ALICANTE NEWS

AI is becoming Spain’s new trusted adviserFrom shopping and job hunting to investing and checking company claims, artificial intelligence is now influencing decisions for millions of people across Spain Artificial intelligence is no longer just a novelty in Spain. According to a new report by.. 26/06/2026

Spain makes LGBTQ+ conversion therapy a criminal offenceAnyone found carrying out the practices in Spain now faces up to two years in prison rather than a fine Anyone who subjects an LGBTQ+ person to so-called conversion practices in Spain now risks a prison sentence, after Congress approved changes to.. 26/06/2026

Spain now has more than 3,600 speed cameras and the number is still growingNearly 1,000 new devices have been added in five years, with average speed cameras seeing the biggest rise of all If you drive regularly in Spain, the chances are there are significantly more cameras watching you than there were even a year ago. New figures.. 26/06/2026

Ticks are spreading into Spanish cities and experts say vigilance, not panic, is the right responseClimate change and urban wildlife are bringing ticks closer to home than ever before, with two serious diseases now a genuine concern in parts of Spain If you think ticks are something you only need to worry about on a country walk, think again. Spain.. 25/06/2026

Alicante homeowners over 60 could claim up to €10,000 for home improvementsThe funding is available throughout the Valencian Community for accessibility improvements carried out during 2025 Thousands of older residents across Alicante and the wider Valencian Community could be eligible for grants of up to €10,000 to.. 25/06/2026

Space fans in Spain may be able to spot a giant asteroid passing Earth on SaturdayThe space rock will come within 2.56 million kilometres of Earth and should be visible from Spain with binoculars or a small telescope If you fancy a spot of stargazing this weekend you could be in for a treat, as a large asteroid is set to make a.. 25/06/2026

Spain's heatwave sends electricity prices soaring just as bills were already climbingPrices broke through €100 per megawatt-hour this week for the first time since March, with peak evening rates nearly doubling in just a few days If you have been reaching for the air conditioning remote more than usual this week, you are certainly.. 24/06/2026

Spain sets minimum scooter age at 15 and makes helmets compulsory nationwideThe long-awaited changes take effect from October 1, bringing new rules for scooter riders, cyclists and motorcyclists across Spain Electric scooter riders across Spain will soon face a new set of national rules after the Council of Ministers approved.. 24/06/2026

The Spanish town that woke up to temperatures below 10ºC in the middle of a heatwaveDespite the widespread heatwave that Spain is struggling through, this town has managed to become a true oasis of coolness Despite Spain being in the grip of its first major heatwave of the summer, one small town in Cuenca has been enjoying unusually.. 23/06/2026

Valencia Airport celebrates busiest-ever summer with 110 routes and new destinationsNew Scandinavian connections help strengthen Valencia's position as a leading Mediterranean gateway Valencia Airport is preparing for its busiest summer on record, with flights to more than 75 international cities and a growing list of new destinations.. 23/06/2026

Alicante San Juan festival supermarket opening hours: What's open on June 23 and 24Many stores across the Costa Blanca will open as normal on June 23 before closing for the regional holiday on June 24 Anyone planning a supermarket run during Alicante's San Juan celebrations may want to check opening times before setting off. &.. 23/06/2026

Over-52s on unemployment benefits in Spain are three times less likely to find work than other jobseekersA Bank of Spain study reveals how the design of the benefit itself may be discouraging people from returning to employment If you are in your 50s and receiving unemployment benefit in Spain, the chances of finding work are significantly lower than for.. 22/06/2026

EU backs free cabin luggage allowance for passengers flying from SpainPassengers could gain new baggage rights, simpler compensation claims and stronger protections for families Holidaymakers and expats flying to and from Spain could soon avoid one of the most frustrating extra charges added by budget airlines after.. 19/06/2026

Summer begins in Spain with the 2026 solstice this weekendA brand new season will begin this Sunday June 21 with the longest day of the year Summer is almost here and right now Spain is gearing up for the longest day of the year. The 2026 summer solstice will take place on Sunday June 21 at 9.24am Spanish.. 19/06/2026

Surprise cricket pitch planned for Orihuela Costa sparks massive debateA 28,000m² plot in Playa Flamenca is being turned into what could become one of Europe’s largest cricket facilities Artistic representation of the wroks in Playa Flamenca   A new sports project in Orihuela Costa has caught locals.. 19/06/2026

Top five advantages of living in SpainNeed convincing of reasons to move to Spain? Here are five to get you started... Spain is one of the countries most sought after by expatriates. In fact, it ranks 10th globally. The reasons are numerous: a warm climate, a relaxed pace of life, promising.. 19/06/2026

Five years of euthanasia in Spain: More people are choosing assisted dying, but the journey is rarely simpleNew Ministry of Health figures show 565 people received assisted dying in 2025, with requests rising steadily since the law came into force Five years ago, Spain became one of a small number of countries in the world to legalise euthanasia. Since then.. 18/06/2026

Spain's wildfire crisis is three times worse than this time last year, and the heat has barely begunWith 39,000 hectares already burned and the first heat wave of summer approaching, experts warn the worst may still be ahead Spain is heading into the peak summer season with a wildfire situation that is already significantly more serious than a year.. 18/06/2026

Imserso opens applications for 2026-27 budget holidays for retireesPensioners and eligible retirees have until July 10 to apply for subsidised breaks across Spain The application period has opened for Spain's hugely popular Imserso travel programme, giving pensioners and retirees the chance to enjoy heavily subsidised.. 18/06/2026

Spain to enjoy spectacular Strawberry Moon at the end of JuneThe so-called Strawberry Moon will reach its peak just days after the summer solstice Skywatchers across Spain will have one more reason to look up before June comes to an end, with the arrival of the year's Strawberry Moon.   The full.. 16/06/2026