ALICANTE NEWS

Scheduled power cuts throughout Alicante until June 20Planned blackouts will hit 21 municipalities in Alicante between now and Friday If you live in Alicante or the surrounding area, chances are you’re going to temporarily lose power over the next few days, as Iberdrola has some planned electricity.. 16/06/2025

Irishman stabbed in Orihuela CostaThe29-year-old was attacked in La Zenia a month after another Irish national was shot in the head Orihuela Costa’s escalating crime wave took a shocking turn in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15, when a 29-year-old Irish man was stabbed.. 16/06/2025

35 degrees and climbing: Alicante weather forecast June 16-19The intense heat could result in showers and even thundery episodes in parts of Alicante Average temperatures on Wednesday June 18   While much of Spain prepares for an intense heat wave that will see temperatures soar above 40°C in.. 16/06/2025

All new road signs roll out in Spain next monthEverything you need to know about the upcoming road sign changes in Spain Spain is about to overhaul its entire traffic sign system once again this July and if you drive, cycle, walk or ride a scooter, these changes will affect you.   The good..

Summer markets return to Pilar de la HoradadaEvening and night stalls are back in Mil Palmeras and Torre de la Horadada for summer 2024 It is officially market season in Pilar de la Horadada, with the return of the popular summer markets across the town’s coastal neighbourhoods.  .. 13/06/2025

British travellers drive Alicante Airport's five month record streakThe number of international visitors to Alicante grew by 7.5% in May Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has shattered another traffic milestone, welcoming 1,850,620 passengers in May and extending its remarkable streak to five consecutive.. 13/06/2025

Delays for ITV inspections on the rise again in Alicante province: Up to 45 days in Benidorm!Drivers are advised to book early or look elsewhere for stations with sooner appointments to avoid being fined for an expired ITV Waiting times for ITV (MOT) vehicle inspections are increasing in Alicante province again, significantly in Benidorm.. 12/06/2025

You wouldn't believe where Carlos Alcaraz lives: A tiny wooden hut on the border of Murcia and AlicanteA look inside the modest 90m2 wooden house where the champion tennis player prepares for greatness While tennis star Carlos Alcaraz continues to make headlines on the courts of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, away from the global spotlight he leads an.. 12/06/2025

Spain faces water safety crisis as drowning deaths surge before summer seasonMore than 150 lives have been lost to drowning in first half of 2025, with tourist season yet to begin The numbers are sobering and the trend deeply concerning. Spain is grappling with a water safety emergency that has already claimed more than 150.. 12/06/2025

Asteroid 2024 YR4 now on collision course with the MoonNASA has increased lunar impact probability to 4.3% for 2032, but Earth should be safe Space agencies worldwide are keeping a watchful eye on Asteroid 2024 YR4 as new calculations show an increasing likelihood of lunar impact.   NASA'.. 12/06/2025

Hazy and hot: Alicante weather forecast June 12-15Daytime temperatures will shoot up into the 30s this weekend in Alicante province Average temperatures expected on Sunday June 15   It’s going to be a bit of a strange weekend weather-wise in Alicante province. The temperatures will.. 12/06/2025

Airline passengers to pay more as EU gives green light to hand luggage feesThe EU has agreed that airlines can charge extra for all but the smallest carry-on bags Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair and several other budget airlines have been in the doghouse with the EU lately to the tune of millions of euros over supposedly.. 11/06/2025

Elche explores using birds of prey to curb pigeon populationThe birds are destroying the city’s picturesque buildings and posing a major health threat Elche, like so many other popular parts of Spain, is facing a persistent problem: an overpopulation of pigeons. These birds, once considered a charming.. 10/06/2025

Feast of pre-Jurassic fossils found in Alicante province Researchers seek help to discover more about vital period in evolution of life on Earth Scientists have discovered, in four parts of Alicante province, thousands of fossils from plants and vertebrates dating back over 220 million years to the Late Triassic.. 10/06/2025

Beachside parking restrictions spark protests from campervan drivers in AlicanteSigns have sprung up in some of the most popular parking spots on the Costa Blanca banning campers and motorhomes The summer season has only just begun and the great campervan debate is already causing a stir up and down the Costa Blanca. Over the.. 10/06/2025

Supermarket giant opens 100 new stores in Spain while others are shutting downAlcampo recently delivered the shock news that it will be forced to close 25 locations across Spain There’s been a major shift in how we do our shopping, with most people these days opting to buy the majority of their groceries and day-to-day.. 10/06/2025

Verano Joven returns to Spain with major summer discounts on trains and buses for young peopleFor the second year running, both EU and non-EU youngsters legally resident in Spain will be eligible Spain’s youth travel deal, designed to make it easier and cheaper for younger people to travel the country this summer, is about to return.. 09/06/2025

How will Saturday closure of health centres affect patients in the Valencia region?Health councillor explains measure to improve working conditions for doctors Back in November, the councillor for health for the Valencia region, Marciano Gómez announced that GPs (médicos de cabecera) would no longer have to.. 09/06/2025

Solar flare hits Spain, potentially disrupting GPS and powerThe Spanish Space Agency issued a warning at the weekend after a powerful solar storm hit Earth’s magnetic field Just as Spain was finally starting to enjoy a bit of proper sunshine after months of gloom, there’s been a slightly more cosmic..

What you can expect to pay at the petrol pumps in Spain this weekendDiesel prices have hit a new annual low in Spain while petrol isn’t shifting If you’re planning on heading out somewhere nice over the weekend to take advantage of the glorious weather forecast in most of Spain, there’s both good.. 06/06/2025