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STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way outThe huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia Airport, and now there could finally be an end in sight for the abandoned.. 26/08/2026

What is the meteotsunami that hit the Costa Blanca, Valencia and Mallorca?From Orihuela Costa to Mallorca, the unusual phenomenon caused rapid changes in sea level, with some areas seeing water reach promenades and restaurants It might sound like something from a disaster film, but a meteotsunami is a real weather-related.. 26/08/2026

Irish couple found dead in Valencia home by their special needs childrenThe bodies of an Irish couple were discovered by their two children at their home in Cullera The Guardia Civil is investigating the deaths of an Irish couple, aged 50 and 45, whose bodies were found at their home in the Valencian town of Cullera... 26/08/2026

Heat linked to 96 deaths in one week across the Valencian CommunityThe latest figures bring the estimated number of heat-related deaths this summer to 458, with Alicante recording the highest number during the latest extreme heat episode The latest figures show the impact of this summer's extreme temperatures.. 25/08/2026

Vera is getting an AVE station: What it means for buyersVera-Almanzora will be one of only four AVE stations on the new 198-kilometre line   For years, the prospect of high speed rail reaching the Almería coast has been something talked about in terms of what might happen in the future.. 25/08/2026

Spain's wildfires may be dying down but experts warn the real danger is only just beginningHundreds of thousands of bare, scorched hectares are now vulnerable to toxic runoff that could pollute rivers, reservoirs and farmland across the country The flames may be fading, but the emergency is far from over. As storms begin sweeping across the.. 25/08/2026

Valencian Community hotels are almost full this August, with Benidorm and Alicante South leading the wayAverage occupancy across the region hit 92.1% in the first half of the month, slightly ahead of last year and pointing to another strong summer season If it felt like every hotel on the Costa Blanca was packed to the rafters this August, that is because.. 24/08/2026

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 24/08/2026

Spain's next big show is coming with a partial lunar eclipse on August 28The Moon will be almost completely swallowed by Earth’s shadow during the early hours of Friday, with the best views in western Spain A spectacular partial lunar eclipse is set to give people across Spain an early-morning sky show on Friday.. 24/08/2026

Retirees in Spain get new options to work and receive part of their pensionFrom August 28, certain retirees in Spain will be able to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension Spain is making it easier for people who have already retired to return to work while continuing to receive part of their pension.. 24/08/2026

Saharan dust and muddy rain in the forecast: Alicante weather forecast August 23-27Showers and thunderstorms could affect parts of Alicante this week as Saharan dust lingers in the air We are on the home straight towards the end of summer, or at least the intense summer heat. After temperatures and humidity climbed slightly over.. 24/08/2026

Marina Baixa Hospital is getting a €102 million overhaul, and the scale of the changes is significantNearly €30 million will be spent on the project in 2026 alone, with more operating theatres, more ICU beds and a much bigger emergency department on the way For anyone who uses the Marina Baixa University Hospital in Villajoyosa, the news that.. 21/08/2026

Asian hornets are spreading across Spain, and experts say they are here to stayAsian hornets are spreading into new areas of Spain, putting bees and other ecosystems under growing pressure The spread of Asian hornets across Spain is proving difficult to stop, with the invasive insects now being detected in areas where they.. 21/08/2026

Could foreign non-residents be stopped from buying homes in Alicante Province?Valencian political coalition Compromís is calling on the Spanish Government to restrict property purchases by non-residents as Alicante house prices continue to climb Could buying a home in Alicante Province become more difficult for foreign.. 21/08/2026

A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yetFrom the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world.   As the saying goes, “time flies”, and looking back.. 21/08/2026

Supreme Court sets clear limit on sex changes and past convictionsA change of registered sex cannot erase a gender violence conviction for offences committed before the change The Supreme Court, in Spain, has confirmed that changing a person´s registered sex does not wipe out a previous conviction for gender violence.. 20/08/2026

Alicante has recorded nearly 38,000 blood donations this year, and the summer campaign is still runningWith 80 special collection points set up across the province, donating has never been easier, and first-time donors are stepping up in impressive numbers Nearly 480 people in Alicante gave blood for the very first time this summer. That's not a small.. 20/08/2026

Cocaine seizures in Spain have fallen sharply, but synthetic drugs are surgingNew annual drug statistics show 370 tonnes seized nationwide in 2025, with ecstasy, tusi and crystal MDMA all on the rise while traditional trafficking routes face increased pressure Spain's security forces seized 370 tonnes of drugs in 2025, according.. 20/08/2026

Disney's Tangled is bringing over €40 million to Alicante and the Valencian CommunityWith up to 700 people working daily at Ciudad de la Luz, the live-action Rapunzel film is proving a major economic win for the region If you've driven past the Ciudad de la Luz studios in Alicante recently and noticed rather more activity than usual.. 19/08/2026