29 h. ago British expat moves to Spanish coast and points out downside many don't realise

A British expat has revealed the biggest problem with living in Spain - and it's something that's shared by both locals and those who move to the country

Politics

32 h. ago Woman buys beer and tapas in Benidorm bar and price leaves her floored

A British expat proved just how far a fiver can get you in Benidorm after finding a 'hidden gem' in the Old Town where you can fill up on beer and tapas without breaking the bank

Economics

3 d. ago Man orders Estrella in Benidorm and believes price could be 'world's cheapest'

A British expat showed how affordable pints of beer can be in Benidorm – especially when you know where to look. One particular location is selling Estrella for a matter of pennies

Politics

3 d. ago My dream £258,000 retirement flat in Spain went up in flames

A British expat has told how his dream retirement to Spain has gone up in smoke after his home was destroyed by a wildfire - because the town where he lives has no fire service.

Economics

4 d. ago Man orders pint of Estrella in Benidorm and says price could be 'world's cheapest'

A British expat showed how affordable pints of beer can be in Benidorm – especially when you know where to look. One particular location is selling Estrella for a matter of pennies

Politics

6 d. ago Fresh scandal hits Spain’s ruling party as official quits over sexual harassment claims

Pressure grows on Pedro Sánchez to call snap election as latest resignation adds to corruption allegationsPedro Sánchez’s efforts to reset Spain’s ruling socialist party after damaging corruption allegations that threatened to topple his coalition government have suffered a severe setback after a party official resigned over accusations of sexual harassment.The prime minister had hoped this weekend’s meeting of the federal committee of his Spanish Socialist Workers’ party (PSOE) would help the party move past weeks of scandals that have undermined the ethical and anti-corruption pledges on which it came to power seven years ago. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Liverpool transfer news: Star set to leave as Champions League rival eyes huge move

Bayern Munich has reportedly made a concrete approach to sign Liverpool winger Luis Diaz, who has also been linked with a move to Spanish giants Barcelona

Sport

2 w. ago Brit tourist eager to 'move to Spain' after visiting 'fit for king' supermarkets

Cavan O'Grady couldn't believe his eyes when he stepped foot in a Spanish supermarket while on holiday. He even wants to move there because of the food prices as well as the 'friendly' locals

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2 w. ago 'I thought we were dead': British expat recalls how he and his son survived Iranian bombing raid in Israel

David Mason, 54, said he and his son Itay, 16, were lucky to survive Friday’s attack in Haifa

Events

2 w. ago British expat, 54, lucky to be alive after Iranian missile exploded next to him and his son as they fled bombing raid

The Rochdale-born father, who has lived in the country for 35 years, was with son Itay, 16, when the alarms warned of enemy fire.

Events

3 w. ago Judge rejects Airbnb’s appeal in move that could change Spanish tourism forever

The order will see 66,000 Airbnb rental listings blocked

Society

3 w. ago Spanish PM rejects Nato’s ‘unreasonable’ 5% GDP target for defence spending – Europe live

Pedro Sánchez reportedly says move would be ‘counterproductive’ and harm Spanish economy Earlier today, I cheekily suggested that Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy is probably wondering how to persuade US president Donald Trump to stay at the Nato summit in The Hague next week long enough to get to discussions on Ukraine and Russia – and not leave early, as he did at the G7 summit.Well, looks like this issue may have actually influenced the planning.“Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march on 28 June as a city event. Period.” Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago 'I'm an American expat and tasted British pudding for first time

American expat Kalyn, who has lived in the UK for around a decade, tried a range of British foods in a recent YouTube video - and was left less than impressed by a much-loved dessert

Politics

3 w. ago NWSL’s Angel City wear ‘Immigrant City Football Club’ shirts after Los Angeles raids

Team handed out 10,000 shirts bearing messageProtests have erupted across LA in response to raidsAngel City, Los Angeles’ NWSL team, wore shirts that proclaimed themselves “Immigrant City Football Club” before Saturday night’s game against the North Carolina Courage.The team also printed 10,000 t-shirts bearing the same message, with “Los Angeles is for Everyone” on the back in English and Spanish, and gave them to fans at the game. The move was in solidarity with immigrants in the city who have been targeted by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Revealed: SECOND woman stalked and brutally attacked in idyllic French village where British expat was stabbed to death: Six weeks on from Karen Carter's murder, a sinister new development...

Yellow police tape still surrounds Karen Carter's honey-coloured stone cottage on the outskirts of Trémolat, a small village east of Bordeaux.

Events

3 w. ago 'I moved to Spain and what shocked me most wasn't the weather difference'

Marta Budzyska, who is originally from Poland, moved to the Spanish capital of Madrid in 2022 - but there's one part of her new life that still feels weird to her

Events

4 w. ago Lewis Hamilton has ‘zero doubts’ that he will be in F1 for several more seasons

Hamilton: ‘There is no question as to where my head is at’40-year-old is 115 points off lead in world championshipLewis Hamilton insisted he will be in Formula One for several years as he moved to defend the disappointing start to his Ferrari career. Hamilton described the recent Spanish Grand Prix – where he was ordered by Ferrari to move aside for teammate Charles Leclerc and was then passed by Sauber driver Nico Hülkenberg in the closing laps – as one of the worst races he has ever experienced.Hamilton is 23 points behind Leclerc, and 115 adrift of the championship leader, Oscar Piastri, before this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix. But speaking on the eve of the race in Montreal, the 40-year-old, who is in the first of a two-season deal with Ferrari, said: “I have literally only just started with this team. I am here for several years and I am in it for the long haul. Continue reading...

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