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Mercadona's Matcha and Centella Body Cream Becomes a Summer Hit
Deliplus's new dual-texture body moisturiser, priced at €3.50, combines matcha, centella asiatica, and hyaluronic acid — and it's already going viral
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Madrid to Raffle 52 Affordable Rental Flats on 23 June — Rents Capped at 30% of Income
Aimed at under-50s and families with middle incomes, the Iberia Loreto 1 flats rent for €700–1,000 a month, including parking. Applications via emvsmadrid.es are open until 11 June.
ALDI Spain Launches Summer Prize Giveaway — Over 100 Prizes Daily and a €12,000 Trip
From 1 June to 31 July, every €15 purchase entered via the ALDI app counts towards daily prizes — from e-bikes to smartphones — plus a grand draw for a holiday of the winner's choice
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
Spain Approves Healthcare Labour Reform Without Doctors' Backing
The first overhaul of the Estatuto Marco in over 20 years caps the working week at 45 hours, but doctors say loopholes preserve 24-hour shifts and 70–90-hour weeks. Over 177,000 medics are striking
Mercadona Extends Summer Hours at 320 Stores in Tourist Areas — Including Sunday Opening
From 22 June to 30 August, selected supermarkets in tourist zones will open from 9 AM to 10 PM and on Sundays. In the Valencian Community, the change affects stores in Cullera, Benidorm, Dénia, Xàbia, and others
Single-Parent Families in Spain Below the EU Average — 7.5% of Households with Children
Eurostat figures released for World Parents' Day show around 372,800 single-parent families in Spain, well below the EU average of 12.9%. Across the EU, 81.6% of such families are headed by a woman
Spain's Food Safety Agency Warns of Aluminium Particles in Chocolate Breakfast Cereal
AESAN has flagged the Gran DIA and Golden Bridge brands of Portuguese-made chocolate cereal after Portuguese authorities detected aluminium particles. The warning applies to all consumers, not just those with allergies
El Corte Inglés Beauty Bus Comes to Valencia 11–14 June — Free Treatments And Consultations
The travelling beauty salon stops at La Marina de Valencia for the first time, with nine brands offering express manicures, hair diagnostics, skin scans, makeovers, and free product trials. No booking required
