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A woman with "mild respiratory symptoms" will be transferred to a hospital in Alicante for hantavirus testing, with results expected within 24 to 48 hours, according to the regional health department.
The proposed extension of regulated parking in Alicante is encountering strong opposition from local residents' associations. These groups are demanding an independent audit of the project and contract, transparent mobility studies, and effective participation before a nearly 20-year, 140-million-euro contract is awarded.
A Scottish mother and her 11-month-old baby are stranded in Alicante, Spain, after the baby's documentation was deemed invalid under new UK dual nationality rules.
A 51-year-old man was arrested in Alicante, Spain, for impersonating a police officer and stopping cars with a blue rotating light, claiming he only wanted to 'have some laughs'.
María Pastor González, representing the Explanada hoguera, has been chosen as Bellea del Foc 2026 in Alicante, with her Maids of Honor representing various local commissions.
A doctor from Alicante, Spain, is recovering after a shark attack in the Maldives resulted in the amputation of his leg. He has expressed a strong desire to return to Spain following the traumatic incident.
The Alicante City Council announces the inauguration of a new international museum in the second half of the year, housed in a building that previously served as a house of mercy and a tobacco factory, featuring collections from Casa de Alba and impressionist masters.
The rise in international tourism is reshaping the commercial map of Alicante's city center, with traditional shops on long-standing streets being replaced by businesses like souvenir stores, brunch spots, and 24-hour supermarkets that cater to travelers.
The renovation of the Santa Faz health center in Alicante, which began in 2022 with a projected 30-month duration, is experiencing significant delays, forcing patients to travel to the hospital and hindering healthcare workers.
A judge has indicted 15 individuals, including a former urban planning councilor and property owners, in connection with a housing scandal in Alicante, Spain.
The Popular Party in Alicante has rectified an urban development plan that resulted in the construction of single-family homes in Vistahermosa Norte, despite prior reports indicating a need for high-rise apartments to meet urban demand.
A doctor from Alicante, Spain, was seriously injured after being attacked by a shark while on his honeymoon in the Maldives.
Declarations have begun in a case investigating alleged irregularities in the allocation of protected housing in Alicante, involving a housing official who processed an apartment for his architect partner.
The central park project in Alicante has seen its budget reduced by avoiding the complete undergrounding of railway tracks, but it has been presented without a specified execution timeline.
The Valencian Health Department will pay nearly €60,000 to the widow and two daughters of a 57-year-old man who died at his Alicante home. Ambulances arrived at the scene without a doctor, despite the hospital being only five minutes away.
Alicante is experiencing growth driven by foreign tourism but is simultaneously suffering from inflation higher than the national average, creating dual pressure on households with lower relative incomes and higher living costs.
Más de la mitad del censo de la isla vota a favor de convertirse en entidad local menor para ganar autonomía respecto a un municipio que consideran poco preocupado por sus intereses
A Spanish guide highlights ten classic and new luxury restaurants in the Levante region, including Castellón, Valencia, Alicante, and Murcia, known for their quality cuisine and products.
The city of Alicante, Spain, will provide a 300-euro aid payment to residents who have a child, provided they have been registered in the city for at least four years. The total budget for this initiative is 200,000 euros, with a portion allocated to applicants from the previous year who did not receive funds.
The Eutimio stationery store in Alicante is closing on March 30 after nine decades of operation and will donate its accumulated photographs and documents to the University of Alicante's Archive of Democracy.
Neighborhood groups in Alicante are criticizing the local government for a lack of genuine participation in the design of the general urban plan, accusing officials of presenting merely informative sessions as open debates.
For the second consecutive week, the Alicante Popular Party (PP) government has postponed the establishment of a municipal commission to investigate the 'Les Naus' case, downplaying its importance by stating it is not an 'investigation commission'.
A 28-year-old man died in Alicante, Spain, after falling 10 meters from a cliff into the sea while attempting to retrieve his glasses.
