TOURIST bookings to ‘safe’ Spain are surging this Easter as the Iran war continues to fuel global uncertainty, experts say. According to Destinia’s online platform, Semana Santa bookings across the peninsula are up by 50% from last year. International bookings account for 29%. Analysts say that these figures indicate a growing trust in Spain as a haven of safety, amid …

Jamie Donaldson, who had been battling rain for two months, took advantage of ideal conditions to win the first tournament on the 2026 Legends Tour. After a final round 64 at Aloha Golf Club, the celebrated pro won the Staysure Marbella Legends with a dramatic birdie on the last hole.  Stephen Gallacher was beaten by the Ryder Cup 2014 player …

THE US-based short-term rental site Airbnb has been forced to cough up a massive €64 million fine after a Spanish court threw out a request to delay its payment. The High Court of Justice of Madrid’s ruling published on Monday denied Airbnb’s request to suspend the payment of the fine pending a final judgment in the case, which means the …