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Plastic bags, mini shampoos and wrapped fruit all set to vanish from Spanish shopsThe new EU packaging law lands in Spain this week, reshaping how shops sell everything from fruit to toiletries A sweeping new EU packaging law comes into force across Spain this Wednesday August 12 and it's set to change everything from the labels.. 14/08/2026

Buying a home in Spain with cash is becoming increasingly rare as prices push more buyers towards mortgagesThe proportion of cash purchases has fallen to a five-year low, with rising property prices eroding the savings advantage that once allowed many buyers to avoid borrowing altogether Something is shifting in Spain's property market. Cash purchases.. 13/08/2026

If you own a holiday home in Spain you could cut your electricity bill with Spanish EnergySpanish Energy offers a free, plain English review of your bill with no obligation to switch Second home owners in Spain could be paying more than they need to on electricity without realising it. That's according to Spanish Energy, which specialises.. 13/08/2026

Spain has already burned through 38% more forest this year than at the same point in 2025, and the worst weeks may still be aheadMore than 226,000 hectares have been destroyed since January, with 43 major fires recorded compared to 24 in the same period last year Spain's wildfire crisis is deepening. Official figures from the Ministry for Ecological Transition show that 226.. 13/08/2026

Petrol prices in Spain hover around €1.80 a litre ahead of August bank holiday rushThe average cost of filling a 55-litre tank in Spain has reached €99.30 as millions of drivers prepare to hit the road Petrol prices in Spain are finally showing signs of settling down a bit after rising sharply last week, although drivers heading.. 13/08/2026

WATCH! Spain's total eclipse turns into a cloudy disappointment for thousands Thousands watched the skies only to see clouds roll in at the worst possible moment, but southern Spain gets another chance in August 2027   🌘 Murcia ha vivido un momento mágico con el eclipse solar. 🏰Desde las Fortalezas.. 13/08/2026

August 15 is a bank holiday across Spain: Check which supermarkets are openFind out which establishments will be closing this Saturday, the feast day of Our Lady of the Assumption and a national holiday in Spain If you need to do a supermarket run this weekend, you’d do well to check the opening hours before heading.. 13/08/2026

Storms sweep across Spain: Weather forecast August 13-16Spain is set for a weekend of storms, showers and falling temperatures as cooler air moves in from the north After a week of sunshine, rising temperatures and the much-anticipated solar eclipse, Spain's weather is about to take a turn. While the.. 13/08/2026

Eclipse weather forecast: Spain set for clear skies and scorching heat on August 12Most of the country will have clear skies for Wednesday's eclipse, although cloud could spoil the view in parts of the north and east of Spain With just one day to go until Spain's total solar eclipse, the latest forecast points to a hot day.. 12/08/2026

Volunteers clear more than a tonne of litter from Region of Murcia's natural areasThe Region of Murcia joined a nationwide effort that mobilised more than 13,700 volunteers Volunteers across the Region of Murcia have removed more than a tonne of litter from the Region's natural spaces as part of the tenth edition of the ".. 12/08/2026

Record passenger numbers and exhausted officers: the real story behind Operation Crossing the StraitMore than 151,000 passengers crossed in just four days at peak, but police unions are warning that the operation's success is masking a serious staffing problem The numbers alone are staggering. Between Thursday July 31 and Sunday August 3, more.. 12/08/2026

A 295kg tuna turned up in the shallows at Marbella and chaos, briefly, ensuedBeachgoers at El Ancón initially feared a shark before realising the giant fish was injured and in distress, and then worked together to help it back out to sea Saturday afternoon on Marbella's Golden Mile was going fairly normally until a.. 11/08/2026

Driving during the eclipse? Here is what the DGT wants motorists in Spain to knowThe DGT has issued a list of dos and don'ts for anyone driving during Wednesday's eclipse in Spain Spain is preparing for its first total solar eclipse since 1912 and with the event falling in the middle of the summer holidays, the traffic.. 11/08/2026

British man wanted for child sex offences arrested in Maspalomas after fleeing the UK on bailThe suspect had been previously arrested in Britain, released on bail and then disappeared before a court appearance, prompting an international warrant A British man wanted in connection with eight alleged sexual offences against children has been arrested.. 11/08/2026

Spain recalls six types of eclipse glasses over fears they could damage your eyesAround 2 million certified glasses are being distributed free across Spain People planning to watch Wednesday August 12's total solar eclipse are being warned to check their glasses carefully after six models were withdrawn from sale over concerns.. 10/08/2026

Spain could see electric planes take to the skies by 2030New battery and hybrid aircraft could eventually operate some of Spain’s shortest routes Electric aircraft could be coming to some of Spain's shortest flight routes within the next few years, with airlines and aviation companies investing.. 10/08/2026

Spain puts 33,600 officers on duty as millions prepare for solar eclipseUp to 2.9 million people could travel to watch the August 12 eclipse, with hundreds of observation points planned across Spain Spain is preparing for a huge influx of visitors on Wednesday August 12, with up to 2.9 million people expected to travel.. 10/08/2026

Another scorching week ahead: Spain weather forecast August 10-13Temperatures are set to climb towards 40°C again in many parts of Spain Heat alerts on Wednesday August 10   Another hot week is on the way across Spain, with temperatures remaining firmly in summer territory and some areas once again.. 10/08/2026

Millions across Spain set to witness the country's first total solar eclipse in more than a centuryThe historic event will be followed by the Perseid meteor shower in Spain, making for an unforgettable evening Next Wednesday promises to be one of the most extraordinary evenings Spain has experienced in more than a century as a total solar eclipse.. 07/08/2026

EU brings in new AI rules to make chatbots and artificially generated content easier to spotBusinesses in Spain and the rest of the EU will have to be more open when customers are interacting with AI instead of a real person Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, whether you're shopping online, searching the internet.. 07/08/2026