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Storm Kristin brings snow, flooding and gridlocked roads to Spain

Spain wakes up to snow, floods and gridlocked roads as storm Kristin hits

Snow creates major traffic problems on Madrid’s roads. Credit : Screenshot – X – DGT Spain did not take Wednesday, 28th January lightly. As Storm Kristin moved across the country over night, Spain woke to snow, flooding, closures of roads and power outages. From Andalucía to Madrid and Extremadura, emergency services have been dealing with the fallout since the early …

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Residents campaign to halt placing dump in Moraira community

Residents of Teulada-Moraira are facing an unacceptable proposal: the construction of an ecoparque – a public waste reception and recycling facility (dump) – right in the heart of a densely populated residential area on Calle Oviedo, in the La Sabatera area. This site, formerly an old water treatment works, is a lot less than 50 metres from family homes, around …

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Safety and travel guide for expats in Spain during winter storms

Travel and safety guide for expats during Spain’s winter storms

Emergency services were dispatched to help motorists stranded. Photo Credit: Scharfsinn/Shutterstock Spain is currently experiencing severe winter weather that has caused transport disruptions and other essential services to be disrupted in many regions. Expats living or travelling in the country are advised to exercise caution and plan ahead. They should also be aware of possible hazards, especially on major motorways, …

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