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Iran conflict and flight prices: What really awaits Alicante and Valencia
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Iran conflict and flight prices: What really awaits Alicante and Valencia

Iran conflict and flight prices: What Alicante and Valencia can really expect War, paraffin, tickets: what the Iran conflict really means for flights to Alicante and Valencia Higher costs, a lot of nervousness - but no reason for crisis theatre Anyone reading headlines about air traffic at the moment might think that the next big flight stop is already waiting to happen in Europe.

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23/04/2026
NRUA 2026 on the Costa Blanca: registration requirements, tax rules and risks for holiday landlords
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New BOE decree: Rent increase in Spain limited to 2 % by 2027

New BOE decree: rent increases in Spain limited to 2 % by 2027 New BOE decree limits rent increases in Spain to 2 % by 2027. Automatic contract renewal - effects for residents on the Costa Blanca. The Spanish government is once again intervening in the rental market - with direct consequences for residents on the Costa Blanca.

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22/03/2026
Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced
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Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced

VAT on energy in Spain to fall The VAT on electricity, gas and fuel in Spain is to fall to 10 %. What the measures mean for the Costa Blanca and energy prices. Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force. With today's publication in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE), the

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20/03/2026
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USA-Spain - Trump threatens with trade ban

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 companies on the Costa Blanca. The words from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly held out the prospect of ending trade relations with Spain completely. Spain is

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04/03/2026
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Spain - Serious train accident: 39 dead after derailment near Córdoba

Spain - Serious train accident: 39 dead after derailment near Córdoba Following the derailment of two high-speed trains at Adamuz near Córdoba, 39 people were killed and more than 150 injured. Investigations are underway. Following the serious railway accident on the Spanish mainland, the death toll has risen to 39. During the

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19/01/2026
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Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025

Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025 Following the resignation of Carlos Mazón, the Comunidad Valenciana is in a transitional phase. The region is characterised by disputes over succession, crisis management and possible new elections. One year after the DANA disaster, the Comunidad Valenciana is once again in the spotlight - this time politically. The resignation of regional president

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16/11/2025
Blackout Spain April 2025
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Blackout in Spain - the situation is normalising on the Costa Blanca

Blackout in Spain - the situation is returning to normal on the Costa Blanca Blackout Spain April 2025 After the power outage on the Costa Blanca: stay calm, be well prepared On Monday, 28 April 2025, large parts of Spain, Portugal and southern France experienced one of the most massive power outages in recent years. Also on

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29/04/2025
Marina Baixa benefits from the rain, but needs prospects
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Marina Baixa benefits from the rain, but needs prospects

Marina Baixa benefits from the rain, but needs prospects Between breathing a sigh of relief and waiting. With a filling level of over 50%, the region is in a better position than in 2024 - structural problems remain The recent rainfall has eased the situation, but fundamental infrastructure problems persist. Despite higher reservoir levels, the region is waiting in vain for decisive

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28/04/2025
Language choice in Alicante: majority of families opt for Spanish in the classroom
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Language choice in Alicante - majority decides

Language choice in Alicante - majority of families opt for Spanish in the classroom Regional differences in Valencia: parent survey reveals controversial results. In the province of Alicante, the majority of families opted for Spanish as the language of instruction. Six out of ten parents favoured Castilian, which corresponds to 65.89% of the votes cast (83,569 votes).

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19/03/2025
Valencian Community Fitur 2025
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Valencia Fitur 2025 - New tourism guide and strategic visions

Valencia Fitur 2025 - New tourism guide and strategic perspectives The Fitur 2025 international tourism fair in Madrid has begun and the Region of Valencia is using the stage to present its strategic vision and perspectives for the coming years. With an expanded main stand and the participation of over 300 companies, the

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22/01/2025
From 2025: New entry permit for British citizens on the Costa Blanca 1
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From 2025 on the Costa Blanca - ETIAS New entry permit for non-EU travellers

From 2025 - New entry permit for Brits on the Costa Blanca ETIAS and EES are changing travel - what residents and visitors need to know. From 2025, entry to the Costa Blanca will become more complicated for non-EU citizens, including British travellers, due to new EU rules. The introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETIAS) and

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22/01/2025
From 2025: New entry permit for British citizens on the Costa Blanca
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2025 on the Costa Blanca - A year of change

2025 - A year of change on the Costa Blanca New rules and laws characterise everyday life - what you need to know. The new year has begun and it brings not only new opportunities, but also a number of significant changes to life on the Costa Blanca. From entry permits to

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15/01/2025
Benidorm industrial estate: a never-ending construction site costing millions
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Benidorm industrial estate - An endless construction site costing millions

Benidorm industrial estate: an endless construction site costing millions 30 years of planning, exploding budgets and endless bureaucracy. The Benidorm industrial estate was supposed to be a milestone in urban development. Planned as the home of the first shopping centre and numerous commercial areas, however, it seems to be turning into a multi-million euro grave. Since the 1990s on the

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02/01/2025