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Eleven smart tax moves to make in Spain before New Year that could save you thousandsAct now or miss out on legitimate ways to reduce your 2026 Spanish tax bill The 2026 tax season might feel like a distant worry, but savvy taxpayers know that the final weeks of 2025 are prime time for financial housekeeping. The clever folk at economic.. 10/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in.. 10/11/2025

Mild week ahead with rising temperatures: Alicante weather forecast November 10-13Alicante can look forward to a calm, settled few days before the clouds roll in mid-week Average temperatures expected on Thursday November 13   The northern half of the country and much of western Spain is bracing for more torrential rain.. 10/11/2025

Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026...  As Spain heads into a new tax year, several legal updates are set to impact non-resident property owners from.. 07/11/2025

New niño on the block: Action supermarkets sweep Spain to rival the big brandsThe bargain Dutch brand is threatening the crowns of Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi with low, low prices It seems there’s no stopping Action, the latest discount superstore aiming for Spanish domination. The Dutch chain first arrived in Spain in 2022.. 07/11/2025

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surgeOutdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise in avian flu cases among wild birds. The new restrictions, announced by the.. 07/11/2025

Dramatic scenes as car flips over outside busy Orihuela Costa barThe vehicle skidded to a halt on its side in front stunned customers sitting outside a La Zenia bar Customers enjoying an afternoon drink outside the popular Alejandro's bar in La Zenia got a bit of a shock on Wednesday, November 5 when a car.. 06/11/2025

Cloudy and cool: Alicante weekend weather forecast November 6-9Any heavy rain hitting Alicante province should fall overnight, leaving only light showers during the day Average temperatures expected on Sunday November 9   There’s a definite nip in the air these last few days and while the sun.. 06/11/2025

Nearly 200,000 cut-price spa holidays available for pensioners in Spain in 2026Older people can enjoy 10-day thermal spa breaks from just €302 at 75 centres across Spain We might still be in the thick of the autumn/winter discount trips for older people, but the Imserso Tourism Scheme, a hugely popular initiative offering.. 05/11/2025

Petrol prices in Spain could hit €2 per litre by 2027 under new EU rulesBrussels' latest climate measures could see drivers in Spain paying significantly more at the pump Motorists across Spain could be looking at petrol prices of €2 per litre by 2027, a hefty 35% increase on what we're paying today. The.. 05/11/2025

Pensioners in Spain: Your double Christmas bonus payment is on the waySome festive cheer for retirees across Spain with a welcome financial boost just in time for the holidays Christmas is just around the corner and the festive feeling is already spreading. The season brings presents, gatherings with family and friends.. 04/11/2025

Orihuela Costa footbridge finally gets off the drawing board, but completion is still years awayResidents of Lomas de Cabo Roig have been waiting 20 years for a safe crossing over the AP-7 motorway It’s been seven long months since we’ve had any news on plans to build a footbridge over the busy road linking Lomas de Cabo Roig with.. 04/11/2025

Witness the biggest, brightest Supermoon of the year this NovemberThe incredible Beaver Moon with its many seas and craters will be visible from Spain this week November brings one of the most anticipated astronomical events of the year: the fourth and penultimate supermoon of 2025. This isn't just any full.. 03/11/2025

Read the November edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the November issue of Home & Living! This edition is not only full of inspiring home and health articles, but you'll find so much more.....   Discounted tickets for IFEPA Automotive and Related Industries Show, where.. 03/11/2025

How to keep cockroaches out of your home this autumnWhen the temperatures begin falling in Spain, cockroaches head to the cosy indoors As the temperatures start to drop, sightings of the dreaded cockroach begin to dwindle, especially in the cooler outdoors. But don’t be fooled. When it gets chilly.. 31/10/2025

Young woman rescued from bridge near Zenia BoulevardThe girl climbed on top of the pedestrian bridge near the Villamartín road There were moments of extreme tension on Thursday afternoon, October 30, in Orihuela Costa when a young woman was seen climbing to the top of the iron structure.. 31/10/2025

Spain's new phone app will save you money every time you refuelRuta-E shows real-time prices at petrol stations and electric charging points across Spain There’s no denying the fact that we all want to pay as little as possible when filling up the tank or charging our car battery. Nobody enjoys watching.. 30/10/2025

Double the fines in Spain for parking in disabled spotsSpain plans to increase the penalty from €200 to €500 Unfortunately, we've all seen it. Someone nipping into a disabled parking space for "just a minute" while they run an errand, completely oblivious to the person with mobility.. 30/10/2025

How to check what last-minute budget Imserso holidays are still availableImserso trips for pensioners are selling out fast, but there are still some bargain holidays available across Spain The Imserso tourist scheme is a Spanish government-subsidised holiday programme for pensioners and retirees, offering heavily discounted.. 29/10/2025

Spain backs EU decision to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035Paris and Madrid both agree the 2035 target must be maintained, but call for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry Spain and France have this week thrown their support behind the EU's controversial 2035.. 29/10/2025