News & Politics
The Ceuta crisis: Spain, Morocco and Europe’s response
As at 31 July 2026, 11.00 am, Ceuta is facing an exceptional humanitarian and security situation.
Politics
Politics in Valencia and Alicante: Decisions taken by the Comunitat Valenciana, the Province of Alicante and the local authorities; legislation, administration, political parties and regional issues affecting the Costa Blanca.
News & Politics
Spain’s anti-smoking law: smoke-free terraces and beaches
On 21 July 2026, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the draft bill to amend the existing tobacco legislation and forwarded it…
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…
News & Politics
Value-added tax on energy in Spain is to be reduced
Update (21 March): The measures announced are now officially in force.
News & Politics
USA-Spain – Trump threatens trade ban
The statements from Washington were unusually clear. Donald Trump publicly suggested that trade relations with Spain might be severed entirely.
News & Politics
Mazón resigns – Valencia faces a new political beginning in 2025
One year on from the DANA disaster, the Valencian Community is once again in the spotlight – this time for political reasons.…
News & Politics
New immigration law from May 2025 – What the reform means for the Costa Blanca
On 20 May 2025, the revised Spanish Aliens Act – the new immigration law – will come into force. The changes are…
News & Politics
From 2025 on the Costa Blanca – ETIAS: New entry authorisation for non-EU travellers
The introduction of the Electronic Travel Authorisation System (ETIAS) and the Entry/Exit System (EES) is intended to improve security and efficiency…
News & Politics
A record year for tourism in Alicante – extended season ensures record figures
Hotels in Alicante are rounding off 2024 with impressive figures: between January and November, they achieved an average occupancy rate of 80.68 %,…
News & Politics
Benidorm industrial estate – An endless building site costing millions
Benidorm’s industrial estate was intended to be a milestone in the town’s development.
News & Politics
Political dispute over the unfinished promenade in Altea
In Altea, the suspension of building work on the seafront promenade in the middle of the summer season is causing a political…
Purchase & Hire
Government supports first-time buyers: New financial support for young people
The government has launched a new scheme to make it easier for first-time buyers to buy their own homes. With 20 million…