Portugal
Revolut launches its first ever ATMs in Spain
Global bank Revolut is opening its first ATMs anywhere in the world in Barcelona, coinciding with the city’s greatest music festival, Primavera Sound....
Hair salons, bars, and even tattoo parlors: the transformation of Alicante’s food halls
Alicante’s economic environment includes shopping centres, supermarkets, flea markets, and neighbourhood markets. However, trends and social developments...
Alicante prepares for biometric border control
From October 2025, the EU rules force people from “third-party” countries to enter European territories through the “entry-exit system”...
Iberdrola confirms power outages in Alicante province today
Power outages are routine; however, since April 28th, they have raised concerns among the public because no one wants to experience a repeat of the big...
Alicante company is being investigated for selling bananas as Canary Island bananas
The Guardia Civil has investigated a company in the province of Alicante for many crimes, including illegally selling bananas from Madeira (Portugal) as if...
Alicante electrician arrested for faking another blackout to defraud his neighbours
A 33-year-old electrician has been apprehended in Alicante on suspicion of attempting to defraud his neighbours by feigning a new power interruption. He...
More than 200 paddlers compete in the 16th edition of the Eurochallenge in Villajoyosa
The 16th iteration of the Eurochallenge, the Sea Kayaking World Cup, begins today and is organised by the Villajoyosa Yacht Club. The Downwind, the...
Guardia Civil complete investigation into John George gun murder
The Guardia Civil has verified that John George, a Belfast resident, was fatally shot on December 14th, and they have declared that their investigation into...
Suspect held for the murder of John George extradited to a Spanish prison
Following his detention in Portugal last month, murder suspect Jonny Smyth has been extradited to Spain. The 27-year-old male from Northern Ireland is...
Nineteen endangered turtles have been recovered in Alicante by police operations in 135 countries
As part of Operation Thunder, which has been conducted in 135 countries in cooperation with groups and entities like the World Customs Organisation, the...
