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Spain to boycott Eurovision 2026 if Israel competes, joining Ireland and othersFour countries have already withdrawn, now Spain is first Big Five member to threaten exit The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 is facing a major challenge as several countries oppose Israel’s participation due to the ongoing conflict in Gaza. To date.. 17/09/2025

Alicante Airport adds several new winter flights to the UK, Moldova and PolandThe Costa Blanca base is extending summer into winter with 4% more routes this 2025 season Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is gearing up for an even busier winter season. Between November and March, travellers will find more flights.. 17/09/2025

Butane cylinder prices drop 5%, bringing welcome relief to Spanish consumersPrice cut brings the cost of a butane gas cylinder down to €16.27 amid fluctuating global markets Did you know that over 64 million butane and propane gas cylinders are used every year across Spain? These handy cylinders are a vital energy source.. 16/09/2025

From Madrid to Murcia, Alicante and Málaga: Ouigo’s budget trains take Spain by storm in first yearLow prices and efficient service fuel strong growth on Spain’s high-speed trains Ouigo is celebrating a successful first year on the Madrid-Murcia route, having transported over 350,000 passengers with an average occupancy rate of 80%. This French.. 16/09/2025

Picasso's only painted swimming pool in the world goes on the marketVilla El Martinete in Marbella offers a unique masterpiece with a €30 million price tag If the idea of swimming in a real Picasso sounds like a dream come true, Marbella may just have the place for you. Villa El Martinete, a stunning beachfront mansion.. 16/09/2025

Calpe in mourning as two young children die in accidents on successive SundaysMother and baby run over by parked car, just a week after four-year-old girl fell off fifth floor balcony The Costa Blanca town of Calpe is in shock after two young children have lost their lives in tragic accidents within a week. A baby girl.. 16/09/2025

Win free tickets to watch La Manga European Senior Masters Championship with Murcia TodayLegendary Ryder Cup stars set to compete at La Manga Club this November 6-9, 2025 Golf fans in the Region of Murcia are in for a real treat this autumn as the European Senior Masters Championship returns to La Manga Club from November 6 to 9, 2025.. 15/09/2025

Alicante cruises towards record-breaking 2026 seasonThe port is set for 114 ship visits and 300,000 passengers, boosted by new routes and plans for home ports Alicante’s cruise industry is steering towards an exciting new high, with the Port Authority now forecasting 114 cruise ship calls and roughly.. 15/09/2025

Foreign buyers love Alicante, the Balearics and Malaga for Spanish homesNearly 93,000 properties snapped up by foreigners last year as demand stays strong If you’ve ever wondered where most foreigners are buying homes in Spain these days, the answer remains pretty clear: Alicante, the Balearic Islands and Malaga top.. 15/09/2025

Alicante airport sets new August record as UK and German travellers return in forceOver two million passengers passed through the terminal with European markets including Poland, the Netherlands and France all on the rise Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has set a new record this summer, handling more than two million.. 15/09/2025

Crackdown on illegal holiday lets sweeps SpainThousands of tourist apartments pulled offline in bid to boost housing supply A sweeping effort is underway across Spain to combat illegal tourist rentals, as the Ministry of Housing and Urban Agenda (MIVAU) has ordered more than 53,800 non-compliant.. 15/09/2025

More of the same in store: Alicante weather forecast September 15-18Mostly sunny skies and similar temperatures are predicted for this week No surprises for the next few days, with very little fluctuation in the maximum or minimum temperatures, although it may get a bit hotter in the daytime from Wednesday, according.. 15/09/2025

WATCH: Southern Spain battered by storms, schools closed ahead of worsening weatherAn orange weather alert for torrential rain and potentially dangerous storms has been activated in several parts of the Valencian Community on Tuesday   The Costa Blanca is bracing for another day of dangerous weather after heavy downpours.. 12/09/2025

Autumn in Spain 2025: When it begins and what to expectThe season starts on September 22 with milder weather, fewer rainy days and plenty of sky-watching highlights Spanish summer is slowly coming to an end and autumn is just around the corner. This year it officially begins on Monday September 22 at.. 12/09/2025

Smoking ban across Spain sparks criticism as hospitality industry fights backHospitality sector in uproar over terrace smoking ban amid government push for tougher tobacco laws Spain’s hottest hospitality voices are strongly opposing the latest anti-smoking law draft passed by the Council of Ministers on Tuesday, which extends.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes ahead with plans to ban smoking on bar terracesSweeping changes include fines for parents, expanded smoke-free zones, and big penalties for tobacco promotion Spain’s government is pressing ahead with some of its toughest anti-smoking measures yet, following months of heated debate and building.. 12/09/2025

Spain pushes back against EU plans to ban short-haul flightsThe airlines claim Spain simply doesn’t have the rail infrastructure to support the proposal Brussels is back on its crusade to abolish short-haul flights anywhere there is a 2.5 hour train alternative, but Spain is once again pushing back hard.. 12/09/2025

John Gilligan freed from Spanish prison after €10,000 bail deal Ireland’s notorious crime boss walks free after nine months behind bars, but legal battles continue After being held for nine months, 73-year-old John Gilligan posted bail of €10,000 and walked free from prison earlier this month. Known as.. 11/09/2025

No reduced working week for Spain as politicians overwhelmingly vote against itPlans to reduce the working week in Spain from 40 to 37.5 hours have met a major stumbling block It looked like a sure thing, but the Labour minister’s plans to slash the working week in Spain have been squashed as even politicians who initially.. 11/09/2025

Spain extends parental leave despite some criticismsCongress approves one more week off for parents alongside two weeks of paid childcare leave Spain’s parliament has given the green light to an extension of parental leave, with maternity leave increased from 16 to 17 weeks and the addition of two.. 10/09/2025