The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response
Ceuta crisis: Why the mass influx from Morocco is causing alarm in Europe Within a matter of hours, thousands of people from Morocco reached Ceuta. At least 19 died in the attempt. Spain is reinforcing the border with soldiers and additional police forces, France is tightening its controls, and Italy is calling for action within the Schengen area. As of 31 July 2026, 11.00 am, Ceuta is facing a humanitarian and security […]
Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches
Anti-smoking law in Spain: Terraces, beaches and swimming pools to become smoke-free Smoking whilst having a coffee on a terrace, on the beach or during an open-air concert could soon be banned. The Spanish government has introduced a draft bill for a significantly stricter anti-smoking law into parliament. On the Costa Blanca, the measures would primarily affect the hospitality sector, beach-goers, residential complexes and event organisers. […]
Solar eclipse on the Costa Blanca: What to expect on 12 August
Solar eclipse on the Costa Blanca: What to expect on 12 August On Wednesday, 12 August 2026, shortly before sunset, the Moon will pass almost completely in front of the Sun. In the Alicante area, 99.14 per cent of the Sun will be obscured at the peak of the eclipse. However, the eclipse will not be total in the province of Alicante. And anyone who simply heads to the nearest beach, […]
Spain in the World Cup final: where the Costa Blanca is celebrating La Furia Roja on the big screen
Spain in the World Cup final: Where the Costa Blanca is celebrating La Furia Roja on big screens Following their 2–0 victory over France, Spain are through to the World Cup final. Here’s where public viewings are planned along the Costa Blanca – from Alicante to Benidorm, Dénia, Calp and Torrevieja. Spain have done it: following their 2–0 victory over France, „La Furia Roja“ are in the […]
AEMET warning for the Costa Blanca: temperatures of up to 42 degrees inland
AEMET warning for the Costa Blanca: Temperatures of up to 42 degrees inland The Costa Blanca is set to experience a spell of very hot weather. Temperatures will remain slightly lower in many coastal areas, but conditions will be significantly more oppressive in the inland areas of the province of Alicante. AEMET forecasts local peaks of 40 degrees and above. AEMET reports high temperatures in Alicante and the surrounding area […]
Almería forest fire: disaster and Costa Blanca regulations
Forest fire in Almería: Disaster in the south – a warning sign for the Costa Blanca The severe forest fire in the province of Almería is one of the deadliest fire disasters in Andalusia’s recent history. Twelve people lost their lives, several were injured, and at times numerous people were reported missing. For the Costa Blanca, the fire is not a distant event: many risk factors are similar […]
Emergency number 112 on the Costa Blanca: How to get help faster
Emergency number 112 on the Costa Blanca: How to get help faster A housing estate with three access roads, a ‘partida’ with no clear house number, an automatic gate at the wrong end of the street: on the Costa Blanca, even the directions can complicate an emergency. If you have your address, coordinates and emergency details ready, you’ll make things easier for the ambulance service, the fire brigade and the police. […]
Müller opens a new branch in Calpe on the Costa Blanca
Müller opens in Calpe: 1,500 square metres for everyday needs, family and the home Müller is opening its third branch on the Spanish mainland in Calpe. 1,500 square metres, car parks, an opening-day discount and a range of everyday essentials. The German retail chain Müller is continuing to expand its presence in Spain. In Calpe, the company is opening a new branch on Avenida Rumanía – […]
Sánchez under pressure: Spain heads into the summer break
Sánchez under pressure: Spain heads into the summer recess with fragile majorities The Spanish Congress has called on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to consider calling a vote of confidence. The votes from Junts proved decisive. This does not amount to the government’s downfall – but it is a clear indication of just how unpredictable the majorities in Madrid have become. Parliament steps up the pressure on […]
Torrevieja 2026: 113,000 residents, 57 per cent of whom are foreign nationals
Enter your headline here: Torrevieja continues to grow: What 57 per cent foreign residents mean for the town. The town now has more than 113,000 registered residents. The town on the southern Costa Blanca is becoming more international, more densely populated and more expensive – with consequences for everyday life, the property market and infrastructure. Torrevieja has more than 113,000 residents Torrevieja continues to […]