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Spain Faces Nationwide General Strike on 11 November as Housing Crisis Sparks Mass Protests

Spain is preparing for a nationwide 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, 11 November, as growing anger over soaring rents, housing shortages and evictions fuels...

EDITION 1152 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 2-8 November 2026

The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the Southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor where senior British consular officials have...

Day of the Dead Triumphs at Pilar de la Horadada’s Spectacular Carnival Parade

Pilar de la Horadada burst into colour, music and celebration on Saturday, 24 October, as 18 groups took part in the town’s spectacular 2026...

EDITION 1151 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 26 October-1 November 2026

The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the Southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. In the Leader this week we open...

Race Against Time to Save Orihuela’s Christmas Nativity Displays

No companies bid for the €29,040 contract covering Orihuela city and the coast, forcing the council to seek an urgent alternative Orihuela City Council is...

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