News
Daily editorial summaries of regional news from Alicante province — weather, traffic, fiestas, property and expat life. Spanish sources, English digest.
- Weather · alicante
Cloudy skies and mild temperatures this Saturday in Alicante
Alicante will have a mostly overcast day today with cloudy skies for much of the day.
- Fiestas · alicante
The Belleas del Foc officially launch the Hogueras with the anthem
The Belleas del Foc have officially inaugurated the Hogueras de Alicante festivities with the performance of the festival's anthem.
- General · alcoy
Alcoy council unanimously approves support for sign language
Alcoy town hall has shown its unanimous support for sign language under the slogan 'Sign Language for a thousand reasons'.
- Fiestas · calpe
Calpe celebrates Calp Drumt on 21st July with greater international reach and new location
The international gathering of drummers returns this summer with significant changes, moving to Avenida Europa and coinciding with Belgian National Day.
- General · elche
Cruz Roja removes 200 kilos of waste from the River Vinalopó in Elche
Cruz Roja volunteers collected around 200 kilos of rubbish from the Vinalopó riverbed during a clean-up event for World Environment Day.
- General · denia
Remains of man murdered in 1993 found in Dénia after sister's confession
The Guardia Civil has located in Dénia the remains of a man who disappeared in 1993 after his sister confessed to the crime upon learning it was time-barred.
- Fiestas · alicante
La Gossa Sorda, Los Deltonos and Ezequiel Benítez headline the musical weekend in Alicante
El Muelle Live hosts a La Gossa Sorda concert on Saturday 6th June from 7:30pm, in a weekend marked by various musical performances.
- General
Two major solar plants threaten 340 hectares of farmland in Medio Vinalopó
Two large solar plant projects are putting 340 hectares of agricultural land at risk in the Medio Vinalopó area.
- General
El Campello hosts 'Fotovoz', an exhibition on mental health through photography
The Municipal Library of El Campello opens 'Fotovoz', a photographic exhibition promoted by the Hospital de Día Doctor Esquerdo that showcases mental health experiences.
- General · denia
Dénia beaches incorporate magnets in screening machines to remove hazardous metal waste
Beach cleaning machines in Dénia now use magnets to extract hazardous metal objects from the sand.
- Traffic · orihuela, denia
Multiple accidents complicate traffic on Alicante roads this Friday
The morning of Friday 5th June sees several traffic accidents at various points across the province of Alicante.
- Weather · alicante
Weather forecast for Alicante: stable conditions with variations this Friday 5th June
Alicante presents mostly stable weather for today Friday, although some variations are expected throughout the day.
- Weather · santa pola
Weather forecast in Santa Pola for today, Friday 5th June
Santa Pola will dawn with mostly clear skies and some morning clouds this Friday 5th June.
- General
Veolia exceeds 43 hm³ annually of reclaimed water in the Comunitat Valenciana
The company Veolia has achieved use of over 43 cubic hectometres of reclaimed water per year in the region, boosting water and environmental security.
- General · alicante
The moth invasion in Alicante is due to a lack of sparrows and swifts
May and June have brought an unusual proliferation of moths up to five centimetres long on balconies and windows across the province. Experts point out that the disappearance of urban birds has broken the ecosystem's balance.
- Fiestas · elche
Elche announces mascletàs for the August Fiestas 2026
The local government of Elche has begun preparations for the August Fiestas, which will take place in just over two months.
- General · alicante
Montnegre green corridor to begin works in December after years of waiting
The megaproject for the Montnegre river green corridor, which will connect Tibi with El Campello, will begin construction in December with a budget of 15 million euros.
- General · elche
PP in Elda demands speeding up of procedures to restore mobile ITV
The PP in Elda is calling on the local government to act urgently to unblock the installation of a new ITV in the city.
- General · alicante
Fusión 60-90 to bring music from three decades to the Parroquia de San Pascual Bailón
The group Fusión 60-90 will offer a nostalgic concert featuring songs from the 1960s to 1990s at the Parroquia de San Pascual Bailón in Alicante.
- General · elche
UGT and UMH design protocols to facilitate return to work after sick leave
The Universidad Miguel Hernández hosted a conference together with the UGT union to discuss the prevention of sick leave and improve reintegration after temporary incapacity.
- General · benidorm
PP approves Benidorm's €224 million budget alone with Serra Gelada payment
Benidorm Town Council approves a municipal budget of €224 million without opposition support, which includes the payment plan for the Serra Gelada ruling of €60 million.
- General · denia
Mass demonstration in Dénia in defence of state education
A new mass protest takes to the streets of Dénia in support of state schools and teachers on indefinite strike.
- Property
Supreme Court warns that debts from defaulting neighbours expire sooner than expected
A ruling by the Supreme Court establishes shorter limitation periods for claiming debts from defaulting neighbours in community property owners' associations.
- General · denia
Dénia connects 40 beach foot showers to drinking water amid Consell inaction
The Dénia town council has been forced to repair and connect 40 of the 99 foot showers on its beaches to the drinking water network, given the lack of response from the Consell.