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Spain poised for another boost in minimum wageThe minimum pay packet in Spain should go up by around 5% As the Spanish government gears up for a new round of negotiations, the country's minimum wage is set to receive a welcome boost. The Minister of Labour, Yolanda Díaz, has announced.. 21/11/2024
Orihuela Costa beach bars to be put out to tender againThe chiringuitos at Punta Prima, Cala Mosca and Cala Estaca have remained closed for two summers Hold onto your hats for a (not so) shocking revelation: the contracts to open three of Orihuela Costa’s beach bars will have to go out to tender.. 21/11/2024
Alicante weekend weather forecast November 21-24: Sunny skies but strong windsBlue skies and mild temperatures are expected this weekend for much of Alicante The weekend looks to be a clear one in the province of Alicante. With little cloud cover over the next four days, the weather is set to be excellent, with warm temperatures.. 21/11/2024
British family held at gunpoint in case of mistaken identity in Orihuela CostaFour armed men broke into the Lomas de Cabo Roig home and attacked the terrified expats Urbanisation in Lomas de Cabo Roig An expat family living in the Torrezenia urbanisation of Lomas de Cabo Roig in Spain’s Orihuela Costa.. 21/11/2024
New Semana Santa tourist walk in Jumilla to relive the Easter processions all year roundA 1500-metre route recreates the steps followed by Penitents on the Tuesday before Easter in Jumilla The Easter Week processions and celebrations in Jumilla date back at least 600 years, placing them among the oldest in Murcia, and have been awarded International.. 20/11/2024
Alicante-Athens flights coming in March 2025easyJet has announced 12 new routes from Spain for next year’s spring-summer campaign Alicante airport is quickly becoming a globetrotter’s dream with several of the top budget airlines announcing exciting new destinations from next year.. 20/11/2024
VAT for self-employed workers in Spain will NOT be scrapped, Treasury confirmsIt was hoped that autónomos in Spain earning less than 85k would be VAT-exempt from 2025 Self-employed workers in Spain had a brief moment to rejoice earlier this week when several media outlets reported that from 2025, autónomos earning.. 20/11/2024
Torrevieja takes to the skies to tackle mosquito menaceTorrevieja Council will use drones, bat boxes and birds of prey to rid the city of pests In a bid to combat the persistent mosquito problem plaguing its residents and tourists, the City Council of Torrevieja has unveiled a revolutionary new arsenal.. 19/11/2024
Irish man arrested in Orihuela Costa on suspicion of international drug traffickingThe 57-year-old was arrested while dumping rubbish near his Pilar de la Horadada home A 57-year-old Irish man, wanted by the authorities in the Czech Republic for his alleged involvement in a massive international drug trafficking operation, was arrested.. 18/11/2024
Orihuela sets its sights on golf tourism from Alicante cruise passengersThe cultural capital of the Costa Blanca wants to lure Alicante holidaymakers down south Cruise tourism is booming on the Costa Blanca and by the end of 2024, a hundred cruise ships with more than 230,000 cruise passengers are expected to arrive at.. 18/11/2024
Alicante weather forecast November 18-21: The sunshine returnsA sunny week ahead for those in the province of Alicante The weather is set to be sunny and clear all week in the province of Alicante. The temperature is going to be warm and there is little to no wind, whilhe evening temperatures will also.. 18/11/2024
Alicante sets a date for Christmas light switch-on, but it's later than usualAlicante City Council has postponed the festivities in solidarity with the Valencia flood victims Alicante has promised a spectacular Christmas display to see out 2024, but residents and visitors will have to wait until Friday November 29 for the.. 15/11/2024
Jet2 launches exciting new flights between Alicante and the UKThe airline’s new British base will allow direct flights between London-Luton and the Costa Blanca There’s more great news for travellers between the UK and Spain with the announcement this week that Jet2.com has launched its 13th British.. 14/11/2024
One in 6 rental properties in Spain snapped up in 24 hoursSpain’s housing shortage is fuelling a frenzy as demand for long-term lets soars Finding a decent long-term rental property for a reasonable price has always been a bit of a challenge in Spain, particularly in the capital cities and in popular.. 13/11/2024
Alicante-Elche airport registers record-breaking passenger numbersThe Costa Blanca airport has recorded more travellers so far this year than in all of 2023 Alicante airport continues to soar to new heights, breaking records month after month. This autumn is no exception and with two months of the year left, the.. 13/11/2024
Couch potato: The unbelievable item this Spanish man was filmed carrying on his electric scooterMany people have taken to social media to comment on the behaviour of the daredevil scooter rider Every other week it seems there is a news story in Spain about people riding dangerously on electric scooters – from towing a child’s pushchair.. 12/11/2024
Alicante festivos 2025: These are all the local bank holidays next yearAlicante will enjoy a long weekend during the Bonfires of San Juan Alicante City Council has officially announced the public holidays for the 2025 working calendar, which will include 14 paid and non-recoverable holidays. The two local.. 12/11/2024
Torrevieja's British community honours the fallen on Remembrance DayArmistice Day is celebrated in both the UK and Spain every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month The British community in Torrevieja came together on Monday November 11 to observe Remembrance Day, also known as Poppy Day and.. 11/11/2024
Spanish house prices reach all-time highIn October, property prices shot up in every region of Spain The dream of owning a home in Spain just got a little further out of reach. According to the latest data, house prices across the country have reached an all-time high, with a staggering.. 11/11/2024
Dead body pulled from Orihuela Costa canalThe body, reportedly that of a cyclist, was found in the water close to Villamartín The Guardia Civil is investigating the discovery of a dead body floating in the transfer canal that passes through Orihuela Costa. The grim sighting.. 08/11/2024
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