News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General
El Campello premieres feature film about its history starring local residents
The municipality of El Campello presents a feature film that narrates its local history with the participation of residents as actors.
- General
El Campello premieres 'Guirigall', feature film produced by the Town Hall with over 100 residents
The municipality of El Campello presents 'Guirigall', a feature film in which more than 100 people have participated, highlighting the performance of the town's senior residents.
- General · alicante
Alicante taxi driver reports colleague for assault at Puerta del Mar
A 68-year-old taxi driver was assaulted by another taxi driver on 1st May at the taxi rank in Plaza Puerta del Mar.
- General · elche
Elche's Hospital Vinalopó works to raise awareness of ostomy patients
The Elche healthcare centre is developing initiatives to improve quality of life and reduce stigma for people living with ostomies.
- General · villajoyosa
Three Seriously Injured After Camping Stove Explodes at Tortilla Competition in La Vila
Several people were injured, three seriously, when a camping stove exploded during a tortilla competition at the hermitage of San Antonio Abad.
- General
SEO advises against picking up chicks from the ground during springtime
The Spanish Ornithological Society reminds the public not to pick up young birds from the ground, as many are learning to fly and their parents continue to feed them.
- General · torrevieja
Hozono Global receives highest score to build Alto de la Casilla park in Torrevieja for €10.3 million
Torrevieja Town Council proposes awarding the UTE Orthem and Abala (Hozono Global Group) the works for the future Alto de la Casilla urban park for €10.3 million.
- Fiestas · alicante
Hogueras de Alicante proclaims Leire Arellano as Bellea del Foc Infantil 2026
Leire Arellano has been proclaimed Bellea del Foc Infantil of the Hogueras de Alicante 2026, alongside her ladies-in-waiting.
- General · alicante
Loterías and Cruz Roja sign 60 million euro agreement in Alicante for social programmes
The state-owned Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado and Cruz Roja Española have signed an agreement in Alicante worth more than 60 million euros for the next four years.
- General · elche
2,300 counterfeit Pikolinos shoes seized in Elche after fraud detected
The Elche-based company Pikolinos has secured a fresh victory in defending its industrial property with the seizure of 2,300 counterfeit shoes in Elche.
- General · alicante
Three companies bid to carry out studies for demolition of Alicante Port's floating island
Three companies have submitted bids to provide technical assistance for the demolition project of the controversial floating island located in the inner harbour of the Puerto de Alicante.
- Property · altea
Altea puts out to tender project for building of up to 15 storeys of social housing in calle Santa Teresa
Altea Town Hall has put out to tender the drafting of the project to build a block of social housing flats for permanent social rent.
- General · novelda
The Composer of 'Gladiator II' Arrives in Novelda from Hollywood
The musician who composed the soundtrack for the sequel to 'Gladiator' visits Novelda, consolidating the town's connection with cinema.
- General · el campello
El Campello residents report discharge into two coves to Guardia Civil
Residents of El Campello have filed a complaint with the Guardia Civil regarding alleged polluting discharges into two coves in the municipality.
- General · elche
Elche Town Hall allocates €138,000 to boost local agricultural sector
The Elche council signs seven agreements with agricultural organisations coinciding with San Isidro, patron saint of farmers.
- General · alicante
Health authorities considering home quarantine for woman admitted with possible hantavirus in Alicante
A 32-year-old woman admitted to Hospital de Sant Joan as a follow-up contact of hantavirus could move to home quarantine for up to 42 days.
- General · alicante
Man accidentally falls onto TRAM tracks in Alicante and is dragged by tram
A passenger accidentally fell onto the tram tracks in Alicante when the convoy was already in motion, being dragged by the vehicle.
- Traffic
Total closure on the N-332 and tailbacks on the A-70 complicate traffic in Alicante
Several roads in the province are experiencing significant incidents this Friday due to roadworks, accidents and obstacles.
- General · alicante
Alicante faces shortage of space, technology and staff for new first-instance courts
The implementation of the new judicial model in Alicante is being hindered by shortcomings in infrastructure, technology and human resources at the new first-instance courts.
- General · orihuela
Vega Baja breaks record in the incorporation of young farmers
The Tribunal de las Aguas de Orihuela held its fourth awards ceremony in Benejúzar, recognising the defence of water culture and traditional agriculture.
- General · orihuela
Fourth edition of Tribunal de las Aguas de Orihuela awards recognises agricultural work
The awards in defence of water culture and traditional agriculture have recognised two companies, one farmer and one researcher.
- General
Supermarkets launch aggressive offers to retain customers amid Iran tension
Supermarket chains are intensifying promotions amid fears of losing custom due to price increases related to the conflict with Iran.
- Fiestas · alicante
New musical fantasy to provide soundtrack for the 2026 Belleas del Foc Proclamation
The Hogueras de San Juan in Alicante will premiere a new musical composition to accompany the Proclamation of the Belleas del Foc in 2026.
- General
San Vicente del Raspeig launches clearance campaign across more than 125 kilometres of paths and streets
The municipality has launched its annual vegetation clearing and cleaning campaign on rural paths, streets and municipal plots.