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Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has been chosen as the location to be awarded this honour. Having a cheeky.. 21/11/2025
Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking your fridge. Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has widened its alert.. 21/11/2025
Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concernsSpanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress passed a law forcing the rail operator to return to its previous compensation.. 18/11/2025
Valencia DANA floods push Spain into global top 20 for climate disastersNew climate study presented at COP30 summit confirms the deadly October 2024 storm was the worst natural disaster in recent Spanish history The catastrophic storm unleashed by the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) that struck Valencia.. 12/11/2025
Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..
Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026... As Spain heads into a new tax year, several legal updates are set to impact non-resident property owners from.. 07/11/2025
Valencia president Carlos Mazón resigns over DANA storm disasterThe regional leader admitted he “can't take it anymore” after year of criticism over his handling of floods that killed 229 people Carlos Mazón, the president of the Valencian Generalitat, announced his resignation early.. 03/11/2025
Halloween in Spain and why November 1 is a public holiday‘All Saints Day’ is a bank holiday in Spain on November 1... find out why, and what is so special about this Spanish holiday November 1 is a national holiday in Spain every year, but why is the day after Halloween a Spanish public holiday.. 30/10/2025
One year on from Spain's deadly DANA, the storm that killed over 200 people in Valencia and caused more than €10 billion in damageOne year after the catastrophic floods that devastated the province of Valencia and other parts of Spain, many residents are still struggling to rebuild their lives while communities mourn the 229 victims lost to the deadliest storm in recent history.. 29/10/2025
Non-resident property tax: Stress-free filing with IberianTax Although owning a property in Spain is a dream for many, filing your non-resident property taxes can prove more of a nightmare. For most non-resident owners, processes in the Spanish bureaucracy can feel confusing, time-consuming and costly. This is where.. 17/10/2025
Alliance Pioneer Group bringing trusted ambulance care to Spanish residentsExpert transport solutions and compassionate care for patients across Spain and the UK Alliance Pioneer Group (APG) has made a promising start in building relationships with Spanish clients, delivering a range of high-quality ambulance transport.. 01/10/2025
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..
What to do if you fall ill while on holiday in Spain, from Alliance Pioneer GroupA guide for British travellers facing medical difficulties while abroad Falling ill or getting injured while on holiday can be a daunting prospect, especially in a foreign country where language and healthcare systems differ. For British travellers.. 14/07/2025
Where to park at Murcia and Alicante airportsThese are the options for motorists looking to park a car at Corvera Airport and Alicante Airport Do you travel often to and from the Region of Murcia International Airport or Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport? Parking logistics are crucial..
How to fast-track building licences in Valencia and AlicanteUnderstanding ECUVs and how they can speed up your major works project by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer In the previous article we took a look at the two basic types of building licences and the steps in.. 11/03/2025
Types of building licence in Valencia and Alicante and how to get themIf you are planning building work to your property in the Valencian Community, you need to know the right type of licence to apply for by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer There are just two types of building.. 26/02/2025
