Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday: Here are his close ties to Spain and the Spaniards who appear in the Epstein files
The former prince faces police questioning over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but did you know he also has a long history with Spain’s fallen King Juan Carlos..

Renting in Spain now eats up 38% of wages as housing crisis worsens
New figures show renting costs far more than buying in most Spanish cities Renting a typical two bedroom home in Spain now takes an average 38% of a household’s net monthly..

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increase
The mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the..

More money for millions of workers in Spain, but the devil is in the detail
What the minimum wage rise in Spain actually means for your pay packet and 2026 tax bill Spain's minimum wage is going up and for around 2.5 million workers, mostly women..

The ancient weather secret that's predicting a sunny February and snow for Holy Week in Spain
Famous teen forecaster Jorge Rey has used the centuries-old cabañuelas method to predict what's coming in Spain this spring If you haven't come across Jorge Rey before..

Sunny skies and mild temperatures at last: Alicante weekend weather February 19-22
Bright and settled weather with a little wind and pleasant temperatures expected all weekend Storm Pedro is making headlines as it causes disruption across northern parts..

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport fees
The latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator..

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax return
Updated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away..

Alicante tops Spain's foreign property charts again with Brits still going strong
The Dutch are closing in on British buyers as Alicante cements its place at the top of Spain's international property market Alicante province has once again topped the..

Spain's crumbling roads are in the worst state since the 1980s
Eight regions in Spain have more than half their roads in serious disrepair Anyone who has spent time behind the wheel in Spain will already know that the roads can be..

LaLiga is offering €50 to anyone who dobbs in a bar showing pirated football in Spain
Reporting your Spanish local for illegal matches could earn you a few quid as LaLiga steps up its battle against illicit broadcasts LaLiga is now paying people €50 to..

Bird boxes installed at Torrevieja hospital to combat mosquitoes
Swifts, capable of devouring 10,000 mosquitoes per day, are annual visitors to the Costa Blanca The warm spell sweeping across southern Spain this February might feel lovely..

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..