Council acts over ancient cave paintings
Orcheta council is carrying out protection, maintenance and conservation of the Abric de Cortes cave paintings.
Two rock shelters with Neolithic paintings were discovered in...
Walk on!
Free guide on local walks and a cycling route in Alicante province in today’s Costa Blanca News
Act of remembrance at the ‘Poppy Tree’
‘The Poppy Tree’ on the Poniente promenade in Benidorm was the site of an act of remembrance today (November 11) for Armistice Day.
For the...
Illegal fisherman faces hefty fines
A man is facing fines of up to €60,000 for illegal fishing in waters around Torrevieja’s port.
He was caught by officers from the Guardia...
Mapping expats in Alicante
An interactive website showing where international residents live in Alicante province has been presented by Alicante university (UA) and the provincial government.
UA rector Amparo...
Fairer tax for property sellers
A revised law for the municipal capital gains tax known as the ‘plusvalía’ – paid when someone sells, is given or inherits a home...
Benidorm burglars busted
Four suspects have been arrested by the National Police for burglaries committed in Benidorm.
Stolen property was recovered by officers from the alleged offenders.
Full report...
Shell shock for mountain walker
A walker came across an ‘explosive device’ dating back to the Civil War, according to Alicante National Police.
A force spokesman noted on Monday that...
The marvel of the marbled teal
The marbled teal – classed as being in danger of extinction in the Valencia region – is making a comeback.
The latest figures released by...
Millions to restore Mar Menor
Investment totalling €382 million in projects to regenerate the Mar Menor has been announced by the national government.
These schemes are designed to ‘restore the...
Call for patience over traffic jams
The project to improve road safety on a 5.5km-long stretch of the CV-70 between La Nucía and Benidorm is causing long tailbacks and leading...
Massive solar farm in the pipeline
An investment company has presented a plan to construct a solar farm in an inland area of Alicante province which would create enough energy...
Concentration camp remembrance centre planned
Discussions are underway to set up a ‘memory space’ at the site of the Civil War concentration camp that used to be in Albatera...
Suspected drug lord arrested
A total of five suspects have been arrested after National Police found 22 kilos of cocaine in a garage.
One of the people detained is...
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The 2024 Summer Olympics
Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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