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A 71-year-old British man, known as Stephen, has been in a Spanish hospital for two months after he was involved in a cycling accident in the province of Alicante on September 24, 2024. The man suffered a stroke while cycling near San Fulgencio and La Marina. He was admitted to Torrevieja Hospital, where he woke up with no memory of his surname, place of residence or relatives. Identity Stephen only […]
Research shows that one in ten road deaths in Spain occurs on roundabouts. It also shows that 60% of drivers do not indicate correctly on roundabouts. That is why the Spanish police have issued new guidelines. These guidelines are shared via an image of the Guardia Civil on X. The image emphasises that drivers in the inner lane must give way to those in the outer lane and that roundabouts […]
In a major operation, Spanish police have busted a criminal organization. The gang used drones to smuggle hash from Morocco to Spain. Ten people were arrested in the operation, which took place in the regions of Costa del Sol and Algeciras. Three drones with hash were also seized. The drones, which came from Ukraine, could travel as far as 50 kilometers with a load of 10 kilos of drugs per […]
The Spanish government has announced plans to reduce toll prices on the AP-7 with discounts of between 10% and 50%. This is the important highway along the Costa del Sol. This measure is intended to reduce traffic pressure on the congested A-7 and improve mobility in the region. The AP-7, also known as the Autopista del Sol, is a toll road that runs from Málaga to Guadiaro and parallel to […]
Alicante has been elected Spanish Capital of Gastronomy 2025, taking over from Oviedo. The city defeated Antequera (Málaga), who finished as finalist. Mayor Luis Barcala stressed the importance of this for tourism in Alicante, calling it an essential part of the local identity. With over 1,700 dining options, including Michelin-star restaurants and Repsol-suns, Alicante offers an extensive culinary scene. The title of Capital of Gastronomy is expected to have a […]
In Javea, wild boars are increasingly appearing in residential areas. They use their tusks to rummage through trash cans, throwing garbage bags onto the ground and scattering the contents in search of food. This is particularly annoying in the Costa Nova urbanisation, where residents regularly see wild boars roaming around. The animals seem to be adapting quickly to human environments. During the summer months, when tourist numbers soar and more […]
On Friday evening the Christmas lights are turned on in Altea. The festive atmosphere comes to life when Altea puts up its Christmas decorations, in preparation for the upcoming Christmas celebrations, with the Christmas lights as the highlight. This magical moment will take place on Friday 29 November at 6pm and will mark the start of various festive events. From 5.30pm, seniors will play an important role by singing Christmas […]
The redevelopment of Avenida del Mediterráneo in Benidorm has been voted the best work in the province of Alicante by the FOPA Awards. The improvement of the Paseo de Marítimo and the Plaza del Puerto in Alicante won the award for best integration and sustainability. A special mention went to the reform of the water treatment plant at Tabarca. The awards gala will take place on January 20 at the […]
The National Police have arrested a 56-year-old man of Belgian nationality in Benidorm. A European arrest and extradition warrant had been issued by Belgium against this person. The man was found guilty of five rapes. Judicial police officers were informed of his possible whereabouts in Benidorm. They initiated an arrest at a hotel where the fugitive was staying. According to Belgian authorities, he was convicted of five counts of sexual […]
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