This weekend, Alicante will host the biggest car show in the province. The 21st edition of Sobre 2 ruedas and the 53rd edition of Firauto, two crucial events in the Alicante automobile industry, will take place at IFA-Fira Alacante from April 4th–6th.

The centre will be packed with a diverse range of cars and motorcycles throughout the weekend. It is anticipated that around 1,000 motorcycles and 2,500 new and used vehicles will take part in the event, which will bring together about 30 motorcycle manufacturers and 37 car brands.

There will also be around 140 exhibitors, including dealers, accessory manufacturers, and providers of specialised mobility services. Visitors to the exhibition will have the opportunity to learn about the most recent advancements in the industry, ranging from high-powered motorcycles with specialised equipment to electric and hybrid cars. Over the course of the three-day event, visitors can also take advantage of special offers and discounts.

During the fair, Firauto and Sobre 2 ruedas tickets will be available for seven euros at the box office. Additionally, guests who buy tickets online up until April 3rd will save four euros. The IFA-Fira Alacante website https://firalacant.com/firauto-s2r/ and the event’s social media accounts offer attendees a two-euro discount coupon as well. The public can visit the fair at any time between 10:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.

Together, the Popular Party and Vox have authorised a 9% increase in water bills, which would cost Elche residents about 18 euros more annually. Juan de Dios Navarro, the water councillor, stressed that this pricing increase will include a reduction for long-term unemployed people, vulnerable people, large families, seniors, and those who are permanently incapacitated. Additionally, the change will restore the €4.3 million anti-flood investment plan, build a storm tank to collect rainwater in the San Antón ravine, establish a sewer fund, clean drains, and supply water to unserved districts like Llano de San Gosé, Algoda, Matola, and Pusol, Navarro stressed.

Héctor Díez, a spokesman for the Socialist Party, denounced the hike in water bills as a “fiscal blow.” He further bemoaned the fact that in addition to this increase, the municipal authorities had commissioned a €75,000 sculpture to mark the 25th anniversary of Aigües d’Elx.

Additionally, Díez claimed that this year’s Atirriadas plan had only been allocated €250,000. Díez added that the local council has authorised a waste tax hike of up to 33% this year in addition to the increase in water bills.

Three men have been taken into custody by National Police officers in Alicante on suspicion of violent robbery and resisting an officer. A gold chain was brutally torn from around the neck of a man who was exercising in public after the suspects asked him to take a picture of them. A foot chase and prompt police action led to the recovery of the jewellery and the arrest of the offenders.

The incident started when someone called CIMACC Room 091 to report that he had been robbed. The victim was seen pursuing three males by the patrol sent to the location, but they ran away when they saw the police.

Officers started a foot pursuit right away, and the three males were finally apprehended and stopped. They were charged with violent robbery and resisting arrest. Officers recovered the stolen gold chain, and it was given back to its rightful owner.

The victim informed police that two people approached him while he was playing sports in a public area and requested him to take their picture. While he went to retrieve his mobile phone, one of the criminals violently grabbed him by the neck and pulled his chain. The three accused attempted to escape after physically assaulting him for resisting.

The inmates have been turned over to the Alicante investigating court after police investigations.