News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola today, Sunday: clear skies and light cloud
Santa Pola will enjoy mostly clear weather this Sunday 10th May with light cloud cover throughout the day.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante today, Sunday 10th May
Alicante wakes up to mostly clear skies this Sunday 10th May, offering a pleasant and sunny atmosphere throughout the day.
- General · elche
Elche mayor supports injured Elche Guardia Civil officer in narco-boat pursuit in Huelva
Pablo Ruz has conveyed his support to the Guardia Civil officer from Elche who was injured during a pursuit of a drug-smuggling boat in Huelva, where two colleagues died.
- Expat life
New 'shock call' telephone scam: they make you believe a relative caused an accident to demand money
Police are warning about the 'shock call', a scam in which criminals pose as relatives or authorities claiming that a loved one has had an accident and urgently needs money.
- Fiestas · elche
Las Cruces de Mayo in Elche consolidate with an afternoon of debuts
The celebration of Las Cruces de Mayo in Elche stands out for its cofradía atmosphere and debuts at the parish of San Juan Bautista.
- Weather · alicante
Rain ruins visit of two cruise ships in Alicante port
Rainfall spoils the call of two cruise ships in Alicante, affecting the plans of tourists visiting the city.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche celebrates the Cruz de Mayo procession
The city of Elche has celebrated the traditional Cruz de Mayo procession, a religious and cultural event that brings together residents and devotees.
- General · elche
An Elche Secondary School Celebrates 50 Years of Educational History
The IES Carrús in Elche commemorates its half-century trajectory as an educational institution in the city.
- General · alicante
43-year-old man arrested for stealing from paediatric ward of Alicante hospital
The National Police have arrested a man after he was caught stealing personal belongings from a paediatric ward room at a hospital in Alicante.
- Expat life · alicante
Russian community in Alicante commemorates Victory Day over Nazism
Around a hundred people of Russian origin and from former Soviet republics gathered in Alicante to remember those who fell in the Second World War.
- Weather
Yellow weather warning in Alicante for torrential rain and hail this Saturday
Alicante province faces its most challenging day of the weekend this Saturday, 9th May, due to heavy rainfall and hail.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante today Saturday 9th May
Alicante will have varied weather today with alternating high clouds and overcast skies throughout Saturday.
- General
Hiking route in Alicante hides a Neolithic cave
A hiking route in the province of Alicante stands out for including access to a Neolithic cave, making it an original choice for this weekend.
- Fiestas · alicante
Alicante unveils designs for First Category monuments for Hogueras 2026
The Federació de Fogueres de Primera Categoría has revealed the projects that will compete in the upcoming Hogueras 2026 during an event held in the gardens of MARQ.
- General · elche
Cruz Roja Elche celebrates its World Day with workshops and the Molí Real lit up in red
The local assembly organised training activities in resuscitation and dance at its centre in Carrús, whilst also illuminating the emblematic Molí Real.
- Fiestas · alicante
Sketches of First Category monuments for Hogueras 2026 unveiled
The designs for the First Category hogueres competing in Alicante's San Juan festivities in 2026 have been revealed.
- General · elche
Guardia Civil officer from Elche injured in fatal collision during anti-drug operation in Huelva
Two officers killed and two injured, one native of Elche stationed in Dolores, following collision during pursuit of drug boat in waters off Huelva.
- General
Novelda allocates 412,000 euros to new municipal investments
The Ayuntamiento of Novelda approves a budget amendment of nearly 412,000 euros to finance projects in Sports, Culture, Environment and Planning.
- General · alicante
Council of Secretaries deems Alicante City Council's situation 'irregular'
The national body criticises that the post of municipal secretary has been vacant since 2002 and occupied on a temporary basis by the same person since 2008.
- General
San Vicente del Raspeig temporarily halts refurbishment of L'Horta school
The first of three major educational projects planned for this year in San Vicente del Raspeig has been suspended for the time being.
- General · alicante
32-year-old Alicante woman monitored at Hospital Sant Joan for possible hantavirus
A 32-year-old patient remains hospitalised under preventive measures after travelling on the same flight as a woman who died from hantavirus.
- Property · elche
Elche mayor demands concrete timescales from Government for San Antón regeneration
Pablo Ruz calls on the central Government to set specific dates and conditions to restart investment in the Elche neighbourhood following approval of the new State Housing Plan.
- General · alicante
The province lacks an effective screening programme for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer mainly affects women between 50 and 75 years of age and is the most lethal gynaecological tumour, with 80% of cases detected in advanced stages.
- General · alicante
Consell adds UA to mega-project for Montnegre river green corridor
The Consell is reactivating the environmental recovery project for the Montnegre river green corridor, which will span 20 kilometres through six municipalities from Tibi to El Campello.