ALICANTE NEWS

Foreigners drive Spain's biggest population boom in historySpain is now home to more than 49.4 million people and almost 20% of them were born somewhere else Spain’s population has reached a record-breaking 49,442,844 people after growing by 105,488 in the third quarter of 2025. The figures, released.. 12/11/2025

Brace yourself for the booms: Supersonic flights return to Lorca skiesResidents warned of possible noise as Tactical Leadership Programme runs supersonic exercises from November 17 to 27 If you live in or near Murcia, southern Alicante and eastern Almería, you might want to keep your windows shut next week because.. 12/11/2025

Valencia DANA floods push Spain into global top 20 for climate disastersNew climate study presented at COP30 summit confirms the deadly October 2024 storm was the worst natural disaster in recent Spanish history The catastrophic storm unleashed by the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) that struck Valencia.. 12/11/2025

Guardia Civil breaks up Murcia gang behind 50 home burglariesOperation Twilight ends a year-long crime spree across Murcia and Alicante A spree of burglaries across Murcia and Alicante have been solved after the Guardia Civil dismantled a criminal gang operating in the regions.   The arrests came during.. 11/11/2025

Soaring Spanish mortgages shut out buyers: Costs jump 63% in a decadeForeign demand drives up prices, leaving many residents facing impossible home loans and the realities of renting If you’re thinking about buying a home in Spain, the numbers are increasingly daunting. The average mortgage amount needed to buy a property..

The Taurids meteor shower arrives in Spain: The night you can see fireballs in the skyThis incredible meteor show will peak in the skies over Spain on Tuesday November 11 The Taurids, one of the most anticipated meteor showers of autumn, reach their peak tonight, Tuesday November 11, and will be visible from all over Spain, weather.. 11/11/2025

DGT speed cameras: New section controls to launch soon in AlicanteAverage speed technology being installed near Elche, Elda and Monforte to improve road safety Drivers across the province of Alicante are being warned to watch their speed, as the first average speed cameras are about to arrive on some of the region&rsquo.. 11/11/2025

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roofSpain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as bird flu, has gripped the globe.. 11/11/2025

Eleven smart tax moves to make in Spain before New Year that could save you thousandsAct now or miss out on legitimate ways to reduce your 2026 Spanish tax bill The 2026 tax season might feel like a distant worry, but savvy taxpayers know that the final weeks of 2025 are prime time for financial housekeeping. The clever folk at economic.. 10/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in.. 10/11/2025

The 2025 Christmas Lottery: Who's barred from playing and how not to lose it all if you winWith the season fast approaching, here’s a reminder of who can’t join in the fun - and some handy advice for those dreaming of striking it lucky It might still be early November, but Christmas is already starting to peek around the corner.. 10/11/2025

Mild week ahead with rising temperatures: Alicante weather forecast November 10-13Alicante can look forward to a calm, settled few days before the clouds roll in mid-week Average temperatures expected on Thursday November 13   The northern half of the country and much of western Spain is bracing for more torrential rain.. 10/11/2025

Own property in Spain? Here's what's changing for non-residents in 2025-2026We’re just a couple of months away from the new year, and there are important things that all homeowners should now for 2026...  As Spain heads into a new tax year, several legal updates are set to impact non-resident property owners from.. 07/11/2025

New niño on the block: Action supermarkets sweep Spain to rival the big brandsThe bargain Dutch brand is threatening the crowns of Mercadona, Lidl and Aldi with low, low prices It seems there’s no stopping Action, the latest discount superstore aiming for Spanish domination. The Dutch chain first arrived in Spain in 2022.. 07/11/2025

Spain orders poultry lockdown as bird flu cases surgeOutdoor farming has been banned across most of Spain from November 10 Spain has banned outdoor poultry farming across nearly the entire country in response to a sharp rise in avian flu cases among wild birds. The new restrictions, announced by the.. 07/11/2025

Danger on Alicante's AP-7: British driver travels 17km the wrong way causing chaosDespite flashing lights and warnings from Guardia Civil, a 76-year-old British driver forced others off the motorway before being intercepted In a frightening incident reported yesterday about the night of October 18, a 76-year-old British man drove.. 07/11/2025

Spanish ports to receive billions in fresh investment for expansion and greener tradeCartagena, Alicante and seven major Andalusian ports set to modernise, boost connectivity and sustainability through 2029 Spain’s busiest ports are getting a major facelift thanks to a wave of government investment aimed at future-proofing trade.. 07/11/2025

Obesity costs Spain €130 billion a year, but losing just 5-10% of weight could save billionsExperts also warn early eating disorders surge in children as young as five, sparking concern Obesity is costing Spain a staggering €130 billion annually, equivalent to 8% of the country’s GDP and nearly half of its state pension budget, according.. 07/11/2025

Dramatic scenes as car flips over outside busy Orihuela Costa barThe vehicle skidded to a halt on its side in front stunned customers sitting outside a La Zenia bar Customers enjoying an afternoon drink outside the popular Alejandro's bar in La Zenia got a bit of a shock on Wednesday, November 5 when a car.. 06/11/2025

The Llíber property scandal: A summary of two decades of deceptionThe mess made by the sale of illegal homes in Llíber and other Alicante towns is only just starting to be sorted out, but it has left a terrible human toll by John Michael Kirby, Technical Architect and Building Engineer (above, left.. 06/11/2025