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Irish crime boss John Gilligan faces 11 years in prison over alleged Costa Blanca drugs labProsecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term and a €120,000 fine following a raid on his Orihuela Costa home in December 2024 Irish criminal John Gilligan could spend more than 11 years behind bars if he is convicted of drug trafficking, illegal.. 26/10/2026
Alicante weather forecast Oct 26-29: Temperatures climb to 28°C before showers returnAlicante province can expect a warm, sunny start to the week before cloudier skies arrive along the coast and inland Temperatures expected on Tuesday afternoon, October 27 After a spell of torrential rain and storms last week, Alicante.. 26/10/2026
Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026
Food prices climb again as Spain’s inflation hits the highest since 2023From berries to eggs, nearly 30 everyday products are now more than 5% pricier than a year ago, while fuel costs keep driving the squeeze If your trolley feels heavier on your wallet than it used to, the figures back that up. Spain’s annual inflation.. 23/10/2026
Clocks go back on 25 October, giving Spain an extra hour of sleepHere’s exactly when and how the winter time change works this year Mark the date in your diary. At 3am on Sunday 25 October, clocks across mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands go back to 2am, officially ending summer time and ushering in winter.. 23/10/2026
Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026
Seven turtles born on Benidorm beach return to the sea after a year of careThe loggerhead hatchlings were released at Poniente beach after 14 months at l’Oceanogràfic in Valencia, giving them a stronger chance of survival Seven loggerhead turtles have returned to the Mediterranean after spending their first 14 months.. 23/10/2026
Alicante airport to replace its 15-year-old seats with new ones that have charging pointsAena is spending more than €3 million on the terminal’s benches while work on the Ifach VIP lounge gets under way Waiting for a flight at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is about to get a little more comfortable and convenient.. 22/10/2026
Elche's PLD Space moves a step closer to launching Spain's orbital rocketThe MIURA 5 launcher has now entered its pre-flight demonstration phase in Spain Spain’s push into the space industry has taken another step forward as Elche-based PLD Space begins testing its MIURA 5 rocket ahead of its first flight. .. 22/10/2026
Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026
Alicante weekend weather forecast October 22-25: Temperatures to hit 28°CThe latest forecast points to a nice October weekend across the Alicante Province, with some cloud and afternoon temperatures reaching 27°C in some areas on Sunday After last week's torrential rain and flooding, the latest forecast from.. 22/10/2026
October 24 to 31: Free Halloween fun at Zenia BoulevardA Tunnel of Terror and a costume contest are among the free activities on offer in Orihuela Costa Zenia Boulevard commercial centre is getting into the Halloween spirit with a week of free activities for all ages, running from Saturday October 24.. 21/10/2026
This Costa Blanca golf resort has just won one of Spain’s top travel awards againThe luxury golf resort has now won the national title ten times, adding to seven European awards as it celebrates 15 years on the Costa Blanca Las Colinas Golf & Country Club has been named Spain’s Leading Villa Resort at the 2026.. 21/10/2026
Benidorm hotels nearly full as October season stays strongThe resort recorded 89.8% occupancy in the first half of the month, with British visitors leading the market Benidorm’s hotels were almost full during the first half of October, with 89.8% of rooms occupied, according to figures from hotel association.. 21/10/2026
Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party set to draw 30,000 revellersThe colourful costume celebration returns to Rincón de Loix on Thursday November 12, with 18 floats and dance groups in the parade Benidorm is preparing for one of its busiest days of the year, as the Fancy Dress Party returns to Rincón.. 21/10/2026
MSC Cruises wants to bring winter sailings back to AlicanteMSC Cruises is exploring a comeback after cancelling its 2024 Costa Blanca sailings MSC Cruises is staying in Alicante for at least two more years and is now looking at bringing back the winter season it dropped after just one year. The.. 21/10/2026
The cheap Spanish supermarkets that could save you €1,310 a yearThe OCU has named lesser-known chains with some of the lowest prices in Spain With the price of just about everything going nowhere but up, most of us are looking for ways to make our money go further, and the weekly supermarket shop is one of the.. 21/10/2026
Electricity prices across Spain back above €280/MWh after darkFading sunshine during the Spanish autumn means more gas is needed to meet demand Electricity prices in Spain are heading back towards €300/MWh at certain times of day, as the summer solar boom fades and gas costs keep climbing. .. 21/10/2026
MSC Cruises to make 59 Alicante port calls in 2027 and 2028The cruise line will keep Alicante as a home port, with 27 visits planned next year and 32 in 2028 MSC Cruises is strengthening its commitment to Alicante, with 27 port calls planned for 2027 and 32 for 2028. The announcement means the company will.. 20/10/2026
DANA Adam leaves three dead in Valencia and AlicanteThe lockdown has been lifted in most of the 145 affected municipalities, although rescues continue in eight towns Torrential rain from DANA Adam has left three people dead in the Valencian Community and forced the temporary lockdown of up to 145 municipalities.. 20/10/2026
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