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At Playa del Saladar in Alicante, dozens of campers from across Europe are parked in a public parking lot right by the sea. The camper tourists stay for weeks at a time, setting up tables and chairs outside, even though this is not officially allowed. This causes inconvenience for residents, especially since there are no facilities for proper waste and wastewater disposal. Some even dump wastewater in a nearby nature […]
Torrevieja, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain, has decided to invest 26,000 euros to catch roosters and hens from its roundabouts and parks. This problem has been going on in the city for years. The city council has now taken measures to tackle the situation. Danger to traffic The roosters, hens and chicks often walk around the centre of Torrevieja, especially in the parks and gardens. This […]
OMIC Torrevieja, the Municipal Office for Consumer Information of Torrevieja (OMIC), received a whopping 493 complaints in 2024. This is an increase of 4.9% compared to 2023. The number of complaints had already increased by 13% in 2023 compared to 2022. These figures highlight a growing trend in the number of consumer complaints. Telecom sector main cause of complaints Most complaints this year came from the telecommunications sector, with 53 […]
The province of Alicante is facing a serious shortage of nurses. This is putting pressure on the quality of patient care. With only 4.78 nurses per 1,000 inhabitants, Alicante has the lowest nursing occupancy in the Valencia region. This number is well below the regional average of 5.5 and lags behind the national (6.19) and European (8.5) standards. Major staff shortage due to aging population According to the official Valencia […]
At Alicante-Elche airport, customs officials have discovered a remarkable smuggling attempt. A 63-year-old woman was arrested after no fewer than 20,000 Viagra pills were found in her suitcase. The pills, which contained the active ingredient sildenafil citrate, were seized by the Guardia Civil and the Tax Authorities. The woman was travelling from the Dominican Republic to Alicante via Madrid and stood out during a luggage check. A scan of her […]
In Torrevieja (Alicante), the Spanish National Police have arrested a German fugitive thief. The man was wanted for his alleged involvement in the theft of eight luxury cars. The man had been internationally wanted by the German authorities since June 2019, with a European Arrest Warrant (OEDE) against him. According to the statement of the Jefatura Superior, the stolen luxury cars, valued at 385,000 euros, are attributed to the suspect. […]
Are you planning to move to Moraira? Property prices in the province of Alicante continue to rise, especially in the popular coastal towns. According to the Idealista platform, 2024 ended with an average house price of €2,364 per square metre, an increase of 15% compared to last year. Moraira, located in the Marina Alta, tops the list as the most expensive place to live. Here, the average house price is […]
The Low Emission Zone (ZBE) in Alicante will come into effect on 30 January. The area around the old town will continue to have the same restrictions as in 2011 and is now classified as ZBE Zone 1. Vehicles with high emissions will be banned. In Zone 2 (traditional centre) and Zone 3 (Gran Via) there will be no changes for vehicles. The policy for the Low Emission Zone in […]
Alfas del Pi has opened a mobile eco-park. It helps residents recycle waste that cannot be put in regular containers. This includes electronics, toys and pruning waste. The eco-park is located in two locations. In Albir (Calle Tauró) and in the city centre (Calle Reino Unido). It is staffed by staff who sort the waste. It is free for residents of l’Alfàs del Pi and l’Albir, provided they are registered […]
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