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Spain Introduces Random Identity Checks for Travellers Arriving from Italy

Spain has imposed checks on travellers from Italy in retaliation to the Italian government’s decision to maintain similar checks on Spanish visitors.

Spain Moves Closer to Wide-Ranging Outdoor Smoking Ban

Spain’s Council of Ministers has approved a new smoking law which will ban smoking and vaping on outside terraces, beaches and near public buildings.

Spain Introduces New Prescription Charges Law

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Last month, Spain introduced a new prescriptions law aimed at reducing the cost of vital drugs and medicines for residents with lower incomes.

Will Spain Suspend the EES Scheme?

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Calls for Spain to suspend the EES scheme that has caused long queues at Lanzarote’s airport have increased following the decision of Greece to halt biometric registration until after summer.

Supreme Court Annuls Spain’s National Short-Term Rental Registry

Spain’s Supreme Court has annulled the single registry of short-term rentals that was introduced by the Spanish Government in July last year.

Correos launches Email Verifier to combat phishing scams

Correos has issued a warning about a noticeable increase in phishing attempts. This form of cybercrime involves fraudulent emails that imitate official communications from the postal company, with the aim of stealing personal or banking details. These deceptive messages often refer to outstanding payments, fees or delivery problems.

Flight delays and cancellations double in Spain during first quarter of 2026

More than 27 million passengers flew from Spanish airports during the first three months of 2026. According to data provided by AirHelp, approximately one in three flights, or 34.4%, was delayed or cancelled. This disruption affected nearly nine million travellers.

Spain’s ex-Prime Minister calls for more foreign aid to address immigration

Spain’s ex-Prime Minister, Mariano Rajoy, called for more foreign aid to address the issue of immigration yesterday, while speaking at the Global South Forum at the Castillo de San José in Arrecife.

Spain closes airspace to US military planes

Spain yesterday elevated its opposition to the US and Israel’s war in the Middle East, closing its airspace to military aircraft involved in Operation Epic Fury.

Spanish airport handlers announce strike

1,600 airport handling staff will strike this week, affecting Spanish airports.