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Spain in the World Cup final: where the Costa Blanca is celebrating La Furia Roja on the big screen
Spain have reached the World Cup final after beating France 2–0. Find out where public viewings are planned along the Costa…
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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 places along…
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Almería forest fire: disaster and Costa Blanca regulations
Forest fire in Almería: Disaster in the south – a warning sign for the Costa Blanca
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Emergency number 112 on the Costa Blanca: How to get help more quickly
A housing estate with three access roads, a block of flats with no clear house number, an automatic gate at the wrong…
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Müller is opening a new branch in Calpe on the Costa Blanca
in Calpe: 1,500 square metres for everyday shopping, family and the home
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Sánchez under pressure: Spain heads into the summer break
The Spanish Congress has called on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to consider holding a vote of confidence. The votes cast by…
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Torrevieja 2026: 113,000 residents, 57 per cent of whom are foreign nationals
Torrevieja continues to grow: what 57 per cent foreign residents mean for the town
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Costa Blanca – Air passenger rights: the three-hour rule remains in force
EU air passenger rights: a three-hour delay remains the decisive factor
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Self-employment in Spain: costs, registration and reduced tax rate
What „Autónomo“ means in Spain - Self-employed with the Cuota Reducida
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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 Costa Blanca Easter 2026: Opening hours at a glance
Good Friday and Easter Monday are public holidays - many markets remain closed. Easter Sunday is not a public holiday, but is…
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New BOE decree: Rent increases in Spain capped at 2 % by 2027
caps rent increases in Spain at 2 % until 2027. Automatic contract renewal – implications for residents on the Costa Blanca.
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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 for the Costa Blanca…
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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 possible consequences for the economy and…
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Spain – Serious train accident: 39 dead following a derailment near Córdoba
Following the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz near Córdoba, 39 people died and more than 150 were injured…
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Intelligent water management on the Costa Blanca
From Dénia to Benidorm: How the Costa Blanca organises water cycles, desalination and reuse for a sustainable future.
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Black Friday 2025 Costa Blanca: dates & shopping tips
and Cyber Monday on the Costa Blanca 2025: an overview of promotions, Sunday openings in tourist areas and tips for residents.
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Altea drastically increases taxes for 2025: Plusvalia triples, IBI increases by 40 %
Altea City Council has announced a significant increase in the capital gains tax (Plusvalia) and the property tax (IBI) for the…
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Holiday flat prices have soared: 1,500 euros for a week’s holiday
Rental prices for holiday homes in popular coastal resorts in the province have risen by 6 to 12 per cent this summer.…
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Increase in tourist accommodation: municipalities suspend licences
[caption id="attachment_157" align="alignleft" width="300"] Strand von Altea mit Apartements[/caption]Increase in tourist…
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Calpe - Mögliche Begrenzung von Touristenunterkünften wird überprüft
Calpe - Possible limitation of tourist accommodation is being reviewed
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Refurbishment of pedestrian access to El Torres beach in La Vila Joiosa begins
the pedestrian access to El Torres beach in La Vila Joiosa
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European elections: PP maintains dominance in Alicante despite the rise of the far right
[caption id="attachment_380" align="alignleft" width="300"] Europawahlen in Alicante: PP behauptet Vorherrschaft[/caption]The…
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New taxiway for Alicante-Elche airport put out to tender
[caption id="attachment_374" align="alignleft" width="300"] Neue Rollbahn für den Flughafen Alicante-Elche…
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Qualitur flag 2024 for 90 beaches in the province of Alicante
[caption id="attachment_392" align="alignnone" width="300"] Qualitur – a mark of quality from the Comunitat…
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