The massive power cut that plunged huge swathes of Spain and Portugal into chaos earlier this year was caused by a miscalculation, the Spanish government has said.

Anti-mass tourism campaigners say excessive levels of visitors in southern Europe are forcing locals out of affordable housing, raising the cost of living and making city centres unusable.

Six weeks after Spain and Portugal suffered a massive power outage, authorities in Madrid said the blackout was caused by technical and planning errors. Spanish ecological transition minister Sara ...

Residents in Barcelona, Spain, and several other popular European destinations say tourism in their cities is driving up housing costs for locals.

Travel Immediate threat warning for anyone going to Spain, Greece, Italy or Portugal Huge swathes of the countries have been placed on the highest alert levels Comments 4 Travel Neil Shaw ...

Investigation The Cost of Passage: Violence and Death on the Atlantic Route to Spain Every year, tens of thousands of migrants set off to Europe from Africa in fragile wooden boats. But there’s ...

The chair of Spain’s electricity grid operator Redeia has hit out at “misinformation” after mass blackouts hit the country and neighbouring Portugal.

As the summer tourist season comes into swing, hundreds of locals, some holding water guns, gathered in major destinations in Spain, Italy and Portugal on Sunday to protest overtourism.

Demonstrators marched in Barcelona and other tourist destinations in Spain to demand action as residents face a housing crunch and say their towns' local character is disappearing.

Charming Cadiz is one of the destinations on the 18-night cruise to Spain and Portugal (Image: Ambassador) Next up is the Gems of Spain and Portugal Cruise, ideal for those looking to explore diverse ...

The chair of Spain’s electricity grid operator Redeia has hit out at “misinformation” after mass blackouts hit the country and neighbouring Portugal. Redeia has been under scrutiny since the ...