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Alicante treats 159 people for heat illness over the weekend
This weekend, the Social Emergency and Reception Centre (CAUS) in Alicante Council provided treatment to 159 individuals in response to the extreme...
Two arrested in Santa Pola for stealing 63 km of copper cable
A criminal organisation located in Santa Pola and the Murcian municipalities of Calasparra and Moratalla has been dismantled by the Guardia Civil. The...
Man who advertised the false sale of camper vans arrested
The director of a company in Tibi has been apprehended by the Alicante Guardia Civil on suspicion of defrauding at least a dozen individuals throughout the...
Winter on the Costa Blanca: Your Ultimate Events Guide
While the summer crowds have dispersed, the Costa Blanca remains active. In fact, for those of us who live here, winter is an excellent time to explore the...
Alicante’s pharmacies: A safe place for victims of gender-based violence
The network of safe spaces, which provides protection, assistance, and information to women who are victims of gender-based violence, is expanding to include...
‘Peak hour’ for thieves: The time of week with the most home burglaries
The latest report published by the Securitas Direct Observatory, which analyses actual alarm triggers and intrusions responded to by its Alarm Receiving Centre...
La Nucia to Host Thrilling Night-Time Zombie Survival Challenge this September
This September, La Nucia’s normally peaceful streets will be transformed into a heart-pounding survival zone as the town hosts its first-ever...
Two hugger muggers arrested
In recent weeks, the Crevillent Local Police detained two women for allegedly robbing elderly persons using the so-called “hug method.” The...
More than 26,000 patients awaiting surgery in Alicantes hospitals
The Ministry of Health reports that the waiting list for surgery in Alicante’s ten hospitals still exceeds 26,000 individuals, despite recent...
Disciplinary proceedings opened against the commissioner of the Orihuela Local Police for serious misconduct
The Orihuela City Council has ordered the opening of disciplinary proceedings against the Local Police Commissioner, José MarÃa Pomares, for serious misconduct...
