Burning issue: The origins and history of the spectacular Las Fallas festival in Valencia
LAS FALLAS is one of Spain’s most iconic festivals. It is a spectacle of fire, creativity, and joy that transforms the city (and many towns
Major alert for storms, hail, and strong gusts of wind in Alicante
A YELLOW alert has been issued for bad weather in Alicante province this Friday between 3pm and 10pm. The warning- also covering parts of the
International gang based in remote Alicante finca grew and exported marijuana to countries including the UK
RESIDENTS of a tiny Alicante province town were shocked to discover an international drugs gang operating from an isolated finca. A joint operation by the
Shooting in Benidorm: Man is shot three times in middle of beachside apartment complex
A MAN collecting a debt in the Benidorm area was shot three times at a beachside apartment complex on Wednesday. The incident happened around 12.30pm
UK arrivals boost Costa Blanca airport to set all-time February passenger record
ALICANTE-ELCHE airport had its busiest-ever February with UK arrivals accounting for over a third of international passengers. After breaking the million mark in January for
Spain’s new ‘big brother’ law for tourists is ‘driving hotels mad’: Technology ‘does not work’ and ‘threatens success of high season
HOTELIERS in the Valencian Community say a new computerised system to register guests is driving them mad and will cause serious problems during the tourist
Family gets investigation reopened into Benidorm death of father-of-four who plunged off cliff
THE family of a Welsh tourist who died in a Benidorm cliff fall have convinced the city’s court to reopen an investigation- as they suspect
‘Die guiri!’: Violent graffiti appears in Spain ahead of fresh wave of anti-tourism protests
AS Spain gears up for a fresh wave of anti-tourism protests, violent graffiti has appeared in tourism hotspots. On April 5, Spanish cities will erupt
Judge orders sacked emergency chiefs to explain why Valencia flood warning was sent so late
TWO former bosses of Valencia’s emergencies team will have to explain why the October 29 flood alert was sent so late. Ex-emergencies minister, Salome Pradas
Residence Permit in Spain: An Expat Guide
SPAIN has long been a popular European destination for expats, thanks to its wonderful climate, Mediterranean lifestyle, rich culture, and extensive opportunities. Although the Golden
Scammer duped Valencia flood victims out of €32k in deposits for house repairs
A SCAMMER pocketed over €32,000 from Valencia flood victims for non-existent home repairs. The 41-year-old Spaniard went round a flood-hit estate next to a ravine
Illegal laboratory capable of making three million doses of anabolic steroids is raided in Spain
AN ILLEGAL laboratory with enough material to produce three million doses of anabolic steroids has been busted by the Policia Nacional. The clandestine facility was
Why a Benidorm restaurant owner got arrested despite three burglars being caught red-handed by police
A BENIDORM restaurant owner was arrested after his business was robbed because French authorities wanted him extradited for a money laundering conviction. It was a
Drones and taxis land in Benidorm: Spanish resort trials ‘game-changing’ technology
BENIDORM has become the first European city to host a simultaneous demonstration of an air taxi and drones flying in a built-up area. A dozen
Fireworks factory explosion in Spain: Owner killed with four others injured including his son
THE owner of an Alicante fireworks factory died and four others were injured- one seriously- after an explosion on Thursday. The blast happened at around
Doctors in Alicante suffer a 37% rise in verbal and physical attacks
ASSAULTS on doctors in Alicante province rose by 37% in 2024, according to the Alicante College of Physicians(COMA). 58% of the victims were male doctors-
Irish expat in Spain says his mental health is ‘far better’ despite ‘much lower’ salary
AN IRISH man who set up a new life for himself on the Costa Blanca, says it has been great for his mental health and
Daughters of man missing since 1984 discover he was living in Valencia before being killed in last year’s DANA disasterÂ
A GRANADA man who vanished without trace in 1984, died 40 years later in October’s Valencia floods. Miguel Morales, 72, was declared officially dead in
Revealed: The number of emergency calls made about Valencia floods before warning was sent by regional government
OVER 15,000 people made calls to the 112 emergency number in Valencia on October 29 before Carlos Mazon’s regional government issued a flood warning to
Valencia weather latest: Mass school and road closures due to heavy rain and flooding – as orange alerts are extended to Thursday
HEAVY rain caused road and school closures in Valencia and Castellon provinces on Tuesday with more bad weather on the way. 16 roads have been
Watch: Red weather alert in Valencia as locals are told to ‘stay at home’ and schools are closed
A DREADED red weather alert has been issued for parts of the Valencia region amid an ongoing deluge across Spain. The severe warning is in
Pet Shop Boys are coming to Spain: Legendary British duo will play at Benidorm’s Low Festival
LEGENDARY British pop duo, the Pet Shop Boys, will play this year’s Benidorm’s Low Festival between July 25 and 27. Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe
30,000 people demand Carlos Mazon resignation in latest Valencia protest over flood disaster response and lack of warning
THOUSANDS of people protested in Valencia City on Saturday in the latest demonstration calling for regional president Carlos Mazon’s resignation over his handling of the
Family demand answers over tragic death of British father-of-four who plunged off cliff in Benidorm
RELATIVES of a Welsh man who died after falling off a 200 metre cliff in Benidorm have arrived in Spain to get answers over what
Alicante weather warning: Experts predict a WEEK of rain and strong winds in miserable start to March
STORMY conditions will continue to tear through Alicante in the first week of March, state weather agency Aemet has warned. Today, there is a 100%
Hospital in Spain FREEZES breast cancer cells as part of new treatment technique
AN ALICANTE hospital has carried out a pioneering procedure that destroys breast cancer cells via freezing. It was successfully performed on a 90-year-old woman at