ALICANTE NEWS

EU confirms start date for non-Schengen travellers Entry-Exit System as ETIAS fee nearly triplesUK visitors to the EU will face biometric checks starting from October 2025, followed by a new visa-waiver scheme with a higher fee British travellers heading to the EU will face significant changes at borders starting from this October, as the long-awaited..

Lemons selling for eight times more in shops than growers earnCitrus farmers in Vega Baja are being paid 40 cents for lemons that later fetch nearly €3 in supermarkets If you’ve bought lemons lately, you’ve probably noticed the price has crept up. According to a new report by FACUA (a non-profit.. 25/07/2025

Alicante's oldest bookshop forced to close to make way for tourist flatsLocals are rallying in defence of 80 Mundos, a cultural and community hub which is coming under threat from mass ‘touristification’ The oldest bookshop in Alicante, 80 Mundos, is being forced to close after more than 40 years in operation.. 25/07/2025

British drug kingpin once among Europe’s most wanted dies in Costa BlancaBrian Charrington passed away while awaiting a Spanish prison sentence tied to a 2013 cocaine bust   A notorious British drug trafficker, once ranked among Europe’s top ten most investigated criminals, has died on the Costa Blanca while.. 24/07/2025

Benidorm Brits splash out while Spanish diners tighten their beltsHigh-end restaurants see spending rise as British tourists drive a shift in Benidorm’s dining scene   A quiet shift has been happening in Benidorm’s hospitality scene this summer, and local restaurant owners are starting to take notice.. 24/07/2025

Storms may bring some local downpours: Alicante weekend weather July 24-27Turbulent weather into tomorrow morning should give way to pleasant sunshine and gradually rising temperatures this weekend The storms and rainfall will be at their most widespread around 10pm State weather agency AEMET has issued a number.. 24/07/2025

Jewish teenagers removed from Valencia flight for singing in HebrewSpanish police cited safety violations as their motive for removing the French teens, while Israeli officials are alleging antisemitism A group of French Jewish youths were removed from a Vueling flight in Valencia, Spain, this week, prompting.. 24/07/2025

Orihuela Costa medical centre crisis drags on despite new regional planOrihuela council is leaning towards a new build as the ageing Aguamarina centre struggles to cope Residents of Orihuela Costa have been waiting for more than five years for decisive action to address their public healthcare shortage. The only existing.. 24/07/2025

Twelve wildfires break out in a single day as Spain's summer blaze crisis deepensAndalucía hit hardest as experts warn rainy spring followed by intense heat and wind is fuelling fast-spreading fires   Spain braces for another dangerous fire season Spain is facing a fresh wave of summer wildfires as hot, dry and.. 23/07/2025

Potholes, weeds and broken bins: Orihuela Costa residents fed up with neglectLocals say the coast is treated like a cash cow with crumbs in return, as police confirm dozens of accidents caused by crumbling roads Orihuela Costa residents say they’ve had enough. While Orihuela city receives the lion’s share of municipal.. 23/07/2025

Orihuela Costa to fix long-forgotten tourist signpostsThe crumbling, vandalised signs will be replaced as part of a long-overdue upgrade in Orihuela Costa Visitors to Orihuela Costa who’ve found themselves squinting at rotted or graffiti-covered signs may soon have an easier time getting around.. 22/07/2025

Whale of a sight: More than 100 giants glide past the Costa BlancaDénia had the front-row seat for one of nature’s grandest migrations this week The waters off the Costa Blanca have welcomed some extraordinary visitors this season. More than one hundred fin whales, the second largest animals on the.. 22/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025

Spain's beaches under threat from climate change and unchecked developmentGreenpeace report warns of shrinking coastlines in Andalucía, Mallorca and Catalonia A new report from Greenpeace paints a stark picture of the future for some of Spain’s most popular coastal areas, as rising sea levels, increasing tourism.. 21/07/2025

WATCH: Wildfire at Torrevieja lagoon spreads frighteningly close to homesThe blaze broke out at the abandoned municipal spa with smoke visible across the Costa Blanca Spain’s dreaded forest fire season is continuing without let-up, with major blazes breaking out across the country since the start of the summer. In.. 21/07/2025

Family of French tourists in Javea, including two small children, hospitalised after being hit by drink driverThe father and two young children were seriously injured in the incident, which has left holidaymakers in the Marina Alta town in shock A French family on holiday in Javea (Xàbia) on the Costa Blanca was seriously injured on Thursday afternoon.. 21/07/2025

47-year-old British man gored by bull in AlicanteThe man is in hospital after suffering an injury at the ‘bous cerrils’ fiesta in the Marina Alta comarca A 47-year-old British man was injured when gored by a bull’s horn last Thursday afternoon, July 17, during the celebration of.. 21/07/2025

Why more beaches are off limits in Alicante this summerMore closures than usual in July as bacteria lingers longer in the warmer sea More beaches than usual have been forced to close temporarily in the Valencian Community this summer due to a combination of environmental factors and improved water quality.. 18/07/2025

VIDEO: Italian mob boss and most wanted fugitive arrested in Orihuela CostaThe leader of the infamous Camorra crime syndicate faces 24 years in prison for drug trafficking 🚩Detenido uno de los #fugitivos más buscados de #Italia 🔹El arrestado está considerado como el líder del clan Sorianello.. 18/07/2025

How to sleep better in Spain's sticky summer nightsTop tips for staying cool and getting some shut-eye when it’s hot, humid and air con isn’t an option   If you’ve ever tried to sleep through a summer heatwave, in Spain or anywhere else, you’ll know it’s not just the heat..