ALICANTE NEWS

Your supermarket shop in Spain just got pricier againTomatoes, eggs, fish and even wine have all seen noticeable price rises over the past year Anyone who feels like their weekly supermarket bill in Spain keeps creeping up is probably not imagining it. New figures released by Spain’s National Statistics.. 22/05/2026

Spain commits almost €4 million to dog shelters and feral cat coloniesThe new grant programme will help rescue centres and local councils care for abandoned animals across Spain If you're an animal lover, this one will put a smile on your face. The Spanish government has launched a new grant programme worth almost.. 22/05/2026

Fire at Torrevieja Hospital leaves one person injured and forces evacuationA patient was admitted to intensive care following the incident at the Alicante province hospital A fire at Torrevieja Hospital on Friday afternoon, May 22, left one person injured with burns and several others suffering from smoke inhalation after.. 22/05/2026

Spain braces for first big heat of the summer as health officials issue warningFrom closing blinds at midday to old-school cooling tricks, traditional Spanish summer habits are making a comeback It may only be May, but parts of Spain are already preparing for temperatures above 30 degrees this weekend, with health authorities urging.. 22/05/2026

Major new housing project in Orihuela Costa enters final stagesThe controversial Playa Flamenca development is set to transform the last undeveloped stretch of Orihuela Costa A huge new housing development in Playa Flamenca is edging closer to reality as work at the long-disputed Cala Mosca site on Orihuela Costa.. 22/05/2026

Spain blocks major solar plant planned between Murcia and the Vega BajaOfficials say proposed solar complex could cause significant environmental damage across Murcia and Alicante municipalities A major solar energy project planned between Murcia and the Vega Baja has been blocked after Spain's Ministry for Ecological.. 22/05/2026

Costa Blanca skyline is getting a monster new addition as EU's tallest residential tower risesThe massive 64 floor skyscraper will dominate Benidorm’s famous skyline and feature a sky bar, observatory and luxury apartments The party capital of the Costa Blanca, already famous for having more skyscrapers per person than anywhere else.. 21/05/2026

How electric car buying works in 2026New Auto+ Plan brings subsidies, discounts and updated EV rules across Spain Spain’s electric car market continues to grow, supported by both public incentives and a rapid expansion of charging infrastructure. A recent Government push includes.. 21/05/2026

Spain to offer breast cancer screening to women from 45 to 74National health plan expands mammogram age range to improve early detection Women in Spain will soon be able to access breast cancer screening at an earlier age, after the Ministry of Health approved a nationwide expansion of the national screening programme.. 21/05/2026

Spain is about to become a serious player in the global space race with its own rocket launchAlicante-based PLD Space is about to join a very exclusive club of private companies capable of putting satellites into orbit Spain is preparing to make its mark on the global space industry in 2026, with Alicante-based PLD Space on the verge of launching.. 21/05/2026

Spain's first AI-powered traffic lights are coming to one of Orihuela Costa's busiest roundaboutsThe €409,000 system at the Punta Prima roundabout on the N-332 uses machine learning to manage traffic in real time Spain's first AI-powered traffic light system is about to go live at the notorious Punta Prima roundabout at kilometre 52... 21/05/2026

Sun all the way this weekend: Alicante weather forecast May 21-24Sunny, clear skies and temperatures in the 30s across the Alicante Province It looks like the sun is here to stay, as the summer-like weather will continue all over the weekend. Expect clear skies, plenty of sunshine, light winds and high temperatures.. 21/05/2026

Two arrested after high-speed chase through Orihuela CostaThe dramatic chase ended when the criminals ploughed into a Guardia Civil car in La Zenia Two men have been arrested following a dramatic high-speed chase through the busy streets of Villamartín and La Zenia on Monday May 18, after their car.. 20/05/2026

Pilar de la Horadada launches new free and fully accessible bus serviceThe new service will connect Pinar de Campoverde, Mil Palmeras, Torre de la Horadada and Pilar de la Horadada Getting around Pilar de la Horadada just got a lot easier and cheaper, with the town council launching a brand new free bus service that&#.. 20/05/2026

Son of Mango founder arrested as investigation into father's death deepensJonathan Andic has been arrested on suspicion of his father’s death and later released on €1 million bail  The death of Mango founder Isak Andic has developed from what was initially believed to be a tragic mountain accident into.. 20/05/2026

Couple accused of defrauding elderly British man of €86,000 after gaining his trustGuardia Civil investigation reveals years of suspicious transactions, including after victim’s death A man and woman have been arrested by the Guardia Civil after allegedly defrauding an elderly British man of €86,000 over several years, in.. 20/05/2026

Bizum starts arriving in Spanish shops and restaurantsMillions of customers could soon be paying in stores with the same app they already use to send money to friends and family Spain’s popular payment platform Bizum has officially started rolling out payments in physical shops and restaurants, marking.. 19/05/2026

Doctors' strike escalates across Spain as talks stall with Health MinistryFourth week of industrial action brings mixed participation and warnings of possible indefinite strike after summer Doctors across Spain have entered the fourth week of strike action this year, with unions warning that “if they don’t negotiate.. 19/05/2026

Coastal property prices in Murcia are surging and savvy buyers are moving fastWith Los Alcázares up 30% and San Javier among the Region's biggest risers, Spainora is helping international buyers find the right move Spain's property market is going through a significant shift in 2026 and nowhere is that more visible.. 19/05/2026

This Spanish city has more skyscrapers per person than New York, Dubai or anywhere else on the planetThe Alicante resort's extraordinary vertical skyline is the result of six decades of deliberate urban planning Benidorm divides opinion like few other places on earth, but whether you love it or loathe it, there's one thing nobody can argue.. 19/05/2026