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Costa Blanca skyline is getting a monster new addition as EU's tallest residential tower risesThe massive 64 floor skyscraper will dominate Benidorm’s famous skyline and feature a sky bar, observatory and luxury apartments The party capital of the Costa Blanca, already famous for having more skyscrapers per person than anywhere else.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

Spain's first AI-powered traffic lights are coming to one of Orihuela Costa's busiest roundaboutsThe €409,000 system at the Punta Prima roundabout on the N-332 uses machine learning to manage traffic in real time Spain's first AI-powered traffic light system is about to go live at the notorious Punta Prima roundabout at kilometre 52... 21/05/2026

Sun all the way this weekend: Alicante weather forecast May 21-24Sunny, clear skies and temperatures in the 30s across the Alicante Province It looks like the sun is here to stay, as the summer-like weather will continue all over the weekend. Expect clear skies, plenty of sunshine, light winds and high temperatures.. 21/05/2026

Two arrested after high-speed chase through Orihuela CostaThe dramatic chase ended when the criminals ploughed into a Guardia Civil car in La Zenia Two men have been arrested following a dramatic high-speed chase through the busy streets of Villamartín and La Zenia on Monday May 18, after their car.. 20/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada launches new free and fully accessible bus serviceThe new service will connect Pinar de Campoverde, Mil Palmeras, Torre de la Horadada and Pilar de la Horadada Getting around Pilar de la Horadada just got a lot easier and cheaper, with the town council launching a brand new free bus service that&#.. 20/05/2026

Couple accused of defrauding elderly British man of €86,000 after gaining his trustGuardia Civil investigation reveals years of suspicious transactions, including after victim’s death A man and woman have been arrested by the Guardia Civil after allegedly defrauding an elderly British man of €86,000 over several years, in.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026

One of Britain's most wanted fugitives jailed in Spain after Costa Blanca arrestNational Court orders imprisonment as extradition process begins following La Nucía detention One of the UK’s most wanted fugitives has been remanded in custody in Spain after being arrested on the Costa Blanca, in a case linked to both international.. 18/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 18/05/2026

Sunshine and rising temperatures on the way this week: Alicante weather forecast May 18-21Temperatures are expected to rise steadily through the week, with mostly sunny skies and only a slight chance of isolated inland showers After a mostly sunny weekend, the weather across the Alicante Province is set to become even warmer and more.. 18/05/2026

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 18/05/2026

Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 15/05/2026

Drivers in Spain face tougher ITV tests under sweeping EU reformsThe new rules will bring stricter inspections to Spain and could even allow motorists to get an ITV abroad Drivers in Spain could soon face a very different, and possibly more stressful, ITV inspection as the European Union moves ahead with plans.. 15/05/2026

Squatting complaints fall in Spain but thousands of homeowners are still facing nightmare battlesThe Valencian Community recorded a rise in squatting reports while Murcia registered 425 cases last year Reports linked to squatting in Spain may have fallen slightly last year, but for many homeowners the issue remains one of the country’s.. 15/05/2026

Spain sees surge in racist social media posts as more than 1,000 hateful messages appear every dayNew figures show most abuse targets North Africans and Muslims, while campaigners push for stronger action online More than 105,000 racist and xenophobic messages were detected on social media in Spain during the first three months of 2026, according.. 15/05/2026

Prison sentence for woman whose dog died after being tied up on scorching Torrevieja rooftopMaikel the dog suffered fatal heatstroke after being left tied up on an exposed terrace for several days in August 2022 A woman in Torrevieja has accepted a one-year prison sentence after her dog, Maikel, died following several days tied up on a sun.. 15/05/2026

British population continues to grow as Torrevieja tops 113,000 residentsThe Costa Blanca city continues to attract thousands of international residents from across Europe and beyond Torrevieja’s population boom shows no sign of slowing down, with the Costa Blanca city now officially home to more than 113,000 registered.. 14/05/2026