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The system meltdown prompts Alicante immigration authorities to protest

The Comisiones Obreras have called on workers at the Extranjería in Alicante to start protesting outside the capital office (c/ Ebanistería, 03007 Alicante) on March 27th and 31st and April 3rd from 11:00 to 11:30.

They state that the organisational and resource crisis facing immigration offices is expected to get worse when the new immigration laws go into effect on May 20th. Alicante, where 21% of the population is foreign, is one of the provinces with the highest concentration of foreign residents, along with Madrid, Barcelona, Andalusia, Valencia, and the Canary Islands, they claim, despite the fact that this has sparked protests throughout Spain.

The third province that processes immigration applications is Alicante

According to the union, the province of Alicante processes the third-highest number of immigration applications. Over 6.8 million foreigners, or nearly 14% of the nation’s total population, lived there overall in 2024. In 2024, almost 1.2 million applications were handled in Spain.

“Unsustainable” and “at their limit,” according to union sources, the situation has prompted calls for nationwide protests to demand rapid answers.

The demonstrations aim to draw attention to the immigration system’s current breakdown and call for the assurance of the financial, material, and human resources required to satisfy the rising demand. Without an effective immigration system, thousands of people may not be able to work and live in Spain lawfully, which would have a significant negative influence on both their personal lives and the nation’s economy as a whole.

An immediate assessment of the job list is one of the group’s demands, considering that there are now just 1,500 employees nationally and that 30% of open positions remain empty. They clarify that even if the number of foreigners has grown exponentially over the past 20 years, this number has remained constant.

In recognition of the intricacy and accountability of the work done, they also call for comparable compensation with other General State Administration agencies like Social Security, SEPE, or Traffic.

They are also calling for better internal mobility and teleworking arrangements, as the rules governing them now differ greatly between provinces.

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A swimmer adrift in an inflatable rescued off Guardamar beach

An inflatable boat, with a 43 year old swimmer onboard, that had drifted off the shore of Guardamar del Segura (Alicante) was rescued by a Red Cross boat on Saturday, April 19th.

The individual was rescued by the Maritime Rescue crew of the Red Cross after drifting away from the coast and being unable to swim back, according to the Red Cross.

The swimmer was discovered to be in good health and was taken to the port after a call to 112 and the Alicante town’s lifeguard team.

The Red Cross has reminded all individuals that the use of inflatables at sea can be hazardous, and therefore, it is imperative to implement stringent safety measures to mitigate the risks.

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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.