ALICANTE NEWS

Torrevieja green lights 1,300 new homes and hospital expansionThe project includes a housing development, school land, green areas and road improvements in La Ceñuela Torrevieja City Council has approved plans that will allow a major new development in the La Ceñuela area, paving the way for more.. 30/04/2026

Spain Labour Day weekend: Supermarket opening hours during the May bank holidayEach chain has set its own opening hours for the May 1st holiday weekend, with some regional differences across Spain The Friday May 1 Labour Day holiday will be marked throughout Spain in 2026, giving many people a long weekend to switch off, travel.. 30/04/2026

Rare Blue Moon to light up Spanish skies this MaySkywatchers across Spain will get two chances to see a full moon in May, with the second known as a Blue Moon The night sky over Spain is set to put on a rare show this May, with not one but two full moons appearing in the same month in what&rsquo.. 30/04/2026

Torrevieja man arrested after cat beaten to death in shocking street attackThe case is being treated as animal abuse and gender-based violence by Torrevieja City Council Local police in Torrevieja arrested a man on Monday April 27 after a cat was beaten to death in the street in a case that has shocked residents and sparked.. 30/04/2026

How to get a criminal records check in Spain, with help from Heniam & AssociatesEverything you need to know about requesting your criminal record certificate in Spain, including online, in person and from abroad If you need to prove your legal record in Spain, you may be asked to provide a criminal record certificate as part of certain..

Why May 1 is a public holiday in SpainLabour Day is marked nationwide with a long history of workers’ rights, protest and a welcome day off May 1 is one of the most important dates in the Spanish work calendar, and this year it falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend for many people.. 30/04/2026

Rain and thunderstorms expected for the May bank holiday weekend: Alicante weather forecast April 30-May 3Cloudy overcast skies, cooler temperatures and even the possibility of muddy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend Unfortunately, the May bank holiday weekend looks like it will be cloudy and wet across Alicante, with rain expected on and off.. 30/04/2026

Key 'rehearsal' day arrives for the much-anticipated solar eclipse in SpainStargazers across Spain can test viewing spots now ahead of August 12 total eclipse People across Spain are already gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of 2026, with a total solar eclipse set to take place on Wednesday August 12. It&.. 30/04/2026

Tourist flat crackdown has not boosted long-term rentals across SpainA new study says withdrawn holiday lets have mostly moved into seasonal use, sales or stayed empty Removing tourist apartments has not increased the supply of permanent rental homes across Spain, according to a new study from Idealista. The figures show.. 29/04/2026

New direct Valencia flight to 'magical' European city confirmed for 2026Wizz Air says Valencia has “extraordinary growth potential” as it expands Italian connections Valencia will have a new direct flight to the Italian city of Turin from 2026 as Wizz Air rolls out a major expansion plan alongside the Visit.. 29/04/2026

May 9-10 Europe Day celebrations in TorreviejaThe free event at the International Auditorium is one of the highlights of Torrevieja's social calendar Torrevieja is pulling out all the stops for Europe Day this year, with a free gala at the International Auditorium on Saturday May 9 that&#.. 29/04/2026

July 16-August 23 Cirque du Soleil returns to AlicanteThe Big Top is back on San Juan Beach in Alicante this summer Cirque du Soleil is coming back to Alicante this summer and this time around it's bringing KURIOS, Cabinet of Curiosities, a show that has wowed more than six million people across.. 29/04/2026

Segura River water reserves in Murcia hit their best level since 2013While the rest of Spain sees reservoir levels dipping, the Segura basin is heading in the opposite direction Water reserves in the Segura River basin reservoirs are continuing to recover, with levels now sitting at just above 58% of capacity and rising.. 29/04/2026

New-build property demand rises across Spain as families and solo buyers dominate the marketSpainora helps expats navigate Spain’s fast-changing new-build market and find the right property with confidence Spain’s housing debate is usually dominated by talk of shortages, rising prices and the growing difficulty many people face.. 29/04/2026

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdownsEight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities have ever introduced, the V16 emergency lights are still causing.. 28/04/2026

Doctors' strike returns across Spain with cancelled appointments and falling turnoutFresh wave of industrial action highlights ongoing dispute as patients face further disruption Thousands of appointments have once again been cancelled across Spain as doctors began a new round of strike action on Monday April 27, in an ongoing dispute.. 28/04/2026

Alicante pharmacies hit by paracetamol and ibuprofen shortages linked to Iran conflictSupplies across the Valencian Community are largely stable but several well-known brands are out of stock Shortages of paracetamol and ibuprofen have been confirmed across Alicante province, with the ongoing conflict in Iran and the closure of the.. 28/04/2026

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemicThe tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest economies since the pandemic. The latest OECD report shows that the share.. 28/04/2026

Bars and restaurants in Spain must close terraces during heatwaves under new rulesThe Spain-wide regulations stipulate that terraces can stay open if bars have cooling systems in place If you've ever tried to grab a drink on a bar terrace during a Spanish heatwave, you'll know it's not always the most comfortable experience.. 28/04/2026

Ryanair set to shrink in Spain for the first time ever with more winter cuts on the wayThe Irish airline says it's growing everywhere but Spain and things could get worse if the Iran conflict continues to hit fuel prices Ryanair has fired another shot at Spanish airport operator Aena, warning that 2027 will be the first year.. 28/04/2026