EU’s new EES border system catches 7,000 Schengen overstayers in six months
Almost 7,000 travellers have been denied entry to Europe’s passport-free Schengen zone for overstaying their permitted time limits during the first six months of the...
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Spanish airlines hold fares steady despite Iran fuel crisis pressures
Spain’s leading airlines — Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa — have said they will continue operating their usual flight schedules without changes to routes or...
Budget airlines lead flight cuts as fuel crisis starts to bite
Low-cost airlines including Ryanair, Transavia and Volotea are coming under growing financial pressure from surging jet fuel costs linked to the conflict in the Middle...
Book flights early, Spain advises, as oil price surge threatens fares
Spain has urged travellers to book flights as early as possible, warning that rising oil prices linked to the conflict in Iran are likely to...
Spain and Portugal see tourism surge as travellers shun Middle East
Spain and Portugal are seeing a sharp rise in late spring and summer travel demand, as millions of tourists shift away from destinations affected by...
Europe warns of looming jet fuel shortages amid Iran conflict
The European Commission warned on Tuesday that Europe could soon encounter disruptions in jet fuel supplies, as the ongoing Iran conflict continues to rattle global...
Barcelona targets ‘tourist clutter’ with strict new terrace rules and design overhaul on La Rambla
The city of Barcelona has unveiled sweeping plans to overhaul outdoor restaurant terraces along La Rambla, introducing strict design rules aimed at creating a unified...
Airports & airlines urge EU to rethink EES rollout amid fears of ‘4-hour queues’ and summer travel chaos
Airlines and airport authorities across Europe have urged EU leaders to urgently reconsider the rollout schedule of the Entry/Exit System (EES), warning that the new...
RENFE to cancel 955 trains as three-day strike in February looks set to go ahead
LATEST: Spain’s train drivers call off three-day strike after agreement for increased funding for rail upkeep. Spain’s national rail operator RENFE will cancel 955 trains...
Spain sets new tourism record with 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025, spending €134.7 billion
Spain welcomed a record 96.8 million foreign tourists in 2025, official data published on Tuesday by the National Statistics Institute (INE) showed. That figure represents...
