News from Spain

Seven British fugitives arrested in Spain in just three weeks

Seven British fugitives have been arrested in Spain in the space of just three weeks as a result of joint operations between the National Crime Agency and the Spanish National Police. The fugitives – all men – are wanted in the UK for various unrelated offences including supplying Class A and B drugs, supplying firearms, causing wounding ...Full Article

Spain says “smiles will replace masks” but stops short of total veto for the time being

Spain has adopted “flexibility” over the wearing of masks in outdoor spaces but has stopped short of a total veto. The Council of Ministers today approved, ...Full Article

Spain’s hotspot beaches will have restrictions in force until summer 2022 at least

Brits will find beach safety regulations still in force when they are eventually allowed to return to Spain’s holiday hotspots. Benidorm is already leading the way ...Full Article

Police warning to social network uses over child pornography

National Police have arrested 40 people for allegedly distributing child pornographic material through a social network. Coordinated by the Central Cybercrime Unit of the National Police, ...Full Article

Brits in Spain: what the future holds for you

What does the end of the Transition Period mean for you? Here are some key questions and answers prepared by the British Embassy in Spain.Please note ...Full Article

Brits back new travel petition to get much cheaper coronavirus-free certificates needed for holidays in Spain

Thousands of people, including British holidaymakers, are signing an international protest petition launched in Spain to press for a cheaper way to get the new coronavirus-free ...Full Article

Brexit: UK government writes to more than 100,000 Brits in Spain

The UK Government has written to 365,000 UK Nationals living in Europe with advice on the actions they need to take to prepare for the end ...Full Article

New arrangements for driving licence exchange for UK Nationals

One of the key actions for UK Nationals living in Spain is to exchange your UK driving licence for a Spanish one, but recently a lack ...Full Article

Spain loves Rafa: Nadal wins his country’s highest sporting honour

Twenty-times Gran Slam winner, Rafa Nadal has been granted Spain’s highest-ever sporting honour. The Spanish government confirmed this afternoon that he is to receive the Grand ...Full Article

Spanish government orders new state of alarm in Madrid with 15-day lockdown measures

The Spanish government has ordered a new state of alarm in Madrid following an emergency meeting on Friday morning. The lockdown took effect from yesterday afternoon ...Full Article