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Power price surge threatens Spanish recovery
The government approved last week an emergency package to mitigate the rise in prices.
Canaries volcano blasts lava into the air as ash blankets area
Streams of black lava have advanced slowly westward since Sunday.
Canaries volcano lava gushes towards sea, eruption goes on
Experts say that if the lava reaches the sea, it could trigger more explosions.
Families given one hour to evacuate as lava nears sea
Families rushed to retrieve belongings from their homes and escape the advancing lava.
Prince Andrew is served sexual assault lawsuit in United States
Under federal rules, the Duke of York has 21 days to respond or could face a default judgment.
Spanish, Italian police arrest 106 in mafia sting operation
The gang allegedly laundered money for mafia groups and made millions of euros through online scams.
Balearic Government wants to reopen border with Algeria
“The objective is to open the border as soon as possible, we cannot consolidate an irregular flow..”
Thousands flee as volcano erupts on Spain's La Palma island, homes destroyed
The lava flow has destroyed about 100 houses so far.
Lava pours out of volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands
Take a closer look by watching the video.
La Palma volcano erupts
Volcanic eruption started on the island in the Canaries on Sunday afternoon.
EU's Mediterranean states demand global action on climate crisis
This summer's destructive fires hit particularly Greece, Italy and Cyprus.
Earthquakes ease on Spain's La Palma as volcano alert remains
Authorities kept almost half the island's population on yellow alert for an eruption.
The World Tourism Organization - Spain and the Saudi charm offensive
Saudi Arabia is seeking the relocation of the UNWTO headquarters from Madrid to Riyadh.
Britain mulls easing COVID-19 travel rules for England
Britain will on Friday consider easing England's COVID-19 rules for international travel.
Spain to give third vaccine dose to care-home residents, infections fall
Just over three quarters of the Spanish population has been fully vaccinated, data showed on Thursday.
Why Europe faces steep winter energy bills
European households set to feel the pinch this winter.
British government set to change travel traffic lights
Massive travel change is expected on October 1.
False bomb threat prompts evacuation in Spain's Oviedo
Following protocols, police cordoned off the area, near the city courthouse, and proceeded to evacuate it.
FlyDirect to expand operations to the Mediterranean in Summer 2022
C. I. Travel Group, will offer more over 6,000 seats to Mallorca.
Spain rushes to save six boats off Canaries
Authorities expect the pace of arrivals to accelerate in the coming months.
Spain, Catalonia still 'far apart' on independence as talks resume
Sanchez is again seeking the support of left-wing separatists Esquerra to pass the 2022 budget in coming weeks.
Palma Court reopens 2 internet scam cases
The Court has reopened these two cases in the hope that other victims will come forward.
Supreme Court opens the door to Covid certificate for restaurants
"Necessary, suitable and proportionate"; violation of fundamental rights is "tenuous".
Foreign buyers eyeing up luxury properties in the Balearics
36% of German buyers and 11% of British investors are trawling the real estate website, Idealista.com for luxury properties.
Spain to cap gas prices, redirect company profits to curb energy bills
Spot electricity prices, which make up around a third of consumer power bills, have broken records for weeks.
Rains help bring fierce Spanish wildfire under control
About 1,000 firefighters backed by some 50 aircraft had worked to put out the blaze.
Three arrested in Palma for forgery
The suspects have been charged with membership of a criminal group, illegal immigration and forgery.
Villagers flee homes as Spanish wildfire blazes for fifth day
A wildfire fanned by strong winds has now driven out close to 2,000 people and killed one emergency worker since it erupted.
PCR test for travellers to UK to be scrapped ASAP
"I have already asked officials that the moment we can, to get rid of these kind of intrusions and the costs they generate for families going on holiday,”
Firefighters retreat as Spanish blaze rages on
"This fire has extreme conditions that make almost any intervention useless,"
Spanish Foreign Min in Pakistan to evacuate Afghans who helped Spain
"I'll try to find safe ways to leave for the Afghans who helped us, with the aim of not leaving anyone behind,"
Spain's COVID-19 incidence drops below 'high risk' level
Spain's coronavirus incidence slipped below 150 cases per 100,000 people.
Wildfire raging in Spain forces more than 900 to flee, a firefighter dies
More than 300 firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, which has yet to be brought under control.
Multi-million euro fraud latest
German Police Officers and Prosecutors who came to Mallorca earlier this week are expected to return to Berlin in the coming days.
Wildfire in Southern Spain forces 500 to flee
The blaze started on Wednesday around 9:30 p.m., according to the emergency services
Travel traffic light could be switched off in October
The British government is thinking about scrapping the travel traffic lights system.
Alleged victim of Madrid homophobic attack says injuries were consensual
The man retracted his initial claim that he was attacked in Madrid.
Multi-million euro fraud update
The alleged fraud is thought to have been running for several months.
Anti-vaxxer professional motorcyclist dies of Covid
Jorge Lis came to rethink his Covid denial.
Switched at birth, Spanish woman sues health department over identity mix-up
The girl grew up in a dysfunctional family and was mostly raised by her grandmother.
- Emergency declared on Ryanair flight bound for Palma from Dublin
- British tourists will be “tracked” while on holiday in Mallorca
- Mallorca ambassador Sir Bradley Wiggins has “lost” his Mallorca home
- Mallorca restaurants losing clients, tourists tighten their belts
- Mallorca hotelier - "I wouldn't go to a place where I perceived there to be animosity towards tourists"