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Spain introduces sweeping new rental rules after Maricarmen evictionTwo new Royal Decree-Laws bring changes to rent increases, contract renewals, temporary rentals, room rentals and evictions, although Congress must still approve them Spain has introduced a major package of changes to its housing and rental.. 01/10/2026
Alicante weather October 1-4: Heavy rain and storms expected as temperatures fallAEMET has issued an important weather warning for northern Alicante as heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail are expected from Thursday afternoon Thursday will still be warm in parts of Alicante Province, with temperatures reaching 32°C in Elche.. 01/10/2026
Spain still throws away over a million tonnes of food a year and most of it starts at homeNew figures mark World Day Against Food Waste, with household bins the biggest culprit by far Spain wasted 1,129.91 million kilos of food in 2025, working out at 24.3 kilos for every person in the country. That's according to the Ministry of Agriculture.. 30/09/2026
Spain steps in to cap energy costs as fuel and gas prices hit their highest levels since 2022The government's third anti-crisis package limits gas tariff rises, freezes butane cylinder prices and extends fuel tax cuts through to the end of the year Energy bills in Spain are climbing fast and the government has moved to limit the damage.. 30/09/2026
Two major crashes cause delays on roads around Orihuela Costa and TorreviejaTraffic is slow on the N-332, while roadworks and further incidents are affecting the AP-7, A-7 and A-31 Drivers heading out around southern Alicante are being warned to allow extra time, with several accidents and other traffic problems reported.. 30/09/2026
Alicante is rethinking its tourism model after a record-breaking yearThe city has become a year-round destination, but success brings its own pressures, and a new four-year strategy is already in the works Alicante has had a remarkable 2026 for tourism. The city was already hitting post-pandemic highs over the summer.. 30/09/2026
Spanish doctors officially call an indefinite strike in OctoberDoctors say months of protests and failed negotiations with the Health Ministry have left them with no option but to step up industrial action Doctors across Spain are officially being called to an indefinite strike from October 28, after the country.. 30/09/2026
Alicante’s natural parks enjoy a bumper summerVisitor numbers rose by almost 20%, with Peñón de Ifach, Montgó and the Santa Pola Salt Flats leading the way Alicante’s best-known natural spaces have had a particularly busy summer, helping push visitor numbers at parks across.. 29/09/2026
Your shopping basket has gone up nearly 40% in five years and coffee has more than doubledNew OCU report reveals which supermarkets are cheapest, and how much your postcode could be costing you If your weekly shop feels like it costs more than it used to, you're not imagining it. A new report from Spain's Organisation of Consumers.. 29/09/2026
Alicante airport just had its best summer ever and a long-awaited VIP lounge is finally on its way backRecord passenger numbers, a Wizz Air surge and a €6 million lounge renovation are all part of the story at Miguel Hernández this autumn Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has just wrapped up the best summer in its history.. 29/09/2026
Brexit and its aftermath from a lawyer's perspective By Alex Radford, Founding Partner, My Lawyer in Spain The ten-year anniversary of the Brexit referendum is causing many in the UK and Europe to reflect on what’s changed since the referendum vote and what has stayed the same... 28/09/2026
Alicante weather September 28-October 1: Warm days with showers on the wayTemperatures will stay around 30°C in much of Alicante Province this week, although cloudy skies and a few showers will bring a change in the weather, particularly in the north Autumn may have arrived, but Alicante is still holding on to summer..
Imserso holidays are selling out in minutes as hotels quietly step awayMore than four million pensioners are chasing fewer than 880,000 places, and the hotels in the most popular resorts are the missing piece The queues outside the travel agencies, across Spain, started early. In some cities, retirees were already lined.. 28/09/2026
Benidorm to host cycling's biggest cyclocross event since 1990Costa Blanca city awarded the 2031 UCI World Championships after a hugely successful World Cup run Benidorm has landed one of cycling's biggest prizes, with the UCI confirming the coastal city will host the 2031 Cyclocross World Championships. It'..
Autumn officially arrives in Spain this week as days start getting shorterThe autumn equinox arrives on Wednesday with almost equal hours of daylight and darkness Summer is officially coming to an end in Spain this week, although you might not notice much difference in the weather just yet. The autumn equinox.. 25/09/2026
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
Missing Benidorm Brit found watching football in a pub next to his own missing posterGeoff Cumiskey, 58, had his family fearing the worst after disappearing without his passport, phone or money following a missed flight home It could have ended very differently. When Geoff Cumiskey, a 58-year-old from Workington in Cumbria, went missing.. 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
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