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Study indicates that processed foods in Spain are not reducing salt
The Miguel Hernández University of Elche (UMH) did a study that found that the sodium level of many processed foods sold in Spain “has not decreased in...
Two die in separate choking incidents
According to National Police sources, a 19-year-old male died on Friday, January 16th, at Playa de San Juan, Alicante, after allegedly choking while eating a...
Costa Blanca Weekend Guide: Pets, Pork, and Shopping Shifts
Across the region, the feast of San Antonio Abad is being celebrated (you can read my other article to find out more) The La Mata Irony: international Day of...
Benidorm asked to remove Julio Iglesias’ name from the auditorium following allegations of sexual assault
The Compromís coalition is requesting that the Benidorm City Council reconsider the public honours given to him. The city in the province of Alicante has a...
Ten arrested for defrauding an Alicante resident of 86,000 euros
Ten individuals have been taken into custody in the provinces of Valencia, Castellón, Madrid, Barcelona, Mallorca, Burgos, and Cadiz on suspicion of...
Alicante airport closes a record year, approaching 20 million passengers in 2025
According to data from Aena, Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport reported 19,950,394 passengers in 2025. This is an increase of 8.5% over the previous year...
Anti-smoking law halves the number of smokers in the Valencian Community
The reality of 20 years ago, when it was common practice to light up a cigarette at a restaurant after dinner without even leaving the table, seems...
Orihuela demands the removal of cables that dominates the historic centre
Many buildings in Orihuela’s city centre are dominated by a tangle of overhead cables. Residents of Orihuela have become accustomed to seeing them as...
National Police arrest a British fugitive hiding in San Fulgencio
The National Police have arrested a 41-year-old man in the town of San Fulgencio. The UK authorities had filed an international arrest order for him for sexual...
Peruvian fugitive wanted for fraud arrested in Alicante
According to a statement from the Police Headquarters, National Police officers have arrested a 54-year-old man from Peru in the town of Alicante. The Peruvian...
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