'Woman in Spain' to benefit from Dundrum House Hotel IPAS centre contract worth up to €20m

Fresh concerns have emerged over a multi-million-euro Government contract for an IPAS (International Protection Accommodation Services) accommodation centre in Dundrum in county Tipperary, following revelations about the company awarded the deal. The …

His years on the run ended with gunshots being fired at police in Spain

A drug trafficker's years on the run ended with gunshots being fired at police in Spain. Anthony Finnigan fled the country after becoming involved in a nationwide plot to supply hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of amphetamine and cannabis. While …

Spain holiday warning as tourists told they need two documents to enter

UK holidaymakers jetting off to Spain this summer are being warned that they'll need more than just their suitcases and passports. The UK Foreign Office says that tourists will require 'additional documents' when visiting Spain. Post-Brexit, …

Spain's incredible £17 train line spanning 312-miles from two famous cities

If you are looking to travel far on a lower budget, then set your sights on Spain. The Spanish rail network is increasingly being recognised and praised for the efficiency and connectivity of its medium and long-distance trains. One of the best connections …

Dates of Spain’s Easter bank holidays and what it means for supermarket opening hours

EASTER in Spain features several national and regional public holidays, and that means shop closures or reduced opening hours. Some businesses, especially in tourist areas, will still be open on Good Friday and Easter Day- a far cry from the era when there …

Portugal to face Spain, England and the Netherlands

Portugal begins its campaign in Poland, where the finals will be held against Spain on June 15, followed by clashes with England three days later and the Netherlands on the 21st. The first and second-placed teams from each group will qualify for the semi- …

Line of Lights Spotted in Southern Spain as Starlink Satellites Launched

Spain racism watchdog exposes surge in racist attacks on Diaz and Yamal

The Spanish Observatory on Racism and Xenophobia (Oberaxe) condemned today a surge in racist rhetoric targeting Muslim players Brahim Diaz and Lamine Yamal, particularly during the holy month of Ramadan. Oberaxe highlighted in a report that these attacks, …

Spain crowned best country for Americans to retire to

Spain has long been the country of choice for retirees from northern European countries such as the UK, but could it also be the best overseas option for American pensioners? That's what a new study has concluded. Spain has long been a popular country …

Spain’s ‘tsunami trigger’ under watch – but experts say US risk is low

An aerial view of the 2021 eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma island. Cumbre Vieja could, in theory, trigger a 'Megatsunami' with waves that could reach the US. However, this scenario is not currently considered likely. Credit: …