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British man jailed over shooting of key figure in Torrevieja in John George investigationThe suspect has been remanded in custody in Murcia after the fatal shooting of a Czech national in Torrevieja A British man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a key figure in the ongoing John George murder investigation, in.. 24/03/2026

Hundreds of campervans descend on Orihuela Costa and Torrevieja beauty spotsMotorhome season has landed early on the Costa Blanca, with control efforts having little impact The motorhome season is back in full swing along the Costa Blanca and with it comes the familiar debate about where these vehicles should and shouldn&#.. 24/03/2026

Easter bookings rise despite conflict concerns, but travel disruption clouds outlook in parts of SpainTourism demand shifts towards Spain as global tensions grow, while transport issues threaten local impact Spain’s tourism sector is showing surprising resilience ahead of Easter, with early booking data suggesting a strong season despite ongoing.. 24/03/2026

Explore Orihuela city and coast: April guided tours, tastings, trips and moreOrihuela Costa and Orihuela city both feature in next month's packed tourism programme Orihuela's Tourism Department has put together a packed schedule of guided tours and cultural activities for April 2026 and there's something for all.. 24/03/2026

Spaniards increasingly worried about the "quality" of their jobs even as employment numbers improveConcerns over low pay, job insecurity and mental health now rank among the country’s top worries, alongside housing and unemployment For the first time in many years, Spaniards are paying more attention not just to whether they have a job, but to.. 23/03/2026

Costa Blanca city in shock as dad kills toddler, 3, before taking his own lifeTorrevieja city council has declared two days of official mourning following the tragedy A three-year-old girl and her father have been found dead in Torrevieja in what police are investigating as a tragic case of “vicarious violence”. &.. 23/03/2026

Why electricity bills still feel high nearly a year after Spain's blackoutReinforced grid measures introduced after last year’s outage continue to shape costs and energy mix It’s been almost a year on from the major blackout that left large parts of the Iberian Peninsula without power, the effects are still being.. 23/03/2026

Mostly sunny with some cloudy and rainy patches: Alicante weekly weather forecast March 23-26It will mostly be pretty nice and sunny this week in Alicante, but rain is possible in parts It’s going to be a fairly pleasant week weather-wise in Alicante province, with mild temperatures, especially during the day, and just a slight chance.. 23/03/2026

Got questions about your 2026 tax return? Experts set to answer ahead of April launchTax data available from March 19 as new advice service opens for confused taxpayers With the 2026 income tax campaign just weeks away, many people in Spain are already preparing their paperwork and trying to get ahead of the process. From March 19, taxpayers.. 20/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain's high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 20/03/2026

Spain is the destination of choice for more Europeans this Easter as global tensions riseThe Balearic and Canary Islands, along with mainland resorts, are reporting higher bookings from the UK and Germany Spain is looking at what could be one of its busiest Easter seasons in years as holidaymakers across Europe change their plans... 20/03/2026

Rise in hate speech linked to burka debate and Ramadan, new report findsSharp increase in online abuse comes as political tensions grow over face covering measures in Spain Hate speech targeting people of foreign origin rose sharply in Spain in February, with new data pointing to a link between online hostility and recent.. 20/03/2026

Water levels in Spain's reservoirs rise to the highest level in 12 yearsReservoirs across the country continue to fill, with the Segura basin just over half full Even though we haven't necessarily enjoyed this unusually grey and rainy start to the year, the recent rainfall has brought some benefits. Spain&#.. 19/03/2026

From dry to drenched, the Vega Baja sees rain totals rocket in the last few weeksPatchy downpours bring big totals to parts of southern Costa Blanca, but not everywhere After a very dry start to the year in many parts of southern Spain, the Vega Baja has seen a noticeable shift in recent weeks, with rain returning across the region.. 18/03/2026

Alicante Father's Day supermarket hours: What's open and closed on March 19Supermarkets and shopping centres across the Costa Blanca adjust hours for the San José holiday Across the Costa Blanca, Father’s Day and the festival of San José on March 19 is traditionally a quiet one for retail, with most supermarkets.. 18/03/2026

Almost 80% of Spaniards see nuclear war as a real possibility amid global tensionsMost citizens back a strong, well-equipped army, even as fears of catastrophe divide opinion A recent survey by Spain’s official sociological research centre, the Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS), shows that the threat of global.. 17/03/2026

Doctors' strike enters second week with protests planned across SpainDemonstrations are planned in major cities and essential services will run at reduced capacity as thousands of doctors strike Doctors across Spain have entered a second week of strikes in just two months, protesting against the National Framework.. 17/03/2026

Cabo Roig turns green as thousands celebrate St Patrick's Day paradeMusic, floats, bagpipes and plenty of Guinness drew huge crowds to Orihuela Costa’s biggest international celebration Thousands of people packed the streets of Cabo Roig on Sunday March 15 as the area once again turned green for the annual Saint.. 16/03/2026

Track Renfe trains live from your phoneNew website shows real-time positions for high-speed and long-distance services Renfe has rolled out a handy new website across Spain, where you can follow high-speed, long-distance and medium-distance trains in real time. It's a step up in keeping passengers..

Where in Spain has the best St Patrick's Day celebrations?From Madrid to the Costa Blanca, Spain certainly knows how to throw a St Patrick’s Day party Every year on March 17, the whole world over turns green. Rivers are dyed emerald, famous landmarks light up in Irish colours and cities everywhere.. 13/03/2026