ALICANTE NEWS

Wetherspoon is opening its first pub overseas... and it's at Alicante Airport!The pub is set to open at the end of January 2026 Britain’s favourite pub has announced it will be opening its first establishment abroad, and Spain’s Costa Blanca has been chosen as the location to be awarded this honour. Having a cheeky.. 21/11/2025

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crimeIf passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and breaking and entering were reported in Spain, the third highest figure ever. Homeowners..

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fineKnock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country (with a few minor exceptions) must carry an approved and connected V-16 emergency..

Listeria alert in more sliced meats: Are these products in your fridge?AESAN extends recall to more batches of Nuestra Alacena and other brands, urging caution across Spain If you have recently stocked up on sliced meats, it’s worth checking your fridge. Spain’s food safety watchdog, AESAN, has widened its alert.. 21/11/2025

The 'Danish Ikea' chain stealing the homeware crown in SpainThe retail giant plans to open more than 300 new stores across Spain and Portugal It looks like there’s just no stopping JYSK, the homeware giant commonly referred to as the 'cheap Ikea' or the 'Danish Ikea.' Plans are already.. 21/11/2025

Ultra-processed food consumption triples in Spain sparking major health concernsWith nearly a third of daily calories now coming from ultra-processed foods, health experts say it´s “like smoking” and urge stronger policies to protect public health   Spain’s diet is changing fast… and not for.. 21/11/2025

Twice as many foreigners choose to buy in Alicante as in MalagaThe British still buy the lion’s share of property in Spain, followed closely by the Germans Alicante is enjoying a remarkable surge in interest from foreign home buyers and the trend has become one of the strongest in the whole of Spain. In.. 20/11/2025

This €600K Alicante car park is the weirdest-looking new construction in Valencia, but there's a reason for itA €645,000 investment creates a key sustainable mobility hub connecting Vega Baja towns Almoradí has just unveiled the largest shared vehicle parking facility in the Valencian Community, aiming to boost sustainable travel across the Vega Baja.. 20/11/2025

Heat returns this weekend: Alicante weather forecast November 20-23After a very cold few days, the temperatures will shoot back up throughout Alicante province on Sunday Average temperatures forecast by the State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) on Sunday   All of Spain is still suffering under the influence.. 20/11/2025

Taste of Spain: 5 foodie destinations you can reach direct from the UKDiscover the rich and varied flavours of Spain beyond the summer beaches this winter When you think of Spanish food, paella, chorizo or tortilla probably spring to mind - and they’re delicious, of course. But Spanish cuisine is much more diverse.. 19/11/2025

Benidorm pilots new European wallet system to cut hotel check-in queuesThe digital wallet cut the check-time down to a matter of seconds during its trial run at the Michelangelo Hotel in Benidorm Hotel check-ins across Spain have turned into something of an ordeal since new regulations came into force late last year.. 19/11/2025

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at workA new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in Spain say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to a major new study.. 19/11/2025

Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concernsSpanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact   Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress passed a law forcing the rail operator to return to its previous compensation.. 18/11/2025

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globeA massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well, this afternoon, we’re finding out firsthand. Content delivery.. 18/11/2025

Getting vaccinated against the flu or Covid reduces the risk of stroke and heart attackAccording to Spanish experts, flu and Covid-19 vaccines have benefits far beyond preventing the diseases they were designed for For anyone thinking twice about getting vaccinated this winter season, Spanish experts have an interesting take on things.. 18/11/2025

Spanish vets warn dog owners about a hidden autumn dangerVets in Spain warn that acorns can cause intestinal blockages and toxic reactions in pets Autumn, with its parks and gardens full of changing leaves and fruits like acorns and chestnuts decorating the paths, is a picturesque scene, but for dogs it.. 18/11/2025

What Alicante locals are stocking up on for Christmas… And it's not what you thinkPharmacies see early festive demand, but it is more antacids than turrón this year If you thought Alicante residents were already filling their cupboards with turrón and cava, think again. With Christmas party season about to begin, people.. 18/11/2025

Lung cancer on the rise in younger Spaniards, especially in womenOne in 20 lung cancer patients in Spain is under 50 as genetic and environmental factors come into focus Lung cancer usually affects older people, but it is increasingly being diagnosed in younger patients, especially women. In fact, about one in 20 cases.. 18/11/2025

Spain hikes up the price of cigarettes and tobaccoDozens of brands of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipe tobacco in Spain have increased in price this week Tobacconists across Spain have introduced more price changes this week which impact cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars and pipe tobacco. In.. 18/11/2025

Get the heating on: Bottled gas prices have dropped again across SpainFrom November 18, the maximum price for butano gas canisters in Spain will be set at €15.46 With temperatures set to plummet across Spain this week there’s some great news for households: the price of a standard butano bottled gas cylinder.. 18/11/2025