Óscar Puente resigns: Spain’s Transport Minister takes responsibility following the train disaster
Óscar Puente resigns: Spain’s Transport Minister takes responsibility following train disaster Following two serious train accidents that claimed at least 115 lives, Óscar Puente has resigned from his ministerial post and withdrawn his candidacy in the election. The resignation comes as a blow to the Sánchez government shortly before the general election on 29 November. It remains to be seen what measures Spain will take to improve the safety of its rail network. As recently as Friday, […]
Train crash in Spain: 68 dead – investigators are looking into faults in the train control system
Train crash in Spain: 68 dead – investigators looking into faults in the train control system Following the collision between two high-speed trains near Toledo, the investigation is focusing on a technical fault and instructions from the traffic control centre. Spain has declared three days of national mourning. The first event cancellations are also being reported on the Costa Blanca. In the serious train crash in Spain on Wednesday, […]
DANA on the Costa Blanca: Further warnings, flooding and school closures
DANA on the Costa Blanca: Further warnings, flooding and school closures The DANA „Adam“ has hit the Marina Alta particularly hard. On Monday morning, the authorities sent out further mobile phone alerts. Thousands of pupils have been given the day off, and numerous roads are closed. Despite forecasts of improved weather, the risk of flooding remains. The situation in the north of the Costa Blanca on Monday (19 October) remains […]
2027 local elections on the Costa Blanca: Who is eligible to vote?
2027 local elections on the Costa Blanca: Who is eligible to vote? On 23 May 2027, local councils across Spain will be re-elected. Many foreign residents on the Costa Blanca are also eligible to vote. To do so, they must be properly registered and meet the registration deadlines. For EU citizens, 30 December 2026 is a crucial deadline. Housing shortages, water supply, transport and public […]
New tenancy law in Spain 2026: What tenants and landlords need to know now
New tenancy law in Spain 2026: What tenants and landlords need to know now Spain has amended its tenancy law once again. Since 8 October, stricter regulations have been in force for seasonal and room rentals, along with new limits on rent increases and additional rights regarding repairs. Costs and security deposits are also regulated differently. Further changes regarding protection against eviction are due to come into force from 15 November. […]
Spain is heading for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November
Spain heads for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November Following the failure of two housing decrees in the Congreso, Pedro Sánchez has drawn the political conclusion: Spain is to elect a new parliament on 29 November 2026. For residents and property owners on the Costa Blanca, this development is also relevant due to the unresolved issues surrounding tenancy and housing law. Spain’s […]
In force for just one day: Spain’s new tenancy law fails in the Congreso
In force for just one day: Spain’s new tenancy law fails in the Congreso Passed on Tuesday, published in the BOE on Wednesday, brought into force on Thursday – and blocked by Parliament on Friday: Spain’s far-reaching housing reform has had an unusually short lifespan. The Congreso refused to grant the necessary approval to both decrees. It took just four days for Spain’s new housing reform to be […]
Heavy rain in the Valencia region: What lies ahead for the Costa Blanca
Heavy rain in the Valencia region: What lies ahead for the Costa Blanca Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are currently causing problems in parts of the Comunitat Valenciana. So far, the heaviest rainfall has been in Valencia and Castellón. The situation on the Costa Blanca is considerably calmer – but the risk of rain is set to increase in the province of Alicante over the coming days. […]
Severe weather on the Costa Blanca: Schools closed – orange alert remains in place
Severe weather on the Costa Blanca: Schools closed – Orange alert remains in place Heavy downpours have already caused flooding and traffic disruption in Valencia. On the Costa Blanca, the impact has so far been minor, but the critical phase is not yet over: an orange alert is in place for parts of the province of Alicante on Thursday. Schools will remain closed or […] depending on the local authority.
Ceuta crisis: First resignation following row over CNI warning
Ceuta crisis: First resignation following row over CNI warning The Spanish intelligence service was aware of planned actions in Ceuta prior to the mass border crossing and informed the authorities. Now the chief of staff to the government delegate has resigned. For Pedro Sánchez, this intensifies the question of who knew about the warnings and when – and why Spain was not better prepared. The Ceuta crisis is taking […]