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Spain faces twin health challenges: Rising cancers and a setback on measlesExperts urge prevention, early diagnosis and stronger vaccine confidence Cancer   Spain is expected to surpass 300,000 new cancer cases for the first time this year, according to the new report Cancer figures in Spain 2026 from the Spanish.. 29/01/2026

Costa Blanca tees up Canadian golfers with first Toronto trade show tripAlicante aims to lure 600,000 snowbound players to its 30 sunny courses from October to May Alicante is swinging for a new market: Canada’s 600,000 golfers who can’t get a round in during their long, cold winters. A delegation from the Costa.. 28/01/2026

When the unexpected happens: Expert repatriation support for expats in SpainHow Alliance Pioneer Group supports expatriates in Spain with professional medical repatriation services   By Tom Sheen, APG   For many expatriates, Spain represents a new chapter – better weather, a slower pace of life and.. 28/01/2026

Spain considers a ban on children at bullfights as debate over tradition heats upThe government wants to stop minors attending events involving animal violence, saying it could harm children’s wellbeing Spain’s long-running conversation about bullfighting has flared up again, this time over whether children should be allowed..

Is WhatsApp going paid? What Meta's new plan could mean for youThe messaging app may soon offer a paid, ad-free option but sending your usual chats will stay completely free WhatsApp might be about to look a little different in Spain. The messaging giant, used by around 30 million people here and more than three.. 28/01/2026

Luxury visitors splash the cash in SpainJust 3% of visitors deliver 20% of spending power Spain welcomed a record 97 million foreign tourists last year, up 3.5% since 2014, with spending leaping 6.8% to €134.71 billion. A new CaixaBank research report shows how luxury travellers, a mere.. 27/01/2026

Nearly half of Costa Blanca visitors don't stay in hotels as accommodation debate intensifiesNew figures highlight the growing role of second homes and family stays, even as Alicante looks to expand its international tourism reach Nearly half of all tourists visiting the province of Alicante are staying in second homes or with friends and family.. 26/01/2026

Too much month at the end of the money? 30+ ways to boost your income in Spain this JanuaryBankinter Spain shares dozens of original side hustle ideas to help stretch your budget after Christmas January has a habit of arriving with a nasty financial hangover. Christmas has been paid for, the sales are calling and suddenly it feels like.. 23/01/2026

Alicante and Benidorm celebrate record tourism year as Costa Blanca momentum buildsStrong international demand, festivals and events drive a standout year for the province’s biggest destinations The Costa Blanca’s two tourism heavyweights have closed 2025 on a high, with both Alicante city and Benidorm reporting record-breaking.. 23/01/2026

Butane cylinder price edges up again for households across SpainA small increase takes the regulated price to €15.58, following higher transport and raw material costs The price of a traditional butane gas cylinder has gone up again in Spain, bringing an end to the brief relief many households felt late last.. 21/01/2026

DGT cracks down on WhatsApp checkpoint alertsFines up to €30,000 for warning about police alcohol and drug checkpoints If you're in one of those WhatsApp or Telegram groups that ping alerts about police checkpoints, it might be time to think again. The DGT has launched a determined effort.. 20/01/2026

Date set for opening of Wetherspoon pub at Alicante AirportA chance for a pint and a feeling of home for UK passengers at Alicante Airport as Wetherspoon confirms opening of its first European pub It’s official: Wetherspoon will be opening its first pub abroad in continental Europe, which will be at.. 19/01/2026

Bizum moves into shops with new tap-to-pay featureCaja Rural becomes first banking group to roll out contactless Bizum Pay on mobiles Bizum is about to take a significant step forward in how people pay in Spain, with a new contactless system allowing shoppers to pay in physical stores simply by holding.. 16/01/2026

Spain's medical cannabis milestone comes with training warningPatients and doctors welcome new rules but say specialists must learn to prescribe it Patients and medical groups have cheered a key step towards legal medical cannabis in Spain, which was agreed in October, but warn the real test will be training doctors.. 16/01/2026

Make 2026 the year you move to Spain with expert help from MyMoveSpainA decade of expertise helping British and international residents navigate Spanish residency with ease If 2026 is the year you've earmarked for your move to Spain, the good news is that making it happen is entirely within reach, especially when.. 12/01/2026

Caser Cuidados offers professional home care services to older people in MurciaCaser Residencial’s personalised home assistance helps people remain in their own homes for as long as possible Caser Cuidados is the home care service offered by Caser Residencial designed to make daily life easier and safer for those who need.. 07/01/2026

La Encarnación tourist apartments in Los AlcázaresAffordable seafront accommodation in Los Alcázares for golfers, water sports enthusiasts and other visitors to the Mar Menor Guaranteed lowest prices when booking via here! While tourism in much of the Costa Cálida relies almost exclusively..

Read the January edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to 2026 and the January issue of Home & Living! So what can you find in our latest edition?   • A fresh start, without pressure. Rather than New Year Resolutions, we offer you information on a ‘Health Re-Set&rsquo.. 29/12/2025

Should Brits resident in Spain still have their passports stamped at the airport? Here's the truth...Some people who shouldn't do are still getting stamps in their passports when they cross international borders as the rules around the new Entry/Exit System are not yet clear to all Confusion and consternation among British travellers about passport.. 16/12/2025

The different kinds of visas to live in Spain and how to get themA guide to options for gaining residency status to live in Spain If you are not an EU citizen and want to live in Spain, you are going to need a visa. Since 2013 and up until May 2025, the ‘Golden Visa’ was a simple and popular.. 15/12/2025