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Body discovered in search for missing British expat in TorreviejaWeeks of appeals end in tragedy as investigators recover remains near Lago Jardin The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a 63-year-old British resident missing from Torrevieja since Friday September 20, has ended in heartbreak with the discovery of a body.. 16/10/2025

Torrevieja Hospital has replaced more than 40% of its beds for inpatients 2024 management report highlights pressures from high proportion of elderly and foreign residents   Torrevieja Hospital has recently replaced 100 inpatient beds with an investment of €309,819 (including IVA/VAT). The hospital.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Popular Sunday market shut down in Guardamar del SeguraTown hall has been trying to get owners to legalise activities for many years without success Guardamar del Segura town hall has shut down El Fogón market, which it seems has been operating without a licence for the last 30 years. It.. 14/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Orihuela Costa family's desperate appeal to find missing British manMarc Tulloch Hewson was last seen in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja A desperate plea has been issued to help find a British man who went missing in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja on September 20.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025

Spain approves medicinal cannabis after years of campaigningHospital specialists across Spain will now be able to prescribe standardised cannabis oil preparations for serious medical conditions Spain has taken a massive step forward in healthcare policy by approving regulations that will allow medical cannabis.. 08/10/2025

Covid comeback? Coronavirus and flu cases have exploded in SpainTwo new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are being blamed for the increased number of infections across Spain Amid the seasonal surge in respiratory viruses, two new SARS-CoV-2 variants, called Nimbus and Stratus, are attracting the attention of.. 07/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025

Embrace autumn's warmth at Thai Food Khon Kaen TorreviejaDiscover authentic Thai flavors and cozy dining as summer fades into autumn As the vibrant summer days of Torrevieja begin to give way to the gentler embrace of autumn, there's something truly magical about finding the perfect place to warm both.. 29/09/2025

Spain lifts ban on blood donations from people who lived in the UK from 1980-1996Certain UK residents were prevented from donating blood in Spain for more than 25 years because of ‘mad cow’ disease For more than 25 years, people who lived in the UK between 1980 and 1996 were not allowed to donate blood in Spain because.. 26/09/2025

Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja extends opening hours and joins TikTokThe popular Thai restaurant in Torrevieja has added Tuesday evenings to its opening times and is sharing more behind-the-scenes videos on social media Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja has announced a summer schedule update, now welcoming diners.. 27/06/2025

Alicante festivos 2025: These are all the local bank holidays for the yearAlicante will enjoy a long weekend during the Bonfires of San Juan Alicante City Council has officially announced the public holidays for the 2025 working calendar, which will include 14 paid and non-recoverable holidays.   The two local.. 01/01/2025