REGION OF VALENCIA

Spain's public health leans heavily on private handsMinistry report reveals 30% of hospitals now privately run, with billions in public spending A new report from Spain's Ministry of Health lays bare a big shift in how public healthcare is delivered. Three out of every ten public hospitals are now..

Why the end of year is the perfect time to put your funeral plans in orderEnsuring you have a funeral plan in place in Spain gives peace of mind to you and your loved ones As another year draws to a close, it's natural to reflect on what we've achieved and what still needs attention. December is when many of us.. 12/12/2025

Alicante now has the worst flu infection numbers in SpainMedical experts warn worst may be ahead as cases soar across Alicante province The 2025 flu epidemic is rapidly escalating throughout Spain and nowhere is this more evident than in Alicante, where the rate of infection has shot past the national average.. 12/12/2025

How to spot a fake Christmas Lottery ticket before the big drawHelpful tips to make sure your El Gordo ticket is genuine ahead of 22 December As excitement builds for the 2025 Christmas Lottery draw, people across Spain are once again picking up their décimos and hoping this will be the year their number is.. 12/12/2025

ChatGPT now edits photos and PDFs for free - Photoshop inside your chatSpain users get instant access to Adobe tools without downloads or subscriptions Fancy tweaking a photo or fixing a PDF without needing to be a Photoshop expert or wrestling with clunky software? ChatGPT's latest trick in Spain lets you do just that.. 12/12/2025

Where will you be this time next year? Picture-perfect beach life with MyMoveSpainSwap grey skies for golden sands: secure your Spanish visa and residency the easy way With winter creeping in and those grey skies closing over the UK, who hasn't caught themselves daydreaming of swapping it all for endless sunny beaches, warm Mediterranean.. 12/12/2025

Alicante Christmas Fair: Rides, nostalgia and free €1 vouchers up for grabsRabasa funland runs until 18 January with classic attractions and daily discount hunts Alicante's Christmas Fair at Rabasa is in full swing, promising thrills for all ages from now until January 18 2026. Organised by the Provincial Association.. 12/12/2025

Spain proposes bumping up the minimum wage in 2026The lowest salaries in Spain could increase by between 3.1% and 4.7% next year The committee of experts advising the Ministry of Labour has put forward two proposals for raising the national minimum wage (SMI) next year. The first proposal involves.. 11/12/2025

Spain's straightest road: The 23km line that never bendsThe N-301 between El Provencio and Minaya offers Spain’s longest arrow-straight drive, but its monotony hides some real safety risks   Spain has plenty of winding mountain roads and coastal bends, but one stretch in the middle of the country.. 11/12/2025

From drains to drives: Spanish scientists turn sewage into battery powerNew research in Córdoba uses wastewater sludge to make cleaner, cheaper batteries for electric cars What we usually flush away could one day help power our cars. A team at the University of Córdoba has found a way to turn municipal sewage.. 10/12/2025

New housing initiative insures landlords in Spain against non-paying tenantsThe long-awaited measure will offer homeowners in Spain more protection against rent defaults For years, landlords in Spain have watched their rights being eroded, caught between tenants who stop paying rent and squatters who move into empty properties.. 09/12/2025

EU signs off tougher migration rules despite Spanish objectionsNew return directive allows faster deportations and offshore detention centres, prompting concern from Madrid The European Union has approved a major tightening of its migration policy, clearing the way for faster deportations and the creation of detention.. 09/12/2025

Can I test my new V-16 beacon at home without alerting the emergency services?The V-26 light will replace emergency triangles across Spain from January 1, 2026 Now that January 1 is just around the corner and V-16 beacon lights will replace the old triangles as the only legal way to indicate a road emergency or breakdown, many.. 08/12/2025

Eighty per cent healthy snacks: New rules to clear junk food from hospital vending machinesMinistry of Consumer Affairs puts patients and visitors first with fresh decree for hospitals and care homes The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs is ready to crack down on vending machines in hospitals and nursing homes, mandating that at least 80.. 05/12/2025

Spain moves forward with smoking ban on bar and restaurant terracesIf passed, the law will ban smoking on all terraces and in public spaces including pools, parks and playgrounds across Spain The Spanish government has taken another step in its fight against tobacco and this one could affect millions of people across.. 05/12/2025

Flu cases swamp emergency rooms across SpainInfections have doubled in Spain, putting enormous pressure on hospitals across the country Just a few days ago the Spanish authorities warned that flu, after arriving a month early this year, has already reached epidemic levels. Now, we’re.. 05/12/2025

Spain accelerates electric car push with €400 million aid and call for affordable manufacturingNew Auto Plus programme offers direct subsidies as government targets greener, accessible mobility Spain is stepping up efforts to make electric cars more affordable and accessible, unveiling a €400 million aid package to boost their purchase under.. 04/12/2025

Cheaper electricity on the way in 2026, according to the Spanish governmentElectricity bills are expected to drop in Spain despite higher standing charges planned for next year Christmas is easily one of the most expensive times of year and 2025 is proving to be even tougher on families across Spain. With this tipped to.. 04/12/2025

Spain decides against reintroducing facemasks unless flu epidemic worsensRegional government across Spain can, however, mandate masks in healthcare settings if they deem it necessary With flu cases around the country exploding and numbers of infections shooting past last year’s figures, influenza in Spain has reached.. 04/12/2025

Lock in the best energy rates now: Spanish Energy has your winter savings coveredAs the chill sets in and evenings draw longer, smart homeowners are turning to Spanish Energy to snag the top electricity and gas deals before year's end. If you're like most of us expats settled in Spain, the dropping temperatures mean one thing.. 04/12/2025