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Spanish hoteliers have called on the Ministry of the Interior to urgently reinforce border control staff and optimise airport systems, warning that long queues at passport control are becoming a structural problem that threatens Spain’s reputation as a top tourist destination.

Spanish Hoteliers Demand Action Over Long Airport Passport Queues

Staff Reporter - 12/01/2026

According to the report, difficulties in securing appointments online have been worsened by practices that automatically hoard slots and divert them to private circuits, making them accessible only through intermediaries who charge high fees.

Spain to Crack Down on Illegal “Trading” of TIE Immigration Appointments

This scam, known as the “charity method,” involves pressuring victims to make immediate donations using forged documentation and signature lists.

Three Arrested for Scamming Tourists in Guadalest

After the holiday season, Zenia Boulevard will welcome the sales with a special promotional event on January 10 and 11.

Music, Fun, and Big Savings: Zenia Boulevard Opens the 2026 Sales Season

In recent years, the number of tuk-tuks operating in Alicante has risen noticeably, filling a niche between traditional taxis and guided walking tours.

Tuk-Tuks a Familiar Sight on Alicante’s Streets as Debate Grows Over Their Regulation

The expansion is being driven by rising demand. The hospital’s current rehabilitation area, located on the second floor of the west wing, is at full capacity, limiting patients to a set number of sessions regardless of their recovery progress

Torrevieja Hospital to Expand Rehabilitation Service with €1.1m Modular Building

Staff Reporter - 06/01/2026 0

The final reception will take place at the Town Hall, as Zenia Boulevard will remain closed on January 6 due to the public holiday.

5pm Zenia Boulevard start for Orihuela Costa Three Kings Parade on...

Staff Reporter - 05/01/2026 0

Political opponents, specifically the PSPV, claim this model is purely speculative and prioritizes the interests of the "brick" industry over the needs of the public.

New Valencian President Signals Shift Toward Developer-Friendly Planning Laws

Staff Reporter - 05/01/2026 0

The shopping centre is designed to host everyday, neighbourhood-focused businesses such as a café-restaurant, pharmacy, sports facilities, professional offices, service providers and small retail outlets.

New shopping centre planned next to Torrevieja’s Lagoons Village, set to...

Staff Reporter - 05/01/2026 0

With 2026 now upon us, expats living in Spain are bracing for another year of rising costs.

Spain 2026: How Expats will be affected by Rising Costs

Staff Reporter - 01/01/2026 0

Wizz Air has announced a significant expansion of its flight programme from Alicante-Elche Airport, with increased frequencies to several Eastern European destinations for the upcoming season.

Wizz Air Expands Eastern Europe Network from Alicante-Elche Airport

Staff Reporter - 31/12/2025 0

Driving on the AP-7 motorway linking southern Alicante province with the Region of Murcia will become more expensive from January 1

AP-7 Toll Increase Hits Thousands of Local Drivers

Staff Reporter - 31/12/2025 0

The three minors have been formally investigated for their alleged involvement in the offence, and the case has been referred to the Murcia Juvenile Prosecutor’s Office.

Three Minors Charged Over AI-Generated Nude Images of Classmates in Cartagena

Staff Reporter - 30/12/2025 0

Stages 21 and 22 of the long-distance GR-92 route — which follows the Mediterranean coast from the French border to southern Spain — are among seven finalist trails selected by the Valencian Federation of Mountain and Climbing Sports

Guardamar to Pilar de la Horadada Coastal Routes in the Running...

Staff Reporter - 30/12/2025 0

The Valencian Health Department (Conselleria de Sanidad) has officially confirmed that the long-planned extension of the Aguamarina Health Centre is not viable due to technical and urban planning issues

Second Orihuela Costa Health Centre Now Inevitable as Aguamarina Expansion Ruled...

Staff Reporter - 29/12/2025 0

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet predicting how much money will sit in the bank next quarter often feels like reading tea leaves.

Future-Proofing Business Finance With AI-Driven Cash Flow Models

Staff Reporter - 28/12/2025 0

The decision was announced by Human Resources councillor Agustina Rodríguez, alongside Mayor Pepe Vegara, who described the move as a historic milestone for both the council and its workforce.

Orihuela Approves Its First Staff Structure Plan in Landmark Reform

Staff Reporter - 26/12/2025 0

Agents from the Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) in Elche reported a 49-year-old Spanish man for numerous violations related to the capture, commercialization, labeling, traceability, and environmental control of red prawns.

