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Torrevieja will spend an additional 1.4 million euros per year for rubbish collection in La Hoya
The Torrevieja City Council’s extraordinary governing board meeting last Wednesday approved an extension of the contract between the municipality and...
At least 21 dead after high-speed trains crash near Cordoba
Two high-speed trains derailed after a collision in southern Spain tonight, Sunday January 18th, leaving at least twenty one people dead and scores more...
Seven people arrested for stealing €7,000 worth of goods from Cartagena shopping centre
According to officials from the Guardia Civil in a statement, they have arrested seven members of a travelling criminal organisation in San Javier (Murcia) on...
Total fishing shutdown: boats moored and fish markets closed
Beginning on Monday, January 19th, all fishing guilds in the nation have announced a complete suspension of their operations, with boats moored and fish...
Is there more crime in Alicante than in other provinces of Spain?
Street safety is one of the most common grievances in the province of Alicante, particularly in certain towns like Benidorm, Alicante, Elche, and Villajoyosa....
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...
Arrested for holding his son-in-law captive to force him to commit crimes
A 45-year-old male in Orihuela has been arrested by National Police officers on charges of assault, illegal detention, human trafficking, and making grave...
Murcia is calling for donations of blood types O+, O-, A+ and B-
Due to the lack of reserves in Murcian hospitals, the Regional Blood Donation Centre has once again urged people to donate blood, particularly types O+, O-,...
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...
13th January in Spain: Is it Spain’s version of Friday the 13th?
If you’ve recently moved here to the Costa Blanca, you may have heard some locals mention the number ‘13’ with a certain look upon their faces! But what is it...
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