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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...
Burglars who stole copper worth nearly 600,000 euros has been dismantled
National Police officers, working in collaboration with the Guardia Civil, arrested five members of a very active travelling organisation. They are suspected...
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...
Dog-Friendly Autumn Hikes in Costa Blanca: Explore Orihuela, Torrevieja, and Beyond
As the summer heat gives way to the crisp embrace of autumn, Costa Blanca transforms into a hiker’s paradise for both two- and four-legged adventurers....
