Environment
Calpe raises the Smoke-Free Beach flags
Calpe, Alicante, raised “Smoke-Free Beaches” flags on its key beaches this week. This prohibits smoking on all beaches and coves in the...
The Generalitat has abolished the authorization for night hunting of waterfowl in southern Alicante
The Ministry of the Environment has changed the present hunting plans for duck hunting reserves in southern Alicante’s wetlands, removing the option to...
Ryanair imposes 500 euro fines on disruptive passengers
Ryanair has issued a warning, imposing a straight 500 euro fine on passengers whose disruptive behaviour necessitates their removal from the flight. The...
Alicante plans to build 6,000 homes in the coming years, 2,500 of them at ‘affordable prices’
Housing, particularly for young people, is a prevalent and chronic problem in Spain. However, certain places are more stretched than others, and Alicante is...
Guardia Civil seizes 250 kilos of fish, mainly octopus, for illegal trade
The Guardia Civil’s Seprona recovered 250 kilogrammes of fishing products destined for unlawful sale. Those guilty face fines of up to €60,000 for...
Denia born turtles released back to the sea
Yesterday, Sunday June 8th, Valencia’s Oceanogrà fic and the environmental volunteer society Eucrante released ten turtles born on Dénia beaches in the...
Orihuela activates its coastal lifeguard service for the first time before summer
The Coastal Council has officially begun the summer season on Orihuela’s beaches, initiating an enhanced rescue and lifeguard operation, “and we...
Elche contracts the supply of more than 25,000 plants and flowers for 88,000 euros for one year
The municipal administration has formalised a new floral contract worth 88,000 euros. This is one of the reasons why the opposition, particularly the PSOE, is...
Police presence in Alicante is being reinforced ahead of summer as a preventative measure
The National Police have strengthened their daily service in the city ahead of the summer season, increasing their presence on beaches and recreational areas...
Illegal mechanic’s workshop has been dismantled in Algorfa
The Guardamar Guardia Civil’s Nature Protection Service (SEPRONA) demolished an illegal mechanics workshop in Algorfa. The owner faces fines of up to...
