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Texas, Guitarricadelafuente, Travis, Jethro Tull and Kool & the Gang to play Alicante

Alma Occident’s spirit keeps expanding, and after taking over Barcelona and Madrid, the boutique event moves forward and lands in Alicante, “a city with a lot of soul,” according to a statement from the organisation. “With its sea, its light, its Mediterranean character, and its energy, Alicante becomes the perfect setting for a unique musical experience, where music comes alive in a curated environment that invites you to enjoy every moment,” they stated.

Alma Occident has made a name for itself in the music industry by assembling well-known national and international performers in a well planned arrangement. Alicante is joining this journey this summer with a show that is sure to enthral viewers right away. The festival has announced its first five confirmed artists, Texas, Travis, Kool & The Gang, Guitarricadelafuente, and Jethro Tull, in honour of this new location.

According to the event’s organisers, these five names “represent the diversity and artistic quality that characterise the festival,” combining “international legends and essential talents on the current scene.” In the upcoming weeks, the identities of the additional artists that will participate in this inaugural Alma Occident Alicante edition will also be made public.

The first confirmed name for the concert series is Texas. The iconic Scots will perform their renowned and adored live concert at Alma Occident Alicante on July 14th, following their highly acclaimed and sold-out UK arena tour. The band, led by Sharleen Spiteri, will perform songs spanning the past 50 years, including the worldwide hit “I Don’t Want A Lover” and more current singles like “Mr. Haze” and “Keep on Talking.”

On July 19th, Álvaro Lafuente, better known by his stage name Guitarricadelafuente, will be in Alicante to premiere previously unheard songs from his new album along with some of the biggest successes that have made him one of the most promising musicians of our day. He will return to the stage in 2025. The tour, which has been thoughtfully planned to establish a tight and direct relationship with its audience, will feature exclusive performances at specific locations. This time, Guitarricadelafuente concentrates on exclusive performances, providing a unique experience that emphasises the significance of this new phase of his career.

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The renowned Jethro Tull will perform in Alicante on Sunday, July 20th, showcasing their distinctive progressive rock and folk sound. The British band, lead by Ian Anderson, has over fifty years of experience and guarantees a memorable night with their signature tunes and distinctive sound mix.

Travis, the celebrated Scottish band that has had a significant impact on indie music in recent decades, will take the stage a few days later on Wednesday, July 23rd. With songs like “Why Does It Always Rain On Me?” and “Sing,” Travis will enthral the Alicante audience with their mesmerising melodies and poignant lyrics.

One of the most important bands in funk and soul, Kool & The Gang, will take the stage on August 6. Kool & The Gang will captivate the audience with their infectious enthusiasm and have them dancing to the beat of timeless songs like “Celebration” and “Get Down On It” because to their identifiable energy and generous portion of danceable rhythms.

These will not be the only performances at Alma Occident, which further demonstrates the festival’s dedication to delivering its distinctive offering to towns with character, history, and a particular bond with live music by coming to Alicante. “A festival that is much more than a lineup of artists: it’s an experience where the audience is the true protagonist, in an environment designed to make every night an unforgettable memory,” they say. “Alma Occident is still beating hard. Additionally, it will now do so in Alicante,” the statement says.

For more information see https://almafestival.info/alicante/

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Missing Persons Association searching for Stiven, 26, who disappeared from Elche

The SOS Missing Persons Association has issued an urgent alert concerning the disappearance of Stiven Manrique Penagos, a 26-year-old man who vanished on April 18, 2025, in Elche, Alicante.

Stiven is of typical build, stands at a height of approximately 1.70/1.72 metres, and has dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Due to his vulnerability, they have prioritised his disappearance, and they are requesting public assistance to locate him as soon as possible.

The organisation is urgently looking to hear from anyone with any information of his whereabouts.

If anyone has information regarding his whereabouts, please contact info@sosdesaparecidos.es or call 649 952 957 and 617 126 909.

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Sosdesaparecidos is a non-profit association established in Caravaca de la Cruz that collaborates in the dissemination of information about missing persons of any age whose families do not know what happened or where they are.

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The goal of the 32 men and women on the SOSdesaparecidos team is to assist families by utilising their personal and professional experiences.


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Alicante TRAM collected 2,494 lost objects in 2024

Last year, Alicante TRAM passengers lost a total of 2,494 objects, which the Valencian Railways (FGV) collected. This data suggests that passengers abandon an average of seven artefacts daily and 208 objects monthly. These objects are stored at the stations for a minimum of one month and for an additional month in the lost property storage facility at Luceros station. The Alicante Local Police then receive the items if their proprietors have not claimed them after this period.

Wallets and purses, keys, backpacks, documents (ID, passports, driving licences, health cards, etc.), mobile phones, spectacles, folders, umbrellas, and handbags are the items that are seen on trains and trams in Alicante and its metropolitan area the most frequently.

October (442), January (393), November (378), June (366), March (308), April (303), August (296), July (291), May (286), December (276), February (263), and September (199) were the months in which the most items went missing, proceeding with the division by season.

The recovery of an object by its owner while it is registered with FGV amounts to 929, or 37.25%, thanks to the protocols established by FGV for the management and safekeeping of lost objects. The remaining percentage is either handed over to the Alicante Local Police or taken to a recycling centre or green point if the objects are clearly worn or deteriorated.

The time required to retrieve an item is contingent upon the presence of any identifying information or the customer’s claim. When there’s identifying information or a customer’s claim, we often recover the item the same day it goes missing, especially if it’s valuable.

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Steps to be taken


In the initial phase, lost property is dropped off and picked up at the stations served by FGV personnel before being transferred to the central office at Luceros station.

After one month, the items are collected and transported to the lost property facility at Luceros station to attempt to identify their owner, deregister them for recycling based on their condition, or deliver them to the Alicante Lost Property Office after an additional month.

They promptly hand over official documents, such as passports and ID cards, to the authorities to determine their owner, then destroy bank cards to mitigate unnecessary risks and prevent tampering. Customer service personnel conduct follow-up and minor investigations to ensure their return to the police.

Amazing objects


In addition to the previously mentioned items, there are several remarkable items that it’s hard to imagine users would overlook. These items include bicycles, scooters, suitcases, crutches, walking sticks, laptops, tablets, baby strollers, shopping carts, motorcycle helmets, portable refrigerators, toiletry bags, umbrellas, hair dryers, X-rays, prescriptions, medical reports, a construction shovel, a shower telephone, and even a toilet seat or fire extinguisher.

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Firefighters rescue hiker after fracturing her leg in fall in Dénia

Members of the Provincial Fire Consortium rescued a 40-year-old woman on Monday, April 21st, on the climb to Cova del Aigua in Dénia after she fractured her leg in a fall while hiking.

The alert was received at around 12:48 p.m., and an Alpha 01 rescue helicopter and the Special Rescue Group (GER) were dispatched to the scene, the Consortium said in a statement.

Since the woman was at a point where the ambulance could not reach due to the terrain, the rescue helicopter was activated with the GER.

Once located, the officers disembarked from the helicopter and brought her back to San Vicente Park, where an ambulance was waiting. The operation ended at 4:04 p.m.


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