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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

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

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

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

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

Extreme temperature alerts: Alicante weather forecast July 17-20The mercury will hit a sweltering 40ºC in parts of Alicante province over the next couple of days Weather alerts on Thursday July 17   While it’s technically not a heatwave, all of Spain is boiling under sky-high temperatures.. 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

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

Spain enters the dog days of summer this Tuesday: The hottest and most dangerous stretch of the year beginsFrom July 15 to August 15, Spain typically experiences the hottest days – and nights – of the entire year If you thought it was hot before, you haven’t seen anything yet, as Spain enters the so-called ‘dog days’ of summer.. 15/07/2025

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

Spanish heatwaves have already killed 10 times as many people as 2024A shocking 1,180 people have died in Spain as a result of the heat in just two months There’s still a whole lot of summer left to get through and extreme heat has already claimed the lives of 1,180 people across Spain between May 16 and July.. 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

Naked body found floating off Alicante beachThe deceased was wearing nothing but flip-flops when he was discovered in Cabo de la Huerta The body of a man was found floating in the water on Monday July 14 near La Palmera cove, in the Cabo de la Huerta area of Alicante city, according to National.. 15/07/2025

Europol's most wanted fraudster caught hiding out in AlicanteFugitive behind €1.2 million scam arrested in Pilar de la Horadada after three-month police hunt A man featured on Europol’s Most Wanted list has been arrested in the Alicante town of Pilar de la Horadada, after evading capture for more than.. 11/07/2025

Spain's sleepless summer: Record-breaking tropical nights hit the countryThere’s no rest for the wicked as Spain has already recorded 33 nights with temperatures above 20ºC While we’ve come to expect sweltering days in Spain at the height of summer, there’s no escaping the fact that high temperatures.. 10/07/2025