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January 5, 2026

Guardia Civil frees nine victims and arrests five for trafficking for sexual exploitation

In Torrevieja, the Guardia Civil liberated nine women who were victims of an alleged human trafficking crime for sexual exploitation. They also apprehended...

January 3, 2026

Costa Blanca

Liverpool man named in Orihuela Costa assassination attempt

A Merseyside man shot a number of times in a failed car park assassination on the Orihuela Costa has been named for the first time. Sonny Redmond, 32, cheated...

A peaceful sleeping baby nestled in a soft, fluffy blanket inside a wicker basket.

January 2, 2026

Costa Blanca

Elena, the first baby born in the province of Alicante in 2026

The first baby born in 2026 in the province of Alicante is named Elena. She was born at 2:00 a.m. on New Year’s Day at the Doctor Balmis University...

January 1, 2026

Costa Blanca

Two “hugger muggers” arrested in El Campello

The Guardia Civil has arrested two young males, ages 18 and 22, who were wanted on outstanding warrants for stealing from elderly individuals using the...

December 31, 2025

Costa Blanca

The most common superstitions that people in Alicante use to have good luck in 2026

Eating 12 grapes to the sound of the midnight chimes, one for each month of the next year, is the most firmly entrenched tradition in all of Spain. This is...

December 31, 2025

Costa Blanca

Crevillent declared a day of mourning for the young woman killed in a house fire

The Crevillent Town Hall (Alicante) has said that it is “deeply sorry and sends its condolences” for the sad fire that happened Monday night,...

December 30, 2025

Costa Blanca

Squatting Mafia in Alicante avoids prison after pleading guilty at trial

A squatting ring in the province of Alicante have been given suspended sentences after the prosecution and defence reached a plea deal. This deal meant that...

December 30, 2025

Costa Blanca

Social services and nursing home workers report non-payment of up to four months’ wages

Some people haven’t gotten their last pay cheque or the extra income they were promised for working holidays, nights, or extra days since August. This is...

Surgeon arrested for raping his patient agreed to provide his DNA, but refused to open his phone

December 29, 2025

Murcia

Surgeon arrested for raping his patient agreed to provide his DNA, but refused to open his phone

The police officers in charge of the case’s investigation were able to get a DNA sample from the physician who is currently in jail for allegedly raping...