La Policía Nacional arresta a Carlos Baño y registra la sede de Facpyme en una investigación de la Fiscalía Anticorrupción sobre la gestión de las ayudas al consumo en varios municipios de la…
A man has been sentenced to eleven years in prison for robbing seven homes in Alicante over a single month, entering at night while residents slept and fleeing when discovered.
The film 'The People of The Book' is inspired by a novel by Geraldine Brooks.
The Popular Party in Alicante is proposing to revive long-dormant urban projects, including a third hospital, the Rabassa grand park, and a coastal promenade, as part of the new General Plan draft.
La sentencia ha sido dictada por la Audiencia Provincial de Alicante sin necesidad de constituir jurado popular, dado el acuerdo entre la Fiscalía y la defensa tras la confesión de la acusada
A housing scandal has emerged in Alicante, Spain, where the Sant Joan City Council has halted a development plan after discovering the promoter illegally marketed projected homes as potential second residences.
The Alicante City Council has rejected a motion to censure the mayor, with votes from the PP and Vox parties. Vox stated it believes the mayor should resign but did not want to participate in 'political theater.'
The Junts party in the Spanish Congress has denounced that the government is removing the Catalan language from highway signs, citing examples like 'Alacant' being replaced by 'Alicante' and 'Sur' added to 'Girona Sud'.
A man in Alicante, Spain, has been convicted for throwing a corrosive substance at a dog that was bothering him with its barking, causing chemical burns and an eye injury to the animal.
The World Health Organization has criticized Spain's handling of measles, leading the country, along with five other European nations, to lose its measles-free status following recent outbreaks in Alicante and Madrid.
Spain is investigating several suspected cases of hantavirus, including one in Alicante linked to a KLM flight and a woman who traveled with a deceased Dutch national. The UK has also reported potential new cases, prompting health alerts.
A Ryanair flight from Berlin to Alicante was forced to make an unscheduled landing in Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden after a drunk passenger caused a disturbance on board.
Professors at IES Cabo Huertas in Alicante denounce that a lack of space at the center is forcing them to convert laboratories, music rooms, drawing rooms, and the library into ordinary classrooms, even holding math classes in an office.
Torrevieja is witnessing a major construction boom, with more new homes started in the first quarter than projected for the entirety of 2025. The Vega Baja region is leading Alicante's construction sector, while Elx and inland areas see a decline.
An off-duty police officer in Dénia, Alicante, arrested a 74-year-old man after hearing screams and discovering him assaulting his wife inside a house.
Investigations into the murder of an Alicante businessman are focusing on economic disagreements involving a few thousand euros between the victim and the main suspect, ruling out connections to another high-profile murder.
A mechanic, previously investigated in the murder of the CAM widow, was stabbed to death and buried four meters deep in concrete in his Alicante home over a debt of less than 5,000 euros.
A Swedish woman has been arrested in Alicante, Spain, on suspicion of involvement in drug trafficking.
The Spanish city of Alicante is evaluating the effects of climate change on its tourism sector and proposing adaptation strategies, including urban climate shelters and an early warning system for extreme weather events.
An Alicante judge has indicted four officials, including a former urban planning councilor and the head of municipal contracting, along with a promoter and 10 beneficiaries, in a case involving public housing.
A Lithuanian couple, initially looking for an apartment in Spain, ended up purchasing a castle in the small mountain town of Jijona, Alicante province. They couldn't pass up the unique opportunity to own the historic property.
Thousands of people in Alicante are participating in the Santa Faz pilgrimage, which the Valencian government has declared a Site of Cultural Interest.
A territorial director of Housing in Alicante has admitted guilt in allocating an apartment to his partner, telling the investigating judge that he 'messed up' when confronted about the scandal.
Sona, a white tiger exploited since three months old, has been transferred to a sanctuary in Alicante, Spain. This move follows the expiration of the transitional period for Portugal's 2019 law banning wild animals in circuses.
A former Alicante councilman and his sister have published a new work that studies the image of the Romani people as depicted in Spanish fiction, from Cervantes to contemporary filmmakers.
