Property
Alicante awards support to young tenants
The municipality reported awards totalling €248,000 to 56 recipients, with up to €4,800 annually. This reports an awarded scheme, rather than a new application window.
Read source ↗Government and Spain
INE releases provisional tourism figures
Spain received about 12.3 million international tourists in August 2026, up 9.2% year on year. These provisional figures cover Spain as a whole, rather than Costa Blanca alone.
Read source ↗Costa Blanca region
Torrevieja reports on Spanish courses for international residents
The city reported that 180 residents attended language courses, including everyday shopping, healthcare and administrative situations. The announcement describes completed courses; it does not announce a new intake.
Read source ↗Alicante launches a map of employment and business resources
The new Impulsalicante platform brings together employment, training and entrepreneurship resources, helping residents locate relevant services and opportunities in the city.
Read source ↗Good news
Good news: a reintroduced gorilla becomes a mother
Positive News reports that rehabilitated eastern lowland gorilla Lulingu gave birth after returning to the wild in DR Congo. The birth occurred in May and was reported in the 2 October roundup.
Read source ↗World news
Bosnia and Herzegovina: early election results
Reuters reports preliminary election results. Final outcomes remain subject to confirmation.
Read source ↗Our sources
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