33 h. ago ‘I moved to Spain to improve my life – but there are just too many foreigners'

Eva is one of thousands of Malaga residents who feel like their city is being swamped by tourists – but unlike most protesters, she was born in Sweden

Politics

5 d. ago Putin's Playboy model 'goddaughter' is 'ditching repressive Russia for Spain'

Ksenia Sobchak, a Russian celebrity and politician, is understood to be looking to move to Spain as she bids to escape Vladimir Putin's repressive regime

Politics

5 d. ago Putin's 'goddaughter' is 'looking to get away from repressive Russia and move to Spain'

Ksenia Sobchak, who is a TV presenter, politician and influencer, is said to have applied for residency in Spain.

Politics

5 d. ago Labour really ISN'T working for most Brits: Study reveals average person has seen 'no meaningful improvement in their life' since Starmer took office

An annual 'Life in the UK' survey of 7,000 people, carried out by charity Carnegie UK, showed no significant change in the wellbeing of Brits since 2023.

Politics

6 d. ago Average person’s life saw ‘no meaningful improvement’ over past year – charity

Carnegie UK found stagnating wellbeing and persistent hardship for millions of people since 2023.

Politics

8 d. ago Still life that never moved: mystery of missing Picasso painting solved

Artwork that vanished en route from Madrid to Granada seemingly never made it on to van in first placeFittingly enough for a still life, it would appear that the small Picasso painting that triggered a police investigation after apparently vanishing while en route from Madrid to Granada for an exhibition earlier this month scarcely moved from its pickup point.Officers from Spain’s Policía Nacional began searching for the gouache and pencil work Naturaleza muerta con guitarra (Still Life with Guitar) after it failed to arrive on a van that was bringing a consignment of loaned exhibits from the capital to the CajaGranada foundation on 3 October. Continue reading...

Events

8 d. ago Enjoy seamless living with these smart gadgets and innovative products

From ergonomic desks and chairs to tech resale programmes, these products are designed to improve your everyday life

Politics

8 d. ago Tests that diagnose dementia before symptoms appear could be available on the NHS within four years

The government has awarded £5million to researchers to help develop improved ways of diagnosing the disease and boost the quality of life of people living with it.

Science

1 week ago The hobby that can help improve brain health as you get older

Learning how to play an instrument offers a plethora of benefits for cognitive health and engagement

Politics

1 week ago The blood pressure secret: everything you need to know to improve yours – and live a longer, healthier life

It is known as ‘the silent killer’, because many people suffer from high blood pressure without even being aware of it. Here is where your numbers should be, and how to change them for the betterThe older you get, and the more obsessed with your health, the more it feels as if life comes down to numbers: how many more years you can expect; your lean body mass; your percentage of visceral fat; how dense your bones are; how many kilos you can squat; how long you can deadhang; how often you still do it; your levels of LDL and HDL cholesterol; your resting heart rate; your overnight blood oxygen level; how quickly you can run; how many steps you do in a day; how many hours you sleep; how fast you are shrinking; how often you get up to pee.I say you, of course, but what I mean is me. I fixate on all those things and more. Do you want to know my vascular age as calculated by my smart scales? I will tell you. The point is that some of these numbers matter more than others. And one that def...

Society

1 week ago ‘It’s quite useless to us’: What autistic people actually want from the Trump administration

US government is seeking proof that acetaminophen leads to autism while not providing ‘services and support so we can be included in the community’The Trump administration is seeking to “make the proof” that acetaminophen (or paracetamol) leads to autism, Robert F Kennedy said earlier this month during a televised cabinet meeting.But autistic researchers and advocates say they are significantly less interested in the “causes” of autism – which decades of research have shown to have a strong connection to genetics – than in support services and research on issues that would improve their quality of life. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago American who moved to Spain complains USA food 'makes her sick'

For Christina Davis, 32, who moved to Barcelona in 2022, her new life overseas comes with plenty of positives.

Society

2 w. ago Doctor says adding key foods to your diet can help relieve menopause symptoms

Dr Martin Kinsella is known as the Hormone Doctor as he works to improve the quality of life for men and women. He says adding some foods to your diet could relieve menopause symptoms

Society

2 w. ago Young adults taking up eight habits could prevent and reverse prediabetes

The Life’s Essential 8 test was made to measure and improve cardiovascular health, but could be a major indicator for young adults with prediabetes on where they may be going wrong

Politics

2 w. ago How Martin Zubimendi has already justified £60m Arsenal transfer decision

Spain midfielder has hit the ground running since move from Real Sociedad and has been the standout summer signing at Emirates Stadium

Economics

2 w. ago 'I ditched sunny Spain for the British dream but there's one thing I would change'

At the age of 14, my parents decided to pack our bags and move from Spain to the UK - having spent my teenage years in London, there are some things I wish I had lived back at home

Politics

2 w. ago Merino double sparks Spain’s run of goals in domination of Bulgaria

It started in Scotland and it still has not finished yet. That night at Hampden was only Luis de le Fuente’s second as Spain coach; it also felt like it might be his last. Two Scott McTominay goals defeated the Seleccion but while just about everyone else thought his spell would be brief, he was talking about a pathway opening and here’s the thing: the man accused of living in Disneyland back then was right. Three years and four days later, Spain moved to within touching distance of the World Cup by racking up their 29th consecutive competitive game unbeaten*, equalling their record.On a night when Pedri played and Mikel Merino made the difference, Spain beat Bulgaria 4-0 to take them to 12 points from 12 in qualifying, close now. The Arsenal midfielder and sometime striker scored the first two and might even have got his second hat-trick in three Spain games but when he was fouled in the last minute he handed the penalty to Mikel Oyarzabal instead. And so it was the Real Sociedad s...

Politics

2 w. ago Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 review: the most comfortable noise cancelling headphones

Premium commuter cans upgraded with longer battery life, USB-C audio and improved sound, but still cost a lotBose has updated its top-of-the-line noise-cancelling headphones with longer battery, USB-C audio and premium materials, making the commuter favourites even better.The second-generation QuietComfort Ultra headphones still have an expensive price tag, from £450 (€450/$450/A$700), which is more than most competitors, including Sony’s WH-1000XM6. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago 'We packed our bags and moved to Spain because it's much better for kids'

The Chaplin family, who have been documenting their new life in Spain, have shared a video explaining why they think one simple part of living abroad is so much better for kids

Politics