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Spain’s rail woes call for clear strategy as Renfe and ADIF face mounting challengesRail operators and infrastructure managers need strong coordination and vision to restore public confidence Spain’s railway system is facing persistent problems that highlight the urgent need for a clear, long-term strategy involving both Renfe.. 05/09/2025

Ecofire: the Spanish invention that could change how we fight wildfiresAfter one of Spain’s harshest fire seasons in decades, a new natural product promises to block flames and protect landscapes for weeks   This summer, Spain was once again hit hard by wildfires. This year alone, nearly 400,000 hectares are.. 05/09/2025

Fewer road deaths this summer in Spain, especially in Murcia and Valencia regionsDespite improvements during period when record number of journeys were made, interior minister emphasised the importance of vigilance Road fatalities in Spain continued to decline during the summer months of July and August 2025. A total of.. 05/09/2025

Spain to introduce mobile car radars to improve speed monitoringNew ‘radars on wheels’ will join fixed cameras in efforts to reduce road accidents Spain is set to follow France in introducing new mobile speed radars mounted on wheeled platforms, Interior Minister Fernando Grande Marlaska announced on Wednesday.. 05/09/2025

Suspects arrested for stealing almost €50,000 in Mazarrón and OrihuelaVictims were followed after taking money out of banks Guardia Civil in the Region of Murcia have arrested three alleged members of a gang of thieves from Chile known as “Los Fantasmas” (the ghosts), which has already been broken up.. 04/09/2025

Some clouds and variable temperatures: Alicante weekend weather forecast September 4-7While the coast should remain between 30 and 32ºC, inland will see a couple of days in the mid-30s Not much cloud this afternoon Apart from a very cloudy Saturday, the next few days look like they will have quite a bit of sunshine around.. 04/09/2025

Ryanair cuts seats at several Spanish regional airports but some are sparedWinter seat reductions hit several Spanish regional airports amid fees dispute Ryanair, Spain’s largest low-cost airline, is scaling back nearly one million seats across regional airports this coming winter amid a bitter dispute with airport operator.. 03/09/2025

Alicante City Council to offer 339 activities for seniors this yearNew programme expands workshops and registration opens September 10 Alicante City Council is gearing up to provide a wide-ranging programme of 339 activities at its municipal senior centres for the 2025-2026 academic year. The council approved the plans.. 03/09/2025

What non-resident homeowners need to know if they are renting out their propertyDon’t risk your rental income - trust IberianTax and avoid the consequences of the Spanish crackdown on unlicensed Airbnb holiday lets  In July, Spain ordered Airbnb to block more than 65,000 illegal short-term lets advertised on.. 02/09/2025

British tourist drowns in Benidorm after late-night swim turns fatalThe 31-year-old was pulled from the sea on Levante beach after entering the water unsupervised A British holidaymaker has died after getting into difficulty while swimming in the sea at Benidorm’s Levante beach on Saturday August 30.  .. 02/09/2025

Calling all chocolate lovers to Pilar de la HoradadaThe town is celebrating International Chocolate Day for a whole month, with special delicacies and free gifts International Chocolate Day is celebrated around the world every September 13, but Pilar de la Horadada has decided not only to join in.. 02/09/2025

Has summer tourism in Spain hit its peak? British visitors keep coming as German and French numbers dropRecord July arrivals put Spain’s tourism sector in the spotlight, but some old favourites are staying away   If you thought British holidaymakers were getting tired of Spain’s sunshine, think again. This July, more than two million.. 02/09/2025

Dogs tied up in basement rescued from Jacarilla house fireAnimals still fighting for their lives and owners may have broken the law   INCENDIO DE VIVIENDA EN JACARILLA. El fuego comenzaba ayer en el sótano de un chalet. Cuando llegaron #bomberosorihuela al lugar se encontraron dos perros que.. 01/09/2025

Non-EU property owners in Spain can now deduct rental expenses and receive tax rebatesSpain’s National Court has ruled that preventing non-EU property owners from deducting rental expenses violates EU law, a decision which allows non-EU investors to claim substantial tax refunds and reduce future liabilities Until recently, non-EU..

Mercadona Spain announces new opening hours from September 1The Valencian chain will revert to winter hours from the start of next month It seems like only yesterday that Spain’s favourite supermarket extended its opening hours for the summer, giving us later closing times and the options of a leisurely.. 29/08/2025

One killed in Redován fireworks factory explosionThe explosion could be heard for miles around An explosion at the Pirotecnia Ferrández fireworks factory in Redován, near Orihuela town and Callosa de Segura, has taken the life of one man and prompted the local town hall to declare.. 29/08/2025

Have you noticed an increase in the number of giant wasps this summer? This is why...The Asian hornet is spreading fast across Spain and worrying farmers and beekeepers alike The sight of a large, copper and yellow hornet buzzing past is becoming more frequent in Andalucía. The oriental hornet, Vespa orientalis, has seen its.. 28/08/2025

Drowning at La Mata is Torrevieja's fourth this summer74-year-old Lithuanian man died not long after lifeguards finished work A man died, apparently by drowning, at La Mata beach in Torrevieja on Tuesday evening, August 26. Reports indicate that he was 74 years old and a Lithuanian citizen... 27/08/2025

Turtles born on Costa Blanca beachHatchlings have headed into the sea almost two months after they were laid in Arenales del Sol, Elche This morning, the patience of volunteers who have been guarding a nest of turtle eggs on Carabassí beach, in Elche’s coastal district.. 27/08/2025

Relocation map for migrant children throughout Spain finally confirmedThe Valencian Community and Andalucía are among the regions that will receive the most unaccompanied minors After months of talks and delays, the Spanish government has finally rubber-stamped the decree that will allow unaccompanied migrant.. 27/08/2025