ALICANTE NEWS

Six months after Spain's blackout: Higher bills, grid problems and no answersWhat’s changed since the big power cut in April Back in April, Spain experienced its biggest power blackout in decades. On Monday April 28, millions of people across the country were left without electricity for up hours. The blackout happened because.. 29/10/2025

How to check what last-minute budget Imserso holidays are still availableImserso trips for pensioners are selling out fast, but there are still some bargain holidays available across Spain The Imserso tourist scheme is a Spanish government-subsidised holiday programme for pensioners and retirees, offering heavily discounted.. 29/10/2025

Valencian town steps up cat protection as Halloween nearsAyuntamiento warns of fines and monitors colonies amid fears of ritual abuse As Halloween approaches, some Spanish towns are keeping a close eye on their feline friends, worried they might become victims of dark rituals. In the Valencian Community, the.. 29/10/2025

Spain backs EU decision to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035Paris and Madrid both agree the 2035 target must be maintained, but call for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry Spain and France have this week thrown their support behind the EU's controversial 2035.. 29/10/2025

One year on from Spain's deadly DANA, the storm that killed over 200 people in Valencia and caused more than €10 billion in damageOne year after the catastrophic floods that devastated the province of Valencia and other parts of Spain, many residents are still struggling to rebuild their lives while communities mourn the 229 victims lost to the deadliest storm in recent history.. 29/10/2025

British man hospitalised after screwdriver attack in Valencia city centreScottish victim suffers punctured lung following early morning assault near Plaza de Ayuntamiento A British man has been taken to hospital in Valencia after being stabbed with a screwdriver by a passerby for refusing to give him a cigarette. The incident.. 29/10/2025

Alicante holiday calendar 2026: Key public holidays and local celebrations confirmedIn all, Alicante will enjoy 14 bank holidays next year, although the province will only have two long weekends The public holiday calendar for 2026 across the province of Alicante is now taking shape, with a mix of national, regional and local dates.. 29/10/2025

Are moths munching your wardrobe? Here’s how to keep your clothes safe this autumnPractical tips for stopping autumn’s tiniest home invaders in their tracks If summer’s giant moth invasion across Spain surprised you, don’t let autumn’s smaller but just as hungry offenders ruin your favourite jumper. Clothes moths..

Ryanair will no longer accept paper boarding cards from next monthThe budget airline is going fully digital in November so customers won’t be issued physical boarding passes Budget airline Ryanair has been quietly working away in the background to make the switch and the date is almost upon us: from Wednesday.. 28/10/2025

Murcia, Alicante and Andalucia join forces to fight cuts to water supplyThe regional governments have called for urgent talks over plans to reduce the water transfer to southern Spain In a last-ditch attempt, the regional governments in Murcia, the Valencian Community and Andalucia, along with the Syndicate of Irrigators.. 28/10/2025

Alicante airport shut down for two hours due to droneAround 1,000 passengers were affected with flights diverted to Murcia and other airports Alicante-Elche Airport was thrown into complete chaos on Monday October 27 when a drone was spotted flying above the terminal shortly before 9pm. Because of the.. 28/10/2025

Spain sets November deadline for families to assess risks for domestic workersNew rules mean employers must complete occupational risk surveys and implement safety measures in the home There are nearly 350,000 women registered as domestic workers in Spain, according to the Ministry of Labour, and another 115,600 working in homes.. 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

Series of minor earthquakes in southern Alicante this weekendA 1.8-magnitude earthquake could be felt in Rojales, Los Montesinos, Formentera del Segura and Benijófar At 2.11pm on Sunday October 26, a 1.8-magnitude earthquake was recorded with its epicentre in the Ciudad Quesada area of Alicante province.. 27/10/2025

Fall back: Don't forget the clocks change in Spain this weekendThe clocks will go back this coming Sunday as Spain switches from summer to winter time Summer in Spain has drawn to a close and most of us have returned to our normal rhythm and routine after the holidays. With the days already getting shorter, the.. 24/10/2025

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

Gender violence reports rises across Spain Latest figures show an alarming rise, as authorities push for education and stronger protections both online and offline New data shows that reports of gender-based violence in Spain are rising again, with regions such as the Canary Islands.. 23/10/2025

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