People
Emergency services rescue 31 people from drowning on beaches and in pools in a single month
Since June 1st, the Valencian Community has registered 22 drowning deaths, both on beaches and in swimming pools. However, the total might be far higher...
More coverage and faster speed for mobile phones in Santa Pola
Santa Pola has joined the national rollout of next-generation mobile networks with the introduction of 4G and 5G in the 800 and 700 MHz bands, respectively....
Elda puts the new Local Police headquarters out to tender
The construction of a new headquarters for the Elda Local Police is proceeding as planned, and the Local Government Board has accepted the tender for the new...
Spain Anticipates Record Summer Road Trips with Enhanced Safety Measures
Spain’s General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) is prepared for a historic summer on the roads, with over one hundred million long-distance trips expected...
A 53-year-old woman dies in the province of Alicante from heat stroke
According to the Ministry of Health, a 53-year-old woman died from a heat stroke in the province of Alicante, as did a 52-year-old male in Castellón,...
Murcia’s Local Police patrols are at a minimum
Cities empty in July and August as citizens use the opportunity to travel or escape the heat of the city. With the residences empty, robbers take advantage of...
Valencia Community ranks fourth for same sex marriages in Spain
From 2005 until 2023, the Valencian Community celebrated 9,355 same-sex marriages, making it the fourth autonomous territory to do so since the Equal Marriage...
From TV Screens To Touchscreens: How Mobile Habits Are Changing Entertainment On The Costa Blanca
Not long ago, families on the Costa Blanca would gather around the television every evening to watch the latest news, a telenovela, or, as we English people...
Liverpool football star Diogo Jota killed in car crash
The 28-year-old Portuguese forward perished in an accident near Zamora in northwest Spain this morning, Thursday July 3rd. His brother, Andre, was also killed...
Deadly start to summer in Alicante: Extreme heat kills two people every day
Summer has begun in Alicante with one of the hottest starts on record, with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees and a heat wave that has killed 24 people. The...