ALICANTE NEWS

Spain proposes major expansion of bereavement and palliative care leaveTen days off for close family deaths, up to 15 for palliative care, under new government plan The Spanish Ministry of Labour has presented a draft Royal Decree that would significantly extend the amount of paid leave workers can take following the death.. 21/10/2025

Amazon Cloud crash disrupts payments, banking and everyday servicesA major fault in Amazon’s cloud system caused widespread outages in Spain, hitting banks, payment services and digital platforms Amazon's cloud services ran into problems on Monday and caused widespread disruption globally, affecting everything.. 21/10/2025

Bump in cruise liners brings record numbers to Alicante this OctoberAbout 19,000 passengers are expected between last Saturday and this Thursday An MSC cruise liner in Alicante The number of cruise passengers coming to Alicante city will hit a new high this week as the city's port expects to welcome.. 21/10/2025

Costa Blanca to get October heatwave: Alicante weather forecast October 20-23Steep rise in temperatures may reach as high as 35ºC in places Thursday's remarkable predicted maximum and minimum temperatures This week brings an unexpected return of summer-like conditions to Alicante province, according to state.. 20/10/2025

Could this finally be the end of Daylight Savings Time? No more clock changes, says Spanish PMPedro Sánchez is ready to present a formal proposition to the EU to scrap the biannual time change altogether As the clocks prepare to fall back once again this weekend, Spain’s Prime Minister and President Pedro Sánchez has announced.. 20/10/2025

What to say when the Guardia Civil stops you: keep it cool and cleverSimple words to keep you calm when the Guardia Civil wants to know why they stopped you If you’ve ever been stopped by the Guardia Civil while driving in Spain, you might recognise that classic question: "Do you know why we stopped.. 17/10/2025

Widow's pension rules could change for undocumented couples with childrenNew proposal would let couples skip formal marriage or civil partnership if they prove two years together and share children If you’re in a long-term relationship but not officially married or registered as a pareja de hecho (civil partnership).. 17/10/2025

European court rules pets are legally baggage on flights: airlines not liable beyond luggage compensationLoss of pets during air travel is treated like lost suitcases, limiting airline compensation obligations If you’re an animal lover who travels with pets, this news might be a bit upsetting. The Court of Justice of the European Union has decided.. 17/10/2025

Non-resident property tax: Stress-free filing with IberianTax Although owning a property in Spain is a dream for many, filing your non-resident property taxes can prove more of a nightmare. For most non-resident owners, processes in the Spanish bureaucracy can feel confusing, time-consuming and costly. This is where.. 17/10/2025

Benidorm gets serious with UK seniors on mobility scooters: ‘Don’t drink and drive’With more British holidaymakers riding scooters around town, locals demand tougher rules and safety measures   Benidorm has long been known as a lively party hotspot where younger tourists enjoy a drink or two a little too much. But this year.. 17/10/2025

Disruptions hit Renfe train routes this weekend, as Cartagena, Murcia and Valencia services move to buses  Track upgrades force another round of suspensions, with road travel and extra support in place for passengers Renfe passengers hoping to hop a train between Cartagena and Murcia, or make the journey to or from Valencia this weekend, will have to get.. 17/10/2025

Body discovered in search for missing British expat in TorreviejaWeeks of appeals end in tragedy as investigators recover remains near Lago Jardin The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a 63-year-old British resident missing from Torrevieja since Friday September 20, has ended in heartbreak with the discovery of a body.. 16/10/2025

Spain changes child-related retirement bonus: Only parents truly affected by career breaks will qualifyThe government narrows access to the child pension supplement to tackle gender pension inequality The Spanish government is making important changes to the child retirement supplement, a benefit designed to help parents with their retirement income.. 15/10/2025

Torrevieja Hospital has replaced more than 40% of its beds for inpatients 2024 management report highlights pressures from high proportion of elderly and foreign residents   Torrevieja Hospital has recently replaced 100 inpatient beds with an investment of €309,819 (including IVA/VAT). The hospital.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Beware fines for fake alarm stickers: What you need to know about home security in SpainGeneral deterrent signs are legal, but using company logos without a real system can cost you Security is a top priority for many people living in Spain, when it comes to protecting their homes. While installing a genuine alarm system is becoming more.. 15/10/2025

Fifteen years unnoticed: Valencia man's remains found after storm triggers leakNeighbours stunned to learn Antonio had been dead in his home for well over a decade A resident’s suspicion over a water leak after days of heavy rain in Valencia led to a disturbing discovery... the remains of Antonio, a retired builder, were found.. 15/10/2025

Ryanair offers 10 new destinations and extra flights on popular routes for Alicante-Elche airport this winterAirline’s commitment to Alicante contrasts with its national winter schedule, which has been cut by a million seats due to AENA’s “excessive fees” Low-cost airline Ryanair’s winter schedule for Alicante-Elche airport.. 15/10/2025

Andalucía declares alert for West Nile VirusDisease has been detected in mosquitoes and can be spread to humans A Culex pipiens or common house mosquito A health alert has been declared in several municipalities in Andalucía, after it was confirmed that West Nile Virus.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025