Spain
Woman arrested for defrauding the owner of a tattoo shop of 4,500 euros
A 30-year-old woman has been arrested by National Police officers in Elche, Alicante, on suspicion of fraud. She allegedly used a trust connection with the...
Court sentences the captain of a boat intercepted near Alicante to three years in prison
The captain of a boat detained on November 28th 2024 in waters near Alicante’s port was sentenced to three years in jail by the Alicante Court’s...
Polish fugitive wanted for murder and drug trafficking has been arrested in Denia
The National Police in Denia arrested a Polish man who was on the run from Polish officials on charges of murder, drug trafficking, and membership in a...
Ryanair will base 16 aircraft and operate eight new routes from Alicante-Elche
During the winter season of 2025–2026, from October 26th, 2025, to March 29th, 2026, the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will increase its presence at...
Torrevieja Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) criticizes the PP’s inaction in earthquake emergencies
The Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) agreed with a new study that said an earthquake like the one in Torrevieja in 1829 would kill thousands of...
Three men arrested after trying to pay for €850 worth of champagne with counterfeit bills in Alicante
Three men, aged 22 to 26, were arrested by the National Police in Alicante. They are being charged with fraud and cashing fake notes after reportedly trying to...
The health bill for tourists during the summer exceeds 150 million a year
When travelling on vacation to any country within the European Union, it is mandatory to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to ensure that you can...
Freedom for a drug trafficker as his extradition is rejected
A man who was apprehended at Alicante airport in January of last year for drug trafficking has been denied extradition by the National Court. The international...
Three arrested for defrauding young foreign footballers
Three individuals were arrested by the National Police for violating the rights of foreign citizens and labourers. The detainees defrauded young foreign soccer...
A New Academic Year on the Costa Blanca: More than just a return to the classroom
As the long, sun-soaked days of summer fade, a different kind of buzz fills the air along Spain’s stunning Costa Blanca. While tourists pack their bags,...
