ORIHUELA COSTA, ALICANTE PROVINCE: NEWS

How to check what last-minute budget Imserso holidays are still availableImserso trips for pensioners are selling out fast, but there are still some bargain holidays available across Spain The Imserso tourist scheme is a Spanish government-subsidised holiday programme for pensioners and retirees, offering heavily discounted.. 29/10/2025

Spain backs EU decision to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2035Paris and Madrid both agree the 2035 target must be maintained, but call for "made in Europe" incentives to help the struggling automotive industry Spain and France have this week thrown their support behind the EU's controversial 2035.. 29/10/2025

Alicante holiday calendar 2026: Key public holidays and local celebrations confirmedIn all, Alicante will enjoy 14 bank holidays next year, although the province will only have two long weekends The public holiday calendar for 2026 across the province of Alicante is now taking shape, with a mix of national, regional and local dates.. 29/10/2025

Murcia, Alicante and Andalucia join forces to fight cuts to water supplyThe regional governments have called for urgent talks over plans to reduce the water transfer to southern Spain In a last-ditch attempt, the regional governments in Murcia, the Valencian Community and Andalucia, along with the Syndicate of Irrigators.. 28/10/2025

Alicante airport shut down for two hours due to droneAround 1,000 passengers were affected with flights diverted to Murcia and other airports Alicante-Elche Airport was thrown into complete chaos on Monday October 27 when a drone was spotted flying above the terminal shortly before 9pm. Because of the.. 28/10/2025

Car bursts into flames outside popular Orihuela Costa restaurantThe flames threatened to engulf the wooden front of the Banana Tree Restaurant There was plenty of panic in Orihuela Costa on Saturday afternoon, October 25, when a car burst into flames just metres from the Banana Tree Restaurant on Calle Azafrá.. 27/10/2025

Flu cases are skyrocketing in Spain: what are the symptoms and how to tell it apart from Covid?Flu infections are soaring across Spain this autumn, with experts warning of a tough season ahead Spain is seeing a sharp rise in flu cases as autumn settles in, with some municipalities reporting levels far higher than last year. After years of focusing.. 27/10/2025

Breezy and mild but showery: Alicante weather forecast October 27-30The weather will worsen mid-week with the arrival of rain, especially in northern Alicante Weather outlook on Thursday afternoon, October 30   The southern Costa Blanca basked in an unusual October heatwave all weekend but sadly, the summery.. 27/10/2025

Spain accused of criminalising tourism with new policyTwelve regional governments in Spain have expressed their concerns over the policies and warn they could destroy tourism Spain’s tourism sector, which brings in billions and supports millions of jobs, has become the new battleground.. 24/10/2025

New EU driving licence rules allow 17 year olds to hit the roadSpain is preparing for sweeping European changes that will allow 17 year olds to obtain a licence and introduce a digital version by 2030 After a couple of years in the planning stages, the European Union has given the green light to a brand new driver.. 23/10/2025

€1,000 payout for new mums in OrihuelaTown hall opens application period for new benefit to encourage childbirth Councillor for families María Carmen Portugal For the first time in Orihuela, financial aid is being made available as a way to encourage residents to have children.. 22/10/2025

Watch: Firefighters tackle dawn blaze in Orihuela CostaCommercial unit suffers damage from fire caused by possible electrical fault INCENDIO EN LOCAL COMERCIAL Esta mañana #bomberostorrevieja acudía en Orihuela Costa a apagar el fuego que comenzaba en el cuadro eléctrico de un local.. 22/10/2025

Relive your youth at unforgettable concerts with Rewind SpainThe best original stars and tribute shows in the business are wowing audiences on the Costa Blanca Bryan Adams UK There’s no business like showbusiness, and understanding the importance of putting on a proper show is what makes the concerts.. 22/10/2025

Body discovered in search for missing British expat in TorreviejaWeeks of appeals end in tragedy as investigators recover remains near Lago Jardin The search for Marc Tulloch Hewson, a 63-year-old British resident missing from Torrevieja since Friday September 20, has ended in heartbreak with the discovery of a body.. 16/10/2025

Torrevieja Hospital has replaced more than 40% of its beds for inpatients 2024 management report highlights pressures from high proportion of elderly and foreign residents   Torrevieja Hospital has recently replaced 100 inpatient beds with an investment of €309,819 (including IVA/VAT). The hospital.. 15/10/2025

Spain drops the price on thousands of over-the-counter medicationsThe Ministry of Health in Spain estimates the changes will save patients around €287 million There’s been some fantastic news this week for anyone buying medication in Spain. The Ministry of Health has announced price cuts on 17,385 different.. 15/10/2025

Spain-wide strike on October 15 against genocide in GazaUnions all across Spain have called on employees to stage a protest this Wednesday   This Wednesday October 15, union walkouts have been called across the country and in all workplaces by the various unions. Comisiones Obreras and UGT have registered.. 15/10/2025

Popular Sunday market shut down in Guardamar del SeguraTown hall has been trying to get owners to legalise activities for many years without success Guardamar del Segura town hall has shut down El Fogón market, which it seems has been operating without a licence for the last 30 years. It.. 14/10/2025

Videos & pics: Dana Alice batters Murcia and AlicanteFlights cancelled, roads flooded and cars submerged as DANA Alice takes hold in southern Spain, with the worst yet to come   Dana Alice has arrived with a vengeance in the south of Spain and Thursday's deluge is just a taste of what&#.. 10/10/2025

Orihuela Costa family's desperate appeal to find missing British manMarc Tulloch Hewson was last seen in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja A desperate plea has been issued to help find a British man who went missing in the Lago Jardín area of Los Balcones, Torrevieja on September 20.. 10/10/2025