ALICANTE NEWS

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

Variable but stable days ahead: Alicante weekend weather forecast September 11-14Sunshine prevails today but expect some clouds and maybe a little rain over the weekend The sun is out today State meteorological agency Aemet was taking no chances with its storm and rain warnings earlier this week, less than a year after.. 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

Every week a British tourist gets lost in Benidorm thanks to alcoholThe Benidorm Police’s Lost Property Office has managed to return more than half of the 900 objects found this summer The famous accordionist María Jesús once sang, “If I get lost, let them look for me in Benidorm.”.. 10/09/2025

Spanish airlines fly to the rescue after Ryanair axes 1 million seatsVueling, Iberia Express, Binter and Wizz Air step in to boost routes from Tenerife North and Santiago de Compostela after Ryanair cuts “The king is dead, long live the king.” With that old saying, Spain’s Minister of Transport and.. 10/09/2025

Orihuela Costa apartment block evacuated following midnight blaze in underground car parkNumerous vehicles were damaged or destroyed but no-one was injured Fire fighters had to work flat out for almost four hours to extinguish a blaze in an underground car park in Orihuela Costa on Tuesday night, August 9. They were alerted at.. 10/09/2025

Rain, what rain? The orange storm alert that fizzled out in AlicanteSchools were closed and outdoor events were cancelled across the Costa Blanca on Tuesday over a storm that never arrived Meteorologists in southern Spain might be wishing they could quietly slip away today after forecasts of torrential rain and flooding.. 10/09/2025

The mortgage hurdle forcing thousands to rent amid soaring house pricesSaving nearly €44,000 upfront is the stumbling block for homebuyers in Spain as rents continue to rise Becoming a homeowner in Spain remains a distant dream for millions, but it's not just about house prices continuing their rapid climb. The.. 09/09/2025

Irish man kills British woman and injures two others by driving onto pavement in IbizaSuspect was allegedly under the influence of “laughing gas” nitrous oxide, and has been jailed A young British woman has died, another is in a critical condition and a third suffered minor injuries when they were struck by an all-terrain.. 09/09/2025

Stag do British pair arrested for unruly behaviour on flight to AlicanteOther passengers cheered as Guardia Civil officers hauled the offenders off the plane Another flight to Alicante airport was marred by disruptive British passengers, in this case two men who were dragged off the plane and arrested by Guardia.. 09/09/2025

Spain's DGT sets clear rules on sunglasses when drivingFines of up to €200 for wearing Category 4 sunglasses while driving or not using prescription lenses if required It’s common to see drivers in Spain sporting sunglasses, especially in the summer months, to shield their eyes from the sun and.. 08/09/2025

West Nile virus returns to Spain, raising health alertFirst case confirmed in Menorca as authorities heighten surveillance to protect residents and tourists The West Nile virus has reappeared in Spain with the first confirmed case detected in an infected horse in Mahon, Menorca. This adds to recent findings.. 08/09/2025

British couple in southern Spain say the “cost of living has gone up, but it’s still cheap”Retired Brits Mal and Bill find freedom and sunshine on Spain’s Mediterranean shores More than 130,000 British nationals over 60 now call Spain home, with most settling along the Mediterranean coast in places like Málaga and Alicante. Among.. 08/09/2025

Two arrested in Torrevieja for fraud by cloning a telecom company’s websiteVictims in 19 provinces, including Murcia, Alicante and Andalucía, lost a total of about €20,000 Guardia Civil officers have arrested a 44-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman in Torrevieja, on suspicion of 30 frauds using.. 08/09/2025