Spain set for 'second summer' as temperatures to rise to nearly 40C

Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 18:36, 15 Sep 2025 Spain is bracing for a "second summer" as a heatwave approaches the country. With temperatures expected to climb to a staggering 36C this week and potentially reaching nearly 40C, people...

Spain cancels €700m Israeli arms deal amid growing rift over Gaza war

ALBAWABA- Spain’s Ministry of Defense has decided to cancel a €700 million deal with Israel’s Elbit Systems for the PULS artillery system, Spanish media reported, marking a major escalation in Madrid’s effort to cut military ties with Israel over...

Police crack down on students loitering in Spanish Town

It's only been a full week since the resumption of schools and the police in St. Catherine North already have their hands full trying to prevent students from loitering. Police teams were busy Monday morning clearing students on the streets of...

Spain vows to turn 50,000 tourist lets into long-term rentals

Spain’s Ministry of Housing has ordered the removal of 53,000 more ads for illegal tourist accommodation from online platforms such as Airbnb, with the Spanish premier vowing to turn these lets into long-term rentals for residents. Spain's...

Gambian Circular Migrants in Spain Urged to Honor Contracts Amid Absconding Concerns

By Assan Bah The 33 remaining Gambian circular migrant workers in Spain have been urged to return home following the expiration of their initial contracts, amid concerns that absconding could jeopardize a pilot labor migration program. These...

Spain’s credit rating upgraded to A+ thanks to 2.6% GDP growth forecasts and ‘low exposure to Trump’s tariffs’

SPAIN’S economic outlook received a major boost this week after credit rating agency S&P upgraded the country’s sovereign debt rating to A+ with a stable outlook. The agency said Spain’s economy had shown strong resilience, with growth this year...

Ryanair hits back at claims it's 'lying' about reason for cancelling Spain flights

Ryanair has been accused of 'lying' about the reason why it cut flights to Spain. In late August, the budget airline revealed plans to drastically reduce its capacity on routes to and from Spain, eliminating a million seats in the forthcoming...

Tourists heading to Spain issued with weather warning ahead of 40C heatwave

Spain is bracing for a 'second summer' as an intense heatwave approaches. Temperatures are expected to soar to a scorching 36C this week. Authorities are urging both locals and tourists to take precautions as the mercury could climb close to 40C...

Spain Showcases Padel Tourism Potential at Roland Garros Event in Paris

The Spanish Institute of Tourism, Turespaña, organized the “Turespaña Padel Insights” event on Sept. 12 at Roland Garros in Paris, coinciding with the Alpine Paris Major Premier Padel tournament. The initiative brought together more than 50...

Spanish low-cost airline launches bargain flights under £15 for this autumn

By TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:58 EDT, 15 September 2025 | Updated: 07:58 EDT, 15 September 2025 Vueling is set to launch flights to more than 20 popular travel destinations - and tickets will start from as little as £15. The low-cost Spanish...

Flooding Reported In POS And San Fernando – Motorists Advised To Delay Travel

The Ministry of Works and Infrastructure has issued a public advisory regarding flooding in several areas of Port of Spain and San Fernando following heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon. Flooding has been reported in the following areas: Port of...

16,000+ holiday rentals in Malaga struck off sites like AirBnB by Spanish government

Young tourists in Malaga. Credit: Sophie Woodward The Spanish government has identified 16,740 illegal tourist rentals in Andalucia and has ordered online platforms to remove their advertisements. Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced the news...

Tourists asked to use ‘T’ plates while driving on Scottish roads

The signs feature a green letter ‘T’ and have ‘tourist’ written at the bottom (Picture: The Tourist Plate/ Facebook) After months of anti-tourist rules across the Mediterranean, holidaymakers in Scotland are now being encouraged to stick ‘T’...

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez speaks on public services, the welfare state and the housing crisis during major rally in Malaga

More than 4,000 people packed the University of Malaga sports hall on Sunday to hear the Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez speak at the rally organised by the PSOE party to kick off the new political year and, with it, the electoral race to govern...

Central California Coastal Destinations That Fly Under the Radar for Meetings

Destination wedding and incentive planners have the Central California Coast’s Monterey and Santa Barbara on their speed dial, but do you? These NorCal/SoCal destinations are known for their beauty and proximity (two hours drive time) to San...

Spain travel warning for Brits as major airport's 'indefinite strike' kicks off

Brits heading for Spain are being warned of major chaos at its biggest airport, with passengers facing security delays of up to an hour and a half. Sunday marked the first day of strike action at the Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas airport, where...

Chapa Dimba All-Stars conclude Spain tour with a convincing win over Huesca

Safaricom Chapa Dimba All-Stars wrapped up their week-long football bootcamp in Spain in style, as the boys’ team beat hosts SD Huesca U20 4-2 in the final friendly match played on Sunday at the SD Huesca Academy Grounds. The All-Stars displayed...

Ryanair threatens to cut a million more seats to Spain by summer 2026

Budget airline Ryanair has said that they will cut a further million seats on flights to Spain next summer if Spanish airport operator Aena doesn't reduce its airport charges. Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary made the warning in a recent interview with...

Spain set for 'second summer' as temperatures soar to nearly 40C

Sophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer 13:24, 15 Sep 2025 Spain is set for a "second summer" with a looming heatwave on the way. Set to reach a whopping 36C this week, people are being warned that with temperatures reaching nearly 40C, people...

EasyJet flight from tourist hotspot back to Britain CANCELLED after 'disruptive' passengers left crew 'traumatised'

An easyJet flight heading back to Britain from a popular holiday spot was cancelled due to a "disruptive passenger incident". Holidaymakers were stuck in Malaga after the flight to Liverpool was called off on Saturday, September 13. Passengers...