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Spain's 'express' rental market grows as apartments disappear in 24 hoursOne in six rental homes across Spain is now being let within a day, according to new data from Idealista One in six rental properties in Spain is being snapped up in under 24 hours, with 'express' listings really taking off in Barcelona.. 12/06/2026

Got a message from the Spanish Tax Agency asking for cryptocurrency payment? It is a scamThe AEAT has confirmed it never requests payments in cryptocurrency or asks for personal or financial information by email or SMS If you have received an email claiming to be from the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria.. 12/06/2026

Bird electrocutions on Alicante power line spark fresh environmental protestsTwo protected glossy ibises were found dead in the Sierra de Escalona mountain range on the border with Murcia Environmental campaigners are once again raising the alarm after two more protected birds were found dead beneath a power line in the Sierra.. 12/06/2026

How much do you need to earn to be happy in Spain? Someone has actually worked it outA new study puts a surprisingly specific number on financial contentment, and the average Spaniard is still a long way short of it We all know money cannot buy happiness. But most of us would quietly admit that having enough of it makes life considerably.. 11/06/2026

Benidorm braces for a busy World Cup summer as British visitor numbers set to surgeAn 18% rise in UK flights to Alicante has prompted the city to launch a special security operation for the tournament, with England and Scotland matches getting particular attention The 2026 World Cup kicks off this evening, and if you are planning to.. 11/06/2026

Badly decomposed body found by paddleboarders off La Mata beach in TorreviejaPolice believe the man may have been a migrant whose boat was shipwrecked attempting to reach Spain Two paddleboarders made a distressing discovery on Monday afternoon, June 8, after spotting a body floating in the sea off the northern end of La Mata.. 11/06/2026

Mostly sunny skies and rising temperatures: Alicante weekend weather June 11-14After a cloudy start on Thursday, Alicante province is expected to enjoy several days of sunshine, light winds, and gradually warmer temperatures After a week of sunshine, cloud and cooler temperatures across Alicante province the weekend forecast.. 11/06/2026

WhatsApp tricks most people don't know aboutFrom locking your chats to sending messages without saving a number, these simple tips will make the app work better for you Most of us use WhatsApp every day without ever really exploring what it can do. Whether you want to protect your privacy, keep.. 11/06/2026

Foreign buyers are reshaping the Alicante property market, and prices are rising with themNew research shows non-resident foreigners spend 60% more than Spaniards when buying property in the province, pushing coastal prices beyond the reach of many local residents If you have been watching property prices in the Alicante area and wondering.. 10/06/2026

Know a young person in Spain? There are big train and bus discounts coming this summerSpain's popular Summer Youth Programme is back for 2026, offering discounts of up to 90% on trains and buses for 18 to 30-year-olds from July 1 If you have children, grandchildren or young friends living in Spain, this is worth passing on. The Spanish.. 10/06/2026

Beware of using unqualified providers of UK wills and powers of attorney in SpainThy Will Be Done offers free initial consultations and meets every standard your legal provider should For many expats in Spain, sorting out a UK will or power of attorney tends to get pushed to the bottom of the to-do list. When it does finally rise.. 10/06/2026

Thousands of fluffy flamingo chicks have just hatched at Torrevieja's salt lakesThe Costa Blanca salt lagoons are home to up to 18,000 flamingos and the newest generation is taking its first wobbly steps Something rather wonderful is happening right now out at Torrevieja's salt lagoons and if you haven't been to take.. 10/06/2026

Why more and more homeowners in southern Spain are going solar with Ecocorp The company's brand new Antas showroom is open and it's already changing the way people think about solar energy If you've been thinking about making the switch to solar energy but weren't quite sure where to start, Ecocorp Solar.. 10/06/2026

Spain's pharmacies are finally ditching the box cutter and going digitalA new government decree marks the beginning of the end for the paper-based medicine coupon system that has cost pharmacies an estimated €80-90 million a year If you have ever collected a prescription at a Spanish pharmacy and noticed the staff carefully.. 10/06/2026

Your next drink at a Spanish bar is about to cost you 10 cents more from AugustA new EU-backed deposit scheme is coming to Spain and it affects every can and plastic bottle sold in bars, restaurants and shops From August 12, buying a can of beer, a bottle of water or a soft drink at a bar, restaurant, supermarket or shop in.. 10/06/2026

Spain to offer free condoms to young people as STI rates hit a ten-year highThe government will spend more than €9 million making contraception available through pharmacies for 16 to 22-year-olds from 2027 Spain recorded more than 93,000 sexually transmitted infections in 2024, the highest figure in over a decade, and the.. 09/06/2026

Benidorm's brilliant beach swap scheme wins European recognitionA simple idea to stop holiday items going to waste has caught the attention of the European Commission What happens to your beach umbrella at the end of a holiday? Or that inflatable mattress that definitely won't fit back in your suitcase? For most.. 09/06/2026

Torrevieja outdoor swimming pools open for summerThe popular Sports City pools will offer daily swimming, family facilities and reduced rates for several groups Torrevieja's outdoor swimming pools have just reopened for the summer, giving residents and visitors another way to cool off as temperatures.. 08/06/2026

June 24 is is public holiday in Spain, but only in certain regionsOnly three autonomous communities in Spain celebrate the festivo of San Juan The shortest night of the year is almost here and if you're planning to mark it with a bonfire on the beach, you're in good company. The Feast of San Juan on Wednesday.. 08/06/2026

Two Brits arrested over execution-style shooting that left man paralysed in San JavierOne of the suspects was caught at Alicante airport trying to flee on a flight to Edinburgh A British man who was shot four times outside his home in Santiago de la Ribera in San Javier has been left with life-changing injuries after what investigators.. 08/06/2026