Alicante's draft General Plan proposes regenerating industrial land and abandoned spaces to create new neighborhoods, with areas designated for approximately 14,300 homes in various locations.
An international fugitive, wanted by Moldavian authorities for drug trafficking, has been arrested in Alicante, Spain.
Suggestions are offered for exploring Costa Blanca in Alicante, providing original proposals to complement or replace visits to the usual crowded beaches and tourist spots.
Public Health authorities in Spain are investigating the death of a 17-year-old girl from meningitis at Dénia Hospital, with microbiological analysis confirming a positive result and prompting activation of the relevant protocol for contact tracing.
A man is suspected of killing his three-year-old daughter in Torrevieja, Alicante, in a case being investigated as vicarious violence, after the child's mother alerted authorities when she lost contact with him.
The mother reported that her daughter suffered a series of lip injuries after receiving a hyaluronic acid treatment from a woman she contacted through social media.
La cuidadora del hombre aprovechó su ausencia para trasladar y abrir la caja fuerte de su vivienda con ayuda de cuatro cómplices
Pardubice Airport is set to open the first floor of its terminal in mid-April, with the initial flights from the newly operational section scheduled to depart for Alicante and Malaga in Spain.
Han kaldte sig Godfather og Mr. Killer, når han som 15-årig sendte børn af sted på drabsmissioner i Danmark og i Sverige. Men på en biltur i Alicante med sin far gik det galt.
Spanish National Police are investigating the death of a man who was shot in the Carolinas neighborhood of Alicante on Wednesday night.
Police and the Generalitat are investigating a luxury housing development in Alicante, Les Naus, for various irregularities including apartments for minors and homes without registered residents, with documentation now being analyzed by UDEF.
The Spanish Ministry of Transport has begun correcting traffic signs that were 'Castilianized,' with examples cited by Junts and ERC including the change from 'Alacant' to 'Alicante' and incorrect accent orientations on place names like Montornès.
The Spanish Supreme Court has ordered a review of the conviction of former Calpe mayor Javier Morató in the Brugal case, validating telephone wiretaps of the businessman who paid bribes. The Alicante Court will now issue a new sentence based on this evidence.
The Economic Crime Unit of the Spanish Police will investigate public housing (VPP) in Alicante, following the Alicante City Council's rejection of a motion to censure the mayor.
Vox's interest accelerates the deadlines to set up the investigation commission into the scandal with publicly protected housing in Alicante
Spanish Civil Guard arrested six individuals involved in a car theft ring that stole vehicles in Morocco, falsified their documentation in Europe, and then exported them to Algeria via ferry from Alicante.
César Quintanilla, after months leading the provincial delegation of the Valencian Business Confederation, has been named president of the Social Council of the University of Alicante, reflecting on past errors in regional business engagement.
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Business leaders in Alicante are advocating for burying traffic on the coastal front, arguing that the city can no longer sustain constant national road vehicle passage and that the project's benefits outweigh its cost.
The growth of Alicante-Elche airport has led to a saturation of illegal parking in its vicinity, with hundreds of unauthorized lots accommodating thousands of vehicles. A municipal inspection revealed that only about 5% of these facilities have the necessary permits.
La Universidad de Alicante ha logrado que este sistema funcione a temperatura ambiente, eliminando la necesidad de usar máquinas de millones de euros Leer
Residents in Alicante are planning another protest for May 7th, demanding the removal of train tracks, as neither the Ministry of Transport nor the City Council has offered a solution to the degradation of the area near Casa Mediterráneo and the lack of access to Parque del Mar.
The debate on housing has gained momentum in the Valencian Parliament, where proposals to protect official housing were rejected. PP and Vox voted against a Compromís initiative, supported by PSPV, amidst rising rental prices and a controversial Alicante housing allocation.
A 14-year-old female student has been arrested for allegedly selling pink cocaine at a high school in Alicante, Spain. A 17-year-old male, not enrolled at the school, was also arrested for supplying the drug.
