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New EU border checks raise fears of lengthy airport queues for UK travellersBiometric entry system already causing delays at popular Spanish and European destinations UK holiday makers in Spain or heading to Europe are being warned to brace themselves for potentially long queues at passport control as the EU’s.. 06/02/2026

Cycling race to disrupt traffic at Alicante Airport this FridayLa Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana will cause traffic diversions and roads closures in Alicante city and along the coast The popular La Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana cycling race is taking place in Alicante this Friday February 6 and in addition.. 06/02/2026

Torrevieja to expand its overwhelmed hospital with 12,000 square metres of new landThe Mayor of Torrevieja has promised more beds and operating theatres but the budget and timeline remain unclear The Valencian Health Minister Marciano Gómez and Torrevieja Mayor Eduardo Dolón announced on Wednesday February 4 that the.. 05/02/2026

Spain clarifies migrant regularisation rules on overseas criminal recordsNew draft reveals time limits, legal definitions and a fallback option if foreign paperwork never arrives Spain’s planned mass regularisation of undocumented migrants is taking clearer shape, with new details revealing how overseas criminal records.. 05/02/2026

Silent lung cancer risk in Spain: What the radon map really showsOn World Cancer Day experts warn about a hidden gas linked to hundreds of deaths each year World Cancer Day, on February 4, has again turned the spotlight on lung cancer in Spain and on a risk factor many people have never heard of. Specialists estimate that..

February stays chilly with strong winds and more rain: Alicante weather forecast February 5-8Weather alerts for very strong winds are still in place as the unsettled weather continues in the Alicante province Storm Leonardo is making its presence felt across Spain this week, with Andalucía bearing the brunt of the heavy rain and.. 05/02/2026

Employees in Spain have legal right to stay home during severe weather alertsThe Ministry of Labour reminds employees throughout Spain that they can claim paid leave during orange and red storm warnings As Storm Leonardo continues to batter Spain with intense rainfall, the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy has reminded.. 05/02/2026

Mystery 'explosion' rattles windows across Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaThe loud bang that shook the Costa Blanca on Wednesday has been traced to military fighter jets If you were sitting at home in Orihuela Costa or Torrevieja on Wednesday afternoon, February 4, and nearly jumped out of your skin when a massive bang.. 05/02/2026

Orihuela Costa private hospital project moves forward with April construction startThe development plans consist of a clinic with operating rooms on a 3.3-hectare plot near La Zenia Plans for a private hospital in Orihuela Costa are finally moving ahead, with construction work on the site expected to begin in April.  .. 04/02/2026

Alicante invites UK travellers with culture, food and sportTourism team showcases the city in Leeds and Newcastle as British visitor numbers rise Alicante has been busy flying the flag in the UK, with the Alicante City&Beach Tourism Board staging two promotional events in Leeds and Newcastle to show off the.. 04/02/2026

WATCH! Dramatic footage shows vital water pipe bursting yet again in OrihuelaThe Tajo-Segura Transfer in the south of Spain has sprung a major leak for the second time in months   You'd think after the recent downpours that water wouldn't be such a precious resource, but in Spain's drought-stricken south.. 04/02/2026

Spanish tax return 2025/2026: Key dates and complete guide to avoid missing deadlinesThe income tax campaign, or Declaración de la Renta in Spain, starts a day early this year on April 8 Tax season is rolling around again and April marks the start of the 2025 income tax return campaign (Declaración de la Renta), even.. 04/02/2026

Rising rat sightings spark warning from environmental health experts across SpainProfessionals call for coordinated action as rodents are increasingly spotted in towns and city centres Environmental health specialists are warning that rats are becoming more visible in towns and cities across Spain, and they say the problem will only.. 03/02/2026

Camposol resident's casual golf group tees off with over 800 membersFacebook group connects golfers across Murcia and Alicante for friendly games A Camposol resident has created a thriving online community for golfers who just want a casual round without the commitment of joining a club or society.   Henry.. 03/02/2026

DGT fine emails are a scam, officials confirmPhishing fraudsters pressuring drivers to click fake payment links Image created with AI   A worrying email claiming to be from Spain's DGT (Directorate General of Traffic) is circulating, warning of an unpaid fine that could double if.. 03/02/2026

Hacker claims huge breach of Spain's tax dataCybercriminal offers 47.3 million taxpayers' details for sale online as investigators check the claim A hacker attack on Spain’s Ministry of Finance is under investigation after a cybercriminal claimed to have accessed tax data on almost the.. 03/02/2026

Launch of brand-new FREE newspaper on the Costa Blanca today: Pick up your copy of the Costa Weekly News here!Look out for the red and yellow, letting you know that the Costa Weekly News is ready to read now   There is a brand-new English-language weekly print newspaper that has just launched to serve the Costa Blanca, the Costa Weekly News, and it is.. 03/02/2026

New Alicante Airport bus still bypasses Orihuela Costa despite connecting 16 townsThe €1.5 million service links the Vega Baja with the airport but misses out one of the region's biggest tourist hotspots A new public bus service connecting the Vega Baja region with Alicante-Elche Airport launched on February 1 but still.. 03/02/2026

Alicante boosts night bus safety for womenMore stops planned on existing routes after rejecting new night network Alicante's Ayuntamiento is taking practical steps to make night buses safer, particularly for women and young people. Instead of creating new late-night routes, they'll add.. 02/02/2026

Man climbs on Vueling plane roof causing a two-hour delay in ValenciaFlight to Amsterdam delayed by two hours after a 24-year-old climbs onto the roof of a Vueling plane at Valencia's Manises Airport It's not every day you see someone climb onto the roof of a plane, but that's exactly what happened at.. 02/02/2026