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, 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.
- General · torrevieja
Man who killed his ex-partner's cat through vicarious violence arrested in Torrevieja
The National Police have arrested an individual in Torrevieja who had been convicted of vicarious violence after killing his ex-partner's cat, in order to execute the accepted deportation sentence.
- Traffic
More than 5 kilometres of tailbacks on the AP-7 due to accident in La Vila
An accident on the AP-7 at the height of La Vila causes more than 5 kilometres of queues this Tuesday morning. Other incidents are also recorded on roads across the province.
- Weather · alicante
Clear and sunny weather in Alicante this Tuesday 9th June
Alicante will enjoy mostly clear skies and a sunny, pleasant atmosphere throughout Tuesday.
- General · denia
Relatives of Dénia resident murdered 33 years ago protest at police station demanding justice
The relatives of Juan, murdered 33 years ago in Dénia, stormed the Policía Nacional station demanding justice after decades without the case being solved.
- General · villajoyosa
New access to La Vila Hospital reduces journeys from the south by over 4 km
Direct access from the N-332 to Hospital Marina Baixa is now operational, shortening the journey by 4.4 kilometres for users from the south of the comarca.
- Property · orihuela
Orihuela auctions three plots on the Costa for 255 homes and expects to raise 21.6 million
Orihuela Council has put three municipal plots on the Costa up for public auction that will allow the construction of 255 homes, with an expected minimum income of 21.6 million euros.
- General · alicante
Vectalia receives Assolir Award for its sustainability strategy in Alicante
The public transport group Vectalia has been honoured with the first Assolir Award for its commitment to decarbonising mobility in the province of Alicante.
- General · alicante
Dr Enrique de Madaria receives the Balmis 2026 award from the Rotary Club de Alicante
Alicante doctor Enrique de Madaria was honoured with the Balmis 2026 award, a recognition presented by the Rotary Club de Alicante.
- Fiestas · alicante
Long queues at Alicante bullring to buy tickets for Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair
Ticket sales for the Hogueras de San Juan bullfighting fair generate great anticipation with extensive queues of fans at the Alicante bullring.
- General
Toy industry association requests protection for the 'Muñeca de Onil' as a Geographical Indication
The Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers is asking the Generalitat Valenciana to declare the 'Muñeca de Onil' as a Protected Geographical Indication.
- General
El Campello installs adapted beach flags for colour-blind people
El Campello advances in inclusivity with the installation of beach flags designed specifically for people with colour blindness.
- Traffic · orihuela, elche
Complicated traffic in Alicante: accidents in Orihuela and Elche, road closures in Agost and Crevillent
Monday 8th June morning sees multiple traffic incidents across the province, with accidents and delays on several main roads.
- General · torrevieja
Health Department awards expansion of haemodialysis service at Torrevieja Hospital for €724,000
The Regional Ministry of Health has awarded the works to expand the haemodialysis service at Torrevieja University Hospital for €724,000, achieving a saving of €54,000 on the initial price.