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Torrevieja City Council has approved the award of the contract for the installation of two new speed cameras. The cost of the speed cameras is 59,757 euros. The radars will be installed on Avenida Baleares and Avenida Alfred Nobel. In both places, there is a certain amount of pedestrian traffic in the summer, with the resulting risk of being involved in an accident. For this reason, the City Council says […]
In the Sierra de Bernia, in Altea, the fire brigade rescued two disoriented mountain climbers. According to sources from the Provincial Consortium, two people who were doing abseiling in the area got into trouble when it got dark. They lost their way and became disoriented. The rescue group of the Provincial Fire Consortium of Alicante was alerted. A team of two people and a 961 vehicle from the rescue group […]
Torrevieja still needs a pre-school and primary school, complete with prefabricated classrooms. The city hopes that this will meet the demand for sufficient places. The building should be ready for the start of the next school year, in September 2025. School number 16 will be located in prefabricated modules on a plot of land in Mar Azul. This is located on the south side of Torrevieja city centre. Construction will […]
Javea City Council has taken an important step forward in its commitment to gender equality by approving its Internal Equality Plan. This is a document that, in addition to meeting legal obligations, reflects the municipal council's commitment to the well-being of its employees. Since 2022, private companies with fewer than 50 employees must have an equality plan. Discrimination-free work environment This amendment also has implications for government services, which have […]
Alicante-Elche Airport continues to grow thanks to the ever-increasing flow of passengers. Alicante Airport recorded 17.2 million passengers in 2024 through November. That is more than in the whole of 2023, a number that was surpassed in October. Airport management Aena reports that almost 1.28 million passengers passed through the terminal in November. That is 19.6 percent more than in the same period last year, which boosted growth in this […]
Dutch fitness chain Basic-Fit is expanding to Alcoy and will soon open a new gym on the Alameda Camilo Sesto, next to La Rosaleda. Previously occupied by fashion retailers such as Zara and Lefties, the location has been vacant since the latter closed in 2021. The building will now be given a new purpose as a gym, strategically located in the heart of the city. 1600 square meters The opening […]
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 […]
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 […]
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