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Serious bus accident near Barcelona leaves 83 people injured
A bus plunged twenty metres off the road in the mountainous Montseny area near Barcelona, injuring 83 people in a dramatic accident that prompted a large-scale emergency response. Casualties were treated at the scene...
SpanjeVandaag · 26 de octubre de 2026
From dream to reality: running a B&B in the Spanish countryside
Tim and Nino swapped their former lives for an adventure in the Spanish province of Granada, where they founded Tierra del Salto — a bed and breakfast set amid stunning natural surroundings. In the 32nd instalment of...
SpanjeVandaag · 26 de octubre de 2026
Spain tumbles from frontrunner to last place in European data centre race
Spain was until recently considered one of Europe's most attractive destinations for new data centre investments, praised for its strategic location, climate and energy infrastructure. According to Begoña Villacís of...
idealista/news · 26 de octubre de 2026
Historic Holy Week procession in the Vega Baja: ten bands and twelve sculptures unite
A town in the Vega Baja region experienced a landmark moment in its Holy Week calendar with a grand Procesión Magna that is set to go down in local history. Twelve works by celebrated Valencian sculptor José María...
Vega Baja Digital · 26 de octubre de 2026
Torrevieja allocates over €82,000 to addiction prevention in local schools
The municipality of Torrevieja has approved a public tender for a new programme aimed at preventing drug dependency and other addictions among pupils in the town's schools. The contract, worth more than €82,000,...
Vega Baja Digital · 26 de octubre de 2026
Dutch Buyers Spend the Most on Homes in Alicante Province
When it comes to average property spending in Alicante province, Dutch buyers top the rankings, according to recent figures. Belgian buyers also feature prominently, coming in fourth place among foreign nationalities...
SpanjeVandaag · 25 de octubre de 2026
EU Court Rules: Banks Must Reimburse Fraud Victims First, Negligence Claims Come Later
The European Court of Justice has issued a landmark ruling that strengthens consumer protection against online banking fraud across the EU. Banks are now required to reimburse customers for fraudulent transactions...
idealista/news · 25 de octubre de 2026
Orihuela's Brotherhood Gathering Featured on Five Million ONCE Lottery Tickets
Spain's national lottery organisation for the blind, ONCE, has dedicated its Sunday 25 October coupon to the 13th National Gathering of Brotherhoods of the Flagellation, taking place this weekend in Orihuela. A total...
Vega Baja Digital · 25 de octubre de 2026
Orihuela Honours Eight Healthcare Heroes at Annual Gala
The town of Orihuela celebrated its second annual Health Heroes Gala last Friday, recognising eight healthcare professionals, teams and organisations for their dedication to community wellbeing. The event was...
Vega Baja Digital · 25 de octubre de 2026
Permanent Winter Time in Spain: How Each Region Would Be Affected
If Spain were to adopt permanent winter time, the impact would vary considerably from one region to another. Northern and western areas would benefit from earlier sunrises but face notably darker evenings, while...
SpanjeVandaag · 25 de octubre de 2026
Sound Like a Local: 25 Everyday Spanish Expressions Explained
Living in or frequently visiting Spain means you will inevitably come across phrases and expressions that no standard dictionary can fully prepare you for. SpanjeVandaag has compiled a list of 25 widely used Spanish...
SpanjeVandaag · 22 de octubre de 2026
Spanish Government Promises Deeper Housing Market Intervention If Re-elected
The Spanish government has signalled its intention to intervene even more strongly in the housing market should it win the next general election. This announcement suggests that state involvement in the property...
idealista/news · 22 de octubre de 2026
Ayuso Takes Madrid's Fight Against Rent Regulation to Spain's Supreme Court
Isabel Díaz Ayuso, President of the Community of Madrid, has announced she will challenge a central government decree before Spain's Supreme Court. The decree in question allocates 180 million euros to regional...
idealista/news · 22 de octubre de 2026
Orihuela University Campus Welcomes Over a Hundred Prospective Students
The Faculty of Social and Legal Sciences at the Miguel Hernández University in Orihuela hosted an open day for secondary and vocational education students from the surrounding region. More than a hundred pupils from...
Vega Baja Digital · 22 de octubre de 2026
Orihuela Journalist in Heated Confrontation with Argentine President Milei
Julia Molina, a journalist for the Cadena SER radio network originally from Orihuela, found herself at the centre of a tense exchange with Argentine President Javier Milei during his official visit to Spain. After...
Vega Baja Digital · 22 de octubre de 2026
Getting a business website in the Vega Baja: what entrepreneurs need to know in 2026
Vega Baja Digital has published a practical guide for local businesses in the Vega Baja region considering commissioning a professional website in 2026. According to agencies that publish their rates publicly, a...
Vega Baja Digital · 19 de octubre de 2026
Vega Baja farmers join major tractor march on Madrid on 28 October
ASAJA Alicante, the agricultural organisation representing farmers across the province including the Vega Baja region, has called for a large-scale tractor protest in Madrid on 28 October. The demonstration will take...
Vega Baja Digital · 19 de octubre de 2026
Spanish village votes almost unanimously against Amazon data centre in historic first
Residents of Cuarte, a small village near Huesca in the Aragón region, have overwhelmingly rejected plans for an Amazon data centre at the nearby Walqa technology park. The neighbourhood consultation was the first of...
SpanjeVandaag · 19 de octubre de 2026
Meet Iratxo: the wild boar who became the face of Spain's elite Guardia Civil unit
Spain's Guardia Civil has unveiled an unlikely new mascot: a wild boar named Iratxo, adopted by the elite rapid response unit known as the GAR. The GAR is one of the most specialised and operationally demanding units...
SpanjeVandaag · 19 de octubre de 2026
Spain's 3.8 million empty homes: why the headline figure doesn't tell the whole story
The claim that Spain has 3.8 million empty homes has been repeated for years, but according to idealista/news, the statistic is both outdated and inaccurate. The figure originates from a census methodology that no...
idealista/news · 19 de octubre de 2026
Could Spanish House Prices Be About to Fall? What Buyers Need to Know
After years of rising property prices across Spain, there are growing signals that the market may be shifting in favour of buyers. Analysts point to a combination of factors that could ease upward pressure on prices,...
idealista/news · 18 de octubre de 2026
Torrevieja Takes a Major Step Towards Its New Alzheimer's Day Care Centre
The municipality of Torrevieja has launched a public tender for the technical management, quality control and health and safety coordination of a future day care centre for people living with Alzheimer's disease and...
Vega Baja Digital · 18 de octubre de 2026
Storm DANA Adam Puts Three Spanish Regions on Red Alert
Spain is once again in the grip of a powerful DANA weather system, named Adam, which has triggered red alert warnings across the Valencia region, Almería and Catalonia. Authorities are urging both residents and...
SpanjeVandaag · 18 de octubre de 2026
Vega Baja Region Receives €270,000 Grant to Upgrade Recycling Infrastructure
The Vega Baja Sostenible Consortium has been awarded two grants by the Generalitat Valenciana totalling €270,000, earmarked for improving waste management facilities and encouraging selective waste collection across...
Vega Baja Digital · 18 de octubre de 2026
What Spain Could Learn from Nordic and Dutch Pension Systems
A closer look at the pension systems of Denmark, Sweden and the Netherlands reveals that these countries have spent decades building up robust collective savings funds, resulting in more stable retirement incomes for...
SpanjeVandaag · 18 de octubre de 2026