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El Palmeral Park in Alicante will be closed for a week

El Palmeral Park in Alicante will be closed from Monday, April 7th to Friday, April 11th, Alicante council has announced. Renovation work that has been ongoing for months is being finalised.

In order to finalise all tasks and ensure that the park is prepared for its reopening, they will implement a temporary closure. The council has stated that upon its restoration, a more comprehensive and accessible space will be provided for the enjoyment of all ages.

The works are a component of a project that commenced in 2021, despite the numerous obstacles that have arisen along the way, including changes in the company, deadline extensions, and budget adjustments. However, the conclusion is imminent, and tangible enhancements are imminent.

These are some of the primary new features that are being integrated into the park:

  • Four expansive facilities that are inclusive, ensuring that all children can participate, irrespective of their capabilities.
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  • Two new callisthenics spaces have been established to facilitate outdoor training without the necessity of a gym.
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  • There are five picnic areas, which makes it an excellent option to dine in the park once more.
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  • The pier, access sites, and roads have been renovated due to their significant deterioration.
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  • A new water collection and chlorination system has been installed in the canals and lakes, which have been renovated.
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  • Enhanced verdant spaces, including additional shade and new vegetation.
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  • All of this was accomplished with an investment of over 800,000 euros in one of the most frequently visited areas in the southern region of the city.


Saturday, April 12th, is the intended date for the reopening. If all proceeds according to plan, El Palmeral Park in Alicante will reopen with all of these improvements completed and accessible to the public.

Therefore, it will be necessary to wait for a few days. However, it is time to revisit this verdant area and uncover a new perspective: one that is more contemporary, more comfortable, and offers a plethora of opportunities for spending the day.

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Fugitive sought by the Slovak authorities arrested in Torrevieja

A 41-year-old Slovak male who was the subject of a European arrest warrant issued by his country of origin has been apprehended by Guardia Civil officers. He was a fugitive from Slovak justice and was apprehended during a police operation.

The detention occurred on March 29th as part of a preventative operation that was implemented in one of the municipality’s busiest leisure areas. The objective was to regulate the entry of individuals and vehicles into the port area, which is a frequent gathering spot on weekends.

Officers identified a vehicle whose operator endeavoured to circumvent police control during the operation. Officers intercepted the vehicle, which was transporting two individuals, in response to this suspicious conduct.

Officers encountered that one of the passengers was being pursued by Slovak authorities upon identifying the occupants. The individual, who had been residing in Spain since mid-2024, was promptly apprehended.

The detainee was subsequently brought before Central Investigative Court No. 2 of the National Court, which ordered his remand in detention pending his extradition to Slovakia.

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Six arrested for the use of AI to defraud over 19 million euros

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As part of Operation Coinblack-Wendimine, the Guardia Civil and the National Police have apprehended six individuals between the ages of 34 and 57 who are purportedly affiliated with a criminal organisation that is accused of defrauding over €19 million from 208 victims through fraudulent cryptocurrency investments.

The investigation was conducted in a variety of locations throughout Alicante and Granada. Agents conducted a search of the residence of the organisation’s primary commander in Spain, who was preparing to leave for Dubai. They confiscated a fake gun, extensive documentation, numerous mobile phones, computers, and hard drives.

Two years ago, a man in Granada reported that he had been defrauded of €624,000, which sparked the operation. Officers discovered the network that connected the criminal organisation to cryptocurrency investments that were ultimately discovered to be fraudulent. Concurrently, the National Police in Alicante were conducting an investigation into the same network, which encompassed the offence of document forgery.

The organisation advertised on a variety of websites that were associated with cryptocurrency investments and featured prominent figures. Additionally, the victims were not chosen at random; rather, algorithms selected those whose profiles corresponded with the cybercriminals’ enquiries.

After selecting their victims, they placed advertising campaigns on the websites or social media platforms they used, promising them cryptocurrency investments with high returns and no danger of financial loss. These investments, of course, turned out to be scams. After selecting their victims, they established advertising campaigns on the websites or social media platforms they utilised, promising them cryptocurrency investments with high returns and no danger of financial loss. These investments, of course, proved to be fraudulent.

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The cybercriminals gained their trust by masquerading as financial advisors, sometimes even claiming to be in a romantic relationship, and by sending them false information through fake websites with fictitious returns. They urged them to convert all of the money in their accounts to cryptocurrency. Upon deciding to extricate their investment funds, the victims encountered numerous obstacles and impediments, which led them to the realisation that they had been defrauded.

The cybercriminals contacted the victims again after a period of time, assuming the identity of investment managers and informing them that the money had been locked. They also stated that it was possible to retrieve the funds, but in order to do so, they would need to make another deposit, typically in the amount of a substantial sum. The victims, who had reported the incidents, received a message from fictitious Europol agents or lawyers from the United Kingdom, informing them that they had successfully retrieved their money and that the only remaining task was to pay the taxes associated with the country in which it was blocked. Once more, they consented to pay the purported taxes, confident that they would be able to recoup their investment.

The victims, who had reported the incident to the Guardia Civil or the National Police, received a message from fictitious Europol agents or fictitious UK lawyers informing them that they had successfully recovered their money and that the only remaining task was to pay the taxes associated with the country in which it was blocked. Once more, they consented to pay the purported taxes, confident that they would be able to recoup their investment.

Arrests were conducted in Alicante, Torrevieja, Santa Pola, and Villajoyosa. Fraud, money laundering, and falsification of documents within a criminal organisation are all charges against each individual. The ringleader was remanded in detention after being brought before the Alicante Investigative Court. The inquiry continues to be ongoing.

The Technological Crimes Investigation Team (EDITE) of the Organic Judicial Police Unit of the Granada Civil Guard and the Unit against Immigration Networks and Document Forgery (UCRIF-3) of the Alicante National Police conducted the operation, which was overseen by the Granada Prosecutor for Technological Crimes.

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Helicopter rescue operation near Santa Pola lighthouse

A substantial emergency services response was initiated in the vicinity of the Santa Pola lighthouse viewing platform as a consequence of an alleged irresponsible incident. A man, who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, became too close to the cliff edge to urinate, resulting in his fall and the entrapment of himself and two companions who attempted to assist him. Fortunately, the injured man was able to stop his fall from the cliff just a few metres away, thereby preventing any additional harm that could have been fatal.

The incident needed the mobilisation of three local police patrols, Guardia Civil officers, an ambulance, and the fire department, which arrived via helicopter and ground personnel. The injured individual did not require air evacuation. The injured man was treated on-site by the firefighter rescue team, who were aided by the doctor who was travelling in the helicopter. They then securely immobilised him and transported him to the top of the cliff, where he was placed on a stretcher and transferred to the ambulance.

The victim, who, according to witnesses, exhibited signs of intoxication, was transported to the Elche General University Hospital for additional medical attention. However, he was not in a life-threatening condition. The two friends who had accompanied him to the bottom of the cliff also needed help to return to safety, as they were ensnared on the overhang.


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