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[ad_1] Spain maintains current alcohol limits after rejecting more strict alcohol rules Credit : nikamo, Shutterstock Spain recently rejected a major amendment to its Drink-driving laws – and for now, nothing changes for drivers. Congress, in a close vote, blocked a bill that would have lowered the legal limit for driving. alcohol limit The move was framed as an effort …

[ad_1] SPAIN’s consumers have been protected from rising electricity costs, despite the global energy crisis, due to a rapid increase in solar, wind and hydro power. In Spain, the price of electricity is set by gas for only 15% of the hours in this year. This compares to 89% of the hours in Italy. It shows how renewables have reshaped …

[ad_1] Spain’s V16 is now mandatory. There are fines for not using it during breakdowns. Credit : Audio und werbung, Shutterstock Confusion around Spain’s new V16 warning beacon has been growing since it became mandatory in 2026 – but now the government has stepped in to clarify one key point: you won’t be fined just for not carrying one in …

[ad_1] Marijke is a lover of animals and has been house sitting with Housesit Match Spain for years. Credit: Lamia Walker We have house-sitters who are pet lovers, and they exchange their time in exchange for free accommodation. Many pet and house owners are concerned about meeting new pet sitters. This is a normal concern. You can learn a lot …

Spain just launched a €4,500 grant to get you into an electric car. Charging points in Marbella have doubled. And the Costa del Sol’s Mediterranean sunshine makes EVs a logical choice on paper. But is going electric actually worth it for expats living here in 2026?The honest answer — as with most things in Spain — is: it depends. On …

[ad_1] People are often surprised when they try authentic Mediterranean food for the first time. It’s easy to understand. It is often quite simple. Fresh tomatoes, olive oils, grilled fish and vegetables, fresh bread, herbs, wine, and lots of conversation. No long ingredient lists. No heavy sauces. No complex preparation. Only good ingredients, treated with respect. You can see the …

[ad_1] MADRID residents have the longest life expectancy in Europe according to new research. The average lifespan in the Community of Madrid hit an astonishing 85.7 years in 2024, according to a Eurostat study – almost years higher than Spain’s national average of 84, and four years ahead of the EU’s 81.5. Across the peninsula, the same study shows residents …

[ad_1] SIBO shares clinical symptoms with IBS. Credit: Emily Frost / Shutterstock SIBO may have similar clinical symptoms to IBS, but the conditions are very different in terms of their underlying mechanisms as well as treatment. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a condition that affects thousands of people with abdominal pain, bloating and gas. Standard treatments have not been able to …

[ad_1] New EU regulations are preparing to introduce distracting warning systems on all new cars. Credit : TannySolt, Shutterstock A major change is coming soon for drivers planning to buy a brand new car in Spain and anywhere else in the EU. Every newly registered vehicle will need to be equipped with a system to detect distractions and warn drivers. …

Málaga province is booming. On 1 January 2026, it surpassed 1.8 million residents — with 446,185 foreign-born people now calling it home. That’s nearly 25% of the entire population. And virtually all of Málaga’s population growth in 2025 — 95% of it — came from people born outside Spain.Every single one of those new arrivals needs a car.Málaga city is …