This is an online version of the Europe Express newsletter. Subscribers can sign up. here Subscribe to the FT newsletter and receive it every Saturday morning, as well as on weekdays. Upgrade to Premium or browse all FT Newsletters Good morning. Can the EU truly claim to have a unified market? Our correspondents ask if Brussels is up to the …

Once house buyers of all price brackets turned their noses up at the mere thought of a property in the Carretera de Cádiz area of the west of Malaga City. It’s now some of the most sought-after property in the entire country. Until recently, the area between Malaga city and Torremolinos was an industrial wasteland, with caravan settlements. It was …

Two Norwegians rescued from Fuengirola Beach despite red flag warnings. Credit: Ayuntamiento de Fuengirola. Fuengirola Rescue Service and local police saved two people about to drown on Monday, the 28th of June. The incident happened in the area of the Madrid Playa chiringuito just as their daily service was about begin. The professionals were able to respond to the emergency …

Global superstar Jennifer Lopez was set to dazzle Malaga city, but there has been a hiccup in the story: her highly anticipated July 11 concert, originally scheduled at the Estadio de Atletismo Ciudad de Málaga, has been relocated to the iconic beachfront Marenostrum Fuengirola, the event’s promoter has announced. Claiming logistical considerations, the organizers say that this move will enhance …

With the arrival of the summer weather, many in Spain ask, ‘Can I have a barbecue outdoors?’ Answers vary depending on your location, region and local laws. Spain’s autonomous communities are enforcing stricter rules to protect against wildfires. Here are some tips to ensure you can enjoy a barbecue outdoors without any legal or safety issues. In Spain neglected barbecues …

Starting June 26, 2025, the Casa de Las Tejerinas in Estepona’s Plaza de las Flores will open the “El Rincón de Camille” art and sculpture exhibition by artist Francisco Javier Antolín.  This exhibition is inspired by the French sculptor Camille Claudel who was Auguste Rodin’s muse. It will run from July 9 to August 9. According to an Estepona Council …

Midnight Hour, one of the most hard-working bands on the Costa del Sol returns to Cazbah Live Lounge to pay tribute to The Commitments’ southern soul sound. The Sound of The Commitments is a show inspired by The Commitments (1991 musical drama book and film). Midnight Hour recreates the soundtrack of the cult film theme. The band performs classic soul …

Tesla robotaxis weren’t those used this Sunday in Austin, Texas | Credit: Shutterstock Tesla rolled out a small variety of self-driving traxis, selecting up younger passengers on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with CEO Elon Musk saying the “robotaxi launch.” In the meantime, influencers and shareholders shared movies on X of them collaborating in rides. Analysts who additionally took rides mentioned …

This incredible location is very near Marbella and Málaga, but accomodation is much cheaper | Credits: The Town’s City Hall A charming seaside village in Spain has been named one of the best value destinations for summer 2025 — and it’s right by the biggest Spanish holiday hotspots. Spain’s Costa del Sol, with its amazing beaches, vibrant nightlife, and abundance …

AN ‘ENGLISH-SPEAKING’ woman has told police that was the victim of sexual assault involving three men in Valencia. The 21-year-old ‘non-Spaniard’ was discovered unconscious and semi-naked at 2am on Monday in a park close to the University of Valencia campus. Many students frequent the area, whether they rent nearby flats or travel from afar to drink at local pubs or …