ALICANTE NEWS

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

More than 82,000 people in Alicante received mental health care last yearThe province accounted for over a third of the 231,803 patients treated across the Valencian Community in 2025 More than 82,400 people living in the province of Alicante received specialist mental health care through the Valencian health service during.. 09/10/2026

The humble shopping trolley gets a Cruzcampo makeoverThe Spanish beer brand teams up with Rolser to turn a familiar neighbourhood essential into a limited-edition fashion accessory The shopping trolley once carried the image of a weekly market trip with a grandmother. Now Cruzcampo is giving the familiar.. 08/10/2026

Medical unions put indefinite strike on hold as Spain heads to the pollsDoctors have postponed the planned October 28 walkout, but warn it could be back on the table after the elections Spain's doctors have put their planned indefinite strike on hold after the calling of early general elections, although the unions.. 08/10/2026

Spain's terrace smoking ban shelved by snap electionThe dissolution of Parliament has paused the Health Ministry's planned overhaul of tobacco laws Smokers on Spain's bar terraces can carry on lighting up for the time being, as the government's plan to ban smoking outdoors has stalled following.. 08/10/2026

Which supermarkets are open in Spain on Monday October 12?Find out which major supermarket chains are opening on Spain’s National Day and where to check your local store October 12 is a public holiday across Spain, but that does not necessarily mean shoppers will be faced with a wall of closed supermarket.. 08/10/2026

Alicante weekend weather October 8-11: Temperatures drop as autumn finally arrivesA cooler end to the week will bring daytime temperatures down into the mid-20s, with mostly clear skies and only a small chance of rain It might be time to fish those cardigans out from the back of the wardrobe as autumn is finally in the air... 08/10/2026

Critically endangered primate that communicates with its eyes is born at Bioparc ValenciaThe white-crowned mangabey cub now shares its home with western lowland gorillas Bioparc Valencia has welcomed a new white-crowned mangabey, a medium-sized primate that communicates using its eyelids and is classed as critically endangered by the International.. 07/10/2026

British fraudster, Jody Smart, finally jailed in Alicante after years of appealsFormer CWM boss has entered Alicante prison nearly nine years after the pension firm collapsed Nearly nine years after Continental Wealth Management collapsed, Jody Smart has finally begun serving a prison sentence for fraud.   Smart, who is.. 07/10/2026

Valencia man jailed for killing his partner's pet rabbit and cooking it in front of herThe abuse in the Valencian town of Montserrat went on for years before the court handed down its sentence A man in the Valencian town of Montserrat has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison after confessing that he killed his partner&#.. 07/10/2026

Torrevieja's Street Food Market returns for the October long weekendEleven food trucks plus tributes to Queen and U2 are on offer at the Parque de las Naciones Torrevieja is set for a long weekend of food, music and shopping, as the Torrevieja Street Food Market and Design Market takes over the Parque de las Naciones.. 07/10/2026

Alicante airport train link takes a big step forwardTransport Minister Óscar Puente confirms final approval of the Torrellano bypass study Alicante airport is set to be connected to the rail network after the Spanish government gave final approval to the feasibility study for the Torrellano.. 07/10/2026

Alicante's Santa Bárbara Castle to regain city centre access after 25 yearsA €2.4 million restoration of the western wall will also bring a new museum route to the Costa Blanca landmark Visitors will be able to walk up to Santa Bárbara Castle from the centre of Alicante once again, as a restoration of its western.. 06/10/2026

Lost in the rain: Policía Local reunite young girl with autism with her family after finding her alone in AlicanteThe girl was found disoriented and unaccompanied in heavy rain in San Miguel de Salinas on Sunday Officers from the Policía Local in San Miguel de Salinas had a distressing call-out on Sunday afternoon. During their shift, they came across a young.. 06/10/2026

Benidorm's hotels close September above 91% as the whole Costa Blanca keeps climbingBritish visitors remain the backbone of the resort's success, with October bookings already looking strong Hotel occupancy across Alicante province finished September on a genuinely impressive note, with every area tracked improving on last year&#.. 06/10/2026

What buying property in Spain really costs, with a worked exampleSpainora breaks down the taxes, fees and extra costs to expect when buying property in Spain in 2026 By Spainora   The allure of the Spanish property market remains undeniable. Whether you are seeking a minimalist villa in Javea, a penthouse.. 06/10/2026

Electricity bills in Spain break the €200 barrier for the first time in 4 yearsAround eight million households on the regulated tariff in Spain will feel the rise after an already costly September Electricity on Spain's wholesale market is set to top €200/MWh today, Tuesday October 6, for the first time in almost four.. 06/10/2026