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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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Alicante-Elche Airport: Expansion plans approved
More gates, a new area for non-Schengen flights and significantly more terminal space: Aena has awarded the contract…
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The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response
Why the mass influx from Morocco is causing concern in Europe
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Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches
Anti-smoking law in Spain: terraces, beaches and swimming pools are to become smoke-free
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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…
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The Costa Blanca before the hot weeks: tropical nights and water
When the night no longer brings a chill
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Self-employment in Spain: costs, registration and reduced tax rate
What „Autónomo“ means in Spain – Self-employed under the Cuota Reducida scheme
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The Iran conflict and flight prices: What really lies in store for Alicante and Valencia
War, kerosene, tickets: What the Iran conflict really means for flights to Alicante and Valencia
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Supermarkets on the Costa Blanca at Easter 2026: Opening hours at a glance
Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays – many markets remain closed. Easter Sunday is not a…
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New BOE decree: Rent increases in Spain capped at 2 % by 2027
The Spanish government is once again intervening in the rental market – with direct consequences for residents in…
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Value-added tax on energy in Spain is to be reduced
VAT on electricity, gas and fuel is set to fall to 10 % in Spain. What the measures mean…
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Labour on the Costa Blanca – Jobs, Labora, Recognition 2026
Find work on the Costa Blanca: Jobs, Labora, Recognition 2026
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USA-Spain – Trump threatens trade ban
Trump threatens Spain with a trade ban. Figures on exports, LNG, olive oil and the possible consequences for the…
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