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More than 1,000 sexual attacks happened in Alicante last year

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There have been over 1,000 sexual crimes in the province of Alicante in just one year. This is the first time since records began that this has happened. Assaults and abuse like these keep happening and are getting worse every year. In the last 15 years, they have doubled.

The latest information from the Ministry of the Interior shows that this crime adds to Alicante’s list of criminal cases, bringing the total to 1,008 cases. This is 5.1% more than the 959 cases that were recorded in 2023.

There have been over 1,000 sexual crimes in the province of Alicante in just one year. This is the first time since records began that this has happened. Assaults and abuse like these keep happening and are getting worse every year. In the last 15 years, they have doubled.

The latest information from the Ministry of the Interior shows that this crime adds to Alicante’s list of criminal cases, bringing the total to 1,008 cases. This is 5.1% more than the 959 cases that were recorded in 2023.

Because the number has gone up by almost 100% in just 15 years, the trend is very scary. Since 2010, when 506 cases were reported, it has steadily increased, with only a few ups and downs, until it reached its all-time high in 2024.

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This rise has not been straight up. For example, from 2015 to 2020, the number of sexual crimes rose by 25%. From 2020 to 2024, it rose by 76%, showing that the rate of abuse is rising more quickly.

In Alicante, crimes against sexual freedom can be broken down into two main groups. As for sexual assaults with penetration, there have been 222 reports, which is a small rise of 0.5%. Also, the number of “other crimes against sexual freedom” has gone up by 6.5%.

Crimes by cities and towns


Not all parts of the province have the same number of crimes against sexual freedom. Some cities and towns have seen worrying rises, while others have been able to stop the flow.

Out of the 141 towns, Sant Joan d’Alacant has the most problems. From 5 cases in 2023 to 14 cases in 2024, there was a scary 180% rise.

Almoradí is next. There have been 14 sexual crimes there, up from 7 cases before. Calp (+91.7%), L’Alfàs del Pi (+75%), and San Vicente del Raspeig (+72%) are the others.

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On the bright side, there are places that have stopped these wrongdoings. Villena has cut sexual crimes by 60%, Altea by 46.2%, and Benidorm by 23.4%. These are the three towns with the best figures.

How Alicante stands


In Alicante, there were 0.7% fewer crimes last year than the year before, which is a small drop in crime overall. Not all signs are good, though. While property crimes and online crimes have stayed the same, some violent crimes have risen alarmingly, especially murders, which have almost doubled in just one year.

One of the most disturbing facts is that the number of killings and wilful homicides has gone up from 11 in 2023 to 20 in 2024. After this 81.8% rise, there have been all kinds of crimes, from violence against women to settling old scores, like the murder of a Russian pilot by Russian spies.

But thefts in homes and businesses have gone down by 7.8%, and break-ins to homes have gone down by 9.2%. However, crimes involving violence and fear have gone up by 10.5%.

In the area of hacking, which already makes up a big part of the whole, there is some good news. The province is still pretty stable, and there have even been small drops in computer fraud (-1.9%), which is a small win after the recent trend that couldn’t be stopped.

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Man arrested after ex-‘s adopted daughter dies

In a house in the Llano de Brujas neighbourhood of Murcia, a five-year-old child died yesterday afternoon after ingesting an excessive number of pills. The Guardia Civil has detained Jesús J., the girl’s adoptive mother’s ex-boyfriend (she was his cousin’s biological child), in Torrevieja, Alicante, on suspicion of homicide. According to people close to the investigation, the individual reportedly called the police and admitted that he had “done something wrong.”

Benemérita Guardia Civil investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the small girl taking of these tablets, which seem to be Orfidal. Based on this and other facts, it seems likely that the man killed the girl. The results of an autopsy, which will be essential in elucidating the circumstances surrounding her death, are still pending.

The body of little Nadia was found in the aforementioned district on Tuesday afternoon in an apartment on Calle González Valentín. Sources say that the body was discovered and that emergency services were contacted by the parents of the girl’s adoptive mother’s ex-boyfriend, known locally as Suso.

The girl was foaming at the mouth and had obviously lost consciousness. The girl was still alive when the ambulance and Murcia Local Police officers arrived on the site, and their paramedics tried to revive her. But in the end, the child passed away at home.

After learning of the news, Ramona, the little girl’s adoptive mother went into the flat. According to some reports, the woman’s ex-boyfriend had called her before. Neighbourhood reports claim that the woman yelled as she exited the flat, accusing her ex-partner of killing the girl: “It was him, it was him.”

