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Spain's hottest areas see property prices cool as temperatures riseTraditional property hotspots like Andalucia and Alicante are starting to lose their appeal If you're considering buying or renting property in Spain, it's essential to be aware of how climate change is influencing the housing market. Recent.. 27/10/2025

Car bursts into flames outside popular Orihuela Costa restaurantThe flames threatened to engulf the wooden front of the Banana Tree Restaurant There was plenty of panic in Orihuela Costa on Saturday afternoon, October 25, when a car burst into flames just metres from the Banana Tree Restaurant on Calle Azafrá.. 27/10/2025

Flu cases are skyrocketing in Spain: what are the symptoms and how to tell it apart from Covid?Flu infections are soaring across Spain this autumn, with experts warning of a tough season ahead Spain is seeing a sharp rise in flu cases as autumn settles in, with some municipalities reporting levels far higher than last year. After years of focusing.. 27/10/2025

Breezy and mild but showery: Alicante weather forecast October 27-30The weather will worsen mid-week with the arrival of rain, especially in northern Alicante Weather outlook on Thursday afternoon, October 30   The southern Costa Blanca basked in an unusual October heatwave all weekend but sadly, the summery.. 27/10/2025

Spain accused of criminalising tourism with new policyTwelve regional governments in Spain have expressed their concerns over the policies and warn they could destroy tourism Spain’s tourism sector, which brings in billions and supports millions of jobs, has become the new battleground.. 24/10/2025

New EU driving licence rules allow 17 year olds to hit the roadSpain is preparing for sweeping European changes that will allow 17 year olds to obtain a licence and introduce a digital version by 2030 After a couple of years in the planning stages, the European Union has given the green light to a brand new driver.. 23/10/2025

€1,000 payout for new mums in OrihuelaTown hall opens application period for new benefit to encourage childbirth Councillor for families María Carmen Portugal For the first time in Orihuela, financial aid is being made available as a way to encourage residents to have children.. 22/10/2025

Watch: Firefighters tackle dawn blaze in Orihuela CostaCommercial unit suffers damage from fire caused by possible electrical fault INCENDIO EN LOCAL COMERCIAL Esta mañana #bomberostorrevieja acudía en Orihuela Costa a apagar el fuego que comenzaba en el cuadro eléctrico de un local.. 22/10/2025

Relive your youth at unforgettable concerts with Rewind SpainThe best original stars and tribute shows in the business are wowing audiences on the Costa Blanca Bryan Adams UK There’s no business like showbusiness, and understanding the importance of putting on a proper show is what makes the concerts.. 22/10/2025

Body discovered in search for missing British expat in TorreviejaWeeks of appeals end in tragedy as investigators recover remains near Lago Jardin The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a 63-year-old British resident missing from Torrevieja since Friday September 20, has ended in heartbreak with the discovery of a body.. 16/10/2025

Torrevieja Hospital has replaced more than 40% of its beds for inpatients 2024 management report highlights pressures from high proportion of elderly and foreign residents   Torrevieja Hospital has recently replaced 100 inpatient beds with an investment of €309,819 (including IVA/VAT). The hospital.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025

The worst storms in Spain will now be given their own namesFollowing the devastation caused by Alice in the southeast of Spain, all future high-impact DANAs will be named On October 7, DANA Alice swept across eastern Spain, flooding towns, grinding transport to a halt and leaving many people talking.. 14/10/2025

Spain records one of the warmest Septembers since 1961 despite dramatic stormsSeptember brought record-breaking heat to parts of Andalucia and Murcia with temperatures 2°C above normal Average temperature anomalies in September 2025 compared to the period 1991-2020   We might still be drying out or rain coats.. 14/10/2025

Popular Sunday market shut down in Guardamar del SeguraTown hall has been trying to get owners to legalise activities for many years without success Guardamar del Segura town hall has shut down El Fogón market, which it seems has been operating without a licence for the last 30 years. It.. 14/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Orihuela Costa family's desperate appeal to find missing British manMarc Tulloch Hewson was last seen in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja A desperate plea has been issued to help find a British man who went missing in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja on September 20.. 10/10/2025

Imserso budget holidays for pensioners return for the 2025-2026 seasonAround 900,000 cut-price trips are offered every year to popular destinations like Alicante and Murcia The Imserso tourism scheme is one of those uniquely Spanish ideas that has stood the test of time. It was launched decades ago with the simple goal.. 06/10/2025

Read the October edition of Home & Living magazine online nowWelcome to the October issue of Home & Living! Another great read which we hope will inspire you and help you find lots of ideas to incorporate in to your home and your life.   Featured in this months issue:   Discover.. 02/10/2025