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Could your fingerprint replace your bank PIN? The new payment trend arriving in SpainFaster checkouts, fewer passwords and a new way to pay that could soon become the norm The days of trying to remember your bank card PIN every time you pay for shopping could eventually be numbered. A growing number of banks and technology companies.. 12/05/2026

Your bank may be calling - but it could be a scam: Police warn over rising 'spoofing' fraud in SpainFraudsters are making calls appear genuine to trick victims into handing over banking details and security codes A worrying phone scam that makes calls look as though they are coming directly from your bank is continuing to spread in Spain, with Polic.. 11/05/2026

Major facelift underway for Avenida del Cabo in Orihuela CostaThe €200,000 project aims to improve accessibility and year-round traffic flow in Cabo Roig Work is continuing along Avenida del Cabo in Cabo Roig as the local government pushes ahead with a €200,000 upgrade aimed at modernising one of its.. 11/05/2026

Clear skies and sun with a chance of some scattered showers: Alicante weather forecast May 11-14Mostly sunny skies and mild temperatures on the way for the Alicante province, with the risk of some showers and thunderstorms The worst of the bad weather is over for now, but it's not plain sailing yet as some unsettled weather is expected.. 11/05/2026

Hantavirus cruise ship set to dock in Tenerife as quarantine plan moves aheadThe MV Hondius is due in Granadilla on Saturday, with British passengers also affected by the outbreak and health authorities insisting the risk remains low Spain is preparing to receive the MV Hondius in Tenerife on Saturday after the cruise ship at.. 08/05/2026

Keeping homes and businesses clean across Alicante and the Costa Blanca just got easier with Clean NowHelping with everything from regular home cleaning to Airbnb turnovers and deep cleans across the Costa Blanca Between the fine orange Calima dust, muddy rain, sand and humidity, keeping a home or office clean in Spain can sometimes feel like a.. 08/05/2026

Orihuela brings in new plan to tackle pine processionary caterpillar across the municipalityThe pest control programme will cover parks, pine forests and green areas across Orihuela and Orihuela Costa Orihuela City Council has launched a new contract to tackle the pine processionary caterpillar across the municipality, with preventative.. 08/05/2026

More rain and thunderstorms on the way: Alicante weekend weather forecast May 7-10Cloudy skies, persistent rain, heavy showers and thunderstorms predicted for the Alicante Province over the next few days According to Aemet, the unsettled weather looks set to continue over the weekend. Expect overcast skies, persistent rain and.. 07/05/2026

Alicante's foreign tourism income surges to €1.882 billion in the first quarterBenidorm posts its strongest start to the year yet, while the province now accounts for 66% of all spending in the Valencian Community Alicante’s foreign tourism earnings have doubled over the past decade, reaching €1.882 billion in the first.. 06/05/2026

Weekend blaze at Orihuela-Almoradí scrapyard finally under controlLarge-scale emergency response was activated due to the intensity of the fire and the proximity to a local hospital The fire that tore through the Desguaces Mora scrapyard in Benejúzar over the weekend was finally declared fully extinguished.. 04/05/2026

Spain's mandatory V16 beacon is being ignored in 83% of breakdownsEight out of ten breakdowns in Spain happen without the device that's been compulsory since January Possibly the most controversial piece of motoring kit the Spanish authorities have ever introduced, the V16 emergency lights are still causing.. 01/05/2026

Spain moves to ease airport queues as new EU border system causes delaysOperational tweaks introduced as British travellers face long waits at passport control Passengers arriving in Spain, particularly from the UK, have been facing lengthy delays at passport control following the rollout of the EU’s new Entry/Exit.. 01/05/2026

Why May 1 is a public holiday in SpainLabour Day is marked nationwide with a long history of workers’ rights, protest and a welcome day off May 1 is one of the most important dates in the Spanish work calendar, and this year it falls on a Friday, creating a long weekend for many people.. 01/05/2026

Spain to cut antibiotic pack sizes in bid to tackle overuseTourists and residents alike have been known to stock up on antibiotics from Spanish pharmacies Spain is introducing more changes to how antibiotics are dispensed in pharmacies, with plans to reduce standard pack sizes in an effort to tackle overuse.. 01/05/2026

Doctors' strike returns across Spain with cancelled appointments and falling turnoutFresh wave of industrial action highlights ongoing dispute as patients face further disruption Thousands of appointments have once again been cancelled across Spain as doctors began a new round of strike action on Monday April 27, in an ongoing dispute.. 28/04/2026

Spain's wage tax burden rises further after the pandemicThe tax wedge has climbed since 2019, although Spain still sits below Germany, France and Italy Spain has seen the biggest increase in wage tax pressure among Europe’s largest economies since the pandemic. The latest OECD report shows that the share.. 28/04/2026

Thinking of installing air con in Spain? Why you may need permission firstHorizontal Property Law rules mean you cannot always place units where you like in shared buildings As temperatures rise across Spain, many homeowners start thinking about installing air conditioning. But in apartment blocks and urbanisations, it is not.. 27/04/2026

Alexa+ arrives in Spain with a smarter, more natural way to help at homeAmazon’s upgraded assistant is rolling out in Early Access, with more personal features and a monthly fee after launch Alexa+ is now arriving in Spain, and Amazon says the new version is designed to sound more natural, understand context better.. 24/04/2026

Three of Orihuela Costa's most flood-prone waterways are finally getting the clear-out theyOrihuela City Council has kicked off a three-month project targeting invasive vegetation and built-up debris along the coastal strip Orihuela City Council has launched a new round of cleaning and maintenance work on waterways along Orihuela Costa.. 23/04/2026

More taxi strikes planned across Alicante, Valencia and Castellón in ongoing row with ride-hailing apps Taxis in Alicante claim the expansion of ride-hailing services like Uber and Cabify has got “out of control” in recent years Taxi drivers across the Valencian Community are preparing to take to the streets again, with new protests.. 23/04/2026