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Mercadona returns to winter hours in SpainMore than 300 stores across Spain will once again shut on Sundays as summer draws to a close There’s a bit of bad news for anyone who’s become rather too accustomed to a Sunday trip to Mercadona. With summer officially coming to an end.. 02/09/2026

Spain's new school year faces strikes and protests across the countryMore than eight million pupils are preparing to return to classrooms from September 7, but disputes over pay, staffing and school conditions could bring disruption in several regions The summer holidays are almost over and millions of children.. 01/09/2026

Spain records its deadliest summer for heat-related deathsHealth experts warn that increasingly frequent and prolonged heatwaves are becoming a growing public health threat across Spain Spain has recorded its highest number of heat-related deaths during a summer since monitoring began, with 5,234 deaths.. 01/09/2026

This Alicante 'hidden gem' is just as idyllic as Mykonos, according to UK pressThe Alicante beauty spot is just 15 minutes from Benidorm but offers tranquillity and a slower pace of life Altea has been attracting attention in the British press as a beautiful alternative to the packed Greek islands, with its whitewashed buildings.. 01/09/2026

Why September is the smart time for Spain's hospitality businesses to upgrade with TaberioAs August's holiday rush eases, golfers and autumn visitors bring a different pace to Spain's hospitality trade August might get all the attention when it comes to Spain's hospitality trade, but plenty of business owners know that September.. 01/09/2026

From Trusted Local Service to Household Name: Why Clean Now Has Become Alicante's Go-To Property PartnerA once-simple cleaning service in Alicante has grown into the name residents, expats and holiday home owners across the Costa Blanca all rely on There was a time when looking after a property on the Costa Blanca meant juggling a battered address book.. 01/09/2026

Foreigners now snap up 80% of homes in eight Alicante townsSan Miguel de Salinas tops the Costa Blanca list with over 90% of sales going to foreign buyers International buyers, including large numbers of Dutch, Belgian and British nationals, now dominate the property market across huge parts of the Costa.. 31/08/2026

Temperatures climb again as September begins: Alicante weather forecast August 31-September 3The first days of September will bring some cloud and sunshine, with temperatures rising to 35°C in parts of the province by Thursday After a lovely few days of cooler, more autumn-like temperatures, another heatwave is on the horizon for Spain.. 31/08/2026

Diesel drops in price this week thanks to Spanish fuel discountThe diesel discount will increase to 20 cents per litre across Spain from Tuesday September 1 The government's fuel discount for diesel is set to rise to 20 cents per litre from this Tuesday September 1, well above the 5 cents originally planned.. 31/08/2026

More than 262,000 hectares burned by wildfires across Spain this yearSpain has recorded 43 major forest fires this year, while a change in the weather could bring some relief to fire-hit areas this weekend Spain has seen more than 262,000 hectares of land affected by wildfires since the start of the year, according.. 28/08/2026

Most people in Spain still don't tip regularly, and the majority want to keep it that wayNew survey data reveals how Spanish diners really feel about tipping, and the results might surprise you Ask anyone who has moved to Spain from the UK or the US and one of the first things they notice is how different the tipping culture feels here... 28/08/2026

TKO Mystery Voice competition winner celebrates with €500 prizeAfter more than three months of clues and guesses, one TKO Radio listener finally walked away with the €500 prize After more than three months of guessing, the mystery voice on TKO Radio has finally been revealed, and Louise Denneny is the.. 28/08/2026

Dreaded mud rain to hit three regions of southern Spain this FridayA mix of rain and Saharan dust could leave cars and patios covered in a reddish mess Spain is ending August with what meteorologist Evelio Gómez describes as a very changeable and unpredictable weather situation. Several regions were hit by.. 28/08/2026

Mortgages in Spain are getting harder to secure as house prices continue to soarBanks are still lending more, but buyers are being asked to find bigger deposits as the average mortgage reaches a record €176,453 Anyone hoping to buy a home in Spain may have noticed that getting a mortgage is becoming a rather different proposition.. 27/08/2026

Valencia Airport takes a bite out of the Big Apple with three weekly flightsThis Spanish airport will have a regular connection with New York for the first time since 2012 Valencia and New York are to be connected again next summer, with United Airlines launching a direct route between the two cities from Manises Airport.. 27/08/2026

STO Media Group is looking for sales talent across Alicante, Murcia and AlmeríaSTO Media Group is looking for motivated field sales and telesales representatives to promote its growing portfolio of media brands Do you have a natural talent for sales and enjoy meeting people? STO Media Group could be looking for you.  .. 26/08/2026

Boeing 747 abandoned at Valencia Airport for 18 years could finally be on its way outThe huge cargo aircraft was owned by a businessman from Yecla, Murcia, and has been sitting at Manises since 2008 For 18 years, a huge Boeing 747 has been sitting at Valencia Airport, and now there could finally be an end in sight for the abandoned.. 26/08/2026

What is the meteotsunami that hit the Costa Blanca, Valencia and Mallorca?From Orihuela Costa to Mallorca, the unusual phenomenon caused rapid changes in sea level, with some areas seeing water reach promenades and restaurants It might sound like something from a disaster film, but a meteotsunami is a real weather-related.. 26/08/2026

Irish couple found dead in Valencia home by their special needs childrenThe bodies of an Irish couple were discovered by their two children at their home in Cullera The Guardia Civil is investigating the deaths of an Irish couple, aged 50 and 45, whose bodies were found at their home in the Valencian town of Cullera... 26/08/2026

How expats in Spain can take control of their financial futureElysium Wealth Advisors offers independent financial advice tailored to the individual needs and goals of UK expats living in Spain For UK expats living in Spain, pensions, investments, tax, property and plans for the future can all become part of.. 25/08/2026