Guardia Civil Seizes 112 Kilograms of Illegal Red Prawns in Santa...

Staff Reporter - 26/12/2025 0

Orihuela City Council has put out to tender a major resurfacing and improvement project on Calle Miguel de Cervantes and surrounding roads in Campoverde, with a total budget of €885,845.

Orihuela to Invest Nearly €900,000 in Campoverde Upgrade

Staff Reporter - 26/12/2025 0

Allowing the municipal pruning and maintenance contract to expire is not a minor administrative oversight but a serious public safety concern, given the sheer volume of trees under the council’s responsibility.

OUTRAGE AFTER ORIHUELA COUNCIL ALLOWS THE TREE PRUNING CONTRACT TO EXPIRE?

Staff Reporter - 24/12/2025 0

The opening covers 450 metres of the cantilevered walkway and the entire lower pedestrian route up to the lighthouse point, following the partial acceptance of the works on Tuesday.

Torrevieja partially reopens the Levante breakwater

Staff Reporter - 24/12/2025 0

Cambiemos is now demanding the immediate resignation of Councillor Vicente Pina and insists it will not allow “the further deterioration of public education in the municipality.”

Cambiemos Orihuela calls for the immediate repair of boilers in public...

Staff Reporter - 24/12/2025 0

Climate change is causing widespread disruption to nature

Can green development really bring us together?

Staff Reporter - 23/12/2025 0

For many disabled and elderly residents, navigating Orihuela remains a daily ordeal, marked by physical obstacles and what campaigners describe as a persistent lack of effective action from the City Council.

“Where’s the Access? Disabled Residents Face Daily Barriers while Orihuela Council...

Staff Reporter - 23/12/2025 0

the reopening is inevitably overshadowed by the loss of European funds, which transformed what was meant to be a largely externally financed scheme into a significant cost for local taxpayers.

Orihuela Paseo Calvo Sotelo reopens with taxpayers footing the bill, after...

Staff Reporter - 23/12/2025 0

In total, officers from the Maritime Service of the Civil Guard in Alicante recovered 109 traps that had been illegally set approximately two nautical miles off Torre de la Horadada, a coastal district of Pilar de la Horadada.

Civil Guard Removes More Than 100 Illegal Octopus Traps off Pilar...

Staff Reporter - 22/12/2025 0

The Leader Newspaper Edition 1107 – 22 December 2025

The Leader Newspaper Edition 1107 – 22 December 2025

Staff Reporter - 21/12/2025 0

After six years of planning and repeated promises, the €9.66 million project has finally been approved, although significant administrative and environmental approvals are still required.

Development of Abandoned Landmark to ‘Torreta 3 Lagoon Viewpoint’ in...

Staff Reporter - 20/12/2025 0

Finding and hiring the right talents has become one of the key challenges in today’s competitive market — and is where Sowelo Consulting steps in to help.

IT Recruitment Agency in Poland – discover how we can help...

Staff Reporter - 20/12/2025 0

Argentine superstar María Becerra, known worldwide as La Nena de Argentina, will headline BIGSOUND Torrevieja 2026, taking place on 25 and 26 July 2026 at Parque Antonio Soria.

María Becerra confirmed as Headliner for Bigsound Torrevieja 2026

Staff Reporter - 18/12/2025 0

Spain’s proposed anti-smoking law has triggered strong opposition from the hospitality industry and raised concerns in many key tourist regions.

Spain’s Proposed Smoking and Vaping Ban Sparks Backlash from Hospitality Sector

Staff Reporter - 18/12/2025 0

The planned actions include the installation of large-format three-dimensional lettering at three strategic entry points to the municipality: the Alameda del Mar roundabout (N-332), the Campoamor roundabout (N-332), and the roundabout providing access to Orihuela via the CV-95.

New Welcome Signs to Be Installed at Orihuela Entrances

Staff Reporter - 18/12/2025 0

the president toured ongoing works at the port, describing the project as a step toward “bringing the sea closer to the city while preserving its Mediterranean character.”

Torrevieja Port will Become the Heart of the City

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

A major security operation at the access roads to the Port of Cartagena has resulted in the seizure of nearly 100 packs of smuggled cigarettes and the filing of 10 official offence reports, Spanish authorities have confirmed.

Guardia Seize Nearly 100 Packs of Smuggled Cigarettes in Port Sting

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

Awards Presented To The Winners Of The 22nd Christmas Window Display Contest 2025

Awards Presented To The Winners Of The 22nd Christmas Window Display...

Staff Reporter - 17/12/2025 0

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