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Coca-Cola Tops Spain's Most Popular Brands of 2026 — but El Pozo Leads in Seven Regions
Worldpanel by Numerator's annual ranking keeps the top five unchanged. Coca-Cola reaches 67% of Spanish households, while supermarket own-brands keep growing, now holding 45% of the market
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Cuban TikToker Sparks Debate Comparing Healthcare in Spain and the US
Musician and content creator @magdi.music went viral after claiming that in Spain people may earn less, but they don’t risk bankruptcy because of medical bills — unlike in the United States
What to Eat (and Avoid) for a Healthy Heart: Spain's Cardiology Foundation Publishes Its Guidelines
Whole-milk dairy, processed meats, and anything with hydrogenated oils top the "limit" list — while rabbit, anchovies, and olive oil get the green light
Ouigo Is Releasing 5,000 Train Tickets Across Spain for €5 Each — Starting 11 May
The offer marks the operator's fifth anniversary in Spain and covers all routes through to December. The Ouigo says it has helped cut high-speed rail prices by 44% since entering the market.
Shakira and Burna Boy Will Perform the 2026 World Cup Song — Her Fourth
"Dai Dai" drops on 14 May. Shakira announced it in a video shot at the Maracanã, dancing in a Brazil shirt alongside performers in the kits of Colombia, Argentina, and the US.
Storm Weekend in Spain: Heavy Rain, Hail, and Orange Weather Alerts from Friday to Sunday
An Atlantic cyclone will merge with a new Mediterranean depression on Saturday — bringing up to 100 litres per square metre in the south-west and snow above 2,000 metres
Those Black Boxes on Valencia's Trees Are Bat Houses — and the City Needs Them
Thousands of bats live in Valencia's buildings and parks, eating half their body weight in insects every night. As modern construction seals up their shelters, ecologists are fighting to keep them house
Sheep Take Over the University: Guided Walks and Shearing Workshops at Madrid’s Complutense Campus
A flock of 70 Asturian sheep is grazing on the Moncloa campus until May 16, inviting the public to rediscover the ancient art of pastoralism in the heart of the capital
Comedy Meets Corks: "An Idiot’s Guide to Wine" Tasting Show Debuts in Valencia
Australian comedian and wine expert Merrick Watts brings his world-renowned tasting experience to Casino CIRSA, blending six global wines with sharp stand-up
Torrevieja Wants to Open Its Pink Lagoon for Bathing
A protected nature park, an active salt-mining operation, and a "European Dead Sea" all in one place. The €11 million plan: a separate, purpose-built thalassotherapy zone — and the original lagoon staying off-limits.
Valencia Has Opened Spain's First Municipal Veterinary Centre Dedicated Entirely to Stray Cats
The city is home to more than 22,000 street cats across over 600 colonies, looked after by 450 volunteers. The new centre saved its first life on day one — a routine spay revealed a deadly uterine infection