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January 16, 2026

Is there more crime in Alicante than in other provinces of Spain?

Street safety is one of the most common grievances in the province of Alicante, particularly in certain towns like Benidorm, Alicante, Elche, and Villajoyosa....

Court dismisses case of gender violence against Alicante Local Police commander

January 16, 2026

Costa Blanca

Court dismisses case of gender violence against Alicante Local Police commander

The allegation against an Alicante local police commander contained insufficient evidence of domestic violence, according to both the Public Prosecutor’s...

January 16, 2026

Costa Blanca

Benidorm asked to remove Julio Iglesias’ name from the auditorium following allegations of sexual assault

The Compromís coalition is requesting that the Benidorm City Council reconsider the public honours given to him. The city in the province of Alicante has a...

January 16, 2026

Costa Blanca

Torrevieja to start deploying the organic waste bin, three and a half years late

According to Councillor for Street Cleaning María José Ruiz, Acciona, the company hired to provide waste collection and street cleaning services in Torrevieja,...

Arrested for holding his son-in-law captive to force him to commit crimes

January 15, 2026

Costa Blanca

Arrested for holding his son-in-law captive to force him to commit crimes

A 45-year-old male in Orihuela has been arrested by National Police officers on charges of assault, illegal detention, human trafficking, and making grave...

Guardia Civil Operation Gasfilter Seagas

January 15, 2026

Costa Blanca

Criminal group who robbed petrol stations, businesses and homes has been dismantled

As part of Operation “Gasfilter-Seagas” in the provinces of Murcia and Alicante, the Guardia Civil has arrested four members of a criminal...

January 15, 2026

Costa Blanca

Alicante resumes work to complete La Torreta park

The Health and Safety Plan for the project to finish the Isla de Corfú park in the La Torreta-PAU2 neighbourhood was approved by the Alicante City Council on...

January 15, 2026

Costa Blanca

Murcia is calling for donations of blood types O+, O-, A+ and B-

Due to the lack of reserves in Murcian hospitals, the Regional Blood Donation Centre has once again urged people to donate blood, particularly types O+, O-,...

Ten arrested for defrauding an Alicante resident of 86,000 euros

Ten individuals have been taken into custody in the provinces of Valencia, Castellón, Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Burgos, and Cadiz on suspicion of...