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British drug mule, 79, heads straight back to the Costa Blanca after years in jailRoger Clarke, convicted of smuggling £1 million of cocaine from the Caribbean, has posted on social media that he is back in Alicante province Roger Clarke is 79 years old, has served time in Portuguese and British prisons, and has just turned up.. 01/07/2026

Valencian coast hit with six Black Flags despite record Blue Flag haul in 2026Alicante, Valencia and Castellón all feature in Ecologistas en Acción's dreaded annual report The Valencian Community has received a very disappointing six Black Flags in this year's annual report from Ecologistas en Acció.. 01/07/2026

Nearly a million migrants have applied to legalise their status in SpainThe country's biggest regularisation drive in two decades closes with applications far outstripping early estimates Spain's extraordinary regularisation process for undocumented migrants came to a close on Tuesday June 30, after two and a half months..

Spain slashes bus fares by 22% on dozens of national routesThe new 34-corridor network to serve 30 million passengers across 1,682 towns in Spain On the very day petrol and diesel prices are going up, the government has announced the welcome news that bus travel across Spain is set to get cheaper, greener.. 01/07/2026

Why almost nobody working from home in Spain takes a sick day anymoreA new survey finds two thirds of remote workers in Spain carry on working even when they're ill "Where the state pays for time off, people rest; where it doesn't, they open their laptops." That's how Professor Andreas Ditsche, CEO.. 01/07/2026

Torrevieja's new bus fares revealed: €1.35 a ride and free travel for over-65sThe Ayuntamiento has given the green light to a fresh fare system that rewards regulars, pensioners and tourists alike If you're a regular bus user in Torrevieja, or you're hoping to become one once the new urban transport network rolls out, there.. 30/06/2026

British rider Samuel Levy, dies in first corner crash at amateur race in LleidaThe Alicante-based plumber and motorcycle enthusiast was killed during a multi-rider collision at the Alcarràs circuit on Sunday Samuel Levy, a 44 year old British man who had made his home in Alicante province, died on Sunday after a serious crash.. 30/06/2026

WATCH! English driver rescued after getting trapped in San Miguel de Salinas citrus groveLocal Police and Guardia Civil officers teamed up to assist the woman who was found disoriented in Los Alcores     An English-speaking driver was rescued on the afternoon of Saturday June 27 after becoming disoriented and trapped.. 30/06/2026

Spain set to raise VAT on holiday homes to 21% under new housing planTourist rental tax could jump considerably as Spain struggles to tackle the housing crisis  The Spanish government is set to bring a new package of housing measures before the Council of Ministers in July, with one change likely to catch the attention.. 30/06/2026

Buying from Shein or Temu just got a little more expensive as the EU's new parcel tax kicks in tomorrowA €3 customs charge on small packages from outside the bloc came into force on Wednesday July 1, targeting the flood of cheap imports from China If you have ever ordered something in Spain or elsewhere, from Temu, Shein or AliExpress and marvelled.. 30/06/2026

Fuel prices set to rise but Spain unveils new temporary relief planPetrol and diesel discounts will gradually be phased out across Spain between now and September Spain has moved to soften the impact of rising fuel costs with a new set of temporary discounts after confirming that its existing VAT relief on petrol.. 30/06/2026

Missed the spring clean? CleanNow and ManitasNow have your Costa Blanca home covered for summerFrom weekly cleans to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans, there's a service to suit every home and every budget   Whether you've just arrived at your holiday home and realised it needs a deep clean, or you live on the Costa Blanca.. 29/06/2026

Housing and food now swallow half of Spanish household budgets, new figures revealOfficial statistics show average annual spending has hit a record high, with those on the lowest incomes spending nearly two thirds of everything they have on basic essentials Ask anyone in Spain how they are finding things financially right now and the.. 29/06/2026

Why buying off-plan in Murcia is becoming one of the most popular ways to purchase a new homeJust Murcia Property highlights off-plan homes available across San Pedro del Pinatar, Los Alcázares and Roldán Buying a property off-plan in the Region of Murcia is becoming an increasingly popular option for both international buyers.. 29/06/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean Now ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Helping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can.. 29/06/2026

Expat living abroad? Why a UK lasting power of attorney still mattersElysium Wealth Advisors highlight the key estate planning document many expats in Spain forget For many British expatriates, estate planning begins and ends with preparing a Will. While a Will is undoubtedly essential, it only takes effect after death.. 29/06/2026

Russian fugitive wanted over multimillion-euro oil scam arrested in Orihuela CostaThe suspect allegedly fled to Alicante after being sentenced to ten years in prison for fraud A man wanted in connection with a multimillion-euro fraud case in Russia has been arrested in Orihuela Costa following a coordinated international police.. 29/06/2026

Thunderstorms bring relief mid-week: Alicante weather forecast June 29-July 2Despite the storms, the Costa Blanca will suffer through another week of tropical nights Weather outlook on Wednesday July 1   Spain is looking at a pretty unsettled start to July where the only constant appears to be sky-high temperatures.. 29/06/2026

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Watch the video: Fury in Torrevieja as jet ski filmed harassing dolphinsThe person who filmed the clip in the Costa Blanca cove says the dolphins were being chased and deliberately spooked           View this post on Instagram       &.. 26/06/2026