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Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 04/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 04/09/2026

Big weather change could be on the way for Spain next weekWeather forecaster Jorge Rey, known for using the traditional cabañuelas method to predict weather patterns, says the intense heat could give way to cloudier skies, rain and thunderstorms from September 9 September kicked off with some very.. 04/09/2026

Spain's minimum wage increase trails most of Europe in 2026Spain's 3.1% increase leaves it near the bottom of the EU rankings, despite the minimum wage having risen by more than 40% in real terms over the past decade Spain may have one of the highest minimum wages in the European Union, but workers.. 03/09/2026

Spain's traffic lights are changing from October 1: Here's what drivers need to knowA new rule will stop flashing amber lights appearing at the same time as green pedestrian signals at crossings across Spain Drivers in Spain will see an important change at traffic lights from October 1 when a combination of signals that has long.. 03/09/2026

Electricity bills in Spain hit highest August level since Ukraine war energy crisisThe typical regulated-tariff household paid €96.65 in August, almost 20% more than during the same month last year Electricity bills in Spain have climbed to their highest August level since the energy crisis following Russia’s invasion.. 02/09/2026

Spain welcomes record 11.5 million international tourists in JulySpain has already welcomed 58.1 million international tourists this year, putting the country on course to pass 100 million Spain welcomed a record 11.5 million international tourists in July, with overseas visitors spending more than €18.. 02/09/2026

Spain's new storm season begins with 21 names ready for the next big weather eventsAEMET has released the names that could soon become familiar to residents across Spain as the new storm season gets underway Spain’s new storm season officially got underway on Tuesday September 1, with the country’s weather agency revealing.. 02/09/2026

Mercadona returns to winter hours in SpainMore than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed to a Sunday trip to Mercadona. With summer officially coming to an end.. 02/09/2026

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the countryMore than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several regions The summer holidays are almost over and millions of children.. 01/09/2026

Health insurance costs in Spain jump 67% since the pandemicLonger waiting lists have pushed more people in Spain towards private healthcare Health insurance in Spain has become considerably more expensive since the pandemic, with premiums rising by 67.6% between July 2020 and July 2026, according to figures.. 31/08/2026

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 28/08/2026

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prizeAfter more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery voice on TKO Radio has finally been revealed, and Louise Denneny is the.. 28/08/2026

Scientists in Spain reveal how mosquitoes pick their victimsThe discovery could help experts stay one step ahead of mosquito-borne diseases in Spain If you've ever been eaten alive by mosquitoes while your other half sits next to you completely untouched, it turns out there might actually be a scientific.. 28/08/2026

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soarBanks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain may have noticed that getting a mortgage is becoming a rather different proposition.. 27/08/2026

Spain's housing shortage hits another bizarre obstacle as lack of electricity capacity blocks 80,000 homesNew homes planned in provinces like Murcia, Alicante and Valencia are being held up because the electricity grid can’t currently support them Spain desperately needs more homes, yet thousands of properties that could help ease the country&rsquo.. 27/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way outThe huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia Airport, and now there could finally be an end in sight for the abandoned.. 26/08/2026

Violent hailstorm leaves Tarragona streets underwaterTorrential rain, hailstones measuring more than 5cm and powerful winds of up to 117km/h caused flooding, damage and travel disruption across Tarragona A powerful storm swept across Tarragona on Monday August 24, bringing torrential rain and large.. 25/08/2026

Petrol and diesel prices soar in Spain as holidaymakers head homePetrol is up 13% in Spain and diesel has jumped by a whopping 21% since the start of July Drivers heading home after their August summer break are in for an unwelcome surprise at the pumps, with fuel now costing considerably more than it did when.. 25/08/2026