News & Politics
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 Junts were decisive.
Politics
Politics in Valencia and Alicante: Decisions taken by the Comunitat Valenciana, the Province of Alicante and the municipalities; legislation, administration, political parties and regional issues affecting the Costa Blanca.
News & Politics
Value-added tax on energy in Spain to be reduced
Update (21 March): The announced measures are now officially in force. Following today’s publication in the Spanish Official Gazette (BOE), the reduction in VAT applies…
News & Politics
USA-Spain - Trump threatens with trade ban
The comments from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly suggested that he might completely sever trade relations with Spain.
News & Politics
Mazón resigns - Valencia faces a new political start in 2025
One year on from the DANA disaster, the Valencian Community is once again in the spotlight – this time for political reasons. The resignation of Regional President Carlos Mazón marks…
News & Politics
New immigration law from May 2025 - What the reform on the Costa Blanca means
On 20 May 2025, the reformed Spanish Aliens Act – the new immigration law – will come into force. The changes are aimed at…
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From 2025 on the Costa Blanca - ETIAS New entry permit for non-EU travellers
From 2025, entry to the Costa Blanca for non-EU citizens, including British travellers, will be subject to new.
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Record tourism year for Alicante - season extension ensures top figures
Hotels in Alicante are ending 2024 with impressive figures: between January and November, they achieved an average occupancy rate of 80.68…
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Benidorm industrial estate - An endless construction site costing millions
The Benidorm industrial estate was set to become a milestone in the town’s development. Planned as the site of the first shopping centre and numerous commercial premises, it seems…
News & Politics
Political dispute over unfinished promenade in Altea
In Altea, the halt to building work on the seafront promenade in the middle of the summer season is causing a political stir.
Buy & Rent
Government supports first-time buyers: New financial aid for young people
The government has launched a new scheme to make it easier for first-time buyers to get on the property ladder. With 20 million euros in guarantees, the aim is to…
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Increase in tourist accommodation: municipalities suspend licences
[caption id="attachment_157" align="alignleft" width="300"] Altea beach with apartments[/caption]Rise in tourist accommodation: local councils suspend planning permission. In several municipalities in the Marina Baixa and…
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Calpe - Possible limitation of tourist accommodation is being reviewed
In light of the sharp rise in tourist accommodation, Calpe Town Council has now decided to look into the regulation of this sector. Within…