ALICANTE NEWS

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globeA massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well, this afternoon, we’re finding out firsthand. Content delivery.. 18/11/2025

Getting vaccinated against the flu or Covid reduces the risk of stroke and heart attackAccording to Spanish experts, flu and Covid-19 vaccines have benefits far beyond preventing the diseases they were designed for For anyone thinking twice about getting vaccinated this winter season, Spanish experts have an interesting take on things.. 18/11/2025

Spanish vets warn dog owners about a hidden autumn dangerVets in Spain warn that acorns can cause intestinal blockages and toxic reactions in pets Autumn, with its parks and gardens full of changing leaves and fruits like acorns and chestnuts decorating the paths, is a picturesque scene, but for dogs it.. 18/11/2025

What Alicante locals are stocking up on for Christmas… And it's not what you thinkPharmacies see early festive demand, but it is more antacids than turrón this year If you thought Alicante residents were already filling their cupboards with turrón and cava, think again. With Christmas party season about to begin, people.. 18/11/2025

Lung cancer on the rise in younger Spaniards, especially in womenOne in 20 lung cancer patients in Spain is under 50 as genetic and environmental factors come into focus Lung cancer usually affects older people, but it is increasingly being diagnosed in younger patients, especially women. In fact, about one in 20 cases.. 18/11/2025

Spain hikes up the price of cigarettes and tobaccoDozens of brands of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipe tobacco in Spain have increased in price this week Tobacconists across Spain have introduced more price changes this week which impact cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars and pipe tobacco. In.. 18/11/2025

Get the heating on: Bottled gas prices have dropped again across SpainFrom November 18, the maximum price for butano gas canisters in Spain will be set at €15.46 With temperatures set to plummet across Spain this week there’s some great news for households: the price of a standard butano bottled gas cylinder.. 18/11/2025

Alicante set for power cuts this week as Iberdrola rolls out maintenance worksPlanned outages to affect city neighbourhoods and seventeen other towns in province between 15 and 21 November If you live in Alicante or nearby, you might want to put the kettle on early. Iberdrola has announced that parts of the city and seventeen other.. 17/11/2025

Temperatures plummet by up to 10ºC: Alicante weather forecast November 17-20An approaching Arctic air mass will result in colder than normal temperatures across Spain this week Average temperatures expected on Thursday November 20   Alicante may have missed the rain that drenched most of the country over the weekend.. 17/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in the..

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roofSpain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as bird flu, has gripped the globe. &..

Renfe to reinstate earlier compensation for train delays from January 2026Passengers will receive refunds for delays as short as 15 minutes on high-speed and long-distance trains Starting January 1, 2026, Renfe will return to its previous policy of compensating passengers for train delays of 15 and 30 minutes, offering 50%.. 14/11/2025

Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party returns with costumes, music and 7,000 Brits in full swingEurope’s biggest fancy dress celebration draws thousands for a week of fun, floats, and festivities Benidorm is buzzing with excitement as the 31st edition of the Fancy Dress Party arrives, drawing an impressive crowd of 7,000 Brits among the 30.. 14/11/2025

Shop smart this Black Friday with Consumur's friendly adviceThink twice before buying and know your rights while hunting for the best deals Black Friday is fast approaching ,in Spain, and shopping excitement is in the air, but Consumur, the Consumers and Users Network Association, reminds us to be savvy shoppers.. 14/11/2025

Squatting complaints drop by half in Alicante as homeowners get tough on okupasHomeowners across Spain are increasingly turning to desokupa companies to get rid of unpaying ‘tenants’ Reports of squatting have plummeted all across Alicante province in the last year, as well as in the rest of Spain, dropping to half.. 14/11/2025

EU imposes customs duty on cheap Chinese imports like Shein and TemuMember states have agreed to scrap exemptions on shipments from Asia valued under €150 Cheap online shopping from the likes of Shein, Temu and AliExpress will soon be a thing of the past as on Thursday November 13 the EU member states agreed.. 14/11/2025

Alicante kicks off Christmas with lights, pedestrianised Town Hall Square, and record-breaking Nativity SceneFestive season starts November 21 with early light switch-on and traffic-free celebrations in the city centre Alicante is gearing up for a magical start to its Christmas season with a series of exciting events beginning next week. The city will switch.. 14/11/2025

Spanish wages fall €6k lower than EU averageThe average full-time employee in Spain earns just €33,700 The pay in Spain has never exactly been great compared to what people are used to earning in the UK, but this has always been offset by the cheap cost of living. However, with prices.. 14/11/2025

Jet2 unveils 11 new flights between Spain and the UKThe new base at London-Gatwick will welcome flights from Alicante, Malaga and more Budget British airline Jet2.com has announced the opening of a new base at London Gatwick Airport in 2026. This will be its 14th hub in the UK and will connect to 11.. 13/11/2025

If you have a cleaner for your house in Spain, you need to complete a risk assessment this weekThe new rules for domestic workers come into effect across Spain this Friday November 14, and there are big fines for non-compliance In September last year, Spain approved new legislation aimed at guaranteeing that domestic workers are protected against.. 13/11/2025