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ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

Spain's heat death toll is rising again as a second heatwave takes hold across the country

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:39

ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

Benidorm is in the running for a major European green cities award

Mon, 06.07.26 - 09:42

ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:42

ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing pets

Fri, 03.07.26 - 08:34

WHAT'S ON & WHERE TO GO

July 3-12 Burger Mania, the burger championship, arrives in Torrevieja

WEATHER & CLIMATE

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

MOTORING & TRAVEL

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practice

ALICANTE LIFESTYLE

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should know

ALICANTE REGIONAL NEWS

LATEST

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

Two thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting ...

Spain's heat death toll is rising again as a second heatwave takes hold across the country

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Benidorm is in the running for a major European green cities award

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing pets

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

Two thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting ...

Benidorm is in the running for a major European green cities award

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing pets

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the country

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lost

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:42

Alicante province is in for a scorcher this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday Ju...

July 3-12 Burger Mania, the burger championship, arrives in Torrevieja

Cloudy skies and possible showers before temperatures rise again: Alicante weekend weather July 2-5

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transfer

Torrevieja's new bus fares revealed: €1.35 a ride and free travel for over-65s

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Thu, 07.05.26 - 11:53

When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it wor...

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:42

Alicante province is in for a scorcher this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday Ju...

Benidorm is in the running for a major European green cities award

Cloudy skies and possible showers before temperatures rise again: Alicante weekend weather July 2-5

Benidorm's British fans are getting through 190,000 litres of beer a day during the World Cup

Benidorm braces for a busy World Cup summer as British visitor numbers set to surge

Getting a text or email about an unpaid fine? It could be a scam targeting Spanish drivers

Mon, 22.06.26 - 13:04

The DGT has issued a warning about a phishing fraud in which fake traffic penalties are being sent to drivers by email...

Santa Pola wildfire brought under control after breaking out near Rio Safari

Alicante police revive unconscious German tourist after medical emergency on bus

Top five advantages of living in Spain

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

Two thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting ...

Spanish Police warn of cruel AI scam targeting owners of missing pets

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the country

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lost

July 3-12 Burger Mania, the burger championship, arrives in Torrevieja

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:42

Alicante province is in for a scorcher this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday Ju...

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lost

Cloudy skies and possible showers before temperatures rise again: Alicante weekend weather July 2-5

The Spanish town that woke up to temperatures below 10�C in the middle of a heatwave

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alerts

ALICANTE WHAT'S ON

LATEST

July 3-12 Burger Mania, the burger championship, arrives in Torrevieja

Thu, 02.07.26 - 08:11

The travelling food festival runs from 8pm every evening on Playa de los Náufragos One of Spain's most...

July 11 DogTraining Costa Blanca launches new Q&A workshop for dog owners

August 21 The Cross and The Sword, a free guided tour in Caravaca

July 24 Lluís Coloma Blues Project with "Rockin' my Blues in San Javier" and Fusion Experience Quartet at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 22 Pat Metheny at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 3-12 Burger Mania, the burger championship, arrives in Torrevieja

Thu, 02.07.26 - 08:11

The travelling food festival runs from 8pm every evening on Playa de los Náufragos One of Spain's most...

Craft market every Thursday in La Florida, Orihuela Costa

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in Europe

July 24 Lluís Coloma Blues Project with "Rockin' my Blues in San Javier" and Fusion Experience Quartet at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

Tue, 10.06.25 - 08:52

Brilliant boogie woogie and blues piano and the remarkable Dave Weckl heading up a star quartet at the open-air auditori...

July 22 Pat Metheny at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 18 The Ludovic Beier "Montmartre" Quartet and The Chico Pérez Quintet with special guest Manuel Lombo at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 17 The Luca Filastro Trio with Lara Ferrari and Young Gun Silver Fox at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 15 Gunhild Carling & Shakin'All and the Carles Benavent Trio with Raynald Colom & Tomasito at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 11 Rafa M. Guillén & The Jazz Walkers with Amy Gaviria and the Clarence Bekker Band with Berget Lewis at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

Mon, 23.06.25 - 08:49

A Spanish trombone great and two magnificent Dutch vocalists at the open-air auditorium of Parque Almansa in San Javier ...

Full programme for the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in Europe

August 21 The Cross and The Sword, a free guided tour in Caravaca

Tue, 13.05.25 - 08:13

In the city of Caravaca de la Cruz the threads of religious belief and military strength are inextricably intertwined ...

July 24 Lluís Coloma Blues Project with "Rockin' my Blues in San Javier" and Fusion Experience Quartet at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

Tue, 10.06.25 - 08:52

Brilliant boogie woogie and blues piano and the remarkable Dave Weckl heading up a star quartet at the open-air auditori...

