Spain

These are the ten best countries to live in after retirement, according to International Living magazine

For more than 30 years the publication has listed the most attractive destinations to "live a healthier and happier life, spend a lot less money and get a lot more". But where did Spain appear on the list?

Tourism

American tourist boom in Spain looks to compensate for slump in travellers from China and Japan

Spain has welcomed almost 1.3 million visitors from the U.S. and 1.7 million from Latin America so far this year, some 20% more than in the record year of 2019

Mediterranean sets new sea temperature record after registering 28.7C in July

Rising sea temperatures threaten marine wildlife and could cause more storm activity in autumn, experts in Spain have warned

Tourist coach carrying 49 people involved in serious accident in north of Spain

The vehicle, carrying around 20 children, plunged off a road, overturned and rolled twice on a trip to the Picos de Europa National Park in the Asturias region. Initial reports speak of two seriously injured individuals and a large number of people with injuries of varying degrees of seriousness

Travel

Beach war in Benidorm: 'If the British want the front line spots, they should get up early'

Coveted first line beach spots are being claimed by the Spanish from 6am on the Levante beach, and they have now hit back after they were criticised in the Daily Mail newspaper

Spanish government threatens 100,000-euro fines and shutting down websites that advertise prostitution

The advertising of prostitution - or sectors directly related to it, such as 'escort', or 'masseuse' services - is illegal in Spain

Health

First messenger RNA vaccine against malaria developed in wake of Covid-19 crisis

In 2021, there were more than 247 million people infected with malaria, and 619,000 deaths wordlwide

Economy

Record number of people employed in Spain, mainly thanks to tourism boost

Employment, now at 21 million, registers the biggest increase in a decade, creating more than 600,000 jobs in the second quarter despite the decline in industry, while unemployment fell by more than 365,000 people

With annual profits up, El Corte Inglés offers 125-million-euro dividend to shareholders

President, Marta Álvarez, said it is 'one of the most promising periods' for the Spanish department store group

Employment

Jobless rate in Malaga province, including the Costa del Sol, falls to lowest level since 2008

There were 20,000 fewer people in looking for work at the end of June compared to the end of April