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Torrevieja

OMIC Torrevieja handles more consumer complaints

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 […]

today01/29/2025 4

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Alicante

Nursing shortage in Alicante puts healthcare at risk

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 […]

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Málaga

Massive taxi strike paralyzes Málaga

Málaga was thrown into disarray on Wednesday by a large-scale taxi strike. Hundreds of angry taxi drivers paralyzed traffic in protest at the sky-high insurance costs, which they say are unsustainable. The action, which lasted until 2 p.m., included roadblocks and loudly honking taxis demanding the attention of the city council. The protest march began at 10 a.m. at the parking lot of the José María Martín Carpena Sports Palace. […]

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Málaga

Malaga water reserves better, but austerity measures continue

Water reserves in the province of Malaga have improved. Nevertheless, the Junta de Andalucía is maintaining existing restrictions to protect water supplies. This is according to the latest drought management measures, published in the region’s official bulletin. The reservoirs of the Guadalhorce-Limonero system have been upgraded from ‘serious’ to ‘heavy’ status. The western Costa del Sol has reached a more stable situation. It formally remains at ‘moderate’ level. Only the […]

today01/28/2025 3

viagra,

Alicante

Woman smuggles 20,000 Viagra pills at Alicante-Elche airport

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 […]

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hotels in estepona,

Costa del Sol

Croma HM Hoteles announces new hotels in Estepona

Croma HM Hoteles is expanding with two new hotels in Estepona. The company announced this during the international tourism fair Fitur in Madrid. Estepona is, together with Torremolinos and the Dominican Republic, one of the three key regions in the chain's expansion strategy. The hotel chain already has four hotels in Estepona. These include Hostal La Malagueña, Hotel Mediterráneo and the luxury apartments of La Viu. With the planned expansion, […]

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Marbella

Man seriously injured after falling during burglary at Marbella school

A 26-year-old man is in critical condition after falling from the third floor during a break-in at a school in Marbella early on Thursday morning. He was there to steal two computers. The man was spotted by police at around 5:00 am after the alarm at CEIP Santa Teresa went off. Upon arrival, officers saw a young man dressed in black who was visibly nervous and trying to flee. According […]

today01/24/2025 3

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Málaga

New speed cameras in Malaga: locations and details

In Malaga, two new speed cameras have been put into service by the Spanish traffic authority DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico). During the first month after installation, speeding offenders will only receive a warning letter without a fine. However, regular fines will be issued from the end of February. Speed camera MA-20: Carlos Haya tunnel The first speed camera is located on the MA-20 (Ronda Oeste), just before the entrance […]

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Alicante

German arrested in Torrevieja on suspicion of stealing luxury cars

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. […]

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