News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Expat life · alicante
Padrón system collapse in Alicante: appointments exhausted within half an hour despite three-week advance booking
The appointment system for padrón registration in Alicante is experiencing saturation, with slots running out in 30 minutes despite opening three weeks in advance.
- Weather · alicante
The weather in Alicante: forecast for today, Thursday 11th June
Alicante is experiencing mostly stable and pleasant weather today, ideal for outdoor activities.
- Weather · santa pola
Clear skies and sunny day in Santa Pola this Thursday 11th June
Santa Pola will enjoy a mostly clear Thursday with clear skies for most of the day.
- General · alicante
Documentary about Luis Francisco Esplá to be presented at Alicante's Teatro Principal
The Teatro Principal in Alicante will host the premiere of the documentary 'Luis Francisco Esplá: al servicio del arte', which explores the life of the Alicante artist.
- General · elche
Joan Castejón sculpture temporarily removed due to works at Elche's Mercado Central
Refurbishment works in the area surrounding the Mercado Central have required the removal of the sculpture of former mayor Joan Castejón located in the zone.
- General · elche
Joan Castejón sculpture removed due to Elche Central Market works
The sculpture dedicated to Joan Castejón has been temporarily removed from its location in front of Elche Central Market due to renovation works at the building.
- Weather · benidorm, alicante
Localised showers in Benidorm whilst Alicante and Torrevieja enjoy summer weather
The province presents contrasting weather conditions this Thursday, with surprise rain in Benidorm whilst the rest maintains clear skies.
- General · calpe
Calpe allocates €300,000 in grants to tackle energy crisis
Calpe Town Council launches a €300,000 subsidy scheme to support SMEs, micro-enterprises, self-employed workers and professionals affected by the international energy crisis.
- General · alicante
Hospital Doctor Balmis participates in international trial against rare blood cancer
The Alicante centre joins a global clinical study to improve treatment of myelofibrosis, a rare cancer affecting the bone marrow.
- General
Off-duty Guardia Civil officer detains three thieves who stole €3,000 in Villena
An off-duty Guardia Civil officer surprised and detained three criminals who had just stolen €3,000 from a woman in Villena using the 'snatch-and-grab' method.
- Expat life
EU to charge 3 euros extra on Shein, Temu and AliExpress parcels from 1st July
From 1st July, online purchases on platforms such as Shein, Temu or AliExpress will no longer be as economical due to changes in European Union regulations.
- General
Callosa d'en Sarrià declares water unfit for human consumption due to turbidity following works
Water in Callosa d'en Sarrià has been unfit for consumption since early April due to turbidity caused by works at water collection points, according to Public Health.
- General · alicante
The CantArte choir offers its first charity concert at the University of Alicante
The CantArte Choir from San Vicente del Raspeig is holding its first charity concert this Sunday at the University of Alicante in aid of Apnea.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather in Santa Pola today, Wednesday 10th June: overcast with clear spells
Santa Pola will have a mostly overcast day today, with alternating high cloud and clear periods.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante: overcast and variable skies this Wednesday 10th June
Alicante will have a mostly overcast day this Wednesday 10th June, with skies varying between overcast and partly cloudy throughout the day.
- General · orihuela
Generalitat Valenciana begins works to improve access to Hospital Vega Baja with million-euro investment
The Conselleria de Medio Ambiente has commenced the first phase of improvements to road safety and accessibility to Hospital Vega Baja from the CV-91, with an investment exceeding one million euros.
- General · orihuela
Orihuela pays tribute to Argentine writer and philanthropist Alejandro G. Roemmers
The Miguel Hernández University will recognise the Argentine writer and businessman Alejandro G. Roemmers this Wednesday in Orihuela for his philanthropic actions in favour of children.
- General · alicante
Alicante begins procedures to open Day Centre in San Gabriel after ten months of closure
Alicante Council has begun procedures to recover the Day Centre closed ten months ago, which left around thirty dependent elderly people without care.
- General
Escriptor Canyís school in Monóvar has been waiting six years for Plan Edificant works
The educational community of the Escriptor Canyís state school in Monóvar, with around 150 pupils, has been waiting for over six years for works promised under Plan Edificant to be carried out.
- General · el campello
PP and Vox reject motion defending public education in El Campello amid jeers
The municipal council meeting, which lasted more than five and a half hours, rejected two opposition motions on public education and the fire service consortium, whilst approving two others.
- General · elche
100-bed expansion of Elche's Hospital del Vinalopó awaits council permits
Hospital del Vinalopó is working on the design of an annexe building to expand its capacity by more than 100 beds, but works depend on procedures and permits from the Ayuntamiento.
- General · el campello
El Campello approves its organic regulations at third attempt amid tense plenary session
El Campello Town Hall has finally approved its municipal organic regulations after two failed attempts, in a plenary session marked by political tension.
- General · elche
UMH offers free public speaking course with Pechakucha method in the centre of Elche
Universidad Miguel Hernández launches this June in Elche a free course to master the Pechakucha method of brief and impactful presentations.
- General · torrevieja
Man convicted of killing his ex-partner's cat arrested in Torrevieja to enforce deportation
The Policía Nacional arrested the abuser sentenced to five years' expulsion for aggravated animal cruelty and vicarious violence after beating his ex-partner's cat to death.