ALICANTE NEWS

Andrew arrested on his 66th birthday: Here are his close ties to Spain and the Spaniards who appear in the Epstein filesThe former prince faces police questioning over misconduct allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but did you know he also has a long history with Spain’s fallen King Juan Carlos? What was meant to be a birthday celebration turned into an unwelcome.. 19/02/2026

Renting in Spain now eats up 38% of wages as housing crisis worsensNew figures show renting costs far more than buying in most Spanish cities Renting a typical two bedroom home in Spain now takes an average 38% of a household’s net monthly income, according to new figures from property portal Idealista. &.. 19/02/2026

Pilar de la Horadada calls for AP-7 toll to be removed after another price increaseThe mayor says the latest rise makes trips to Alicante very expensive and adds pressure to other local roads The mayor of Pilar de la Horadada has spoken out after the latest rise in AP‑7 tolls, calling for the charge to be removed completely.. 19/02/2026

More money for millions of workers in Spain, but the devil is in the detailWhat the minimum wage rise in Spain actually means for your pay packet and 2026 tax bill Spain's minimum wage is going up and for around 2.5 million workers, mostly women according to government estimates, it' will mean a welcome income boost.. 19/02/2026

The ancient weather secret that's predicting a sunny February and snow for Holy Week in SpainFamous teen forecaster Jorge Rey has used the centuries-old cabañuelas method to predict what's coming in Spain this spring If you haven't come across Jorge Rey before, he's a young meteorologist from Burgos who became something.. 19/02/2026

Sunny skies and mild temperatures at last: Alicante weekend weather February 19-22Bright and settled weather with a little wind and pleasant temperatures expected all weekend Storm Pedro is making headlines as it causes disruption across northern parts of Spain but the Alicante province looks set to miss the worst of it. While.. 19/02/2026

Ryanair fires back as AENA pushes for a 21% hike in Spanish airport feesThe latest row over airport charges could mean pricier flights and fewer routes for travellers to and from Spain Tensions between airlines and Spain's airport operator AENA are boiling over again and, as usual, Ryanair's outspoken CEO Eddie.. 19/02/2026

Live with a senior relative? You could deduct up to €2,550 on your next Spanish tax returnUpdated allowance for dependent ascendants comes into focus ahead of the 2025-26 filing season With the 2025-26 Spanish income tax campaign now just a couple of months away, many households are beginning to look closely at what they can deduct before.. 18/02/2026

Alicante tops Spain's foreign property charts again with Brits still going strongThe Dutch are closing in on British buyers as Alicante cements its place at the top of Spain's international property market Alicante province has once again topped the national rankings for international home purchases, with foreign buyers accounting.. 18/02/2026

Spain's crumbling roads are in the worst state since the 1980sEight regions in Spain have more than half their roads in serious disrepair Anyone who has spent time behind the wheel in Spain will already know that the roads can be a bit of an adventure, but the latest figures confirm it's even worse than.. 18/02/2026

LaLiga is offering €50 to anyone who dobbs in a bar showing pirated football in SpainReporting your Spanish local for illegal matches could earn you a few quid as LaLiga steps up its battle against illicit broadcasts LaLiga is now paying people €50 to report bars, restaurants and casinos that are showing football without a proper.. 18/02/2026

Bird boxes installed at Torrevieja hospital to combat mosquitoesSwifts, capable of devouring 10,000 mosquitoes per day, are annual visitors to the Costa Blanca The warm spell sweeping across southern Spain this February might feel lovely if you’re enjoying a coffee in the sun, but it has brought one very.. 18/02/2026

Following 10 rapid-fire storms in six weeks, Spain is already running out of namesFrancis, Goretti, Harry, Ingrid, Joseph, Kristin, Leonardo, Marta, Nils and Oriana have arrived in mainland Spain in just a month and a half Spain is racing through its high-impact storm name list at a pace meteorologists say they have never seen.. 17/02/2026

Alicante company to launch first 100% Spanish space mission with MIURA 5 rocketThe next generation 5G D2D satellites, built in Elche, will be sent into orbit in 2027 An Elche-based company is preparing what is being hailed as the first fully Spanish private space mission, with its MIURA 5 rocket set to launch cutting edge 5G.. 17/02/2026

Supreme Court sets strict limits on wolf hunting in SpainKilling of wolves allowed but only as last resort to protect livestock The long-running debate over wolf protection in Spain has taken another turn, after years of political and legal wrangling at both European and national level. In 2024, the European.. 17/02/2026

9-metre fin whale found dead at Valencia yacht club entranceMarine experts begin urgent tests as second major whale incident this month raises fresh concern A nine-metre fin whale weighing around 6.5 tonnes has been found dead on the breakwater at the entrance to the Royal Yacht Club of Valencia, in a discovery.. 17/02/2026

Airlines predict a record summer at Alicante AirportNew flights to Armenia and North Africa will join the expanded UK connections for summer 2026 Airlines are gearing up for what could be the busiest summer ever at Alicante Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, with early forecasts pointing to a 9.. 16/02/2026

Spain unveils €23 billion fund to tackle the housing crisisThe money will be used to build 15,000 homes throughout Spain each year President of the Government Pedro Sánchez has announced a major new fund designed to pump billions into Spain's struggling housing market and help bring down soaring.. 16/02/2026

Sunnier days are coming but the wind persists: Alicante weather forecast for February 16-19Temperatures are on the rise this week, with mostly clear skies but moderate to strong winds will continue The weather is definitely on the turn for the better across Alicante, although the wind hasn’t quite finished with us yet. The good.. 16/02/2026

Spain's minimum wage set to rise 3.1% to €1,221 per month as government signs off on increaseThe pay increase will be backdated to the start of the year for minimum wage earners across Spain We’re already half way through February but the news Spain’s minimum wage earners have been waiting for is finally here. On Monday February 16..