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The Spanish government will start distributing hurricane relief payments early in March JOSÉ LUIS PIEDRA Seville Tuesday, 24th February 2026 14:52 Share The Spanish government will begin paying out aid immediately to those affected by the series of storms that let loose on Andalucía. The first payments will start in early March, as announced this Monday by deputy prime minister …

Spain’s mandatory V16 emergency beacon faces EU scrutiny over regulatory concerns. Credit : Audio und werbung, Shutterstock Spain’s mandatory V16 emergency beacon – introduced at the start of 2026 to replace roadside warning triangles – is facing questions from Brussels. The European Commission has warned that Spain may not have properly notified the rule before making the connected beacon compulsory, …

The weather in the south and east of Spain, as well Mallorca, is expected to change drastically this week. After a sunny, spring-like period in the region, Saharan dust will cause calima conditions (Saharan dirt). Heatwave in Southern and Eastern Spain continues before dust storms arrive While much of Europe has been plunged into freezing conditions, a strong subtropical ridge …

Fuengirola’s quiet and tranquil winters are a big reason why so many Spaniards as well as foreigners have chosen it as their retirement dream town. Fuengirola’s changing though. It is becoming increasingly like dirty old big cities around the world. The residents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the dozens of campervans and motorhomes that continue to dominate both the main …

Spain is about to see a dramatic change in weather, as an early spring arrives after some of its worst stormy conditions in many years. According to forecasts, a powerful high-pressure anticyclonic system (anticyclonic ridge) will dominate Iberia starting this weekend. This will bring stable weather with sunny skies and unusually hot temperatures as early Monday. MeteoredWeather service Mainland Spain …

AN ALMERIA woman looking for love was conned out of €216,839 by a gang who set up a fake online relationship via social media. Policia Nacional arrested four people and are searching for four more suspects in the province of Alicante. The scam began in 2022 after the victim became friends with a man through Facebook. READ MORE POLICE CYBEREXPERTS …

Yellow weather warning as Storm Pedro approaches On the Costa Del Sol, gale force 7 winds with speeds up to 70km/h are expected today. Yellow Weather Alert as Storm Pedro Approaches Spain’s National Weather Agency (AEMET) issued a yellow warning about the weather. The Costa Del Sol has gale force 7 wind today (18th February).  The warning will remain in …

As Storm Pedro sweeps through Spain, it brings strong winds and heavy rainfall. Credit : Stephen M Brooks, Shutterstock Think again if you thought the winter would be easing up. Storm Pedro – the 16th named storm of the season – is moving across Spain and is expected to make its presence felt right through Thursday. According to AemetWe’re expecting …

Mercedes-Benz EQB Recall Alerts have been sent to more than 12,000 electric Mercedes cars due to a serious EQB Battery Fire Risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US confirmed that the EQB battery fire risk was serious. defect in high-voltage lithium-ion batteriesOwners of 2022-2024 affected models are advised to park outside and to limit charging to 80% …

On Saturday, February 14, a 53-year old man was rescued after he became trapped in mud to his waist, in a remote part of Gaucin in the Ronda Mountains near Casares. Around 3pm a passerby alerted the 112 Emergency Service of Andalucia that a man had become stuck in mud up to the waist in Las Buitreras, a rugged area …