REGION OF VALENCIA

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

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

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

EU imposes customs duty on cheap Chinese imports like Shein and TemuMember states have agreed to scrap exemptions on shipments from Asia valued under €150 Cheap online shopping from the likes of Shein, Temu and AliExpress will soon be a thing of the past as on Thursday November 13 the EU member states agreed.. 14/11/2025

Spanish wages fall €6k lower than EU averageThe average full-time employee in Spain earns just €33,700 The pay in Spain has never exactly been great compared to what people are used to earning in the UK, but this has always been offset by the cheap cost of living. However, with prices.. 14/11/2025

If you have a cleaner for your house in Spain, you need to complete a risk assessment this weekThe new rules for domestic workers come into effect across Spain this Friday November 14, and there are big fines for non-compliance In September last year, Spain approved new legislation aimed at guaranteeing that domestic workers are protected against.. 13/11/2025

Is train noise keeping you up at night? Spain launches study into rail noise and sleepThe Ministry of Transport begins a major review into noise pollution from busy railway lines across ten provinces, inviting public feedback If you live near a busy railway line, you might already know what it’s like to be woken by the early morning.. 13/11/2025

Warm homes, lower bills: Let Spanish Energy help you saveFree electricity and gas comparisons in English throughout Spain with no hidden fees The days may still be bright and warm across much of Spain, but those long winter nights are closing in fast. Mornings feel chillier, the evenings definitely call.. 13/11/2025

No, the solar storm in Europe will barely affect internet and phones in Spain, say expertsIn Spain, the effects of the solar storm will be short-lived and so mild most people won’t even notice Before you start thinking Spain is in for another nationwide blackout that will wipe out the internet and send people into a tailspin: don.. 13/11/2025

Foreigners drive Spain's biggest population boom in historySpain is now home to more than 49.4 million people and almost 20% of them were born somewhere else Spain’s population has reached a record-breaking 49,442,844 people after growing by 105,488 in the third quarter of 2025. The figures, released.. 12/11/2025

Valencia DANA floods push Spain into global top 20 for climate disastersNew climate study presented at COP30 summit confirms the deadly October 2024 storm was the worst natural disaster in recent Spanish history The catastrophic storm unleashed by the DANA (isolated high-altitude depression) that struck Valencia.. 12/11/2025

Soaring Spanish mortgages shut out buyers: Costs jump 63% in a decadeForeign demand drives up prices, leaving many residents facing impossible home loans and the realities of renting If you’re thinking about buying a home in Spain, the numbers are increasingly daunting. The average mortgage amount needed to buy a property..

The 2025 Christmas Lottery: Who's barred from playing and how not to lose it all if you winWith the season fast approaching, here’s a reminder of who can’t join in the fun - and some handy advice for those dreaming of striking it lucky It might still be early November, but Christmas is already starting to peek around the corner.. 10/11/2025

Armistice Day in Spain: Do the Spanish wear poppies and celebrate Remembrance Day?Many British expats in Spain observe Remembrance Day, but don’t be surprised if you get some funny looks from Spaniards for wearing a poppy November 11 is Remembrance Day or Armistice Day for countries like the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia..