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New rules mean your work contract has to tell you a lot more from next monthRoyal Decree 723/2026 comes into force on October 5 and expands what employers must put in writing If you're employed in Spain, changes are coming to what your employer legally has to tell you about your job. Royal Decree 723/2026 was published in.. 25/09/2026

The EU is capping cash payments at €10,000 from 2027, but Spain already has stricter rules in placeWhat the new regulation means in practice depends on whether you're a resident, a non-resident or running a business Cash is quietly becoming more complicated across Europe and if you live in Spain or spend significant time here, it's worth.. 25/09/2026

British fugitive on UK's most wanted list arrested in Orihuela CostaThe 51-year-old was wanted for an outstanding eight-and-a-half-year sentence for fraud and money laundering The Guardia Civil has arrested one of the UK's twelve most wanted fugitives in Orihuela Costa as part of the international Most Wanted.. 25/09/2026

Taking the stress out of probate and estate administration in SpainThy Will Be Done helps families navigate probate and inheritance across Spain and the UK For many people, dealing with probate and estate administration after the death of a loved one can be daunting on two very different levels.   There.. 25/09/2026

Mercadona trials new checkout rule that means fully emptying your trolleySome stores are testing a system that could change how you pack away your shopping at the till If you shop at Mercadona, in Spain, you might notice something different at the checkout before too long. The supermarket chain is quietly trialling a new payment.. 24/09/2026

Alicante weekend weather September 24-27: Temperatures keep climbingTemperatures will hit the mid-30s on Friday before easing back a touch over the weekend, with plenty of sunshine across the Alicante Province Autumn may have arrived this week, but you'd never know it from the weather. It's been warm all.. 24/09/2026

Alicante's hidden desert where you can walk through dunes beside the MediterraneanDiscover 800 hectares of dunes, pine forest and beaches in this unusual corner of the Costa Blanca You don’t need to fly to the Sahara to experience a landscape of sweeping sand dunes, with one of Alicante’s most unusual natural spaces.. 23/09/2026

Thy Will Be Done says goodbye to beloved Frenchie BennyThe much-loved rescue dog was a familiar face to clients and became affectionately known as “Benny Woofer from Benijófar” A familiar four-legged face from the Costa Blanca business community has sadly passed away, with Thy Will.. 23/09/2026

Flights to Spain could cost £150 more by 2050 under new UK climate proposalsThe Climate Change Committee says airlines must pay to clean up their emissions if Heathrow expands, and passengers will likely foot the bill If you fly regularly between Spain and the UK to visit family or friends, a new report from Britain's official.. 22/09/2026

Torrevieja Greenway set for huge €77,000 repair projectPlans will cover the full 6.7km route with work aimed at making it safer and more comfortable for walkers and cyclists Torrevieja’s popular Greenway is set for a major overhaul after the City Council awarded a €77,129 contract to draw up.. 22/09/2026

Food shopping gets more expensive as some everyday favourites see big price risesFresh berries, citrus fruit, green vegetables and eggs have all seen sizeable price rises over the past year If your weekly food shop has been feeling a little more expensive lately, some of the latest figures from Spain's inflation data show.. 21/09/2026

Spain has burned through nearly 300,000 hectares of land this year, almost half of the EU's entire totalNew figures confirm the scale of the 2026 wildfire season, though the pace of destruction has slowed considerably since early September Nearly 300,000 hectares of Spanish land have been destroyed by wildfires so far in 2026, according to the European.. 18/09/2026

K9 Club's beautiful rescue mum Kiara is still waiting for her forever homeThe gentle Labrador cross is patiently waiting at the Callosa de Segura shelter for a family of her very own K9 Club is a registered non-profit charity on the Costa Blanca, number CV-01-043388-A, dedicated to rescuing and rehoming dogs and cats. The.. 17/09/2026

Red alert issued in Murcia as storms bring flooding and disruption across SpainTorrential rain has caused flooding, travel disruption and thousands of emergency call-outs across eastern Spain, with one man confirmed dead after his vehicle was swept away by floodwater in Barcelona Storms have caused flooding and major disruption.. 17/09/2026

Alicante Airport gets €868 million investment as Spain freezes airport feesThe Costa Blanca airport is set for major terminal and airfield improvements as passenger numbers continue to soar Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is set for an €868 million investment over the next five years as part of a huge.. 16/09/2026

Five Alicante chefs put their twist on the humble tapaThe fourth edition of La Millor Tapeta del Món brings local flavours and creative cooking to Alicante’s Central Market Fancy discovering some of Alicante’s best tapas without having to travel around the province? That’s the idea.. 15/09/2026

Foreign workers in Spain hit a record high, and their contribution to the economy keeps growingMore than 3.5 million foreign nationals are now registered with Social Security, representing nearly 16% of the entire workforce The number of foreign workers registered with Social Security in Spain reached an all-time high in August, with 3,551,759.. 15/09/2026

Spanish property prices are rising three times faster than wagesProperty values have risen by 36.3% in three years, while salaries have increased by just 12.3%, making it harder for buyers to save for a deposit Buying a property in Spain is getting harder as prices continue to rise much faster than wages. Property..

Torrevieja Hospital set for ambitious €175 million expansionThe Costa Blanca hospital will grow by 75%, adding 650 new staff to tackle years of long waiting times It's welcome news for a hospital that's faced years of criticism over long waiting times. The Valencian government has announced a &euro.. 15/09/2026

September 26 Zenia Boulevard celebrates 14 years with free events and a huge partyThe Orihuela Costa shopping centre is marking its anniversary with a month of events culminating in a Non-stop Party on September 26 Zenia Boulevard Commercial Centre is celebrating its 14th anniversary this September, with a month of free events.. 14/09/2026