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Spain fines Airbnb €64 million for advertising illegal rentals, and a big chunk of them are in MurciaSpain’s consumer watchdog found more than 65,000 unlicensed properties on the website, 2,709 of which are in the Region of Murcia It would appear that Airbnb, the leading platform for tourist rentals in Spain, is determined to continue offering illegal..

Orihuela seeks fast-track powers to build desperately needed coastal medical centreThe City Council wants to bypass regional bureaucracy to speed up construction of second Orihuela Costa health centre Orihuela City Council is asking the regional government to hand over direct control of building a second health centre on the coast.. 19/12/2025

Spain moves to curb ultra-processed foods far beyond schools and hospitalsNew rules would extend healthy eating standards to universities, museums and other public spaces Spain’s push to reduce the country’s reliance on ultra-processed food is set to widen significantly, with new rules planned for a much broader.. 19/12/2025

Man accused of killing Northern Irishman John George in Costa Blanca released on bailJonathan Alan S. leaves Villena prison on €100,000 bail in the case following the disappearance and murder of John George in Rojales last year Jonathan Alan S., known locally as Jonny Smyth, accused of killing fellow Northern Irishman John.. 19/12/2025

Alicante markets stay open on festive holidays for last-minute shoppersExtended hours, Santa visits and fun events make local stalls the heart of Christmas shopping Forgotten to grab those fresh prawns for Christmas dinner or some extra festive treats? Alicante's got you covered. The city's four Christmas markets.. 19/12/2025

Fuel prices in Spain drop just in time for the holidaysDiesel has fallen to €1.421 per litre and petrol has reached €1.470 in pumps across Spain Fuel prices have continued their downward slide this week, dropping by as much as 1.11% and maintaining the decline that began a fortnight ago on the.. 19/12/2025

The story behind the image on Spain's Christmas Lottery tickets this yearMore than just numbers, the artwork on this year’s El Gordo tickets reflects tradition, family and hope as Spain counts down to the big draw As Spain edges closer to one of the most eagerly awaited dates in the festive calendar, many people buying.. 19/12/2025

Christmas gatherings could drive flu cases in Spain even higher, warn expertsWith schools across Spain about to close, flu is expected to increase among older people Flu infections are continuing to climb across the country, although the rate of increase has thankfully slowed over the past week. The outbreak is hitting younger.. 19/12/2025

Grey skies and scattered rain: Alicante weather forecast December 18-21Alicante province looks set for some cloudy, unsettled days, with scattered showers and morning mist inland As Alicante heads into the second half of December, there will be plenty of clouds, spells of rain and a generally cooler feel. While.. 18/12/2025

How much do you really get if you win El Gordo this Christmas?A closer look at what Spain’s famous Christmas Lottery actually pays out once tax is deducted As excitement builds ahead of Spain’s Christmas Lottery draw, many people dream about landing El Gordo, but fewer know exactly how much of that headline.. 18/12/2025

No, the Spanish tax office will not monitor your personal Bizum payments in 2026Both the Tax Agency and Bizum have dismissed social media claims that everyday transfers will be monitored from January A bit of panic has been sweeping across Spanish social media and WhatsApp groups in recent days, with users convinced that from.. 17/12/2025

Doctors' strike put on hold after breakthrough talks with Health MinistryPreliminary agreement on working hours and retirement brings pause to planned industrial action Plans for a fresh round of doctors’ strikes across Spain have been put on hold after unions and the Ministry of Health reached a preliminary agreement.. 17/12/2025

EU backtracks on banning sale of petrol cars from 2035Spain rejects the watered-down emissions rules as the EC caves to automotive industry pressure The European Commission has dramatically watered down its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035, bowing to pressure from.. 17/12/2025

No White Christmas for Spain: Aemet predicts one of the warmest winters everMeteorologists believe winter 2025 could be one of the mildest we’ve ever seen in Spain We might have had a dusting of snow on the mountains over the past few weeks and, in recent days, more than enough rain, but the experts believe it&rsquo.. 17/12/2025

Half of road deaths in Spain linked to drink driving over last 25 yearsCampaigners renew calls for tougher action as festive season approaches More than half of the 73,500 people who have lost their lives on Spanish roads over the past 25 years were over the legal alcohol limit, according to new figures released this week.. 17/12/2025

Winter solstice 2025: This Sunday is the shortest day of the year as winter starts in SpainDecember 21 is the start of astronomical winter and from that date onwards, the days will start getting longer in Spain Anyone who has been enduring Spain’s recent miserable weather and dreary short days can take heart as this Sunday marks the.. 16/12/2025

Celebrate Christmas Day in La Zenia with the biggest beach party in EuropeThousands of people flock to the Orihuela Costa’s Cala Bosque each year for a Christmas Day with a real difference Are you tired of the same old Christmas celebrations? Looking for a unique and exciting way to spend the holiday season? Look.. 16/12/2025

Electric scooters in Spain will need mandatory civil liability cover from January 2In 2026, any riders in Spain caught without insurance will face fines of up to €1,000 For drivers, the start of the new year brings the much talked about V-16 beacons which will replace the old emergency triangles across Spain. But there&rsquo.. 16/12/2025

Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all year and the question on everyone’s mind now is definitely: what will.. 15/12/2025