ALICANTE NEWS

Monday October 13 is a bank holiday, but only in these 5 regions of SpainA lucky few will enjoy a long weekend but for the rest of us, it’s business as usual Día de la Hispanidad, one of the most important dates on the holiday calendar in Spain, is celebrated on October 12 every year. It's also known as.. 10/10/2025

Red alerts for torrential rain issued across southern SpainDANA Alice is on course to hit Murcia and Alicante on Friday October 10 Southern Spain is bracing itself for a potentially catastrophic weather event as DANA Alice barrels towards the Murcia and Alicante coasts. The State Meteorological Agency (Aemet.. 10/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

New digital invoicing rules for Spain's self-employed: What you need to knowVeriFactu system brings stricter deadlines, more transparency and a new way of handling invoices The world of invoicing for Spain’s self-employed and small businesses is about to change, as the Tax Agency, AEAT, gets ready to roll out a new system.. 10/10/2025

Benissa aims to take a bite from the Big Apple at Smart Travel News AwardsCosta Blanca town nominated in same category as New York for innovative tourist destination strategies Benissa has been nominated for the 2025 Smart Travel News Awards as an Innovative Tourist Destination. The nomination highlights the town.. 10/10/2025

From Madrid to Seville: Spain’s stark neighbourhood income divideTwo Andalucía neighbourhoods among the country’s poorest as Madrid and Barcelona dominate wealth rankings Recent data from Spain’s Tax Agency reveals the widest income gap between neighbourhoods seen in years, with Madrid and Barcelona.. 10/10/2025

Orihuela Costa family's desperate appeal to find missing British manMarc Tulloch Hewson was last seen in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja A desperate plea has been issued to help find a British man who went missing in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja on September 20.. 10/10/2025

Instant bank transfers in Europe get new safety checks from October 9Banks in Spain and the rest of the EU must now verify that the recipient’s name matches the IBAN before approving instant payments From Thursday October 9, stronger rules for instant bank transfers came into force across the euro area. These.. 10/10/2025

Beware! Weather warnings upgraded to red alert for Friday: Alicante weekend weather forecast October 9-12Severe rain and storm warnings in place for three days, but where and when are they likely to hit? The heaviest rain is expected on Friday For this bank holiday to celebrate Valencia Day in the region today and Spain Day on Sunday, state meteorological.. 09/10/2025

Is Spain headed for another blackout? Red Eléctrica warns it's very possibleThe experts believe Spain is at risk of another massive power failure if measures aren’t taken In a bit of an unexpected turnaround, Red Eléctrica, the company that spent months reassuring everyone that Spain wouldn't face another.. 09/10/2025

New EU border controls: What British travellers to Spain need to know before October 12Everything you need to know about Europe’s Entry/Exit System (EES) as millions of British tourists prepare for new registration requirements If you're planning a trip to Spain or anywhere else in Europe in the coming months, there's.. 08/10/2025

Spanish workers face another pay cut as pension tax bites harderThe Intergenerational Equity Mechanism will chip away at take-home pay until 2029, with next year's increase already locked in The average salary in Spain doesn’t exactly set the world on fire, but anyone paying close attention to their.. 08/10/2025

Young British woman seriously injured in Benidorm bottle attackHoliday turns traumatic for North Yorkshire family after late-night assault leaves 19-year-old in hospital A 19-year-old British holidaymaker, Samantha Shaw from York, was left with serious injuries following a violent attack in Benidorm late on Sunday.. 08/10/2025

Spain approves medicinal cannabis after years of campaigningHospital specialists across Spain will now be able to prescribe standardised cannabis oil preparations for serious medical conditions Spain has taken a massive step forward in healthcare policy by approving regulations that will allow medical cannabis.. 08/10/2025

Let it all out! Smash your stress away at Benidorm's first ever rage roomBreak&Joy offers a fun, safe way to let off steam by smashing everything from plates to cars Ever had one of those days where you just want to smash everything in sight? Well now there’s a place in Benidorm where you can do exactly that... safely.. 07/10/2025

An Irish four-letter name is increasingly popular in AlicanteThis diminutive form stems from German, means “protector” and has numerous famous namesakes Liam Gallagher Naming a child is a big decision for parents; sometimes they agree and it is decided straight away, while for other families.. 07/10/2025

Covid comeback? Coronavirus and flu cases have exploded in SpainTwo new Covid variants, Stratus and Nimbus, are being blamed for the increased number of infections across Spain Amid the seasonal surge in respiratory viruses, two new SARS-CoV-2 variants, called Nimbus and Stratus, are attracting the attention of.. 07/10/2025

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners return for the 2025-2026 seasonAround 900,000 cut-price trips are offered every year to popular destinations like Alicante and Murcia The Imserso tourism scheme is one of those uniquely Spanish ideas that has stood the test of time. It was launched decades ago with the simple goal.. 06/10/2025

Nestlé backs Spanish farmers with nearly €12 millionInvestment aims for greener farming and cleaner air by 2050 Nestlé is making a big push for sustainability in Spain, teaming up with 500 local farmers and investing almost €12 million to grow food in ways that help the planet and cut emissions.. 06/10/2025

From downpours to scorching heat: Spain's wild weather week   What a week for the weather. One minute we're dealing with floods and road closures, the next we're back in shorts and t-shirts wondering if summer forgot to leave. Spain's forecast has been all over the shop and honestly, we'.. 03/10/2025