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Rosal'a live made me believe in God
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (328+ words) On her opening night at London's O2 Arena, the Spanish superstar leaned into her religious inspiration - and put the audience on another plane A month ago, You Gov released results of a survey which claimed that church attendance among 18-to 24-year-olds…...
Holidays to Spain and Portugal at risk as thousands more flights to be cancelled
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (1784+ words) Experts have warned Britain is likely to be one of the countries hardest hit by jet fuel shortages Britain looks set to be one of the countries hardest hit by jet fuel shortages this summer, with warnings that millions more…...
This European country is being torn apart by its migrant amnesty
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1745+ words) A viral video has prompted renewed anxiety over an already divisive immigration scheme MADRID " Chaotic scenes of migrants clambering over the walls of an embassy in Spain have renewed controversy over a mass amnesty scheme. Scores of people had been…...
I live in Barcelona, but prefer a less-crowded, foodie city for a Gaudi fix
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (726+ words) This under-the-radar Catalan gem, just 90 minutes to the south, is a must-visit for fans of architecture and aperitivos I live in Barcelona, a city synonymous with the architect Antoni Gaud. Earlier this year " in time for the centenary of his…...
We spent 11 hours at the airport and missed our flight due to EES checks
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (1788+ words) A family from the West Midlands were stranded as they returned home from a trip to Disneyland Paris after long queues at post-Brexit border checks A family missed their flight home from a trip to Disneyland Paris after being stuck…...
I've found the loveliest, best-value time to visit this alluring Spanish city
1+ week, 1+ day ago (426+ words) A new exhibition at the National Gallery celebrates Zurbaran, who trained in Seville. Here's when to book a trip to his Golden Age backdrop Capilla de San Pedro, with its 15-metre altarpiece, features the rose-hued Immaculate Conception, a late work…...
The influencer war raging over Spain's 'new Benidorm"
1+ week, 3+ day ago (556+ words) Spanish influencers have been accused of helping to 'Benidormandize' less crowded regions of Spain" SANTANDER " Influencers are under fire over accusations of trying to turn Spain's still relatively untouched North Atlantic coast into "the new Benidorm. An iconic holiday destination…...
Europe's alternative island holidays without British tourist crowds
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1086+ words) Whether in lakes or rivers, these quiet havens offer leafy tranquillity and the chance to enjoy the landscapes after daytrippers have departed British travellers love an island escape. In 2025, around 6. 5 million of us descended on the Canaries, while about 3. 5 million…...
I jumped through hoops to retire in Spain. Now it is letting in migrants for nothing
1+ week, 5+ day ago (643+ words) Bill Anderson says he understands the reasoning behind the government's scheme but that it has prompted backlash among expatriates and Spaniards alike MADRID " Almost a decade since the Brexit vote meant Britain pulled up the drawbridge against migration, Spain has…...
'I was stuck in a 3. 5-hour queue for post-Brexit checks - fights broke out"
1+ week, 6+ day ago (768+ words) Airports have been suspending the biometric system to clear the 'tense' queues Holidaymakers stuck in airport queues of more than three hours at new post-Brexit border checks have spoken of fights breaking out as tensions boil over among passengers in…...