July 22 Pat Metheny at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 18 The Ludovic Beier "Montmartre" Quartet and The Chico Pérez Quintet with special guest Manuel Lombo at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 17 The Luca Filastro Trio with Lara Ferrari and Young Gun Silver Fox at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

July 15 Gunhild Carling & Shakin'All and the Carles Benavent Trio with Raynald Colom & Tomasito at the 2026 San Javier Jazz Festival

ALICANTE LIFESTYLE

LATEST

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should know

Fri, 03.07.26 - 08:18

Recognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain ...

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in Spain

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transfer

Why almost nobody working from home in Spain takes a sick day anymore

Housing and food now swallow half of Spanish household budgets, new figures reveal

Spain heatwave warning: Early signs of heatstroke every dog owner should know

Fri, 03.07.26 - 08:18

Recognising the early symptoms can help prevent life-threatening complications during periods of extreme heat in Spain ...

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in Spain

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transfer

Why almost nobody working from home in Spain takes a sick day anymore

Expat living abroad? Why a UK lasting power of attorney still matters

Only have an English Will? It could mean a lengthy and costly process in Spain

Thu, 02.07.26 - 10:35

Thy Will Be Done explains why a Spanish Will could save your family time and money Anyone who owns property or ot...

Expat living abroad? Why a UK lasting power of attorney still matters

The summer sales are here: how to make the most of the discounts without blowing your budget

Remember when a coffee cost less than a euro? Here is how much everyday prices have changed in Spain

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Fri, 19.06.26 - 11:40

Need convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries mo...

When illness or injury strikes in Spain, Alliance Pioneer Group gets you home safely

Summer is on the way - here's exactly how much sunscreen you should be using

Caser Residencial serves up English breakfasts on the terrace

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

When to water your plants during a Spanish heat wave, and why getting it wrong wastes more than just water

Tue, 23.06.26 - 13:18

Timing makes all the difference between a garden that gets through the hottest days and one that wilts within them If...

What happens when local elderly care home residents plant trees in their neighbourhood

Find the perfect spot in the sun or shade with this clever map

Skip the summer taxi queues and let Airport Buses take the stress out of your Murcia transfer

Thu, 02.07.26 - 12:47

Airport Buses offers four routes covering the Murcia coastline, Costa Blanca south and as far as Mojácar in Almer...

Airport Buses launches new routes that make summer travel to Murcia Airport even easier

Seguro Parking: The smarter, cheaper way to park at Alicante and Murcia airports

Track Renfe trains live from your phone

How to save money on parking at Corvera Airport with Seguro Parking

How to save money on parking at Corvera Airport with Seguro Parking

Tue, 27.01.26 - 09:41

The meet and greet service at Corvera saves time and money with secure storage and complimentary car wash Parking...

MOTORING & TRAVEL

LATEST

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practice

Fri, 03.07.26 - 09:01

The new rule takes effect on October 1 across Spain and requires drivers to create a clear corridor for emergency vehicl...

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the country

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief plan

Renfe strike today: 320 trains cancelled across Spain as railway workers walk out

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growing

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practice

Fri, 03.07.26 - 09:01

The new rule takes effect on October 1 across Spain and requires drivers to create a clear corridor for emergency vehicl...

June road deaths in Spain hit a 15-year high as accidents surge across the country

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief plan

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growing

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwide

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practice

Fri, 03.07.26 - 09:01

The new rule takes effect on October 1 across Spain and requires drivers to create a clear corridor for emergency vehicl...

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growing

Everything you need to know about towing a trailer legally in Spain this summer

The white diamond road sign in Spain: Don't get caught out

Could your winter coat land you a driving fine in Spain?

ALICANTE PROPERTY NEWS

LATEST

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing plan

Tue, 30.06.26 - 10:56

Tourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis The Spanish governme...

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Why more and more homeowners in southern Spain are going solar with Ecocorp

Renting in Spain from abroad: How digital rental platforms are changing the rules

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Thu, 18.06.26 - 08:26

With more than 35 years of experience, the team takes care of everything from packing to paperwork Summer tends t...

Why more and more homeowners in southern Spain are going solar with Ecocorp

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fast

Discover Mar de Cristal: Peaceful coastal living on the Costa Cálida

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than ever

Renting in Spain from abroad: How digital rental platforms are changing the rules

Fri, 05.06.26 - 08:55

{image3}If you’re thinking of moving to Spain, you’ll already know that finding a place to live is one of th...

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fast

Discover Mar de Cristal: Peaceful coastal living on the Costa Cálida

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the market

Discover your dream coastal property in Spain with Spainora

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Thu, 07.05.26 - 11:53

When considering taking out a health insurance policy, many people wonder at what age it is best to do so. Is it wor...

