COSTA BLANCA, ALL VALENCIA REGION NEWS

Disney’s Tangled gives Alicante studios a fairytale-sized boostFilming at Ciudad de la Luz has been extended as the production brings jobs, spending and global attention to the region Disney’s live-action version of Tangled is set to remain at Ciudad de la Luz in Alicante until around October 21, following.. 18/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

New EU rules could ban social media accounts for children under 13The proposed rules would introduce parental controls, private profiles and limits on addictive features such as endless scrolling Children across the European Union could face major new restrictions on social media, gaming platforms and artificial.. 18/09/2026

Spain will extend cost of living support as fuel and other prices continue to riseCurrent support measures expire on September 30 as the government prepares to decide what will continue from October Families across Spain could receive further help with rising living costs from October as the government works on extending its current.. 18/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Guardia Civil could be sent to drivers who activate Spain’s V16 emergency beacon The DGT wants traffic officers to respond to every beacon alert across Spain, but staffing concerns have already been raised Spain's controversial V16 emergency beacon could soon trigger a more direct response from the Guardia Civil, with.. 17/09/2026

Fuel price shock as more than 2,200 Spanish petrol stations charge over €2The latest figures reveal enormous differences in fuel prices across Spain as drivers face another costly autumn More than 2,200 petrol stations across Spain are now charging at least €2 a litre for fuel, giving drivers another unwelcome reminder.. 16/09/2026

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport feesThe Costa Blanca airport is set for major terminal and airfield improvements as passenger numbers continue to soar Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set for an €868 million investment over the next five years as part of a huge.. 16/09/2026

Holidaymakers dodge a hefty rise in Spanish airport feesAena’s planned fee rises have faced growing opposition from airlines like Ryanair and Spain’s competition watchdog Passengers flying from Spanish airports will only see a tiny increase in fees over the coming years, after the government.. 16/09/2026

Five Alicante chefs put their twist on the humble tapaThe fourth edition of La Millor Tapeta del Món brings local flavours and creative cooking to Alicante’s Central Market Fancy discovering some of Alicante’s best tapas without having to travel around the province? That’s the idea.. 15/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

Subscribe to our Weekly Round-up Bulletin: News from across Spain, straight to your inbox every Friday   Fed up scrolling through endless feeds trying to find the news that's actually relevant to you? We hear you.   Between work, life and everything in between, who's got time to check the news every single day? That's exactly.. 15/09/2026

Butane gas cylinder price hits four-year high just as Spain heads into the cooler monthsThe maximum price of a butane cylinder rises to €18.84 across Spain from September 15, its highest level since 2022 It's mid-September, the weather is starting to turn, and thousands of households across Spain who rely on butane canisters.. 15/09/2026

Spain's Imserso budget holidays go on sale this week with trips from just €50Bookings open from Monday September 14, with Murcia and Valencia applicants getting their turn later in the week Spain's popular Imserso holiday scheme is getting ready to open for the 2026-27 season, with bookings starting this week and hundreds.. 14/09/2026

Nearly 100 drivers in Alicante faced court in July for road safety offencesDriving without a licence and drink-driving topped the list, as Guardia Civil figures reveal the scale of summer traffic enforcement July was a busy month for road safety enforcement in Alicante province. According to figures from the Guardia Civil, 92.. 14/09/2026

UK air traffic control problem caused hours of chaos at Alicante airport yesterday, but flights are back on trackA technical issue at British terminals triggered cancellations and delays across routes to and from England and Ireland, with the Manchester flight pushed back by three hours If you were travelling through Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport.. 09/09/2026

Holiday rental licences on the Costa Cálida: What buyers need to know in 2026Spainora explains what buyers need to know before investing in a holiday rental in the Region of Murcia and beyond By Spainora   On May 21, 2026 the Spanish Supreme Court (ruling 620/2026) annulled the national short-term rental registry.. 09/09/2026

Legal concerns stopping Brits buying property in Spain By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Alex Radford from My Lawyer in Spain recently exhibited and presented at a property exhibition in London with over 4,000 attendees and was struck by the number of people who were.. 03/09/2026

A trip back 25 years ago: 15 things that didn’t exist yetFrom the euro and the AVE to YouTube and the iPhone, a look back at how different life was in Spain in 2001 It’s hard to believe now, but 2001 really was a different world.   As the saying goes, “time flies”, and looking back.. 21/08/2026

Spain is making it much easier to spot spam calls, starting this OctoberFrom Friday October 17, all commercial calls must use a new 400 prefix, making telephone scams instantly identifiable and easier to block If you're fed up with unsolicited calls from companies trying to sell you something, or worse, scammers pretending.. 12/08/2026