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Spain announces biggest shake-up of its elderly care system in nearly two decadesFunding is set to double by 2027, waiting lists should shrink, and new services will help dependent people stay in their own homes for longer If you have an elderly relative in Spain, or are quietly thinking ahead to your own future care needs, this week.. 24/06/2026

Bonfires, heatwaves and safety drones: how Spain is celebrating Noche de San Juan tonightSecurity measures are being stepped up across the country as a heatwave makes this one of the most closely watched San Juan nights in years Tonight, Tuesday June 23, millions of people across Spain will head to the beach to do something wonderfully simple.. 23/06/2026

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just waterTiming makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If you have a garden, terrace or even just a collection of pots, the arrival of a heat wave is the moment when your watering habits really.. 23/06/2026

The summer sales are here: how to make the most of the discounts without blowing your budgetWith reductions of up to 50% already landing and some stores starting as early as Thursday June 25, here is how to shop smartly this season The summer sales have arrived in Spain, and for households feeling the pinch of rising prices, they are a genuine.. 23/06/2026

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easierAirport Buses provides straightforward, prebooked air-conditioned transfers linking Murcia Airport with key coastal and inland destinations For anyone living along the Costa Cálida, Costa Blanca or down towards Almería, getting to.. 22/06/2026

Remember when a coffee cost less than a euro? Here is how much everyday prices have changed in SpainFrom the menú del día to a trip to the cinema, the numbers tell a striking story about the rising cost of daily life If you have been living in Spain for more than a decade, you will probably have a nagging sense that things cost a lot more.. 22/06/2026

What will Spain look like in 50 years? Smaller households, an older population and a lot more migrationNew official projections from the National Statistics Institute paint a fascinating picture of life in Spain by 2076, and the changes are striking Ever wondered what Spain might look like decades from now? The National Statistics Institute (INE) has just.. 19/06/2026

Get your bar or restaurant ready for Spain's busiest season with TaberioThe all-in-one hospitality platform helps businesses manage orders, kitchens, menus, accounting and multilingual customers from a single system As anyone working in hospitality in Spain knows only too well, summer can be both the most profitable and.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

The small summer spending habits that quietly drain your wallet without you noticingFrom ice creams on the terrace to last-minute taxi rides, the little daily extras of summer add up faster than most people realise Summer in Spain is wonderful. The long evenings, the warm nights, the terraces, the spontaneous plans. But it is also the.. 19/06/2026

Missed the spring clean? CleanNow and ManitasNow have your Costa Blanca home covered for summerFrom weekly cleans to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans, there's a service to suit every home and every budget   Whether you've just arrived at your holiday home and realised it needs a deep clean, or you live on the Costa Blanca.. 17/06/2026

Eligible foreign residents only have until June 30 to apply for Spain's regularisation processHeniam & Associates can help eligible applicants gather evidence, prepare documents and submit their application before the deadline closes Time is running out for foreign nationals who may qualify for Spain's extraordinary regularisation.. 15/06/2026

How much do you need to earn to be happy in Spain? Someone has actually worked it outA new study puts a surprisingly specific number on financial contentment, and the average Spaniard is still a long way short of it We all know money cannot buy happiness. But most of us would quietly admit that having enough of it makes life considerably.. 11/06/2026

WhatsApp tricks most people don't know aboutFrom locking your chats to sending messages without saving a number, these simple tips will make the app work better for you Most of us use WhatsApp every day without ever really exploring what it can do. Whether you want to protect your privacy, keep.. 11/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Beware of using unqualified providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainThy Will Be Done offers free initial consultations and meets every standard your legal provider should For many expats in Spain, sorting out a UK will or power of attorney tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. When it does finally rise.. 10/06/2026

Why more and more homeowners in southern Spain are going solar with Ecocorp The company's brand new Antas showroom is open and it's already changing the way people think about solar energy If you've been thinking about making the switch to solar energy but weren't quite sure where to start, Ecocorp Solar.. 10/06/2026

Benidorm's brilliant beach swap scheme wins European recognitionA simple idea to stop holiday items going to waste has caught the attention of the European Commission What happens to your beach umbrella at the end of a holiday? Or that inflatable mattress that definitely won't fit back in your suitcase? For most.. 09/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026