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..

Heat returns this weekend: Alicante weather forecast November 20-23
After a very cold few days, the temperatures will shoot back up throughout Alicante province on Sunday Average temperatures forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (..

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..

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globe
A massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well..

Getting vaccinated against the flu or Covid reduces the risk of stroke and heart attack
According to Spanish experts, flu and Covid-19 vaccines have benefits far beyond preventing the diseases they were designed for For anyone thinking twice about getting..

Spanish vets warn dog owners about a hidden autumn danger
Vets in Spain warn that acorns can cause intestinal blockages and toxic reactions in pets Autumn, with its parks and gardens full of changing leaves and fruits like acorns..

What Alicante locals are stocking up on for Christmas… And it's not what you think
Pharmacies see early festive demand, but it is more antacids than turrón this year If you thought Alicante residents were already filling their cupboards with turrón and..

Lung cancer on the rise in younger Spaniards, especially in women
One in 20 lung cancer patients in Spain is under 50 as genetic and environmental factors come into focus Lung cancer usually affects older people, but it is increasingly being..

Spain hikes up the price of cigarettes and tobacco
Dozens of brands of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipe tobacco in Spain have increased in price this week Tobacconists across Spain have introduced more price changes..

Get the heating on: Bottled gas prices have dropped again across Spain
From November 18, the maximum price for butano gas canisters in Spain will be set at €15.46 With temperatures set to plummet across Spain this week there’s some great..

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?
Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way..

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roof
Spain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as..

Renfe to reinstate earlier compensation for train delays from January 2026
Passengers will receive refunds for delays as short as 15 minutes on high-speed and long-distance trains Starting January 1, 2026, Renfe will return to its previous policy..

Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party returns with costumes, music and 7,000 Brits in full swing
Europe’s biggest fancy dress celebration draws thousands for a week of fun, floats, and festivities Benidorm is buzzing with excitement as the 31st edition of the Fancy Dress..