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Torrevieja

Healthcare platform: underfunding affects healthcare in Torrevieja

The healthcare platform Plataforma por la Sanidad 100x100 Pública y de Calidad has protested at the hospital in Torrevieja. The organisation states that expenditure per inhabitant in this healthcare district is among the lowest in the region, despite strong population growth due to tourism. Vega Baja now has 390,228 inhabitants, an increase of 58.5% since 2000, but healthcare facilities are lagging behind. Torrevieja has 213,500 registered inhabitants, but due to […]

today02/11/2025 2

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Calp

Parking rates in Calpe lower for residents

Calpe City Council has approved lower parking rates for residents. In the blue zone, the hourly rate will drop from €0.40 to €0.25, a reduction of almost 50%. In the orange zone, near the beach, residents and shopkeepers will now pay €0.35 per hour instead of €0.45, a reduction of 22%. In addition, the green zone has been abolished and added to the blue zone. As a result, the blue […]

today02/10/2025 33

Briton falls from balcony during escape attempt in Marbella,

Marbella

Briton falls from balcony during escape attempt in Marbella

In San Pedro Alcántara, Marbella, a British man was held hostage for seven hours earlier this month before attempting to escape via a balcony. The man seized his chance during a moment of inattention by his captors, but fell from the facade during his escape attempt. Fortunately, the National Police had already surrounded the building and he was able to receive immediate medical attention. The perpetrators tried to flee in […]

today02/10/2025 6

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Benidorm

Massive blockage due to wet wipes in Benidorm

In the popular holiday resort of Benidorm, a huge blockage has been caused by no less than 300 tons of wet wipes that have ended up in the sewer. The damage to pumping systems and water treatment plants has already cost the municipality more than 380,000 euros. Benidorm, visited by 832,000 British holidaymakers each year and home to over 3,300 British expats, is facing a growing problem with non-biodegradable wipes. […]

today02/09/2025 5

Veterinaire protest in Malaga,

Málaga

Veterinary protest in Malaga

On Tuesday 11 February, around 300 veterinary clinics in the province of Malaga will close their doors as part of a large-scale protest. The veterinary protest in Malaga comes as veterinarians demand improvements and legal reforms at both regional and national levels. One of the oldest associations of clinical veterinarians in Spain, the veterinary association Amveac, is organising the action. The protest slogan is: "Veterinary medicine professionals say: enough is […]

today02/07/2025 44

Britse toeriste: ongunstige wisselkoers in Benidorm, unfavorable exchange rate,

Benidorm

British tourist: unfavorable exchange rate in Benidorm

A British tourist is warning holidaymakers in Benidorm about unfavourable exchange rates. She discovered that a local bureau de change offered her a bad deal. After exchanging £300, Rosie Stockdale only got €270 back. This was considerably less than she expected, especially as the British pound was stronger at the time. Verborgen voorwaarden en misleidende informatie De transactie vond plaats in het centrum van de populaire badplaats. Uit deze ervaring […]

today02/07/2025 10

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Alicante

Camper tourists illegally occupy parking lot in Alicante

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 […]

today02/07/2025 16

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Torrevieja

Torrevieja invests and removes roosters and chickens from roundabouts

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 […]

today02/03/2025 20

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Spain

Melody to represent Spain at Eurovision Song Contest

Melody won the final of the Benidorm Fest on February 1, 2025 with her song “Esa diva”. This means she will represent Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Basel, Switzerland. The Sevillian singer, known for her hit “El baile del gorila”, received the most points from the public (80) and the jury (70), which made her the winner. In the final she faced seven other acts, including J […]

today02/03/2025 2

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