ALICANTE NEWS

VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower     What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025

Ryanair strike begins in Spain this week: the dates, flights and airports affectedThe nationwide strike will impact all of Ryanair’s permanent bases in Spain Ground staff who work for Azul Handling, the company that provides aircraft handling services for Ryanair in Spain, are going on a nationwide strike from this week... 15/08/2025

Orihuela Costa residents teased with details of new health centre that is years away from openingCouncil announces services for chimerical second health centre, despite not yet having the authority or funding to build it Councillors visiting the site Orihuela town hall has taken the unusual step of announcing all the services that will.. 15/08/2025

Cabo Roig cliff path reopening stalled again despite council takeoverOrihuela Council now officially owns the Aguamarina pedestrian path and is “committed” to reopening it Most Orihuela Costa residents were probably hoping for the best while expecting the worst, and unfortunately, they haven’.. 15/08/2025

Murcia driver throws cat from car and deliberately runs over itThe Mercedes driver was tracked down in Torrevieja and arrested There are acts against animals that reveal a shocking lack of empathy and humanity. This was the case in La Tercia, Murcia, where the driver of a luxury car abandoned a cat on the road.. 15/08/2025

August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025

Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025

Beware the heat this weekend! Alicante weather forecast August 14-17Saturday is likely to be the hottest day, with an orange warning meaning significant risk in the north of the province The heat alert for Saturday The warning for high temperatures returns to Alicante province, after only a couple of days&.. 14/08/2025

Steep beach fines in Spain: why you could pay up to €3,000 for breaking summer rulesFrom paddle tennis to fishing and diving, beachgoers face hefty penalties if they stray into prohibited areas   If you are planning to make the most of Spain’s beaches this summer, you might want to brush up on the rules before heading out.. 14/08/2025

Alicante faces wine shortage as Marina Alta vineyards hit by devastating grape lossesSpring downpours and fungal diseases wipe out up to 90% of white grape harvest in parts of the region Climate change continues to hit Spain’s Valencian countryside hard. In the Marina Alta region of Alicante, grape growers are facing another tough.. 13/08/2025

Spanish police reissue advice to check if your home has been targeted by burglarsTricks include markers to indicate whether the front door has been opened or the occupants are away Every summer, when many homes across Spain are left empty while the occupants go on holiday, burglars take advantage to break in and steal people.. 13/08/2025

Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025

Alicante Airport hits record two million passengers in a single monthThe Costa Blanca hub welcomed 11.3 million passengers in the first seven months of 2025 Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has broken a historic milestone by handling more than two million passengers in a single month for the first time.. 13/08/2025

Alicante cracks down on electric scooter misuse with over 2,500 fines issued this yearLocal police step up enforcement to keep pedestrians safe and promote responsible riding   Alicante is taking a firm stand on electric scooter safety, having handed out more than 2,500 fines so far this year for improper use of personal mobility.. 13/08/2025

Spain is tightening pension eligibility starting this August: find out if this applies to youMake sure your pension payments are up to date as this change takes effect across Spain Earlier this year, the Spanish government introduced several welcome pension measures designed to make active retirement more financially attractive. They also.. 12/08/2025

Can a lifeguard really fine you for swimming under a red flag?A Spanish lawyer clears up the confusion over beach safety rules and who actually has the power to sanction   It is a familiar sight on Spanish beaches in the summer. The red flag is flying, the waves are rough, and a lifeguard is blowing.. 12/08/2025

When to get the best view of the shooting star show of the summerMake a wish as the Perseids meteor shower is reaching its peak One of the year’s most anticipated astronomical events occurs every August, the Perseids meteor show, which is better known in Spain as “las lágrimas de San Lorenzo.. 12/08/2025

Spain raises a glass to non-alcoholic beer as it tops Europe in sales and productionThe alcohol-free alternative now makes up 14% of all beer sold in Spain and is a regular feature of social life, from tapas to road trips Spain has taken the number one spot in Europe for both the consumption and production of non-alcoholic beer, as drinkers.. 11/08/2025

1.3 million boost for Costa Blanca tourism sparks anger over crumbling infrastructureProvincial council to promote festivals, culture and events while residents face potholes, weeds and broken bins The Alicante Provincial Council has approved a 1.3 million euro investment to promote tourism across the Costa Blanca, but some residents.. 11/08/2025

Heatwave catches up with the Costa Blanca: Alicante weather forecast August 11-14Monday could be the hottest day of the summer so far, warns Aemet A yellow warning for heat has been issued for Alicante The heatwave that has been battering Spain since August 3 is expected to sweep across Alicante province today... 11/08/2025