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Spain weather forecast November 2-5: Heavy rain heads for the Mediterranean as temperatures dropTemperatures will fall sharply in northern Spain, while heavy rain is expected in Cataluña, the southeast and the Balearic Islands After a sunny autumn weekend, the weather is about to take a bit of a turn across Spain. Much of the country.. 02/11/2026

Spain is stuck with the clock change until 2031Brussels has locked in every date for the next five years  The clock change that has just taken place in Spain won’t be the last, as the European Commission has published the dates for the next five years and the clocks will keep going back.. 27/10/2026

Spain's minimum wage rise will be exempt from income taxThe Spanish government says workers on the minimum wage will keep the whole increase Workers on Spain’s minimum wage will keep the whole of next year’s pay rise, as the government plans to make the increase exempt from income tax. &.. 27/10/2026

Alicante's priciest rental asks €40,000 a monthThe vast villa near Alicante Golf has 1,900 square metres of living space, a pool and gardens with century-old trees A luxury villa near Alicante has become the most expensive rental property in the city and across the province, with an asking price.. 26/10/2026

Irish crime boss John Gilligan faces 11 years in prison over alleged Costa Blanca drugs labProsecutors are seeking a lengthy prison term and a €120,000 fine following a raid on his Orihuela Costa home in December 2024 Irish criminal John Gilligan could spend more than 11 years behind bars if he is convicted of drug trafficking, illegal.. 26/10/2026

Spain's November 29 election: where British residents stand on votingUnless you hold Spanish nationality the general election is closed to you, but local elections are a different matter British residents in Spain will not be able to vote in the general election on Sunday November 29 unless they have taken Spanish nationality.. 26/10/2026

Is the menú del día still a bargain in Spain?Prices are up 3.5% in a year but Murcia has one of the best deals for a lunch break A menú del día is one of those simple pleasures we all associate with Spain, but with the cost of living creeping up, this lunchtime treat delivers far.. 23/10/2026

Seven turtles born on Benidorm beach return to the sea after a year of careThe loggerhead hatchlings were released at Poniente beach after 14 months at l’Oceanogràfic in Valencia, giving them a stronger chance of survival Seven loggerhead turtles have returned to the Mediterranean after spending their first 14 months.. 23/10/2026

Alicante airport to replace its 15-year-old seats with new ones that have charging pointsAena is spending more than €3 million on the terminal’s benches while work on the Ifach VIP lounge gets under way Waiting for a flight at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is about to get a little more comfortable and convenient.. 22/10/2026

Elche's PLD Space moves a step closer to launching Spain's orbital rocketThe MIURA 5 launcher has now entered its pre-flight demonstration phase in Spain Spain’s push into the space industry has taken another step forward as Elche-based PLD Space begins testing its MIURA 5 rocket ahead of its first flight.  .. 22/10/2026

Spanish Energy helps expats in Spain fix electricity prices before winterFree comparisons are available in English for holiday home owners and full-time residents of Spain Winter is well on its way and when the clocks go back on Sunday October 25, the darker evenings will see most households switching on the lights, heaters.. 22/10/2026

Online errands could save households in Spain €2,140 a yearNew research estimates people save 177 hours annually by managing banking, shopping, insurance and official paperwork digitally Doing the weekly shop, booking a medical appointment or sorting out paperwork no longer has to mean travelling across town... 22/10/2026

Benidorm's Fancy Dress Party set to draw 30,000 revellersThe colourful costume celebration returns to Rincón de Loix on Thursday November 12, with 18 floats and dance groups in the parade Benidorm is preparing for one of its busiest days of the year, as the Fancy Dress Party returns to Rincón.. 21/10/2026

MSC Cruises wants to bring winter sailings back to AlicanteMSC Cruises is exploring a comeback after cancelling its 2024 Costa Blanca sailings MSC Cruises is staying in Alicante for at least two more years and is now looking at bringing back the winter season it dropped after just one year.   The.. 21/10/2026

Not just Brits: Alicante Airport sees record summer as Polish and Italian visitors soarPassenger numbers hit almost 9 million over the summer, with traffic on course to push the airport beyond 21 million for the year Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport has recorded its busiest summer on record, with almost nine million passengers.. 19/10/2026

Spain's 2027 holiday calendar: When to plan your next long weekendThe new calendar offers several three-day breaks and a chance to enjoy five days off in December, depending on where you live Anyone hoping to get next year’s holidays organised can start planning, with Spain’s 2027 work calendar now published.. 16/10/2026

Costa Blanca courts Hollywood as Alicante steps up its film industry ambitionsThe province is meeting major international studios in a bid to attract film and television productions and bring more business to local communities From Marvel and Disney to Netflix and HBO, some of the biggest names in entertainment are on the Costa.. 15/10/2026

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

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

Could your school receipts reduce your next tax bill?Families in several Spanish regions can claim relief on education costs, but only if they keep the right paperwork September’s school shopping can leave a noticeable dent in the household budget. Stationery, uniforms, textbooks and language lessons.. 07/10/2026