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.. 21/07/2025

Ryanair admits paying commission to staff who charge for oversized bagsCEO Michael O’Leary has defended the commission, saying it helps enforce baggage rules and improve boarding efficiency Ryanair has confirmed that its cabin staff receive around €1.50 each time they catch a passenger trying to board with.. 21/07/2025

Spain's beaches under threat from climate change and unchecked developmentGreenpeace report warns of shrinking coastlines in Andalucía, Mallorca and Catalonia A new report from Greenpeace paints a stark picture of the future for some of Spain’s most popular coastal areas, as rising sea levels, increasing tourism.. 21/07/2025

Scorching start before cooling clouds: Alicante weather forecast July 21-24Alicante is bracing for intense heat early in the week before cooler, cloudier skies arrive by Thursday Weather alerts in Alicante on Monday July 21   Summer is in full swing along the Costa Blanca and this week looks set to bring a continuation.. 21/07/2025

WATCH: Wildfire at Torrevieja lagoon spreads frighteningly close to homesThe blaze broke out at the abandoned municipal spa with smoke visible across the Costa Blanca Spain’s dreaded forest fire season is continuing without let-up, with major blazes breaking out across the country since the start of the summer. In.. 21/07/2025

Family of French tourists in Javea, including two small children, hospitalised after being hit by drink driverThe father and two young children were seriously injured in the incident, which has left holidaymakers in the Marina Alta town in shock A French family on holiday in Javea (Xàbia) on the Costa Blanca was seriously injured on Thursday afternoon.. 21/07/2025

47-year-old British man gored by bull in AlicanteThe man is in hospital after suffering an injury at the ‘bous cerrils’ fiesta in the Marina Alta comarca A 47-year-old British man was injured when gored by a bull’s horn last Thursday afternoon, July 17, during the celebration of.. 21/07/2025

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

VIDEO: Italian mob boss and most wanted fugitive arrested in Orihuela CostaThe leader of the infamous Camorra crime syndicate faces 24 years in prison for drug trafficking 🚩Detenido uno de los #fugitivos más buscados de #Italia 🔹El arrestado está considerado como el líder del clan Sorianello.. 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

Protesters dump rubbish bags in Alicante square to highlight 'dirty city' problemResidents accuse the council of years of poor street cleaning and demand urgent action to tackle worsening hygiene   A group of protestors gathered in Alicante’s City Hall Square on Monday July 14, piling up black bags of rubbish.. 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

Another summer without the pedestrian path on Cabo Roig cliff walkResidents have rejected the settlement offered to demolish the wall blocking the path between Aguamarina and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa It looks like walkers taking in the views from Cabo Roig’s panoramic cliff walk will spend another summer.. 15/07/2025