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New Spain scooter regulations in 2026. What expats must know about registration and insurance as well as the new DGT.

Official DGT identification sticker for electric scooters showing unique registration code

Electric scooters must be registered in Spain and identified by 2026. Credit : Dgt.es In Spain, electric scooters no longer slip under the radar. From, January 2 2026, they are officially part of the system – registered, identified and insured. You will be affected by the new regulations if you ride a scooter for transportation to and from work, to …

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WATCH: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz wins grueling Classic and reaches first-ever Australian Open Final despite sickness and cramp

WATCH: Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defies sickness and cramp to win gruelling classic and reach first-ever Australian Open final

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, battled through a problem with his leg to defeat Alexander Zverev by 6-4 7-6(5) 7-6(4) 6-7(3) 7-5 and reach the Australian Open final for the first time. The world number 1 from Murcia looked to be on his way to victory in Melbourne, after winning the opening two sets. However, he struggled with mobility in the …

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Expats furious as heavy rains force human waste onto the street

Sewage storm: Expats outraged as heavy rain forces human waste onto their street

A BRITISH family has voiced outrage after torrential rain repeatedly caused sewage to spill outside their Marbella home — despite shelling out nearly €10,000 for plumbing work intended to prevent such incidents.  San Pedro de Alcantara expats say that the problem persists despite little action by the town hall. They are concerned about the public health and infrastructure of the …

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