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The Nightlife Industry in Alicante Files Lawsuit Against ZAS

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The two Acoustically Saturated Zones (ZAS) in Alicante were approved by the Governing Board more than two weeks ago, and the entertainment and hotel industries are still waiting for their public display so they can voice their concerns.

Despite a proposal that would severely restrict the hours of the terrace and venue by up to three hours compared to the present closing time and lower the occupancy of outdoor seating by about 50%, business owners are refusing to give up. The industry is alarmed by these restrictions and warns of “layoffs and economic losses” if they are put into effect.

The measures are crucial to the Alicante Association of Restaurants and Leisure Venues (Alroa), who view them as “invalid” given the recent approval of the new noise legislation. These already have an impact on when outdoor seating opens across the city.

The association contends that because terraces now close at one in the morning instead of 2:30 a.m., it is impossible to assess the present noise measurement system. They so maintain that the outcome “will not be the same.” Once they have the material, Alroa will use it to support their objections, but they will also go the legal path.

At this stage, the corporation intends to propose “precautionary measures,” so even if the text is approved after the objection period, it might take some time for the hours to take effect.

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Since it is currently required to publish the file for the presentation of objections in the public exhibition, resolve them, and give the final text to the Conselleria, one of the most important factors is when the hours will be shortened. The group notes that no one can predict how long the procedure may be delayed if it is further judicialized.

There are other judicial proceedings going on as a result of Alicante’s noise pollution. Since the end of January, the hospitality industry’s appeal against the judgement requiring the application of a ZAS on Castaños Street has been pending publication of the ruling.

Alroa claims that they find it incomprehensible that the municipal council launched a ZAS before waiting to learn the conclusion of this process. Additionally, they believe it is unrealistic given that the Noise Ordinance, which also calls for hourly decreases, only went into effect a few months ago.

Additionally, the hospitality industry is calling for the prompt implementation of several of the ZAS application’s suggested actions, like stepping up police presence in party zones. According to the sector, they have been demanding this measure for years “without response from the City Council,” along with the revision of licenses and penalties for infractions by recreational establishments not only in the historic centre but also throughout the city.

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Driver arrested, one dead and two injured after car hits cyclists in Calpe

In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.


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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.

In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.

The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.


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Two years in prison for smashing a glass in a young man’s face

The Alicante Court has sentenced a 33-year-old man to two years in prison for assaulting another man and causing facial injuries by breaking a glass during a dispute at a nightclub in Aspe.

The defendant, who was 27 years old at the time, arrived at the establishment with three other unidentified individuals at approximately 5:10 a.m. on February 17th, 2019. The altercation ensued within the establishment.

The victim was involved in an incident with the four for reasons that remain unexplained. The defendant struck him in the face with a glass, resulting in a fracture that needed medical attention, and the four individuals who were present at the time began punching and shoving him.

The victim, who was 22 years old at the time of the incident, required 63 days to recuperate from the injuries sustained in the attack, according to the sentence issued by a court in the Tenth Section.

At the commencement of the April 14th hearing, the defendant acknowledged the assault after reaching a resolution with respect to the allegations. Consequently, the sentence determines that he is guilty of the offence of bodily injury with deformity. Consequently, he is sentenced to two years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

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Additionally, the court ruling mandates that the victim be prohibited from approaching within 300 metres for a period of three years and that he be awarded €9,000 in compensation, with the obligation to pay the sum in monthly instalments of €500.


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