/2025

Eight new DGT rules every motorcyclist and cyclist in Spain needs to knowFresh safety measures aim to cut road deaths and improve coexistence between drivers and two-wheelers   Spain’s traffic authority has rolled out a series of new rules this year that will directly affect both motorcyclists and cyclists. The.. 18/08/2025

International hunt for Brit accused of Magaluf hit-and-runMan faces trial over 2023 incident that left two young tourists injured An international arrest warrant has been issued for a British man accused of running over two holidaymakers in a late-night hit-and-run in Magaluf.   Jack Benjamin Hulme.. 18/08/2025

Heatwave ends but sweltering heat remains: Spain weather forecast August 18-21The second summer heatwave, which has brought Spain to its knees, will officially come to an end this week Over the weekend, the second heatwave of the summer saw some unbelievable temperatures recorded, particularly in southern Spain. The municipality.. 18/08/2025

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025

Ryanair strike begins in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 15/08/2025

German tourist caught sneaking into Spanish hotel rooms to fondle guestsThe 23-year-old snuck into a female holidaymaker’s room through a Palma de Mallorca balcony Palma Local Police have arrested a 23-year-old German tourist for allegedly sneaking into a hotel room and fondling a woman while she slept.  .. 15/08/2025

Teen arrested after female tourists attacked in Fuerteventura hotelsIncidents in December and June linked by police after striking similarities A teenager has been taken into custody after two women were attacked in their hotel rooms in the Fuerteventura resort of Costa Calma.   The two assaults happened months.. 15/08/2025

The Tenerife chapel with a stuffed alligator – and the legend that surrounds itMyth and history mingle in Icod de los Vinos, where a reptile from Mexico still draws curious visitors At first glance, it sounds like the start of a tall tale. In a quiet chapel at the foot of Mount Amparo in northern Tenerife, a stuffed alligator rests.. 15/08/2025