We are in the peak of holiday season, and millions of beachgoers have flocked to Spain’s Costa del Sol. However, local authorities in popular destinations like Malaga, Marbella, Fuengirola, Torrox, and Rincón de la Victoria have rolled out updated beach regulations, some carrying fines of up to €3,000, aimed at curbing unsocial behaviour and ensuring a peaceful coexistence for all. …

Silhouette showing a hand with a smartphone holding it in front of the European Union flag (EU). Credit: James Lovering, Shutterstock Are you planning a European vacation? Travellers may be hit with unexpected roaming fees that can ruin your budget. Learn which networks charge and who still offers free EU-wide roaming. UK tourists face surprise phone bills in Europe — …

Image of a black mobile phone box. The IMEI is visible on a white sticker. Credit: Shutterstock You’re exposing your Phone to crooks if you keep this sticker on — experts explain why! That cryptic string of numbers on your phone’s sticker isn’t random gibberish — it’s the IMEI, or International Mobile Equipment Identity, the unique code that makes your …