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Two men kidnapped in retaliation for a robbery in Almoradí released
The Guardia Civil and the Almorad Local Police have arrested three men, ages 20, 28, and 44. They are accused of illegally holding two men against their will...
Man assaults Ryanair employee after dispute over suitcase
Most Ryanair passengers are angry and resigned when they find out that their luggage doesn’t meet the size restrictions for carry-on baggage and they...
EU compels all countries of the Union to recognize same-sex marriages in other member states
All EU member states must recognise any marriage that took place in another EU country, even if their own laws don’t allow for marriage equality. This...
Brit wanted for two sexual assaults arrested in a Benidorm hotel
The National Police detained a 44-year-old man in a hotel in Benidorm (Alicante) who was wanted by the UK for two charges of sexual assault. He had been...
Insurance agent arrested for fraud of more than 800,000 euros
The Guardia Civil in San Vicente del Raspeig has arrested a former employee of an insurance business in Alicante. They are accused of cheating at least 27...
A drug chase between Alicante and Mutxamel ends with a four-year prison sentence
On Friday, November 21st, a man was sentenced to four years in jail for driving cocaine and hashish in his car and leading police on a chase through the...
Four years sought for attempted rape
The prosecution is asking for a prison sentence of three years, eleven months, and 29 days for attempted sexual assault against a man who is accused of trying...
6-year-old dies after dental treatment and another in hospital
The Court of Instruction number 5 of Alzira (Valencia) and the Ministry of Health of the Generalitat are looking into what happened at a private dental clinic...
Two drivers drive in the wrong direction on the A-7 on the same day
Two drivers who went the wrong way on the A-7 motorway on the same day are being looked into by the Guardia Civil. In two different occurrences, they almost...
Villajoyosa Local Police office guilty of assault
A police officer from Villajoyosa has been given a six-month fine, with a day price of 6 euros, for hurting a man he had been arguing with after the person...
