Courageous Local Police officers rescue German couple from house fire following power blackout in Spain

Local Police officers Diego Blancat and Constable Alejandro Ortiz became the heroes of the day in Torrox on the eastern Costa del Sol on Tuesday 29 April when they rescued a German couple, the Gunters, aged 74 and 73, from their burning house. Last …

Chaos in Spain as 60,000 cruise ship tourists descend on island loved by Brits

In the past week, 23 cruise ships carrying nearly 60,000 passengers docked in Palma, the popular capital city of the Spanish Balearic Islands. Four of these were mega-cruise ships with capacity for more than 5,000 passengers. This is 21.05% more than …

Spain-Portugal Blackout: Lessons Learned Amid Supply Chain Shockwaves

Industrial port de Barcelona in evening. Spain getty After a nearly daylong power outage that disrupted life for millions across Spain and Portugal, authorities in both countries remain uncertain about the cause. Some experts suggest a rare atmospheric …

Spain holiday disaster as weather warning issued over plummeting -1C temperatures and snow

Travellers in Spain have been warned of rain and thunderstorms across a large part of the country with authorities forced to issue yellow and amber weather warnings. This will likely cause panic among British tourists who have planned a Spanish holiday. …

Jet2 launches flights to 'unspoiled' corner of Spain offering miles of 'sandy beaches'

If you’re looking for a quieter region of Spain to visit, Jet2 has just launched a brand new route to Jerez, a city steeped in history. The holiday company is set to offer flights and holidays from Birmingham Airport until October 31, 2025. Customers can …

Perfect Hotel For Foodies In Spain’s Michelin-Star Gastronomy Capital

San Sebastian curves around what is often ranked the Best Beach in Spain, and the Nobu Hotel has an ... More ultra-premium location in the middle of it.getty San Sebastian is undoubtedly the gastronomic capital of Spain, and by any measure one of the most …

People in Spain Turned the Power Blackout Into a Party in the Streets

Embed from Getty Images On April 28, the Iberian Peninsula went dark for about 10 hours. A power blackout affected Spain and Portugal, disrupting telecommunications, transit systems, and virtually every service that relies on electricity. Despite the …

What happens if I’m caught on speed camera in France, Germany or Spain?

Q. I’m taking my car to France, Germany and Spain this summer. Are there traffic cameras to look out for in these countries and, if so, what happens if I get caught? I’m not intending to break the law but if I do so inadvertently are penalties enforceable …

Spain to take on England in historic World Cup warm-up clash

It’s been 32 years since Spain last faced England A, but the wait is almost over—with the two sides set to collide on November 8th in a blockbuster showdown ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Competition: Get a Chance to Watch the Lions in Australia Hola, …

Critical importance of the retail and wholesale sector – Learnings from the electricity blackout in Spain and Portugal