Villajoyosa
Criminal group specialising in robberies in shopping centers and homes dismantled
As part of Operation Tenazas 25, the Guardia Civil eliminated a wandering criminal group that specialised in shopping malls and house thefts. The Civil Guard...
One-year jail term sought for a hate crime
The Alicante Court has taken a man accused of a crime to trial. A hate crime was committed by racially insulting a woman as she was queuing at the La […]
Man who called a woman a “f***ing Moor” and told her to go to Morocco to be jailed
The Alicante Prosecutor’s Office is seeking a one-year prison sentence for a hate crime against a man suspected of saying “f***ing Moor” and...
The towns with the highest crime rate in Alicante province
Although the Ministry of the Interior’s most recent data indicates a slight decrease in crime in Spain during 2024, the Crime Report also documents an...
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...
Nearly 1,500 fines issued in the first month of Alicante’s new radars
The installation of new speed cameras in Alicante last January resulted in a wave of sanctions. The devices recorded roughly 1,500 violations in total during...
All the Villajoyosa beaches join the Smoke-Free network
The Smoke-Free Beach flag will be displayed on the 13 beaches in the municipality to increase awareness among users about the importance of respecting the...
Knife fights and beatings: Villajoyosa residents lash out at gangs
The juvenile gangs of Villajoyosa are persistent, which has once again caused concern among certain residents of the municipality. In recent days, they have...
Six arrested for the use of AI to defraud over 19 million euros
As part of Operation Coinblack-Wendimine, the Guardia Civil and the National Police have apprehended six individuals between the ages of 34 and 57 who are...
Villajoyosa bridge to be widened further
In the ongoing rehabilitation project, the Calle Cervantes bridge over the Rio Amadorio will be widened by one metre in excess of the original plan. The bridge...
