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What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”    .. 09/07/2025

Prime Day picks and peculiar purchases: the best of Amazon's big summer sale 2025From Kindles to cat fountains, this year’s Prime Day deals are weird, wonderful and well worth a look Amazon Prime Day has officially hit Spain! From Tuesday July 8 to Friday July 11, Amazon is slashing prices across the board, with exclusive discounts.. 09/07/2025

Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025

Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025

Got this blood type? Ticks might love you more than othersScientists say people with type A blood could be tastier to ticks and at greater risk of Lyme disease If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to be the one getting bitten on a walk through the woods, your blood might be to blame.  .. 08/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated.. 08/07/2025

Cargo ship blamed for freak wave that injured bathers on Huelva beachSeveral beachgoers were hurt after being swept into rocks by a sudden wave as they tried to cool off from the heat A sudden wave injured several swimmers and sunbathers on a busy beach in Mazagón, Huelva, last week after what’s been described.. 08/07/2025

The surprising truth about your fan's electricity useAn expert breaks down the numbers and shows that staying cool doesn’t have to break the bank If you’ve been tempted to switch off your fan at night because it uses “a lot of electricity,” you’re not alone. That familiar phrase.. 07/07/2025

Ryanair passengers celebrate game-changing new carry-on policy: 'It will be implemented in the coming weeks'The budget Irish airline has expanded its hand luggage dimensions beyond EU recommendations We’re so used to Ryanair charging for every little extra that this latest news might come as a surprise, but Europe’s biggest low-cost airline.. 07/07/2025

'Don't buy homes in Spain': British woman issues warning after squatters take over Malaga propertyThe homeowner says she’ll lose over €100,000 and is walking away from her Spanish dream An estimated 56,000 Britons live in Málaga province, drawn by its sunny weather, warmth and affordability. Unfortunately, not all tales are rosy... 07/07/2025

Andalucía weekly weather forecast July 7-10: Sunshine and sizzling inland temperatures, with a few coastal breezesA hot and settled week ahead across much of Andalucía After a slight respite to the heat in the last couple of days, the mercury is creeping back up again for many inland areas, with weather warnings in place on Monday and Tuesday due to significantly.. 07/07/2025

New rules for short-term rentals come into effect in Spain on July 1All tourist and temporary rentals in Spain must now be registered to advertise online From this Tuesday July 1, anyone wanting to rent out their property as a tourist rental, temporary accommodation or room rental will need to register with a new government.. 04/07/2025

easyJet announces 8 new routes in Spain for winter 2025The British low-cost airline will add more than 110,000 additional seats to the UK and France Although we’re still in the thick of the summer season, the airlines are already looking to the winter and making plans. This is certainly the case.. 04/07/2025

Nearly half of Spain's crumbling roads are concentrated in just 3 regionsThese three autonomous communities alone have 16,494 kilometres in urgent need of repair It often feels like roadworks in Spain are a constant hassle, with very little to show for the inconvenience. The government is always trying to squeeze a few.. 04/07/2025

Seahorse has a stroke on Spanish beach... and survives!Tiny sea creature found struggling in Almería receives life-saving treatment after being rescued by a passer-by A young seahorse is recovering in intensive care this week after being rescued from the shore of a beach in El Ejido, Almería.. 03/07/2025

Why cities in Spain feel hotter than ever: The heat island effect explainedScorching nights, poor sleep and rising energy bills – how Spain’s urban ‘ovens’ are trapping heat and affecting your health   Spain has already endured its first official heatwave of the season, with scorching daytime.. 03/07/2025

Werewolf syndrome case in Spain: Prosecutor drops investigation into children's medication mix-upChildren across three regions of Spain developed excessive hair growth after a pharmacy error, but the case may now be closed The Malaga Prosecutor’s Office has requested the provisional dismissal of a high-profile case in which 21 children developed.. 03/07/2025

Train delays, airport queues and frayed nerves: Spain's holiday travel starts in chaosThousands of passengers face disruption on rail and air routes as summer getaway begins with broken cables, power failures and computer glitches Spain’s long-anticipated summer holiday season got off to a stressful start this week, with thousands.. 02/07/2025

Dogs bring therapy and joy to residents at Caser Residencial MálagaCanine-assisted sessions keep residents’ minds engaged and their spirits high   Residents at Caser Residencial Málaga are benefiting from a heartwarming initiative that combines companionship and care: weekly visits from therapy dogs.. 02/07/2025

The Japanese walking routine that's catching on in SpainIf you already love your daily strolls, this new twist on walking could be exactly what you’ve been looking for. We’ve all heard about the 10,000 steps a day rule. But what if there was a way to get even better results in less time? That&rsquo.. 02/07/2025