ALICANTE NEWS

Spain mourns at least 68 dead in Toledo rail crashAn AVE train was one of the two involved near Urda in the province of Toledo Spain is in mourning this Wednesday 28th October after at least 68 people lost their lives in an AVE high-speed rail crash near Urda, in the province of Toledo, on the line between..

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published the dates for the next five years and the clocks will keep going back.. 27/10/2026

Torrevieja bus changes end hospital transfer for lines 1 and 2From Monday November 2, passengers from five southern areas will be able to reach the city centre on one bus Passengers on Torrevieja’s urban bus lines 1 and 2 will no longer need to change at the University Hospital to reach the city centre from.. 27/10/2026

Monday November 2 is a bank holiday, but not everywhere in SpainNine communities get a long weekend but it’s a working day in Murcia and Alicante Monday November 2 is a bank holiday in nine regions of Spain but a normal working day in the Region of Murcia and Alicante, so anyone hoping for a long weekend.. 27/10/2026

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income taxThe Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as the government plans to make the increase exempt from income tax. &.. 27/10/2026

Alicante's priciest rental asks €40,000 a monthThe vast villa near Alicante Golf has 1,900 square metres of living space, a pool and gardens with century-old trees A luxury villa near Alicante has become the most expensive rental property in the city and across the province, with an asking price.. 26/10/2026

Alicante police arrest four women who dressed as Arab women to steal perfumeNational Police say the suspects worked together, using disguises and lookouts to target a city perfumery The National Police have arrested four women in Alicante, aged between 29 and 43, who are accused of dressing up in disguise to steal from shops.. 26/10/2026

When did you last review your Spanish will? By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain   Do you live in Spain and have assets here and in other countries? Have you moved house, country or got separated or divorced? Or even married? Have your life circumstances changed?.. 26/10/2026

Irish crime boss John Gilligan faces 11 years in prison over alleged Costa Blanca drugs labProsecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term and a €120,000 fine following a raid on his Orihuela Costa home in December 2024 Irish criminal John Gilligan could spend more than 11 years behind bars if he is convicted of drug trafficking, illegal.. 26/10/2026

Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol lands almost 1,000 miles away in SpainPassengers expecting a short hop across the Irish Sea found themselves touching down in Alicante in the early hours of Sunday A Ryanair flight from Dublin to Bristol ended up in Alicante, nearly 1,000 miles from its intended destination, after severe.. 26/10/2026

Alicante weather forecast Oct 26-29: Temperatures climb to 28°C before showers returnAlicante province can expect a warm, sunny start to the week before cloudier skies arrive along the coast and inland Temperatures expected on Tuesday afternoon, October 27   After a spell of torrential rain and storms last week, Alicante.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 23/10/2026

Storm Adam floods homes and roads along the Murcia coastLa Manga and San Pedro del Pinatar among the worst-hit areas after intense rainfall leaves streets flooded and traffic unable to pass Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused flooding across the Murcia Region over the weekend, with coastal towns bearing.. 23/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

Seven turtles born on Benidorm beach return to the sea after a year of careThe loggerhead hatchlings were released at Poniente beach after 14 months at l’Oceanogràfic in Valencia, giving them a stronger chance of survival Seven loggerhead turtles have returned to the Mediterranean after spending their first 14 months.. 23/10/2026

Alicante airport to replace its 15-year-old seats with new ones that have charging pointsAena is spending more than €3 million on the terminal’s benches while work on the Ifach VIP lounge gets under way Waiting for a flight at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is about to get a little more comfortable and convenient.. 22/10/2026

Elche's PLD Space moves a step closer to launching Spain's orbital rocketThe MIURA 5 launcher has now entered its pre-flight demonstration phase in Spain Spain’s push into the space industry has taken another step forward as Elche-based PLD Space begins testing its MIURA 5 rocket ahead of its first flight.  .. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Smoking in Spain falls to its lowest level in more than 30 yearsThe number of daily smokers has more than halved since 1993, but heavy drinking is becoming more common and obesity remains a concern across the country Smoking is becoming less common in Spain, with just 15.4% of people aged over 15 now lighting.. 21/10/2026