UK agrees to ‘fluid border’ between Gibraltar and Spain There will be dual border control checks for arrivals by air at Gibraltar airport, carried out by Gibraltar and Spanish officials. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
UK and Spain strike ‘historic’ deal over Gibraltar’s future and borders People to be able to move freely across land border, and airport to have Eurostar-style dual border checks The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
'Historic milestone': EU and UK strike political agreement on Gibraltar The UK and Spain have been trying to reach a deal for years to ensure that people and goods could cross freely over the British overseas territory's land border with Spain. Euronews · Jun 11, 2025
Record-breaking numbers of tourists to visit Spain – but locals aren’t happy IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
UK close to deal for Eurostar-style dual border controls at Gibraltar airport David Lammy and territory’s chief minister to meet EU and Spanish negotiators to get arrangement over the line The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
Oldest known human fingerprint discovered on ancient Neanderthal artwork – with help from Spain’s forensic police A unique archaeological find has recently expanded our knowledge of Neanderthals’ capacity for symbolic thought. The object in question is a granite stone, on which a red ochre dot was deliberately applied to reinforce the image of a human face. It is, to date, the oldest example of portable art… The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025
John Palmer: the true story of The Gold Season 2’s Tenerife criminal From running a timeshare empire to commanding a bevy of thugs known as The Sharks, Palmer’s life was certainly colourful Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
Travellers are ditching Spain and Portugal for cheaper holidays. Here’s where they’re going High-quality hotels are much cheaper at these destinations than in the traditional tourist hotspots The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Lammy holding talks on post-Brexit deal for Gibraltar Negotiations on rules governing the border of Spain and Gibraltar have been ongoing since Britain left the European Union in 2020. Evening Standard · Jun 11, 2025
World’s oldest restaurant faces a challenge from another tavern Sobrino de Botín in Madrid has held the coveted Guinness World Record as the world's oldest restaurant since 1987 The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Tourists and locals at odds with each other in holiday hotspot A housing crisis in popular cities has led to growing frustration about the proliferation of short-term rental apartments in city centres The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025
Spain's economy minister says 'overtourism' challenges need to be addressed Spain could receive as many as 100 million tourists this year, according to some projections The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
Where are children more vulnerable to poverty in the EU? In 2024, children faced a higher risk of poverty or social exclusion than adults. However, there was a small decrease of 0.6% in the number of children facing this risk in the EU from 2023 to 2024. Euronews · Jun 10, 2025
Space · Jun 10, 2025 We're halfway between the April 2024 and August 2026 total solar eclipses: Here's why we're excited 429 days down, 429 to go until the next total solar eclipse.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10, 2025 In Spain, a chat on the doorstep is a custom worth preserving in the digital age It’s great to see so much support for the value of ‘taking the breeze’ – the authorities must respect public space too, says María Ramírez, journalist and deputy managing editor of elDiario.es
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Thomas Tuchel urges England to play with a smile ahead of Senegal clash The German was critical of the team’s performance as they laboured to a 1-0 victory over minnows Andorra.
Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025 Thomas Tuchel dismisses England inferiority fears as he tells players: 'Everyone is beatable' England boss also admitted his side must find a way to be more exciting
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 ‘Play with a smile’: Tuchel challenges England to relax and hit top gear The England head coach thinks his players ‘will rise to the occasion’ when competing with the top sides, but wants to see ‘more fluid’ and ‘more exciting’ football
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 PHOTO ESSAY: Spain's wildest pilgrimage, El Rocío, brings together faith, nature and partying Hundreds of thousands of Catholic pilgrims slogged for days under a punishing sun through country roads, sandy paths, even a river ford to reach the tiny hamlet of El Rocío in southern Spain for Pentecost weekend.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 9, 2025 ‘I Have to Ask You’—Cristiano Ronaldo Sends Lamine Yamal Plea Cristiano Ronaldo came to Lamine Yamal's aid after the UEFA Nations League final shielding him from pressure and criticism.
FourFourTwo · Jun 9, 2025 World Cup 2026 power rankings: Are Lionel Messi and Argentina still the team to beat? World Cup 2026 is just 12 months away - so what kind of shape are each of the leading contenders in?
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 2026 World Cup odds and betting markets Check the latest 2026 World Cup betting odds ahead of the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico
FourFourTwo · Jun 9, 2025 ‘Winning for Portugal is different. We don’t need to be favourites: we go out to win, we want to win every game’ Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes opens up following Nations League win Bruno Fernandes played a key role in Portugal’s Nations League final win over Spain
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Sweat, tears, devotion: Pilgrims cross the wilderness to honor the Rocío Virgin in Spain In Spain, about a million people have participated in the annual pilgrimage honoring the Rocío Virgin, a Catholic icon of the Virgin Mary