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to know

Wed, 22.04.26 - 10:15

IBI, Plusvalía, waste collection fees and more – a practical guide for anyone who owns property in Spa...

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Thu, 18.06.26 - 08:26

With more than 35 years of experience, the team takes care of everything from packing to paperwork Summer tends t...

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than ever

How to tackle the Non-lucrative Visa (NLV) application process and avoid common pitfalls

Arbitration in Spain: Heniam can get your dispute resolved

Heniam visa seminar coming to a location near you: Where would you like to see the next one held?

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Fri, 19.06.26 - 11:40

Need convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries mo...

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the market

Buying off-plan in Spain: Why conveyancing matters more than ever

Powering your home, simplifying your future

The risk of not using conveyancing services during your property transaction

Tue, 24.03.26 - 10:49

Why skipping professional help when buying or selling a home can lead to costly problems Buying or selling a prop...

Arbitration in Spain: Heniam can get your dispute resolved

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Thu, 18.06.26 - 08:26

With more than 35 years of experience, the team takes care of everything from packing to paperwork Summer tends t...

Powering your home, simplifying your future

Ecocorp Solar expands its expert services into Alicante

Moving to Spain: How much it costs, what companies can help you and what to expect

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Thu, 18.06.26 - 08:26

With more than 35 years of experience, the team takes care of everything from packing to paperwork Summer tends t...

Renting in Spain from abroad: How digital rental platforms are changing the rules

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fast

Tue, 19.05.26 - 07:27

With Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international...

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the market

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing plan

Tue, 30.06.26 - 10:56

Tourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis The Spanish governme...

Top five advantages of living in Spain

Global Relocation makes your summer move to Spain stress free

Why more and more homeowners in southern Spain are going solar with Ecocorp

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can help

WEATHER & CLIMATE

LATEST

LATEST

Temperatures on the rise with highs of 41 degrees: Alicante weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:42

Alicante province is in for a scorcher this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Wednesday and Thursday Ju...

June 2026 was Spain's deadliest month for heat in recorded history, with more than 1,000 lives lost

Cloudy skies and possible showers before temperatures rise again: Alicante weekend weather July 2-5

The Spanish town that woke up to temperatures below 10�C in the middle of a heatwave

Ecocorp Solar expands its expert services into Alicante

SPANISH NEWS TODAY

LATEST

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

Two thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting ...

Spain's heat death toll is rising again as a second heatwave takes hold across the country

A 35-million-year-old crab fossil found in Mallorca has never been seen before on the Iberian Peninsula

Heatwave continues with storms brewing inland: Spain weekly weather forecast July 6-9

Málaga launches direct summer flights to booming Middle Eastern capital

Most migrants regularised under Spain's new scheme could hold a Spanish passport within two years

Mon, 06.07.26 - 12:37

Two thirds of applicants come from Latin American countries, where a faster route to citizenship cuts the usual waiting ...

A 35-million-year-old crab fossil found in Mallorca has never been seen before on the Iberian Peninsula

Heatwave continues with storms brewing inland: Spain weekly weather forecast July 6-9

Málaga launches direct summer flights to booming Middle Eastern capital

How Spain's new emergency lane rules will work in practice

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing plan

Tue, 30.06.26 - 10:56

Tourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis The Spanish governme...

Is now the best time to invest in Marbella property?

Lifetime cover and age of enrolment: What you should look for in a health insurance policy

Are you overpaying for electricity in Spain? Gana Energía can help

Local taxes in Spain: Everything property owners need to know

Málaga launches direct summer flights to booming Middle Eastern capital

Fri, 03.07.26 - 09:33

The new route will operate from the Costa del Sol three times as week from July 14 Málaga-Costa del Sol Ai...

Spain slashes bus fares by 22% on dozens of national routes

Spain reconnects with South Africa as direct Johannesburg flights take off

Three of Spain's best value summer destinations that won't break the bank

Gran Canaria's most beloved festival just got national recognition

Gran Canaria's most beloved festival just got national recognition

Wed, 24.06.26 - 14:22

The Fiesta del Pino in Teror, which draws over 200,000 people every September, has been declared a Festival of National ...

Books and culture take centre stage across Spain on April 23

The best time to take out a health insurance policy: Young versus older

Wetherspoon is already opening its 2nd and 3rd pubs in Spain! Here's where...

Sant Jordi festival, Barcelona: Where St Georges Day is celebrated in Spain

Heatwave continues with storms brewing inland: Spain weekly weather forecast July 6-9

Mon, 06.07.26 - 08:09

Intense heat persists across the Spanish peninsula with thunderstorms possible in central areas and some relief on the w...

Mon, 22.06.26 - 08:55

Fire crews from across Alicante were deployed as flames threatened the salt flats A fire that broke out in reedbe...