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A BRITISH Airways flight from London Heathrow bound for Gibraltar was forced to divert to Malaga with passengers reporting ‘smoke in the cabin’. After flying over the Rock, the flight left London at 1.12pm local and landed at Malaga at 4.55pm peninsular.  READ MORE Spain to introduce ‘comprehensive’ package this week to counter energy price spikes caused by Iran war …

EXPATS AND TOURISM TRAVELERS DRIVING IN SPAIN ARE BEING ADVISED TO CHECK THEIR VEHICLES AND PAPERWORK CAREFULLY AS AUTHORITIES SET UP ITV INSPECTIONS AMIDST CONCERNS ABOUT THE AGEING CAR FLEET OF SPAIN. In Spain, the enforcement of vehicle safety laws is now more strict, especially for older vehicles.  Authorities warn owners of older vehicles to double check their documents and …

SPAIN has introduced a new nationwide public transport pass costing €60 a month, aimed at making travel cheaper for residents and encouraging people to rely less on cars. The scheme is officially called the Abono Único, or Single Season Ticket. The pass is non-transferable and personal. It provides unlimited travel for 30 day on all state buses as well as …

Alicante Elche Airport has set a NEW passenger record for February. The airport recorded 1.23 million passengers, up 5.3% from a year earlier. Aena’s figures showed that nearly a third (369,560) of passengers came from the United Kingdom. More than 8,000 flights took place, which is a 5.6% rise compared to February 2025. READ MORE ALICANTE ELCHE AIRPORT DEPARTURE AREAS …

A ranking of Spain’s most beautiful places has brought attention to several small towns. This is beautiful Frigiliana. Credit: Shutterstock/Munimara Spain is known for its cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville. But a new list of travel destinations reminds visitors that many of the most magical places in Spain are smaller. The following are some of the ways to …

Diesel prices have increased the most in Malaga over the last week. Regular diesel, the most commonly used fuel in the province, rose from an average of €1.33 per liter on March 1st to €1.65 per litre on Monday — a 32-cent increase, or roughly 25%. By comparison, 95-octane gasoline increased more slowly, from €1.40 to €1.64 per liter, a …

The Spanish Government has created a tool that allows you to locate the nearest petrol station at the lowest price as oil prices continue to fluctuate.  Since the start of the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran the price of petrol has changed in Spain with some stations noting an increase of €2 per litre.  This rise comes after …

Neighbours and friends gathered on Saturday, March 7 at Lauro Golf Bowls Club in Alhaurin de la Torre for a poignant fundraiser supporting the three children of Victoria Hart, brutally killed in a domestic violence incident on 24 January. Organisers transformed shock and grief into action, raising vital funds while honouring Victoria’s memory on the eve of International Women’s Day. …

The largest tour operator in Europe, Tui, believes that holidaymakers who are switching from the Middle East to Spain will benefit. Some companies report that tourists are canceling holidays in popular locations like Egypt and Turkey. You can also find out more about the A-Team here. TUI The spokesperson said El Pais Newspaper: In the current context, it is possible …

ESTEPONA’S ‘ant’ roundabout should be a lot safer after a series of safety improvements at the busy Las Hormigas junction on the A-7.  The work that started at the beginning of February on the Arroyo Vaquero, between Estepona, and Sabinillas exits is now complete.  It comes after residents expressed concern about the amount of crashes, which occurred ‘almost daily’.   READ …