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Benidorm pilots new European wallet system to cut hotel check-in queuesThe digital wallet cut the check-time down to a matter of seconds during its trial run at the Michelangelo Hotel in Benidorm Hotel check-ins across Spain have turned into something of an ordeal since new regulations came into force late last year.. 19/11/2025

Half of Spain's nurses report sexual harassment at workA new survey reveals widespread sexism, unwanted touching and sexual propositions in healthcare settings across the country More than half of nurses and physiotherapists in Spain say they have been sexually harassed at work, according to a major new study.. 19/11/2025

How to spot a fake V-16 emergency light in Spain and avoid a big fineKnock-off beacons not approved by traffic authorities in Spain are flooding the market ahead of the January deadline From January 1 next year, every vehicle in the country (with a few minor exceptions) must carry an approved and connected V-16 emergency.. 19/11/2025

Cutting off utilities to squatters in Spain will no longer be a crimeIf passed, the new law means homeowners of occupied properties across Spain will be able to cut water, gas and electricity In 2024 alone, 16,400 cases of squatting and breaking and entering were reported in Spain, the third highest figure ever. Homeowners.. 19/11/2025

Renfe's delay compensation rollback sparks legal battle and fare concernsSpanish Transport minister calls new passenger-friendly rules unconstitutional as Renfe warns of 43 million euro impact   Renfe is gearing up for a legal fight after Congress passed a law forcing the rail operator to return to its previous compensation.. 18/11/2025

Cloudflare outage causes websites to crash around the globeA massive error has taken down Spotify, X, ChatGPT and even Downdetector ‘What did we ever do before the internet?’ is a question many of us have jokingly asked. Well, this afternoon, we’re finding out firsthand. Content delivery.. 18/11/2025

Getting vaccinated against the flu or Covid reduces the risk of stroke and heart attackAccording to Spanish experts, flu and Covid-19 vaccines have benefits far beyond preventing the diseases they were designed for For anyone thinking twice about getting vaccinated this winter season, Spanish experts have an interesting take on things.. 18/11/2025

10 reasons to visit Jumilla in northern MurciaHistory, wine, breathtaking landscapes, a medieval castle and some of the most widely acclaimed Spanish wine! Jumilla, which lies in the “Altiplano” area in the north of the Region of Murcia, is one of the many towns in Spain which are full of..

Spanish vets warn dog owners about a hidden autumn dangerVets in Spain warn that acorns can cause intestinal blockages and toxic reactions in pets Autumn, with its parks and gardens full of changing leaves and fruits like acorns and chestnuts decorating the paths, is a picturesque scene, but for dogs it.. 18/11/2025

What Alicante locals are stocking up on for Christmas… And it's not what you thinkPharmacies see early festive demand, but it is more antacids than turrón this year If you thought Alicante residents were already filling their cupboards with turrón and cava, think again. With Christmas party season about to begin, people.. 18/11/2025

Lung cancer on the rise in younger Spaniards, especially in womenOne in 20 lung cancer patients in Spain is under 50 as genetic and environmental factors come into focus Lung cancer usually affects older people, but it is increasingly being diagnosed in younger patients, especially women. In fact, about one in 20 cases.. 18/11/2025

Spain hikes up the price of cigarettes and tobaccoDozens of brands of cigarettes, cigars, cigarillos and pipe tobacco in Spain have increased in price this week Tobacconists across Spain have introduced more price changes this week which impact cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars and pipe tobacco. In.. 18/11/2025

Get the heating on: Bottled gas prices have dropped again across SpainFrom November 18, the maximum price for butano gas canisters in Spain will be set at €15.46 With temperatures set to plummet across Spain this week there’s some great news for households: the price of a standard butano bottled gas cylinder.. 18/11/2025

Alicante set for power cuts this week as Iberdrola rolls out maintenance worksPlanned outages to affect city neighbourhoods and seventeen other towns in province between 15 and 21 November If you live in Alicante or nearby, you might want to put the kettle on early. Iberdrola has announced that parts of the city and seventeen other.. 17/11/2025

Temperatures plummet by up to 10ºC: Alicante weather forecast November 17-20An approaching Arctic air mass will result in colder than normal temperatures across Spain this week Average temperatures expected on Thursday November 20   Alicante may have missed the rain that drenched most of the country over the weekend.. 17/11/2025

Black Friday 2025 in Spain: When do the discounts start at H&M, Mango, El Corte Inglés and other major brands?Black Friday is a tradition born in the US and the last Friday of November is now one of the biggest shopping days of the year in Spain Black Friday has come a long way from its American roots. What started as a post-Thanksgiving shopping frenzy in the..

Bird flu sends Spanish egg prices through the roofSpain has now locked down all poultry farms as 14 new outbreaks detected across six regions Eggs have become eye-wateringly expensive across Spain seemingly overnight as avian influenza (H5N1), more commonly known as bird flu, has gripped the globe. &..

Renfe to reinstate earlier compensation for train delays from January 2026Passengers will receive refunds for delays as short as 15 minutes on high-speed and long-distance trains Starting January 1, 2026, Renfe will return to its previous policy of compensating passengers for train delays of 15 and 30 minutes, offering 50%.. 14/11/2025

Shop smart this Black Friday with Consumur's friendly adviceThink twice before buying and know your rights while hunting for the best deals Black Friday is fast approaching ,in Spain, and shopping excitement is in the air, but Consumur, the Consumers and Users Network Association, reminds us to be savvy shoppers.. 14/11/2025

Squatting complaints drop by half in Alicante as homeowners get tough on okupasHomeowners across Spain are increasingly turning to desokupa companies to get rid of unpaying ‘tenants’ Reports of squatting have plummeted all across Alicante province in the last year, as well as in the rest of Spain, dropping to half.. 14/11/2025