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Director of a Santa Pola nursery sentenced for shaking a girl for not eating
The conviction of the director of a Santa Pola creche for causing minor injuries to a 16-month-old girl who shook her at the nursery school because she refused...
National Police arrested a man who used a grow shop to sell marijuana and hashish
An individual in Gandia has been arrested by National Police officers for utilising a grow shop to sell marijuana and hashish. A total of nearly nine...
A Tale of Two Fairs: Your Guide to Winter Events on the Costa Blanca
When the summer sun sets on the Costa Blanca, the event calendar heats up. From grand trade shows to quirky cultural conventions, the region’s two major...
Two repeat car thieves arrested in Villajoyosa
In the municipality of Villajoyosa, the Guardia Civil has arrested two men, aged 45 and 61, as alleged perpetrators of numerous vehicle burglaries in two...
Guardia Civil officer dies after accidentally shooting himself
A sixty-year-old man who was fatally shot in Murcia on August 15th was a retired Guardia Civil officer. The incident has horrified and disheartened his...
Sentenced to 9 months in prison and ordered to pay €27,000 for a punch in a pub in Alicante
A defendant has been sentenced to nine months in prison for assault and battery and ordered to pay €27,000 in compensation for striking an individual in the...
The Champions Burger arrives in Torrevieja from August 20th
Torrevieja Council has announced that the Champions Burger route, “the country’s largest gastronomic festival” in its category (hamburgers),...
Fuengirola will hire Private Detectives to monitor council workers on sick leave
In Fuengirola, private detectives may also be investigating public employees in addition to investigating infidelities, gathering evidence of crimes, or...
What’s Happening on the Costa Blanca This Weekend: August 16-17th, 2025
The Costa Blanca is bustling with traditional festivals and live music, providing a one-of-a-kind weekend experience. Here’s a look at some of the major...
A Minimally Invasive Technique Helps Control Resistant Hypertension and Reduce the Use of Medication
Arterial hypertension (high blood pressure) is one of the leading causes of cardiovascular disease and mortality worldwide. Despite advances in drug therapy...