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Humid days and tropical nights: Alicante weekend weather forecast August 21-24Clouds and some showers in places today and tomorrow but a sunnier weekend in store Showers and some storms north of Alicante city this morning Since the final day of the heatwave on Monday, high humidity has made temperatures in Alicante.. 21/08/2025
Spain's anti-scam plan blocks 48 million fraudulent callsGovernment crackdown sees sharp rise in blocked calls and texts since June Spain’s campaign against phone scams is proving to be a major success, with millions of fraudulent calls and messages now being stopped before they reach the public. &.. 20/08/2025
UK law slashes porn site views - could Spain be next?The United Kingdom has implemented a measure to prevent minors under 18 from accessing pornographic content The United Kingdom has just rolled out a tough new rule aimed at keeping children away from online pornography. At the end of July, the country.. 20/08/2025
Spain to declare fire-ravaged areas emergency zones with state aid pledgedPresident of Spanish government announces Council of Ministers will designate affected territories and calls for State Pact to tackle climate crisis Emergency zones to aid fire-hit areas President Pedro Sánchez has announced that during.. 20/08/2025
UK leads record-breaking summer for international tourism in SpainSpain has welcomed almost 64 million air passengers so far this year Spain’s tourism sector has smashed another record this summer. Official figures released on Tuesday August 19 show that 11.7 million international tourists arrived by air in.. 20/08/2025
Aggressive Brit arrested on flight to AlicantePlane was forced to turn back and land in UK for police to board and detain him A flight from Leeds Bradford to Alicante on Monday August 18 was forced to turn back so that a rowdy passenger could be arrested. Jet2 flight LS491 took off.. 20/08/2025
WATCH: Orihuela Costa cliff walk finally reopensThe wall blocking the Cabo Roig- La Caleta pedestrian path has been torn down Even though Orihuela City Council officially took ownership of the Bellavista stretch of the Orihuela Costa cliff walk a couple of weeks ago, it still seemed.. 20/08/2025
Desperate texts reveal John Gilligan's harsh life behind bars in SpainIrish crime boss jailed for pink cocaine operation begs for money from prison John Gilligan, the 73-year-old Irish gangster based in Spain, is enduring a difficult time behind bars following his December arrest for running a large-scale pink.. 19/08/2025
Holidaymakers hit with soaring flight costs across SpainInternational travel costs are back to pre-pandemic highs Travellers to and from Spain are once again facing serious disruption as Ryanair ground staff stage a new wave of strikes running through to the end of the year. But even if your flight isn.. 19/08/2025
Spanish Navy marines and European crews join fight as wildfires enter ninth dayMore than 115,000 hectares burned, thousands displaced, and international support pouring in Continuing from coverage last week, Spain is now facing a ninth consecutive day of devastating wildfires that have scorched over 115,000 hectares, forced.. 18/08/2025
Eight new DGT rules every motorcyclist and cyclist in Spain needs to knowFresh safety measures aim to cut road deaths and improve coexistence between drivers and two-wheelers Spain’s traffic authority has rolled out a series of new rules this year that will directly affect both motorcyclists and cyclists. The.. 18/08/2025
Dangerous heat to subside after today: Alicante weather forecast August 18-21The week will be cooler but very stuffy and Thursday may bring some rain and storms Murcia and Alicante are the only provinces in the country still on red alert today The red alert for dangerously high temperatures continues today, after a.. 18/08/2025
VIDEO: Fireball streaks across Spain and explodes over MurciaExperts confirm it was space debris from a Chinese rocket, not the Perseid meteor shower What many believed to be an early arrival of the spectacular Perseid meteor shower turned out to be something far more unusual. The brilliant.. 15/08/2025
Cabo Roig cliff path reopening stalled again despite council takeoverOrihuela Council now officially owns the Aguamarina pedestrian path and is “committed” to reopening it Most Orihuela Costa residents were probably hoping for the best while expecting the worst, and unfortunately, they haven’.. 15/08/2025
Murcia driver throws cat from car and deliberately runs over itThe Mercedes driver was tracked down in Torrevieja and arrested There are acts against animals that reveal a shocking lack of empathy and humanity. This was the case in La Tercia, Murcia, where the driver of a luxury car abandoned a cat on the road.. 15/08/2025
August 15 is a national holiday in Spain for the Feast of the AssumptionThis holiday in mid-August is a day off work for many businesses in Spain August 15 is a public holiday in Spain and other predominantly Catholic countries like Italy because it is the Feast of the Assumption, known in Spanish as ‘Fiesta de.. 14/08/2025
Spain sizzles through the hottest August of all timeThe first 20 days will likely be the warmest Spain has seen since records began You probably don’t need us to tell you that August is turning out to be a scorcher and not just any scorcher - this one is rewriting the record books. The first.. 14/08/2025
Steep beach fines in Spain: why you could pay up to €3,000 for breaking summer rulesFrom paddle tennis to fishing and diving, beachgoers face hefty penalties if they stray into prohibited areas If you are planning to make the most of Spain’s beaches this summer, you might want to brush up on the rules before heading out.. 14/08/2025
Spanish police reissue advice to check if your home has been targeted by burglarsTricks include markers to indicate whether the front door has been opened or the occupants are away Every summer, when many homes across Spain are left empty while the occupants go on holiday, burglars take advantage to break in and steal people.. 13/08/2025
Latest news on the fires in Spain todayHeat, storms, and wind are complicating the fight against the blazes, which are ravaging thousands of hectares. Spain continues to burn for another day, with more than 20,000 hectares scorched this August and thousands of people evacuated. A combination.. 13/08/2025
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