ALICANTE NEWS

Car owners in Spain are turning idle vehicles into summer incomePeer-to-peer car rentals have skyrocketed in demand in places like Madrid, Malaga and Alicante Last summer, the practice of renting out private swimming pools to holidaymakers and daytrippers exploded in Spain and netted thousands in extra cash for.. 30/07/2025

Common gardening product poses lethal threat to dogs across SpainBlue snail bait containing deadly poison has appeared in parks and green spaces throughout Spain Taking your dog for a walk should be one of life's simple pleasures, but pet owners throughout Spain are discovering that parks and streets can hide.. 30/07/2025

New desalination plants planned for Águilas and Torrevieja to increase water supply in Murcia and AlicanteThese major infrastructure projects aim to ease groundwater pressure and provide more fresh water for the area Two large desalination projects are moving forward in Águilas and Torrevieja, with the Confederación Hydrográfica del.. 30/07/2025

New EU proposal could send thousands of older cars to the scrapyardIf passed, the regulation could force countless vehicles off Spanish roads in one fell swoop Drivers in Spain are already grappling with a mountain of new regulations, from DGT carpooling requirements and potential one-car-per-household limits to.. 30/07/2025

Spain prepares for once-in-a-lifetime trio of eclipsesThe government has created a special commission to handle hundreds of thousands of eclipse chasers as Spain has a front-row seat Spain is about to become the hottest destination for astronomy fans worldwide, with an incredible trio of solar eclipses.. 30/07/2025

Still not the most generous in Europe: Spain raises parental leave to 17 weeks for both mothers and fathersThe new measures will take effect immediately and expand parental leave in a landmark social welfare policy The Spanish government has implemented a significant extension of paid care leave after the Council of Ministers formally approved a new Royal.. 29/07/2025

Surgery wait times shrink at Vega Baja's two public hospitalsTorrevieja Hospital leads with a 56-day average wait time for surgery Patients needing surgery in the Vega Baja have reason to feel relieved. Both public hospitals in the area are performing better than the regional average when it comes to getting.. 29/07/2025

Why your overnight phone charging habit is costing you moneyResearch shows millions of people in Spain could be adding unnecessary euros to their electricity bills Most of us do it without thinking: plug in the phone before bed and wake up to a fully charged device. But Spanish consumer experts are warning.. 29/07/2025

Read the August edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the August 2025 issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and give you lots of ideas for your home.   Featured in this month’s issue:   We chat to a couple who bought.. 29/07/2025

Guardamar del Segura restricts fireworks during Moors and Christians festival to avoid scaring dogsAs a result of the new Animal Welfare Law in Spain, the Vega Baja town has instituted a ban of pyrotechnics during the Moros y Cristianos fiesta this weekend The town of Guardamar del Segura in Alicante imposed a total restriction on.. 28/07/2025

Alicante weekly weather forecast July 28-31Last week's storms cleared the air and the last few days of July will be mostly clearer with milder maximum temperatures After the severity of the storms and downpours last Thursday night and Friday morning exceeded all predictions, the next.. 28/07/2025

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Lemons selling for eight times more in shops than growers earnCitrus farmers in Vega Baja are being paid 40 cents for lemons that later fetch nearly €3 in supermarkets If you’ve bought lemons lately, you’ve probably noticed the price has crept up. According to a new report by FACUA (a non-profit.. 25/07/2025

Alicante's oldest bookshop forced to close to make way for tourist flatsLocals are rallying in defence of 80 Mundos, a cultural and community hub which is coming under threat from mass ‘touristification’ The oldest bookshop in Alicante, 80 Mundos, is being forced to close after more than 40 years in operation.. 25/07/2025

British drug kingpin once among Europe’s most wanted dies in Costa BlancaBrian Charrington passed away while awaiting a Spanish prison sentence tied to a 2013 cocaine bust   A notorious British drug trafficker, once ranked among Europe’s top ten most investigated criminals, has died on the Costa Blanca while.. 24/07/2025

Benidorm Brits splash out while Spanish diners tighten their beltsHigh-end restaurants see spending rise as British tourists drive a shift in Benidorm’s dining scene   A quiet shift has been happening in Benidorm’s hospitality scene this summer, and local restaurant owners are starting to take notice.. 24/07/2025

Jewish teenagers removed from Valencia flight for singing in HebrewSpanish police cited safety violations as their motive for removing the French teens, while Israeli officials are alleging antisemitism A group of French Jewish youths were removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, Spain, this week, prompting.. 24/07/2025

Orihuela Costa medical centre crisis drags on despite new regional planOrihuela council is leaning towards a new build as the ageing Aguamarina centre struggles to cope Residents of Orihuela Costa have been waiting for more than five years for decisive action to address their public healthcare shortage. The only existing.. 24/07/2025

Twelve wildfires break out in a single day as Spain's summer blaze crisis deepensAndalucía hit hardest as experts warn rainy spring followed by intense heat and wind is fuelling fast-spreading fires   Spain braces for another dangerous fire season Spain is facing a fresh wave of summer wildfires as hot, dry and.. 23/07/2025

Potholes, weeds and broken bins: Orihuela Costa residents fed up with neglectLocals say the coast is treated like a cash cow with crumbs in return, as police confirm dozens of accidents caused by crumbling roads Orihuela Costa residents say they’ve had enough. While Orihuela city receives the lion’s share of municipal.. 23/07/2025