News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- General · alicante
Health department investigates case of patient left lying on ground near Hospital de Sant Joan
The Health Minister has apologised after a psychiatric patient was left lying on the ground for two and a half hours near the A&E department of Hospital de Sant Joan.
- General · altea
Altea recovers Blue Flag for l'Espigó beach and achieves four distinguished beaches for the first time
Altea reaches a historic milestone by securing four Blue Flags for its beaches after recovering the distinction for Platja de l'Espigó.
- General · alicante
Sabadell to decide whether to keep the San Fernando street library open in Alicante
The University of Alicante's departure from the historic building leaves the future of the library that operated on its premises in doubt following a decade-long agreement with the bank.
- General · alicante
Alicante Dance Conservatory Delivers Masterclass on Inclusive Dance
The Alicante conservatory demonstrates how dance breaks down barriers by pioneering inclusive dance training.
- General · benidorm
Environment Department removes dozens of dead pine trees in Benidorm to prevent fires
The Generalitat extends the removal of dead trees in Serra Gelada to the municipality of Benidorm after working in l'Alfàs del Pi.
- General · alicante
Cruz Roja to address unwanted loneliness in Alicante with over 800 weekly interventions
Alicante City Council has awarded Cruz Roja the service for preventing and addressing unwanted loneliness in people over 60, with more than 800 weekly interventions planned.
- Expat life · torrevieja
School admission guide for 2026-2027 published in Torrevieja
Torrevieja Council has published the official guide for the school admission process for the 2026-2027 academic year.
- General · torrevieja
Torrevieja faces record educational pressure in school admissions process
Torrevieja is facing the school admissions process for the next academic year with record figures due to unprecedented demographic growth in the city.
- General · elche
Tense council meeting in Elche: Vox spokesman insults Compromís representative
Vox councillor Samuel Ruiz called Compromís spokeswoman Esther Díez an "idiot" during a municipal council meeting debating the airport.
- Traffic
A-70 motorway sees main traffic delays this morning in Alicante
Tuesday morning, 5th May, has brought traffic complications on several roads in the province, with the A-70 as the critical point for delays.
- General · elche
CCOO exhibits display on Spanish feminism pioneers at Elche's UMH
An exhibition dedicated to the women who paved the way for feminism in Spain will remain open until 15th May in the Altabix building of the Elche university.
- Property
Spain accumulates a deficit of 730,000 homes since 2021 due to population growth
CaixaBank Research estimates that the Spanish property market suffers from a deficit exceeding 730,000 homes since 2021 owing to population increase.
- General · santa pola
The museum ship in Santa Pola to be restored to guarantee tourist visits
The iconic vessel 'Esteban González', converted into a museum on Santa Pola's seafront, will undergo metalwork and painting to preserve it as a tourist attraction.
- General · alicante
Alicante records worst socio-economic decline in the country with 41% vulnerable areas
Nearly half of Alicante's population now lives in impoverished areas, with an average income €3,000 below the national figure.
- Property
Benijófar offers free land to young people to build their first home
Benijófar Council has approved a pioneering initiative to facilitate housing access for young people through the free allocation of municipal land in response to price increases driven by foreign buyers.
- General · elche
The UMH in Elche opens registration for its Summer Courses with topics ranging from AI to the Misteri
The Universidad Miguel Hernández presents the 27th edition of its Summer Courses with new proposals on artificial intelligence, digital productivity and innovation alongside well-established topics.
- General · benidorm
Police arrest 80 people in anti-drugs operation in English zone pubs of Benidorm
The March police operation against drug trafficking in leisure venues in Benidorm culminates with 80 arrests, including owners and security managers of seven establishments.
- General · calpe
Calpe expresses concern over fish farm discharges at Penyal d'Ifach Board meeting
Calpe Town Council raised its concerns about effluent from the local fish farm at the Penyal d'Ifach Natural Park Governing Board.
- General
Health Department Announces 800 Medical Posts by Merit Competition Without Examination from 2027
The Conselleria de Sanidad opens a call to fill more than 800 hard-to-fill posts through merit competition, without a competitive examination.
- General · alicante
El Falucho gastronomic society opens new premises in Alicante after 12 years
The El Falucho gastronomic society has inaugurated its new location in Alicante after remaining in its previous site for more than 12 years.
- General
Evening surgeries in Valencian hospitals operating 'at bare minimum' after suspension of overtime
Operating theatres in the Comunidad Valenciana are barely performing afternoon operations since Health suspended the paid overtime programme between September and December.
- General
Acts of vandalism during fiestas outrage residents of Benitatxell
Various acts of destruction and vandalism during celebrations in Poble Nou de Benitatxell have provoked outrage amongst residents.
- Weather · alicante
Weather in Alicante today Monday 4th May: overcast skies with clouds
Alicante will experience a mostly overcast day this Monday 4th May, with significant cloud cover throughout the day.
- Expat life · alicante
Alicante: the feeling of being an extra in your own city
Alicante residents reflect on how mass tourism is transforming their city, making them feel like extras in their own home.