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

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

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

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

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

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..

Olive oil prices crash by 46 per cent but not all Spanish food costs are cooling downSpain's ‘liquid gold’ has fallen 48% from its peak as grocery inflation drops to more manageable levels Remember when buying olive oil felt like a luxury purchase? Those days might finally be over. Spain's beloved ‘liquid.. 17/07/2025

Turtle rescued from the sea in Torrevieja after eating the remains of a balloonExperts are urging the public to end the custom of releasing balloons into the sky since they can become a “deadly trap” for animals A young turtle had to be rescued in Torrevieja last Friday July 11 because it had ingested.. 17/07/2025

Rents in Spain can be hiked up by 2.10 per cent this monthThe latest rent increase limit applies to contracts signed after Spain's housing law came into effect in May 2023 Millions of renters across Spain are facing potential rent increases this month as landlords gain the ability to raise monthly payments.. 17/07/2025

How to stop car thieves this summer: 4 essential tips from Spanish PoliceWith thefts on the rise in holiday hotspots, these simple precautions can help keep your vehicle safe at the beach and beyond The Spanish summer is finally here in all its sweltering heat and whether you’re jetting to the Costas for a holiday.. 17/07/2025

Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain   A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025

Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025

Food and fuel shoot up in price across Spain due to the conflict in IsraelInflation in Spain rose far more sharply last month than experts had initially predicted The conflict in the Middle East was always going to have a knock-on effect in western countries but even the financial experts are surprised by how much, and.. 16/07/2025

These are the Spanish beaches that welcome dogs this summerIn Spain, the number of coastal cities that allow dogs on the beaches is increasing Every year, thousands of people hit the Spanish coast in search of a beach and a refreshing, cooling swim. But it’s not just us humans who suffer in the sun;.. 15/07/2025

Major earthquake off Almería-Murcia coast felt across southern SpainThe tremors originating in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea were felt in Murcia, Andalucía and beyond It was about 7am when the windows began to rattle in their frames and the crockery in the kitchen clinked. Those who were awake already.. 14/07/2025

Brits in Spain urged to make this change to avoid passport control headacheA new update on the UK government website urges British residents in Spain to swap their green certificate for a TIE card They highlight the risk of airport delays for those without the biometric residency card The UK government has updated the..

What are the pros and cons of voting to ban tourist rentals in my community?Communities across Spain are holding EGMs to decide whether or not to continue allowing tourist rentals in their buildings, resorts and urbanisations, which has left many people wondering: “What way should I vote?”     Skip..

Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025