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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

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

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

Don't get left out in the cold: Switch with Spanish Energy this autumn and save on your winter billsSpanish Energy offers a free, no-obligation comparison service that helps homeowners throughout Spain achieve substantial savings on their electricity bills Autumn has arrived and with it comes shorter days, longer nights and the first signs of a.. 06/10/2025

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

A wet start and finish to the week: Alicante weather forecast October 6-9Rain this morning and Thursday with sunshine on Tuesday and Wednesday morning A cloudy afternoon today The week got off to a soggy start in Alicante province but Monday’s grey skies should give way to clearer weather from Tuesday until.. 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

Spanish house prices keep climbing as demand outpaces supplyAverage prices up yet again in September, driven by easier mortgages and shortage of homes Anyone looking to buy a home in Spain will know it’s far from easy at the moment. September has seen prices continue their relentless rise, with a year-on.. 03/10/2025

ASSSA Insurance celebrates its Open Weeks 2025   ASSSA is hosting its traditional Open Weeks, an annual event designed to foster connections with both existing policyholders and prospective clients, as well as to introduce a health insurance plan tailored specifically to meet the needs of.. 03/10/2025

El Corte Inglés rivals Imserso with budget holidays for pensionersOlder customers can travel within Spain or further afield at seriously cheap prices Every year, older people across Spain take advantage of the Imserso Tourism scheme, a brilliant initiative that offers pensioners the opportunity to book budget, off.. 03/10/2025