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Spanish electricity bills could change again in NovemberThe changes come as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz push energy prices back into the spotlight Households across Spain could see a change in their electricity bills from November, with the Government planning to cut two taxes on electricity.. 14/10/2026

Three new speed cameras coming to Alicante roads, including A-31 and DéniaAverage-speed checks will expand across the province, with an additional fixed camera planned near Xàbia The DGT is preparing to activate three new speed cameras in Alicante province, bringing the number of operational average-speed control points.. 14/10/2026

Netflix lands World Cup 2030 rights in Spain, with all 104 matches going liveThe streaming giant will show every game in Spain and Andorra, while selected matches, including every Spain game and the final, will also be available on free-to-air television Football fans in Spain have something new to look forward to for the.. 13/10/2026

Zenia Boulevard turns pink for a weekend of breast cancer fundraisingPink Ladies will join the shopping centre for live entertainment on Saturday October 17, followed by a five-kilometre charity walk the next morning Zenia Boulevard is preparing for a pink-themed weekend on October 17 and 18, with live music, dancing.. 13/10/2026

Alicante airport’s busy autumn long weekend points to a record-breaking winter aheadFlights jumped 10% over the October holiday, nearly matching the airport’s August peak Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport closed out a record summer only to roll straight into an unusually busy October, a strong sign for what the coming.. 13/10/2026

National Day parade in Madrid overshadowed by boos, Ceuta crisis and looming electionPedro Sánchez faced familiar jeers as the King and Queen presided over a ceremony marking Spain’s biggest political moment in years Madrid’s streets filled with crowds, horses and aircraft on Monday October 12 for Spain’s.. 13/10/2026

Early Alicante grapes and shrinking Valencian orange harvests face a challenging yearWine grape production is expected to fall sharply, while Valencian citrus growers face continuing pressure from overseas imports The intense heat experienced across eastern Spain this year has brought Alicante’s wine grape harvest forward to the.. 13/10/2026

Three of only seven beaches worldwide to hold 40 years of Blue Flag status are right here in AlicanteSan Juan beach joins an elite global group that’s never once lost the prestigious award since 1987 Alicante has some genuine bragging rights this autumn. Of the seven beaches worldwide that have held Blue Flag status without a single interruption.. 12/10/2026

What Spain needs to know about the XFG Covid variantCases in Spain are up 3.3% in a week with hospital admissions unaffected so far Covid cases are climbing again in Spain and the XFG variant is now the strain doing most of the circulating, according to the latest surveillance figures and the experts.. 12/10/2026

Guardia Civil celebrates its patron saint on Spain's national holidayOctober 12 brings a double celebration, Spain Day and the feast of the Virgen del Pilar, honoured by officers across the country Today, as Spain marks its national holiday, the Día de la Hispanidad, the country’s Guardia Civil are also celebrating.. 12/10/2026

Mild start, wetter finish: Alicante weather forecast October 12-15A warm and largely clear Monday and Tuesday give way to low cloud and rain from Wednesday as the week turns more autumnal After last weekend's cooler reset, Alicante province begins this week on a relatively bright note, with temperatures nudging.. 12/10/2026

New Ryanair routes from Spain go on sale for summer 2027Alicante gets Naples and Tangier while Malaga gets a new link to Norwich Holidaymakers already thinking about next summer can start browsing, as Ryanair put the first 29 new routes of its 2027 schedule on sale on Friday October 9.   Alicante.. 12/10/2026

Housing protests spread across Spain as general strike planned for NovemberFrom the eviction of an 87-year-old woman to mass demonstrations across Spain, a housing crisis has erupted into a political storm as Sánchez calls an early election Spain's housing crisis has gone from a long-running source of frustration.. 09/10/2026

October 12 is a national holiday in Spain: Everything you need to know about Spain Day ARCHIVED ARTICLE - Businesses and schools are closed every Oct 12 in Spain to celebrate the public holiday This Monday October 12 is a national holiday in Spain, celebrated annually as the ‘Día de la Hispanidad’, also.. 09/10/2026

Spain launches “Nothing is thrown away here” campaign at record breaking food fairAgriculture minister Luis Planas opens Fruit Attraction as new advertising push targets waste in Spanish kitchens Spain’s Ministry of Agriculture has unveiled a new campaign aimed squarely at what happens in our own kitchens, under the catchy slogan.. 09/10/2026

GLOBAL takes the stress out of moving abroad this winterThe highest-rated relocation company on Google Spain guides families every step With the end of the year in sight, October is a good moment to start planning a move abroad, and GLOBAL has more than 35 years of experience helping families do exactly.. 09/10/2026

Respiratory infections stay above epidemic levels for a second week, as bronchiolitis climbs in young childrenISCIII data shows the national rate edging up again, while RSV cases keep rising steadily in under fives Respiratory infections in Spain have now stayed above the epidemic threshold for a second consecutive week, following on from the first crossing reported.. 09/10/2026

More than 82,000 people in Alicante received mental health care last yearThe province accounted for over a third of the 231,803 patients treated across the Valencian Community in 2025 More than 82,400 people living in the province of Alicante received specialist mental health care through the Valencian health service during.. 09/10/2026

Arrange who will look after your pets when you're no longer able to with Thy Will Be DoneA legal Pet Future Custody Agreement lets owners name a trusted guardian and two reserves to care for their animals For plenty of owners, a pet is every bit as much a part of the family as a child, which is why it makes sense to decide in advance.. 08/10/2026

The humble shopping trolley gets a Cruzcampo makeoverThe Spanish beer brand teams up with Rolser to turn a familiar neighbourhood essential into a limited-edition fashion accessory The shopping trolley once carried the image of a weekly market trip with a grandmother. Now Cruzcampo is giving the familiar.. 08/10/2026