Record seizure of ‘dodgy’ vapes
The largest ever seizure of vapes in Spain has been made by Elche local police, who found 8,615 disposable devices which all had irregularities...
Hottest day
The temperature reached 44.5ºC in Orihuela city yesterday (Thursday) – the hottest day of the year so far, according to MeteOrihuela.
The good news is...
Bid to save Med sharks and rays
The status of Important Shark and Ray Areas (ISRAs) has been conveyed to two zones off the coast of Alicante and Murcia by the...
Red alert due to fire risk
The Valencia government reported on Wednesday that ‘the arrival of a mass of hot air’ from Africa – bringing a big rise in temperatures...
Red alert for heat
The warning level for heat for the south of Alicante province today (Thursday) from state weather agency AEMET has now gone to red.
This is...
Benitachell is best – Alicante village top of foreigners’ list
Benitachell is the most-sought-after Spanish village for foreign property hunters, according to a study carried out by top real estate portal, Idealista.
They compiled a...
New homes for Jávea
Three plots of land in Jávea will be handed to the region government to build social housing.
The move was unanimously approved by the town...
Fire at famous Roman baths site
“We want to assure people that the Roman remains have not been damaged and the area which was affected will be able to recover.”
These...
Suspect arrested for converter thefts
A 46-year-old man accused of stealing 84 catalytic converters from vehicles all over Alicante province has been detained by the Guardia Civil.
Officers were able...
Action plan to halt botulism outbreak spread
The regional government is fighting to contain an outbreak of botulism ‘in the protected wetlands of the south of Alicante province’.
The environment department issued...
Sex slaves’ escape leads police to trafficking gang
When a few women managed to escape from an apartment in Denia where they were being forced to work as prostitutes, an investigation was...
Airport opens free pick-up car park
Alicante-Elche airport has opened an ‘express’ car park outside the terminal on the floor for arrivals, announced state airports company AENA.
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Orihuela Costa image and reputation under attack
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August 2
What seems to be a regular occurrence every year and this year is no exception, is that this great town of Orihuela Costa...
“No End In Sight”
Over a year now
The war rages on
Many small villages
Totally gone
Just embers of memories
Black on the ground
No people to speak off
No birdsong around
What is it...
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Tony Matthews news from the Olympics
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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