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Cats overtake dogs in Spain’s adoption figures, but older pets are still being left behindA new report shows Andalucía leads the country for adoptions, while sick and senior animals wait longest for a home Papuchi is a nine-year-old dog with leishmaniasis. Amapola is a 12-year-old cat with one eye and mild ataxia. Both are waiting for.. 22/10/2026

Elche's PLD Space moves a step closer to launching Spain's orbital rocketThe MIURA 5 launcher has now entered its pre-flight demonstration phase in Spain Spain’s push into the space industry has taken another step forward as Elche-based PLD Space begins testing its MIURA 5 rocket ahead of its first flight.  .. 22/10/2026

Tourist tax hikes arrive in Spain and the UK in 2027Cataluña and Scotland are among the places charging visitors more next year Holidays in Spain and the UK are set to cost a little more in 2027 as a string of destinations introduce or increase a tourist tax. Cities and regions around the world.. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

UK travellers help drive 22% rise in Balearics autumn bookingsDemand for Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza remains strong into autumn, while Formentera promotes walking routes and local food Bookings for the Balearic Islands have risen by 22% compared with the same point last autumn, according to industry indicators... 22/10/2026

Spain weather forecast October 22 to 25: Storm Austen brings orange alerts and 7m wavesAtlantic fronts will drench the north of Spain while the rest of the country stays mostly dry and cooler Weather outlook on Friday Spain is leaving DANA Adam behind and heading into a spell of Atlantic weather, with up to three fronts.. 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026

Barcelona to Chicago flight suffers two burst tyres during landingAmerican Airlines takes aircraft out of service after brake problems were reported on a flight carrying 245 people, with the FAA launching an investigation An American Airlines flight from Barcelona to Chicago ended with an unexpected incident.. 21/10/2026

Your social class could affect your health in Spain more than you thinkSmoking and obesity are far more common among less privileged groups all across Spain Spain’s least privileged groups fare worse on almost every health measure in the latest survey from the National Statistics Institute (INE), published on Tuesday.. 21/10/2026

Mallorca egg farm reported over alleged hygiene and welfare failuresAnimal groups say hens were kept near decomposing carcasses and eggs were infested with mites at a Manacor farm A poultry farm in Manacor, Mallorca, has been reported to the Balearic Islands Public Prosecutor’s Office over alleged hygiene and animal.. 21/10/2026

The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a yearThe OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways to make our money go further, and the weekly supermarket shop is one of the.. 21/10/2026

Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after darkFading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day, as the summer solar boom fades and gas costs keep climbing. .. 21/10/2026

Spain's care waiting list falls, but some face waits of 529 daysAlmost 40,000 fewer people are waiting for long-term care support, although delays remain severe in Murcia and Andalucía Spain’s long-term care waiting list has fallen to its lowest level on record, with almost 40,000 fewer people waiting.. 20/10/2026

Renfe drivers plan 24-hour strike later this monthThe Semaf union has called the action for October 29, with commuter, regional, long-distance and high-speed services potentially affected Renfe train services could face disruption at the end of October after the Semaf train drivers’ union called.. 20/10/2026

Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleepHere’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands go back to 2am, officially ending summer time and ushering in winter.. 20/10/2026

Who is the mysterious White Lady said to haunt this Spanish restaurant?Staff at a traditional restaurant say a mysterious White Lady has been linked to unexplained goings-on for decades, and her story begins with a signature in a guestbook A mysterious signature, unexplained noises and objects that go missing. Staff.. 19/10/2026

Guardia Civil welcomes its newest four-legged recruitIratxo, a wild boar with a Basque name and a stubborn streak, is the latest mascot of the force’s Rapid Action Group The Guardia Civil has introduced an unusual new member of its team: Iratxo, a wild boar who is the latest mascot of its Rapid Action.. 19/10/2026

DANA Adam triggers confinement order across Alicante and Valencia after torrential rainEmergency services have mobilised helicopters and rescue teams after exceptional rainfall caused severe flooding across the northern Alicante coast and southern Valencia Residents across 145 municipalities in Alicante and Valencia have been ordered.. 19/10/2026

Storm Adam floods Ibiza airport and disrupts flightsHeavy rain forced flight diversions and left parts of the Balearic island under the highest weather alert Torrential rain from Storm Adam has flooded parts of Ibiza Airport, forcing flights to be diverted and leaving travellers facing major disruption.. 19/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 19/10/2026
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