Accommodation
Torrevieja requests the power to fine illegal tourist accommodation
“The Council intends to strengthen mechanisms that will allow for better control of tourist accommodation (VUT) activity in the city,” said Eduardo...
Trial of the man who lived with his tenant’s corpse for a month begins today
A murder with malice aforethought and cruelty, or a psychotic outburst caused by schizophrenia. The man accused of stabbing his tenant to death in a residence...
Benidorm examines 31 reported illegal tourist properties
Vacation rentals (VUT) have sparked debate in recent years. Benidorm has benefited from vacation rentals since it first entered the market, which has helped it...
Three arrested for defrauding young foreign footballers
Three individuals were arrested by the National Police for violating the rights of foreign citizens and labourers. The detainees defrauded young foreign soccer...
Orihuela City Council will raise the construction tax for developers by 60%
Urban Planning Technical Services of the Orihuela Council are currently in the final phases of processing the updated tax ordinance that regulates the Tax on...
Migrants exploited collecting chili peppers in Elche for 60 cents per kilo
According to sources familiar with the investigation, the Alicante National Police have arrested five individuals in Elche who are accused of exploiting...
The centre that offered drug holiday retreats for 1,000 euros dismantled
Three individuals have been arrested by the Guardia Civil, and five others are currently under investigation. They are accused of being affiliated with a...
Hotel fined for scanning guest’s ID
The obligation of a hotel or any accommodation establishment in Spain to collect specific customer data and adhere to the new register of guests, as outlined...
Woman who was being sexually exploited has been freed
The San Vicente del Raspeig Judicial Police Team in Alicante led Operation BonhomÃa, which resulted in four arrests for human trafficking and sexual...
Benidorm can now fine illegal tourist accommodation
Benidorm City Council now has its own team in place to inspect and discipline tourist accommodations (VUT) that do not meet current requirements. Following the...