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A new warning on Spanish roads: The DGT’s red line signals a no-overtaking zone—cross it and you could face a €400 fine and lose points on your licence. Credit: FomentoAND/X The DGT’s red line: Not just for show…Have you noticed a bright red line popping up alongside the usual white markings on some Spanish roads? This is not some sort …

Costa del Sol vs. Costa de Almeria vs. Costa Calida. Credit: Creative Commons collage by EWN Spain’s Southern Coast is blessed with sun, so it’s no surprise that many expatriates are interested in moving here. But with three different “Costas” — Costa del Sol (Malaga area), Costa de Almeria, and Costa Calida (Murcia area) — how do you choose where …

Over the past two months, Spain has seen 1,180 deaths caused by heat. The Environment Ministry published the figures on January 28th. They show a significant increase in comparison to the same time period of 2024. Over half of the people who died in this year were women. READ MORE Early Summer Temperatures Recorded In recent years, temperatures in the …

A 69-year-old British man was arrested after he tried to smuggle 62 kilograms of cannabis resin on a ferry at Spain’s North African enclave, Ceuta. The Guardia Civil discovered the packs of drugs hidden in what they described as a ‘sophisticated’ false roof lining in his UK-licensed car. Around 6pm, Sunday evening, vehicles were being inspected as they boarded a …

Mijas Golf has a huge wildfire spreading quickly. Although nothing has been confirmed, it appears that the fire may have been caused by a nearby house fire. After weeks of hot, arid weather, and rains that led to an explosion of growth in the area’s surroundings, there is a lot of dry scrubland. Due to the mountainous terrain of the …

Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com. UK holidaymaker with passport and suitcase. Credit: SHOTPRIME via Canva.com British tourists are the most visible and loyal of all visitors to the UK. The sunbeds on Mallorca. The pint nights at Benidorm. Queuing in front of the Colosseum. There are some changes, mostly in the tone and rules of the country, as well as the …

On Wednesday morning, July 9, a large police operation, supported by Desokupa members, was carried out near the old N-340, in Marbella, on the former Marbella camp site.  Operation was to remove squatters from the land who had been occupying it in campervans for several years. As the authorities and Desokupa discussed the occupants leaving, a roadblock was placed. Four …

Portugal is beset by grief following the tragic deaths of Liverpool footballer Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva in a car accident on Thursday.  The brothers’ bodies arrived in Gondomar late on the night of Thursday, July 3, 23 hours after the tragic accident, where they are now being mourned in the Capela da Ressurreição. Saturday morning at 10am, …

SPAIN has set a new June heat record this weekend, with thermometers soaring to 46C in El Granado, Huelva – just next to the Portuguese border – yesterday afternoon. The landmark is currently only provisional and awaiting confirmation from Spain’s Meteorological Agency AEMET. A brutal heatwave is sweeping across Europe. Portugal has been placed on red alert while France and …

Marbella will host a vibrant celebration of LGTBI pride day on June 27, at Glorieta de la Fontanilla. Residents and visitors are invited to come together to celebrate diversity and freedom for all. The evening, which begins at 7pm, will be filled with performances, activities and moments of heartfelt recognition. To engage the audience, there will be a variety of …