A municipal commission in Alicante convened to discuss Publicly Protected Housing (VPP) was rendered ineffective after five summoned officials and the head of contracting failed to appear.
A judge has indicted 15 individuals in the Les Naus housing scandal, which implicates the Alicante City Council and the Valencian regional government.
Spain's government has approved a new state housing plan designed to ease the country's housing crisis, which includes measures to address surging costs ahead of upcoming elections. The plan also incorporates an anti-fraud clause to prevent past scandals.
A 500-year-old pilgrimage to the Monastery of Santa Faz in Alicante, originally commissioned by explorer Juan Sebastián Elcano in his will, continues to draw hundreds of thousands of Alicantinos annually.
A doctor from Alicante, Spain, was critically injured after a shark attacked him during an excursion with his wife on their honeymoon in the Maldives, resulting in the loss of his leg.
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to and held their first direct negotiations in decades, with talks facilitated by the United States. An Israeli envoy described the discussions as an excellent exchange of views.
The Central Park project in Alicante, with a reduced budget of 420 million euros, will feature elevated passages to save railway tracks and connect several neighborhoods.
Alicante playwright Guadalupe Sáez debuts her theatrical thriller 'Tinc un bosc al cervell' at Sala Beckett in Poblenou, directed by Alícia Gorina, exploring the terror of losing a child.
Police in Elda arrested ten people, including two minors, from a family accused of enslaving a man to traffic drugs in Alicante in exchange for substances.
The new leadership of the Port Authority of Alicante, now a secondary player in Spain's goods network, is grappling with numerous pending lawsuits and long-term projects.
Hydros Power, a company from Alicante, Spain, is competing in the finals in Malta to be named the world's best green technology startup, following its recognition as the best Greentech startup in Southern Europe.
A judge investigating the allocation of housing in Alicante has summoned three housing officials, as the City Council initiates an investigation commission into the case.
El Ayuntamiento elimina de forma definitiva una conexión ciclista entre el centro y el barrio de San Blas debido al mal uso que los patinetes hacen de un vial en el que tienen prohibido circular
inauguran los establecimientos del Postiguet y La Albufereta, mientras el servicio de salvamento y socorrismo comienza el sábado 28 de marzo y permanecerá hasta el Lunes de Pascua entre las 11 y las…
Las acusaciones a Carlos Baño avivan la búsqueda de candidatura alternativa en la Cámara de Comercio, cuyo comité ejecutivo emite un comunicado de apoyo al presidente
The president of the Alicante Chamber of Commerce has been released with charges after declining to testify, facing accusations of subsidy fraud and falsification.
Tamim A., from Courtrai, Belgium, has been sentenced to 30 months in prison for defrauding women using his charms, having been previously spotted in Alicante, Spain.
A 59-year-old Colombian man died after being shot from the street while on his home's balcony in Alicante, Spain.
Alicante's acoustically saturated zone recorded nearly 200 serious violations in four months, leading the City Council to warn three hospitality venues of activity suspension and open files on five others.
The 'DroneArt Show: Four Seasons' captivated Alicante with thousands of drones performing a synchronized light display set to classical music at the Municipal Athletics Stadium.
A Norwegian influencer has purchased a failed property development in Spain with plans to build a self-sufficient eco-community of 500 homes, schools, and shops near the Beniarrés reservoir in Alicante province.
Archaeological excavations in Rojales, Alicante, have uncovered the largest Byzantine necropolis on the Iberian Peninsula, revealing the remains of children who died 1,500 years ago from the Justinianic Plague, alongside tombs of very young women.
Eighty civic and neighborhood associations organized a protest outside Alicante City Hall, demanding transparency in public land processes and shouting slogans against the mayor over a housing allocation scandal.
Residents in southern Alicante have filed complaints with various government bodies, alleging that the government is violating the law by not releasing abandoned railway tracks.
This article describes the legend of Tajo de Roldán, observed on the outline of Alicante's most emblematic mountain, Puig Campana.