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The case has been turned over to the Guardia Civil’s Judicial Police. Officers got in touch with the suspect’s relatives and associates. One of the suspects close friends tried to persuade Jesús J. of the significance of turning himself in to the authorities and providing an explanation of what had transpired by sending him audio recordings and text messages.

The man was apprehended by police in Torrevieja, Alicante, late yesterday, Tuesday 1st April. Additionally, investigators searched the flat for any evidence that would shed light on the case.


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Cleaning staff will go on indefinite strike at Madrid airport

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The AENA-run cleaning service at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport has announced an indefinite strike that will start for night shift employees on April 8th at 11:00 p.m. The state Federation of Services, Mobility, and Consumer Affairs, the UGT, released a statement stating that the step was necessary because of “the need to address the unification of agreements, the repeated breaches of these agreements, and the existing shortage of staff.” They also bemoan “the new cleaning requirements and methods imposed by AENA,” which they say “has generated a situation of constant stress and pressure” for the sanitation staff.

Twenty-nine percent more passengers travelled in 2024 than the year before, totalling 66,196,984. According to FeSMC-UGT, this notable rise implies that cleaning employees must bear a heavy “physical and emotional burden” each day in order to deliver high-quality service. Serveo Facility Management SAU, which operates in Terminals 1, 2, and 3, Serveo Servicios SAU, which operates in Terminal 4, and Optima Facility Services, which operates T-4 Satellite, are the companies that are impacted by the strike.

The striking committee draws attention to sick leave coverage, which is “numerous” across all terminals, in relation to unmet agreements. “We were without a replacement for as long as forty or forty-five days. The firms guaranteed that this issue will be fixed. We had to quadruple the regions that should typically be given because of the extreme wear and tear. According to Fernanda Correira, a committee member who represents the Workers’ Union (USO), “making promises seems very easy, but delivering is not so easy.” In addition, AENA has started surveying passengers about the quality of its services. To make sure the image is as “perfect” as possible, a sizable number of cleaning personnel are sent to the site where one of these surveys is conducted. On the other hand, other terminal components are overlooked.

Committee members have described nighttime as “the most critical time.” For the cleaning staff, the homeless population is a “serious problem” because it has grown from 30 or 40 to around 500 in the past ten years. They must travel two by two in the event of an incident, thus they work in terror. They claim that cleaning their regions takes a lot more time and effort and has an impact on everything else.

In the past, we employees would return home exhausted from the physical strain, but now days, the emotional component is what matters most. From the beginning to the end, we are under pressure to perform. In addition to the businesses, we also voice our displeasure with AENA, their client. Although everyone wants the airport to be clean, nobody appreciates the job we do. Not even the travellers, who occasionally even make fun of us. One of the 700 employees that make up the cleaning services workforce, including temporary workers, states, “We have a huge amount of sick leave for mental health reasons.”

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The ASAE union, which has been against AENA for the “out-of-control” situation with regard to the number of homeless persons, says it “supports the strike due to AENA’s continued financial cuts in contracts.” “We completely understand that they want to work in decent and safe environments and not have to endure insults, threats, and attacks from the 500 people living in poverty at Barajas Airport, another reason for the protest,” they say. The striking employees “regret in advance any deep inconvenience this situation may cause to airport users.”

In the meantime, attempts to address the homeless disagreement between Madrid City Council and infrastructure administrators have not been successful. Both parties have remained silent during the “high tension” moments, expressing their profound care about the matter while frequently ignoring their obligations. The trend has not improved at all, and it may possibly worsen in the upcoming months due to the absence of alternative housing for these individuals, even if winter and the unfavourable weather are ending.


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Alicante is now part of TUI’s city break package

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With the addition of Alicante and Salzburg to its portfolio of city breaks, TUI UK&I has given its customers even more options when it comes to vacation planning.


There are currently 57 city breaks available for tourists looking for quick vacations thanks to TUI’s quick expansion of its city break packages, which has seen the addition of six more cities since January.

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Travellers can enjoy a combination of leisurely beach days and exploring the city of Alicante, which is teeming with amazing architecture from the Mediaeval to the Modernist periods. There are lots of local bars to check out along the waterfront, and it’s easy to go from the beach to the bustling city centre.

Salzburg is a vibrant city with a wealth of museums, culture, stunning mountain views, and architecture that transports you to a Renaissance painting. Salzburg has a lot to offer tourists of all stripes, including a large number of local taverns, beer, and traditional food vendors.

And since Salzburg is the birthplace of the Sound of Music, there’s no better way to commemorate the movie’s 60th anniversary than to take a trip there and experience the beloved 1959 musical.

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