ALICANTE NEWS

EasyJet cabin crew in Spain to strike this monthThe industrial action will impact flights at Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca airports EasyJet cabin crew have called a strike for June 25, 26 and 27 at the company's bases in Barcelona, Alicante, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca... 17/06/2025

Pilar de la Horadada mayor reveals latest expectation for AP-7 tunnel reopening dateRepairs after the fatal accident in May are now predicted to be finished by last week of June A reopening date for the southbound carriageway tunnel of the AP-7 in Pilar de la Horadada, which has been closed for repairs following a fatal truck.. 17/06/2025

Cool off this summer with 3 healthy ice-creams recommended by Spain's consumer watchdogIndulge in your favourite tasty treat without the side helping of guilt There are few guilty pleasures that herald the arrival of summer in Spain quite like a delicious ice-cream and it’s a treat that most adults enjoy just as much as children.. 17/06/2025

How to keep your pets safe and cool during Spain's summer heat wavesWith record temperatures on the rise, simple steps can help protect your dogs and cats from heat stroke   As the mercury rises across Spain and more heat waves hit the country each summer, many of us are taking shelter indoors with fans and air.. 17/06/2025

Danish man rescued from treacherous Orihuela Costa cliffsThe victim was trapped at the bottom of an 8-metre overhang near Cala Caleta in Cabo Roig Guardia Civil officers faced a challenging rescue operation on Monday afternoon, June 10, when they received reports of someone who had fallen from the cliffs.. 17/06/2025

Spain's heat alert website launches English version for expats and touristsEnglish-speaking people can search for extreme temperature alerts in their town in Spain Heat alerts issued in Spain on Tuesday June 17   Spain is already in the midst of the second heatwave of the season and summer doesn’t officially.. 17/06/2025

Scheduled power cuts throughout Alicante until June 20Planned blackouts will hit 21 municipalities in Alicante between now and Friday If you live in Alicante or the surrounding area, chances are you’re going to temporarily lose power over the next few days, as Iberdrola has some planned electricity.. 16/06/2025

Irishman stabbed in Orihuela CostaThe29-year-old was attacked in La Zenia a month after another Irish national was shot in the head Orihuela Costa’s escalating crime wave took a shocking turn in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15, when a 29-year-old Irish man was stabbed.. 16/06/2025

35 degrees and climbing: Alicante weather forecast June 16-19The intense heat could result in showers and even thundery episodes in parts of Alicante Average temperatures on Wednesday June 18   While much of Spain prepares for an intense heat wave that will see temperatures soar above 40°C in.. 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

British travellers drive Alicante Airport's five month record streakThe number of international visitors to Alicante grew by 7.5% in May Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has shattered another traffic milestone, welcoming 1,850,620 passengers in May and extending its remarkable streak to five consecutive.. 13/06/2025

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

Airline passengers to pay more as EU gives green light to hand luggage feesThe EU has agreed that airlines can charge extra for all but the smallest carry-on bags Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and several other budget airlines have been in the doghouse with the EU lately to the tune of millions of euros over supposedly.. 11/06/2025

Elche explores using birds of prey to curb pigeon populationThe birds are destroying the city’s picturesque buildings and posing a major health threat Elche, like so many other popular parts of Spain, is facing a persistent problem: an overpopulation of pigeons. These birds, once considered a charming.. 10/06/2025

Feast of pre-Jurassic fossils found in Alicante province Researchers seek help to discover more about vital period in evolution of life on Earth Scientists have discovered, in four parts of Alicante province, thousands of fossils from plants and vertebrates dating back over 220 million years to the Late Triassic.. 10/06/2025

Beachside parking restrictions spark protests from campervan drivers in AlicanteSigns have sprung up in some of the most popular parking spots on the Costa Blanca banning campers and motorhomes The summer season has only just begun and the great campervan debate is already causing a stir up and down the Costa Blanca. Over the.. 10/06/2025