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Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026

Bird electrocutions on Alicante power line spark fresh environmental protestsTwo protected glossy ibises were found dead in the Sierra de Escalona mountain range on the border with Murcia Environmental campaigners are once again raising the alarm after two more protected birds were found dead beneath a power line in the Sierra.. 12/06/2026

Mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures: Alicante weekend weather June 11-14After a cloudy start on Thursday, Alicante province is expected to enjoy several days of sunshine, light winds, and gradually warmer temperatures After a week of sunshine, cloud and cooler temperatures across Alicante province the weekend forecast.. 11/06/2026

Foreign buyers are reshaping the Alicante property market, and prices are rising with themNew research shows non-resident foreigners spend 60% more than Spaniards when buying property in the province, pushing coastal prices beyond the reach of many local residents If you have been watching property prices in the Alicante area and wondering.. 10/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Beware of using unqualified providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainThy Will Be Done offers free initial consultations and meets every standard your legal provider should For many expats in Spain, sorting out a UK will or power of attorney tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. When it does finally rise.. 10/06/2026

Colombian man deported from Spain after kicking his ex-partner's cat to deathThe 29-year-old beat the animal more than 20 times in front of witnesses on a Torrevieja street A 29-year-old man who kicked his ex-partner's cat to death in broad daylight on a street in Torrevieja has been deported to Colombia after accepting.. 10/06/2026

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digitalA new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have ever collected a prescription at a Spanish pharmacy and noticed the staff carefully.. 10/06/2026

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

Costa Blanca targets Canadian golfers and wellness tourists as US travel dropsHigh-spending visitors from Canada stay 10-14 nights, spending double what Alicante currently collects Canadians are increasingly choosing Spain over the USA for their holidays, and the Costa Blanca is ready to capitalise on this shift. The latest Outbound.. 05/06/2026

Amazon Prime Day 2026 finally has dates in Spain and bargain hunters won't have long to waitFour days of exclusive discounts are coming later this month, with deals on everything from electronics to home essentials If you’ve been holding off on buying that new air fryer, laptop or summer gadget, Amazon has now confirmed exactly when Prime.. 05/06/2026

Read the June edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the June issue of Home & Living This edition is not only full of inspiring home and living articles, but you'll find so much more.....   • We start with looking at Barcelona in June. Vibrant, elegant, creative and.. 04/06/2026

Spain's hottest May ever: record deaths and sea temperatures101 heat-related fatalities recorded as coastline sees warmest waters since records began Spain has just experienced its deadliest May for heat ever recorded, with 101 deaths attributed to high temperatures, according to estimates published Wednesday.. 04/06/2026

Alicante's newest seafront leisure complex is opening in Torrevieja on June 11The stunning new €61 million Paseo del Mar complex has cinemas, bowling, restaurants and lots more After years of construction and a final bill of €61 million, Torrevieja's new Paseo del Mar shopping and leisure complex is finally ready.. 04/06/2026

Alicante tourism breaks the €1 billion mark in April for the first timeRecord foreign visitor spending shows the Costa Blanca is proving far less seasonal than before Here's some great news for the Costa Blanca: foreign tourism brought in more than €1 billion to Alicante province in April for the first time ever.. 03/06/2026

Seven arrested for migrant smuggling using 'taxi boats' in Murcia, Almería and AlicanteA joint operation by Spanish and European police dismantles a suspected organised crime network moving migrants from North Africa to southern Spain A suspected criminal network accused of smuggling migrants into Spain using high-speed 'taxi.. 02/06/2026

Man arrested in Benidorm over alleged rental and property scamsInvestigators say tenants, holidaymakers and a prospective buyer handed over deposits for properties and a garage space, the suspect allegedly had no right to rent or sell A 59-year-old man has been arrested in Benidorm on suspicion of fraud, misappropriation.. 02/06/2026

People in Spain are working longer than most Europeans despite growing focus on work-life balanceNew figures show workers in Spain put in more hours than the EU average, while countries such as the Netherlands and Germany enjoy significantly shorter working weeks Workers in Spain are spending more time on the job than the average European employee.. 02/06/2026

Spain's pay rises still aren't reaching many workersAverage salaries are increasing, but millions in Spain are still earning close to €1,000 a month and regional and gender gaps remain wide Spain’s wages are continuing to rise on paper, helped in part by repeated increases to the minimum wage.. 29/05/2026

Caring for elderly relatives in Spain could unlock extra financial supportFrom monthly payments to pension protection and home adaptation grants, carers may be entitled to more help than they realise Looking after an elderly or dependent family member can place huge emotional and financial pressure on families, especially when.. 28/05/2026