Following 10 rapid-fire storms in six weeks, Spain is already running out of names
Francis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils and Oriana have arrived in mainland Spain in just a month and a half Spain is racing through its..

Alicante company to launch first 100% Spanish space mission with MIURA 5 rocket
The next generation 5G D2D satellites, built in Elche, will be sent into orbit in 2027 An Elche-based company is preparing what is being hailed as the first fully Spanish..

Supreme Court sets strict limits on wolf hunting in Spain
Killing of wolves allowed but only as last resort to protect livestock The long-running debate over wolf protection in Spain has taken another turn, after years of political..

9-metre fin whale found dead at Valencia yacht club entrance
Marine experts begin urgent tests as second major whale incident this month raises fresh concern A nine-metre fin whale weighing around 6.5 tonnes has been found dead on the..

Airlines predict a record summer at Alicante Airport
New flights to Armenia and North Africa will join the expanded UK connections for summer 2026 Airlines are gearing up for what could be the busiest summer ever at Alicante..

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisis
The money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions..

Sunnier days are coming but the wind persists: Alicante weather forecast for February 16-19
Temperatures are on the rise this week, with mostly clear skies but moderate to strong winds will continue The weather is definitely on the turn for the better across Alicante..

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increase
The pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain   We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum..

High prices push tourists to rethink Spain holidays despite record takings
Shorter stays and rising costs signal a shift in travel habits at home and abroad Spain’s tourism industry may be breaking revenue records, but new figures suggest the sector..

Wetherspoon opens first Spanish pub at Alicante Airport with full English breakfasts and pints of Guinness
The British chain's European debut features a smoking terrace and menu blending home favourites with Spanish dishes British pub giant Wetherspoon opened its first ever..

Asteroid set to smash into the Moon in biggest impact humanity has ever witnessed
The December 2032 collision will release a force greater than any nuclear explosion on Earth Mark your calendars for a once-in-a-lifetime event on December 22, 2032. That..

Alicante records hottest winter day since records began as temperatures hit 27°C
Wednesday February 11 saw tropical night temperatures of 22°C and daytime highs of 27°C in Alicante The province of Alicante has just experienced its warmest winter day..

British expat tragically found dead after going missing from Benidorm hospital
Pete Jackson, 54, was well-known in Benidorm and was well regarded in the community The family of a British man who disappeared after discharging himself from a Benidorm..

Alicante airport continues its unstoppable run as Brits keep flying in
The Costa Blanca hub had another record-breaking January and is now Spain's sixth busiest airport Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has kicked off 2026 with another..

Police bust British expats running pirate TV network from Costa Blanca home
Two men aged 70 and 50 were arrested in Alicante after National Police uncovered an illegal streaming operation worth €190,000 A house in Alicante has been revealed as..

Spain's population hits 49.6 million with foreign-born milestone
One in five residents now born abroad as migration drives record growth Spain's population has reached a new high of 49,570,725 as of January 1, 2026, up 442,428 from last..

Over-45s face ageism barrier in Spain's job hunt
Red Cross study reveals widespread bias as older workers share their stories If you're over 45 and job hunting in Spain, you might hear comments like "We need more active..

New speed cameras rolled out across Alicante as DGT steps up crackdown
The section control radars are being tested on busy stretches near Elche, Novelda and Crevillent Drivers in Alicante are being warned that new average speed cameras are..

Final day of rail strike saw 700 cancellations across Spain
Low staff turnout led to widespread cancellations and commuter chaos Thousands of rail passengers across Spain faced fresh disruption on Wednesday February 11 as the third..

Taxis throughout the Valencian Community go on strike this February
The 24-hour work stoppage will impact Alicante and the wider Valencian Community The taxi situation is already far from ideal in Alicante and other tourist areas but things..

WIN free tickets to the EQUIMUR Horse Show 12th to 15th March!
IFEPA hosts the 30th edition of the second most important annual horse show in Spain The 30th annual EQUIMUR International Thoroughbred Horse Show is being held from 12th to..

Where to see the best almond blossoms in Alicante this February, according to National Geographic
National Geographic selected Tàrbena as the best place to see the almond blossoms in Alicante Well, after what must have been the gloomiest and greyest January in Spain..

Urgent search launched for missing British man in Benidorm
Family fear for the safety of the well-known expat last seen leaving hospital on Saturday morning Family and friends are becoming increasingly worried about a British expat..

86-year-old Brit found dead at home in Teulada, Alicante
The man’s relatives raised the alarm when they were unable to contact him   An 86-year-old British man was found dead in his flat in the centre of the town of Teulada..