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A 57-year-old man has sustained serious injuries in a hunting accident in the municipality of Altea. The incident occurred on January 11 at around 12:45 pm near the Font de la Barca in the mountainous area of the Sierra de Bernia. The man fell from a slope and broke his tibia near the knee, causing him to temporarily lose consciousness. His fellow hunters immediately alerted the emergency services. A mountain […]
Leading hotel chain Servigroup is taking a new step in the tourism sector by opening its first apartment complex in Benidorm in June 2025. Located in the Poniente area, the complex will consist of ten Mediterranean apartments with sea views, equipped with leisure facilities and a swimming pool. Pilot project at historic location The apartments are built on the site of a former hostel and are aimed at tourists who […]
The Spanish Meteorological Agency (AEMET) has issued a yellow warning for the northern coast of Alicante. Heavy rain, thunderstorms and snow are expected in the Marina Alta region from Thursday 16 January at 12:00 until Friday at 00:00. What to expect? Rain: Up to 20 mm of precipitation per hour and 60 mm in 12 hours. Thunderstorms and hail: Showers may be accompanied by small hail. Snow: The snow level […]
The Guardia Civil in Alicante has arrested a 57-year-old man for a series of serious crimes, including four violent robberies, sexual assault, theft and fraud involving stolen bank cards. The suspect targeted women walking alone in the La Mata nature park. Alicante Arrest in Operation “Barista” The investigation began in August 2024 after a report of theft and fraudulent use of bank cards in Torrevieja. As the investigation continued, authorities […]
Alicante-Elche Airport, one of the busiest in Spain, is set to undergo a major expansion. Aena, the airport’s operator, has officially launched the plans to better cater for the region’s growing number of travellers and air traffic. The airport set an early record for passenger numbers in 2024, underlining the popularity of the Costa Blanca as a destination. The expansion will include new aircraft parking aprons, a redesigned terminal, improved […]
The Spanish National Police have arrested a 56-year-old Belgian man on the run in Benidorm. The man was previously sentenced to nine years in prison in Belgium for sexual offences, including the rape of his adopted daughter. He had been on the run for years, but was tracked down thanks to a European Arrest Warrant and international cooperation. Arrest in hotel in Benidorm The fugitive Belgian man was arrested by […]
In Alicante, 73% of tourist apartments are rented out without the required permit, the city council reports. This coincides with the introduction of Spain's new Airbnb law, which aims to better regulate holiday rentals. Popular areas such as San Juan Beach and the city centre often have unregistered holiday homes. Moratorium In response, the city has imposed a two-year moratorium on new holiday rental licenses. At the same time, owners […]
A 24-year-old woman died on Monday evening after she was hit by a train on the railway line between Torrellano and San Gabriel on the Costa Blanca. Unauthorized crossing The woman, of Moldovan origin, was crossing the tracks at an unauthorized crossing at around 6 p.m. Preliminary findings suggest she may have gotten lost and was distracted by talking on her mobile phone when the train hit her. Forensic and […]
The Guardia Civil and local police have arrested a 55-year-old Algerian in Altea, Alicante province, on suspicion of multiple burglaries in occupied homes. The suspect was known as "the thief of five in the morning". He carried out his burglaries by breaking into homes through balconies at night while the residents were asleep. Investigation into night-time burglaries The investigation began in late 2023. This happened after a series of similar […]
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