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Exhumation
Spain to shut mausoleum ahead of dictator Franco's exhumation
Operational details will only be released to family members and the media 48 hours before the disinterment.
Tourism
CAA confirms Operation Matterhorn concludes today
The final flight was due to arrive from Orlando at Manchester Airport at 08:35 with 392 passengers onboard.
Retail
Spain says it will respond with strength to new U.S. tariffs
Spain will press for strong counter measures if US tariffs are confirmed.
Tourism
Spain plans loans, tariff breaks to gird tourism sector after Thomas Cook collapse
The 13-point plan includes cutting certain tariffs for airlines flying to the Balearic and Canary Islands.
Politics
Catalan separatists protest on anniversary of banned independence referendum
Tensions between separatists in the region and Madrid have run high in recent days after Spain's high court sent seven Catalan activists to jail.
Politics
Don't forget about us Boris
The Spanish government has urgently passed legislation in order to protect the rights of the 365,967 Britons.
Obituary
Former French President Chirac has died, confirms son-in-law
He was president from 1995 - 2007.
Politics
New Spanish poll points to election stalemate
The survey showed that the Socialists on 27.2%, down from 28.7% in the previous parliamentary election in April.
Tourism
UK to copy Germany with new law after Thomas Cook collapse
The government will look at how to deal with future travel firm collapses - though a review was already carried out after Monarch.
Court
Spain’s Supreme Court rules in favour of exhuming the remains of dictator Franco
An appeal by Franco's family against the exhumation was rejected.
Politics
PM's suspension of parliament was unlawful, Supreme Court rules
Breaking news: Historic ruling
Police
Spanish police arrest 9 Catalan separatists for allegedly planning violence
Police said that more arrests could be made.
Tourism
Government should have saved travel firm Thomas Cook - UK Labour Party
Labour Party's finance spokesman John McDonnell speaks about the travel firm's collapse.
Tourism
Thomas Cook's collapse strands about 50,000 in Greece, official says
"The top priority now is to get them back home."
Tourism
Thomas Cook has approached UK government for bailout funds - FT
Thomas Cook has struggled in recent years under intense competition in popular destinations, high debt levels and an unusually hot summer in 2018.
Brexit
Secretary of State for Exiting the EU, Steve Barclay, meets with representatives of UK Nationals in Madrid
UK nationals in Spain will receive information about specific actions they need to take to keep their rights and access to services in Spain.
Politics
Spain to hold fourth election in four years on Nov. 10
Party leaders have spent more time blaming one another for the impasse than negotiating to put together a government.
Politics
Spain's Ciudadanos says Sanchez is lying, will vote against him if doesn't comply with its demands
Deadline is next Monday.
Politics
Spanish party leaders in last-ditch talks as election deadline looms
All the main party leaders are meeting with King Felipe later today.
Weather in Spain
Floods kills at least five in southeast Spain, thousands evacuated
3,500 evacuated in two days of torrential rains in southeastern Spain.
weather in Spain
Elderly couple killed as torrential rains sweep away cars in Spain
Local authorities recommended people stay in their homes in the worst affected areas.
Politics
Defiant Catalan separatists call for independence
Huge rally in Barcelona today to call for a break from Spain and release of jailed leaders.
Politics
Election looms in Spain as Socialists' talks with Podemos stall
A repeat election in Spain would see the Socialists extend their lead and PP win more seats than in April.
Politics
Scottish court rules PM Johnson's decision to suspend parliament is unlawful
An appeal to the Supreme Court will begin on Tuesday.
Drugs
Cycling-Vuelta a Espana helicopter camera leads to cannabis raid
No arrests have yet been made and there is an ongoing investigation to find the culprits.
Found
Blanca Fernández Ochoa Spanish olympic medallist found dead
The ex-medalist has been missing since August 23.
Pensions
Uprating guarantee for UK State Pension recipients living in Spain
There is no need for individuals to take any action unless your circumstances change between now and 31 October.
Narcotics
Huge cocaine haul recovered from Majorcan yacht in Wales
The potential street value of the drugs seized is £60m.
£3 million grant to help UK nationals in the EU prepare for Brexit
The Government wants to support those who may find it harder to complete all the paperwork.
Politics
Spain's Socialists would extend lead in snap election, poll shows
Spain's Socialist party has three weeks to break the political deadlock or face a new election on Nov. 10.
Industrial action
Ryanair cancels small number of Spanish flights over cabin crew strike
Unions representing cabin crew announced the plans to hold 10 days of strikes throughout September.
Fiesta
Playing ketchup in Spain - thousands wage the Tomatina fight
Organizers of the annual Tomatina festival tossed 145 tonnes of over-ripe tomatoes into the crowd from six large trucks, quickly converting the town into a sea of pink and red.
News
Spanish coastguard rescues 208 migrants crossing from Africa to Spain
The migrants from Sub-Saharan Africa were found in three rafts in the Alboran Sea, between Morocco and Spain.
News
Johnson plans to restrict parliament time before Brexit
The move limits the amount of parliamentary time available to lawmakers who want to prevent Prime Minister Boris Johnson from leaving the EU without an exit deal.
Crime
Alert from the US Embassy due to crime in Barcelona
The U.S. authorities are advising their nationals not to show signs of wealth on the streets of Barcelona.
Industrial action
Don't help Ryanair during Portugal strike, Belgian unions tell members
Unions representing cabin crew in Spain said their plans for 10 days of strikes next month still stood.
Emergencies
Canary Islands wildfire prompts 9,000 evacuations
The fire was propelled by high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity.
Rescue
Spain to take some migrants on Open Arms ship, says Italy
The vessel was in Italian territorial waters today.