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This range of furry-friendly confections marks a bold entry into a market that few traditional confectioners had dared explore. Credit: Masarik / Shutterstock You might be surprised to learn that dogs can also enjoy Christmas treats. Spain’s legendary sweet-maker Confectionary Holding — the company behind the classic festive brands 1880, Doña Jimena and El Lobo — has decided it’s time …

From 2026, Spain will fine uninsured e-scooter riders up to €1,000. Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Electric scooters have taken over Spain’s city streets in recent years – zipping past traffic jams, cutting commuting costs and becoming the go-to ride for urban mobility. The freedom of two wheels will soon be put to the test. On January 2, 2026 new …

Lloyds Bank in London. Credit: William Barton, Shutterstock Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an additional £800 million to cover compensation claims linked to the UK’s motor finance mis-selling scandal, taking its total provision to £1.95 billion. The lender, one of the largest players in the car finance market, had previously allocated £1.15 billion for payouts. The bank said the …

The government estimates that the revision will result in a total annual saving of more than €287 million. Photo credit: Prostooleh/Freepik Spain’s Ministry of Health has announced a sweeping review of the prices of more than 17,000 medicines currently available on the national pharmaceutical market. The move, aimed at ensuring fair pricing and reducing public spending, is expected to generate …

Spain will replace warning triangular lights with V16 Emergency Lights from 2026. Credit : Baliza V16 conectada, Shutterstock The countdown to 2026 has begun. From January 1, 2026, the classic emergency triangles that Spanish drivers have carried in their boots for decades will officially be replaced by a new high-tech device – the V16 emergency light. The Dirección General de …

A CHARITY in Malaga raised money to buy two new defibrillators that will save lives. In under two months, local organisation Save A Life (SAL) has raised €4,767.56 and increased awareness of cardiac arrests in Calahonda.  This week, the first donated defibrillator has been installed in El Zoco Calahonda, outside Pals Bar.  El Oceano Beach Hotel, Restaurant and Hotel installed …

Police warn drivers: hiding your number plate could cost up to €6,000. Credit : Ammatar, Shutterstock It began as a cheeky, cheap trick. Some drivers – mostly bikers – have been using face masks to cover their number plates, hoping to slip unnoticed past low-emission zone cameras. But Spain’s police have made it clear this week: what might look like …

As an expat, living outside is one of the best parts of your life. Whether you’re sipping coffee on a sunny balcony, dining with friends on a terrace, or tending to a lemon tree in your garden, your outdoor space becomes an extension of your home – and your lifestyle. The country enjoys more than 300 days per year of …

Spanish health authorities are increasing their genomic sequencing and hospital admissions monitoring to track these variations. Photo credit: Anucha Naisuntorn/Shutterstock Spain has seen a gradual rise in COVID-19 as the two new Omicron variations, Nimbus NB.1.8.1 and Stratus XFG, begin to circulate. Although public health experts emphasize that most infections remain mild – especially for those who are vaccinated – …

Close-up view of the interior courtesy lights on an automobile’s rear-view mirror. Credit : Andrii_Kucheruk, Shutterstock It’s one of those things we’ve all done – you’re in the car at night, you drop something, or you just need a bit of light to find something quickly. Then you turn the interior light on for a few moments and continue. Seems …