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Experts in WEATHER predict an unusually hot April for Spain after what is shaping up as an extremely wet March. The State Meteorological Agency of Spain, Aemet, said that there is a 50% chance that April temperatures will be higher than average, and may even rise up to one degree. This warm spell follows on from what meteorologists confirm will …

Tornado And Storm Warning. On Monday, an amber warning was issued for the Costa Del Sol for possible thunderstorms and tornadoes. Tornado And Storm Warning The Spanish weather agency AEMET warns that “the possibility of a waterspout or tornado cannot be ruled out”. A yellow weather warning is active until 6am tomorrow (18th March). Gale force 7 wind speeds could reach …

Monday, 17th March 2025 at 09:42 Konrad was named after the storm that struck Spain last weekend. The rain continued in many places, just as it had done for most of March. Heavy snowfalls have left the area In mountainous regions, temperatures will drop sharply. A new week is approaching. We are now in the second half monthAlthough some people …

Eurostat data from the year 2023 shows that Spain has the highest life-expectancy rate in the EU. The average lifespan in Comunidad de Madrid is 86.1 years. This beats out regions like Italy and Finland. Comunidad Foral de Navarra is also ranked among the top 10 regions in Spain for longevity, at 85.0. The average age of the EU is …

The British press is warning travellers of possible increases in holiday costs of up to 2000%.  The Sun and Wales Online both reported that the holiday tax rates on certain Balearic Islands might increase dramatically in this summer. They claim cruise ship passengers could see overnight charges increased by 200% from €2 up to €6.  The new measures are part …

Storm Konrad to arrive in Costa del Sol Storm Konrad is on the Horizon Credit: northallertonman Sutterstock Do not put away your umbrellas yet. After a short respite, Konrad will bring more rain to the Costa del Sol on Wednesday night, March 12th. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain, predicting up to 15 …

Users of Bizum who are looking for easy and quick payments were warned against a new scam that is circulating in Spain. Money could disappear from users’ accounts before they realise what is happening. Spain is reporting that users have been scammed by a scam that targets online sellers. Cybercrooks are posing as interested buyers, offering to pay via Bizum …

The deadline for British and other foreign home buyers to get their applications in before April 3 is fast approaching. In April 2024, Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that the government will abolish the residency visas granted to those who do not come from the European Union. Golden Visa applicants have to invest either €500,000 in property, …

SPAIN has been a popular European expat destination for many years, thanks to its beautiful climate, Mediterranean way of life, rich culture and numerous opportunities. Spain offers other residence permits even though the Golden Visa based on real estate investment is no longer available. There are many ways to obtain residency in Spain, whether you’re a retiree or a remote …

The Junta de Andalucía has initiated controlled water releases from the La Concepción reservoir in Istán, which supplies Marbella and the Western Costa del Sol, to maintain safety levels as it nears 82 percent of its capacity.  After years of drought, heavy rains have boosted the reserves in the area. This has led to a release of the pressure. The …