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Renfe offers free changes and refunds as weather alerts disrupt southeast travelPassengers travelling through Valencia, Murcia and Almería can alter or cancel tickets at no extra cost during the Aemet alert Renfe has confirmed that passengers affected by severe weather warnings in parts of southeastern Spain can change or.. 15/12/2025

Will you be able to afford a home in Spain in 2026?By the end of 2025, the average increase in the cost of apartments for sale in Spain is expected to be over 15% Spain’s house prices have been going nowhere but up all year and the question on everyone’s mind now is definitely: what will.. 15/12/2025

Old Covid masks may not protect you as flu cases surge across SpainWhy health experts are warning that face coverings from 2020 could now be ineffective as flu levels climb As flu cases continue to rise sharply across Spain, health experts are urging people to think twice before relying on face masks left over from the.. 15/12/2025

English gang leader shot multiple times in Orihuela CostaThe 32-year-old was attacked in Lomas de Cabo Roig just two weeks after being released from prison A 32-year-old English man who had been released from prison just two weeks earlier was shot multiple times on Thursday night, December 11, in an underground.. 15/12/2025

Storms and yellow warning issued: Alicante weather forecast December 15-18Aemet forecasts more unsettled weather in the coming days across the Alicante province, with heavy showers and possible thunderstorms After a weekend of rain and flooding in some parts, it looks like the unsettled weather is here to stay. The forecast.. 15/12/2025

British film firm eyes six big shoots in Alicante next yearGlobal Films could bring €30m boost and 15,000 hotel nights to the region Exciting times ahead for Alicante, with British production company Global Films Media Productions in advanced talks to film six feature films at the Ciudad de la Luz studios.. 12/12/2025

Alicante now has the worst flu infection numbers in SpainMedical experts warn worst may be ahead as cases soar across Alicante province The 2025 flu epidemic is rapidly escalating throughout Spain and nowhere is this more evident than in Alicante, where the rate of infection has shot past the national average.. 12/12/2025

Alicante Christmas Fair: Rides, nostalgia and free €1 vouchers up for grabsRabasa funland runs until 18 January with classic attractions and daily discount hunts Alicante's Christmas Fair at Rabasa is in full swing, promising thrills for all ages from now until January 18 2026. Organised by the Provincial Association.. 12/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025

Bright days with some weekend rain: Alicante forecast December 11-14Alicante will enjoy mild sunshine through Thursday and Friday, followed by showers and cooler breezes arriving at the weekend Alicante will get a glimpse of more winter-like weather as clouds move in on Friday, breaking up the mild, sunny spell.. 11/12/2025

Alicante speed cameras nab over 15,000 drivers but make roads saferNew radars on key avenues cut average speeds and violations by more than half in first nine months Alicante's new speed cameras have been busy since they switched on, catching 15,074 drivers going over the 50 km/h limit across the city's main.. 11/12/2025

Dutch woman goes on stabbing spree in Torrevieja restaurantThe woman injured a postman, a waiter and a diner in the bustling Costa Blanca city A knife-wielding Dutch woman caused widespread panic on Tuesday December 9 when she attacked staff and diners at two restaurants in the Rocío del Mar urbanisation.. 11/12/2025

New housing initiative insures landlords in Spain against non-paying tenantsThe long-awaited measure will offer homeowners in Spain more protection against rent defaults For years, landlords in Spain have watched their rights being eroded, caught between tenants who stop paying rent and squatters who move into empty properties.. 09/12/2025

EU signs off tougher migration rules despite Spanish objectionsNew return directive allows faster deportations and offshore detention centres, prompting concern from Madrid The European Union has approved a major tightening of its migration policy, clearing the way for faster deportations and the creation of detention.. 09/12/2025

A warm and festive welcome awaits at Thai Food Khon Kaen Torrevieja this ChristmasThe Torrevieja restaurant is open as usual throughout the holidays with Christmas treats, a new coffee station and a fun game with the chance to win a free meal Thai Food Khon Kaen in Torrevieja is getting into the Christmas spirit while keeping everything.. 09/12/2025

Can I test my new V-16 beacon at home without alerting the emergency services?The V-26 light will replace emergency triangles across Spain from January 1, 2026 Now that January 1 is just around the corner and V-16 beacon lights will replace the old triangles as the only legal way to indicate a road emergency or breakdown, many.. 08/12/2025

Spain moves forward with smoking ban on bar and restaurant terracesIf passed, the law will ban smoking on all terraces and in public spaces including pools, parks and playgrounds across Spain The Spanish government has taken another step in its fight against tobacco and this one could affect millions of people across.. 05/12/2025

Flu cases swamp emergency rooms across SpainInfections have doubled in Spain, putting enormous pressure on hospitals across the country Just a few days ago the Spanish authorities warned that flu, after arriving a month early this year, has already reached epidemic levels. Now, we’re.. 05/12/2025

Cheaper electricity on the way in 2026, according to the Spanish governmentElectricity bills are expected to drop in Spain despite higher standing charges planned for next year Christmas is easily one of the most expensive times of year and 2025 is proving to be even tougher on families across Spain. With this tipped to.. 04/12/2025

Spain decides against reintroducing facemasks unless flu epidemic worsensRegional government across Spain can, however, mandate masks in healthcare settings if they deem it necessary With flu cases around the country exploding and numbers of infections shooting past last year’s figures, influenza in Spain has reached.. 04/12/2025