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The nativity scene versus the Christmas tree: which has come to dominate Christmas?
In Spain, the nativity scene has long been as much a part of the festive season as the…
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Óscar Puente resigns: Spain’s Transport Minister takes responsibility following the train disaster
Following two serious train accidents that claimed at least 115 lives, Óscar Puente has resigned from his ministerial post…
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Winter 2026/27 timetable: More flights from Alicante and Valencia – but not to all destinations
Alicante-Elche is heading into the winter season with 8.6 million seats on offer and 125 planned direct destinations.…
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Train crash in Spain: 68 dead – investigators are 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…
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DANA on the Costa Blanca: Further warnings, flooding and school closures
Storm DANA „Adam“ has hit the Marina Alta particularly hard. On Monday morning, the authorities issued further…
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Public holidays on the Costa Blanca in 2027: All dates and the best long weekends
There are twelve public holidays on the Costa Blanca in 2027. March is particularly good: with four public…
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2027 local elections on the Costa Blanca: Who is eligible to vote?
On 23 May 2027, local council elections will be held in Spain. Many foreign residents on the Costa…
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Water supply on the Costa Blanca: Dénia and Benidorm are turning to desalination
Dénia intends to secure its drinking water supply in the long term by tapping into additional water sources.…
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A four-day bank holiday weekend: What’s open on the Costa Blanca and where the celebrations are taking place
On Friday 9 October, the Comunitat Valenciana celebrates its regional public holiday. This is followed by Spain’s national…
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New tenancy law in Spain 2026: What tenants and landlords need to know now
Spain has once again amended its tenancy law. Since 8 October, stricter regulations have been in force for…
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Spain is heading for a general election: Sánchez sets the date for 29 November
Following the rejection of two housing bills in the Congreso, Pedro Sánchez has drawn the political conclusion: Spain…
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In force for just one day: Spain’s new tenancy law fails in the Congreso
Decided on Tuesday, published in the BOE on Wednesday, brought into force on Thursday – and blocked by…
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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. The heaviest rainfall has…
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Severe weather on the Costa Blanca: Schools closed – orange alert remains in force
Heavy downpours have already caused flooding and disruption to traffic in Valencia. On the Costa Blanca, the impact has…
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Ceuta crisis: First resignation following row over CNI warning
The Spanish secret service was aware of planned actions in Ceuta prior to the mass border crossing and…
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Valencia could receive an additional 3.67 billion euros
Spain’s regional funding is to be reorganised
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Ceuta protests: Pressure on Sánchez mounts
Thousands on the Costa Blanca too – pressure on Sánchez mounts
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Day trips from Dénia: From Xàtiva to Formentera
Xàtiva, the Canelobre Caves, Villajoyosa or Formentera: SonnenZeit organises day trips from Dénia by coach, with a fixed…
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Costa Blanca: Heat, risk of wildfires and road closures
Extreme heat on the Costa Blanca: these nature reserves are closed
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Sharp rise in rental prices on the Costa Blanca
Rental prices in Benidorm and across the province of Alicante continue to rise. According to the latest report…
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The province of Alicante has seen employment growth in the second quarter
The province of Alicante has seen employment growth in the second quarter
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Political dispute over the unfinished promenade in Altea
In Altea, the suspension of construction work on the seafront promenade in the middle of the summer season…
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Spain triumphs at Euro 2024: jubilation on the Costa Blanca
Spain have done it! With an impressive 2–1 victory over England in the final of Euro 2024, the…
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Calpe is introducing strict noise control regulations for the summer: construction work will be subject to time restrictions
Calpe Town Council has once again introduced an important by-law to reduce noise during the summer months. This…
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The Dénia health authority’s summer clinics begin at the end of June
Summer clinics run by the Dénia Health Authority begin at the end of
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Altea is drastically increasing taxes for 2025: Plusvalia is set to triple, whilst IBI is set to rise by 40 %
Altea City Council has announced a significant increase in capital gains tax (Plusvalia) and property tax…
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