Spanish airport authority fined €10 million for using facial recognition scanners
Aena insists that passengers across Spain gave their consent and that their personal data was never at risk Spain's airport operator Aena has been hit with a hefty €10..

Don't let deals turn dirty: Police issue fresh Black Friday scam alert
The Policía Nacional say online shoppers should stay alert as scammers ramp up their tricks during sale season As the Black Friday frenzy begins, Spain’s Policía Nacional..

Cabo Roig rejoins the Mediterranean Trail as cliff walk reopens
The famous Orihuela Costa coastal path was blocked off by homeowners for years Hikers tackling the famous Mediterranean Trail through Orihuela Costa can finally ditch a..

Vehicles in Spain that won't need a V-16 emergency light come January
Certain cars in Spain are exempt from the new rules and won’t have to swap the old emergency triangle From January 1 next year, the approved V-16 emergency beacon becomes..

Read the December edition of Home & Living magazine online now
Welcome to the December issue of Home andLiving!   This edition is full of inspiring ideas for Christmas, including festive decor, party wear, how to ‘dress’ your table..

Frosty mornings, sunny afternoons: Alicante weather forecast November 27-30
Daytime temperatures will jump back into the 20s in most parts of Alicante this weekend Average temperatures forecast on Saturday November 29   The bright, settled..

Costa Cruises sets sail from Alicante next spring
New alternating departures with Valencia will bring fresh Mediterranean adventures and a boost to local tourism Alicante’s cruise scene is about to get even more exciting..

Fresh food takes centre stage this Christmas as supermarkets double down on Spanish favourites
While Brits reach for the turkey, Spain’s festive tables lean heavily on seafood, fresh meat and ready-made classics Anyone who has spent a Christmas in Spain knows that..

Renfe launches Black Friday sale with tickets from €7 to kick off 2026 travel
Thousands of discounted high-speed and long-distance train tickets available until 30 November for journeys starting January 8 Renfe has launched its Black Friday campaign..

Justice delayed is justice denied: The legal warfare of the Llíber scandal
The story of how a large legal team managed to wangle its property developers' way out of the long arm of the law for scamming foreign homebuyers in Spain 12 "sheds..

Iryo braces for staff strike: Essential train services to continue over the next fortnight
Operator maintains 73% minimum train services amid union strike action, promising passenger support and alternative travel options As the year nears its close, the high-speed..

British fugitive wanted for sexual assault arrested in Benidorm
44-year-old man caught in hotel after fleeing UK while out on bail for serious offences A routine security patrol in Benidorm took an unexpected turn when officers from the..

Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!
The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has..

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crime
If passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fine
Knock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country..

Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?
AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking..

The 'Danish Ikea' chain stealing the homeware crown in Spain
The retail giant plans to open more than 300 new stores across Spain and Portugal It looks like there’s just no stopping JYSK, the homeware giant commonly referred to..

Ultra-processed food consumption triples in Spain sparking major health concerns
With nearly a third of daily calories now coming from ultra-processed foods, health experts say it´s “like smoking” and urge stronger policies to protect public health  ..

Twice as many foreigners choose to buy in Alicante as in Malaga
The British still buy the lion’s share of property in Spain, followed closely by the Germans Alicante is enjoying a remarkable surge in interest from foreign home buyers..

This €600K Alicante car park is the weirdest-looking new construction in Valencia, but there's a reason for it
A €645,000 investment creates a key sustainable mobility hub connecting Vega Baja towns Almoradí has just unveiled the largest shared vehicle parking facility in the Valencian..

Taste of Spain: 5 foodie destinations you can reach direct from the UK
Discover the rich and varied flavours of Spain beyond the summer beaches this winter When you think of Spanish food, paella, chorizo or tortilla probably spring to mind - and..

Benidorm pilots new European wallet system to cut hotel check-in queues
The digital wallet cut the check-time down to a matter of seconds during its trial run at the Michelangelo Hotel in Benidorm Hotel check-ins across Spain have turned into..

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at work
A new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in..

Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concerns
Spanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact   Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress..