ALICANTE NEWS

British man jailed over shooting of key figure in Torrevieja in John George investigationThe suspect has been remanded in custody in Murcia after the fatal shooting of a Czech national in Torrevieja A British man has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a key figure in the ongoing John George murder investigation, in.. 24/03/2026

Easter bookings rise despite conflict concerns, but travel disruption clouds outlook in parts of SpainTourism demand shifts towards Spain as global tensions grow, while transport issues threaten local impact Spain’s tourism sector is showing surprising resilience ahead of Easter, with early booking data suggesting a strong season despite ongoing.. 24/03/2026

Explore Orihuela city and coast: April guided tours, tastings, trips and moreOrihuela Costa and Orihuela city both feature in next month's packed tourism programme Orihuela's Tourism Department has put together a packed schedule of guided tours and cultural activities for April 2026 and there's something for all.. 24/03/2026

Spaniards increasingly worried about the "quality" of their jobs even as employment numbers improveConcerns over low pay, job insecurity and mental health now rank among the country’s top worries, alongside housing and unemployment For the first time in many years, Spaniards are paying more attention not just to whether they have a job, but to.. 23/03/2026

Spanish airport strike threat before Easter could disrupt millions of passengersGround staff at 12 airports spread across Spain are threatening to walk out from March 27 Anyone heading to Spain this Easter could face delays, disruption and even flight cancellations, with fresh airport strikes on the cards at some of the country.. 23/03/2026

Costa Blanca city in shock as dad kills toddler, 3, before taking his own lifeTorrevieja city council has declared two days of official mourning following the tragedy A three-year-old girl and her father have been found dead in Torrevieja in what police are investigating as a tragic case of “vicarious violence”. &.. 23/03/2026

Why electricity bills still feel high nearly a year after Spain's blackoutReinforced grid measures introduced after last year’s outage continue to shape costs and energy mix It’s been almost a year on from the major blackout that left large parts of the Iberian Peninsula without power, the effects are still being.. 23/03/2026

Mostly sunny with some cloudy and rainy patches: Alicante weekly weather forecast March 23-26It will mostly be pretty nice and sunny this week in Alicante, but rain is possible in parts It’s going to be a fairly pleasant week weather-wise in Alicante province, with mild temperatures, especially during the day, and just a slight chance.. 23/03/2026

Missing Murcia man found dead in Alicante reservoirSearch teams located the 47-year-old in La Pedrera reservoir after extensive operation across two provinces The body of a man who went missing in Murcia has been found in a reservoir in Alicante following a large-scale search operation.  .. 23/03/2026

The low-cost chains quietly spreading across Spain's high streetsFrom bargain furniture to discounted fashion and beauty, a growing wave of budget retailers is reshaping the Spanish high street Spain’s retail landscape is increasingly being shaped by a new generation of low-cost chains that many shoppers may.. 20/03/2026

Spain is the destination of choice for more Europeans this Easter as global tensions riseThe Balearic and Canary Islands, along with mainland resorts, are reporting higher bookings from the UK and Germany Spain is looking at what could be one of its busiest Easter seasons in years as holidaymakers across Europe change their plans... 20/03/2026

VAT on petrol and electricity cut to 10% as Spain unveils €5bn cost-of-living planA wide-ranging package of 80 measures aims to ease the burden on ordinary families and businesses due to rising prices linked to the Iran war Spain is rolling out a sweeping €5 billion package of measures aimed at easing the rising cost of living.. 20/03/2026

New developments reshape the Costa Cálida property marketSpainora showcases the latest opportunities in one of Spain’s fastest growing property markets Spain’s Costa Cálida has long been known for its warm climate, relaxed pace of life and miles of Mediterranean coastline, but in recent.. 20/03/2026

Rise in hate speech linked to burka debate and Ramadan, new report findsSharp increase in online abuse comes as political tensions grow over face covering measures in Spain Hate speech targeting people of foreign origin rose sharply in Spain in February, with new data pointing to a link between online hostility and recent.. 20/03/2026

Ryanair launches new Venice route from Alicante to rival Wizz AirCosta Blanca travellers will have more options than ever to reach the city of canals from this autumn Ryanair has just announced that it will launch a new route between Alicante-Elche Airport and Venice Marco Polo Airport starting in September, just.. 20/03/2026

Brit missing in Benidorm as family issues urgent appealRyan Cullen, from North Ayrshire, is believed to be travelling alone with no phone and possibly no money in the busy Costa Blanca resort A British tourist has been reported missing in Benidorm, prompting an urgent appeal from his family, who say they.. 20/03/2026

Water levels in Spain's reservoirs rise to the highest level in 12 yearsReservoirs across the country continue to fill, with the Segura basin just over half full Even though we haven't necessarily enjoyed this unusually grey and rainy start to the year, the recent rainfall has brought some benefits. Spain&#.. 19/03/2026

Life on the Costa Blanca gets top marks in Spain happiness study 2026The new Happy Index 2026 ranks thousands of towns across Spain based on climate, lifestyle and services A new study has ranked some of the Costa Blanca’s most popular towns among the happiest places to live in Spain, with coastal lifestyle.. 19/03/2026

From dry to drenched, the Vega Baja sees rain totals rocket in the last few weeksPatchy downpours bring big totals to parts of southern Costa Blanca, but not everywhere After a very dry start to the year in many parts of southern Spain, the Vega Baja has seen a noticeable shift in recent weeks, with rain returning across the region.. 18/03/2026

Alicante Father's Day supermarket hours: What's open and closed on March 19Supermarkets and shopping centres across the Costa Blanca adjust hours for the San José holiday Across the Costa Blanca, Father’s Day and the festival of San José on March 19 is traditionally a quiet one for retail, with most supermarkets.. 18/03/2026