The Costa del Sol is about to resonate with the sound of six strings as the Malaga Guitar Experience 2026 strums off this weekend, making the Príncipe de Asturias Municipal Auditorium into a wild centre for guitar enthusiasts, artisans, and music nerds. From Friday, February 13 until Sunday, January 15, this cultural and musical festival is free to enter. It …

The EU is preparing its 300-strong rapid response force to deal with the intensifying wildfires in Europe. Shutterstock: Nuria PhotoStock On Thursday, February 6, 2026, the European Commission in Nicosia announced the formation of a 300 strong EU rapid-reaction firefighting team. Wopke H. Hoekstra, EU Climate commissioner, announced the initiative after a meeting of environment and civil protection officials. The …

Fiona Govan, on a quest to find the best breakfast spot in Madrid discovered that there’s more to Spanish food than tostada or tortilla con tomate. In the past, breakfast in Spain was little more that a coffee with a glass of orange juice or a croissant glazed in sugar. The brunch has become a huge business in Madrid, with …