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A sign that says "hotel" outside a fancy looking building.

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EU legal action against Spain over tourist registration system

Anna Ellis

A person at the petrol station putting petrol in a car.

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Will petrol prices rise in July? Spain’s fuel tax break ends soon

June 6, 2026

The butt end of a cigarette sticking out of some sand.

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Sand, sea and smoke-free beaches on the Costa Blanca

Some popcorn and tickets to represent Spain's €2 cinema tickets to over 65s.

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Lights, camera, bargain: Spain’s €2 cinema tickets for over-65s

Low Emission Zones DGT car sticker.

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Low Emission Zones: The DGT car sticker explained

If you have been out and about on the Costa Blanca you might ...

A V16 beacon lit up on top of a car as Spain's new traffic rules come in.

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New traffic rules in Spain: Goodbye triangles, hello V16

Spain’s Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has introduced new traffic rules with the ...

A scooter on a wall with the beach in the background as the Costa Blanca introduces new scooter rules.

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Scooter owners beware: Costa Blanca to introduce new rules

Calling all electric scooter users across the Costa Blanca: Alicante is implementing new ...

A sign that says don't drink and drive as Spain to tighten drink-driving laws.

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Spain to tighten drink-driving laws with near zero alcohol limit

Spain is preparing to tighten its drink-driving laws, with new regulations that could ...

The tails of two Ryanair planes as Ryanair's new rules on digital boarding passes come in to force in November.

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Ryanair’s new rule: Digital boarding passes only from November

Ryanair’s new rule on digital boarding passes has once again stirred controversy. Whether ...

A man filling out a form to represent someone filling out a Schengen Visa application.

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Schengen Visa rejections: Common reasons & how to avoid them

For many travellers planning a trip to Europe, applying for a Schengen visa ...

A family walking towards an airplane ready for the EES launch.

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Embassy reminds expats: Renew your TIE cards before EES launch

The UK Embassy in Madrid has issued a warning to British citizens living ...

A hand holding a phone and a roll of €100 notes to represent Spain's new banking rules.

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Spain’s new banking rules: What you need to know in 2026

A new royal decree, together with EU directives, has introduced Spain’s new banking ...

A family at an airport waiting at the gate for the EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) rules and regulations to be implemented.

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EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES): Longer queues ahead

The EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) is soon to kick in. So, from 12 ...

Ambulances on the Costa Blanca. Image is a SAMU ambulance.

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Ambulances on the Costa Blanca: Flashing lights decoded

Have you ever noticed different ambulances on the Costa Blanca whizzing around and ...

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