News — General
- General · alicante
IES Miguel Hernández in Alicante activates violence protocol after fight between pupils
The school has launched the violent incidents protocol after two secondary school students were involved in a fight recorded in the corridors of the educational centre.
- General · elche
PSOE reports 18-month waits for dependency care in Elche
The PSOE warns of the collapse of dependency services in Elche and calls for an urgent action plan to reduce processing delays.
- General · elche
Man arrested in Perleta after being caught inside stolen motorhome
Elche Local Police arrested an individual as the suspected perpetrator of a theft after finding him inside a motorhome parked on private property in the Elche parish.
- General · elche
Compromís threatens legal action against single-sex state-funded schools in Elche
The party Compromís has announced it will take legal measures against regional funding for state-funded schools that practise sex segregation.
- General · alicante
Alicante hosts the third edition of DibujALC with four local artists from 21st to 23rd May
The DibujALC comic and illustration event returns to Alicante from 21st to 23rd May with the participation of four artists from the province.
- General · torrevieja, orihuela
Torrevieja and Vega Baja de Orihuela hospitals coordinate pulmonary hypertension care
Both hospitals held a joint day with specialists from multiple areas to improve the management of this disease.
- General · alicante
Alicante pedestrianises section in San Gabriel to protect schoolchildren
The Council completes the pedestrianisation of part of Cocentaina street in San Gabriel to reinforce road safety around the neighbourhood's schools.
- General · torrevieja
First flamingo chicks hatch in La Mata and Torrevieja Natural Park
Common flamingos have begun breeding in the lagoons of La Mata and Torrevieja, where the first chicks have already hatched after the birds constructed mud nests.
- General · torrevieja
Ferrovial to carry out works increasing Torrevieja's drinking water capacity by 26%
The Mancomunidad de Canales del Taibilla awards Ferrovial a €1.8 million contract to improve drinking water supply to Torrevieja.
- General · elche
Vandalism and litter blight Elche's newly renovated Jardín de Germanías
Elche's recently renovated Jardín de Germanías is facing problems with vandalism and litter shortly after its reopening.
- General · elche
Second day of teachers' strike in Elche with demonstrations and poster campaigns
The indefinite teachers' strike continues its second day in Elche with decentralised actions in commercial areas, following Monday's mass demonstrations.
- General
One of Alicante's most comprehensive hiking routes includes a hermitage, pond and snow well
May is one of the best months to enjoy hiking in the province of Alicante, with routes offering multiple natural and heritage attractions.
- General · villajoyosa
Up to Three Years' Wait for Neurology at Hospital Marina Baixa in La Vila
Hospital Marina Baixa faces severe delays in specialist care, with waits of up to three years for first Neurology consultations due to staff shortages and lack of space.
- General · alicante
Alicante's textile sector demands more public procurement and import controls
The Alicante textile industry is calling for increased public procurement of local products and greater control over mass imports.
- General · elche
UMH in Elche researches microorganisms to make crops resistant to climate change
Researchers at the Universidad Miguel Hernández are developing solutions using microorganisms to help tomatoes and maize withstand drought and soil salinisation.
- General · pilar de la horadada
Man arrested for beating acquaintance to death in Pilar de la Horadada and faking hit-and-run
A man has been arrested after beating an acquaintance to death with a stick in Pilar de la Horadada and attempting to make the death appear as a hit-and-run.
- General · torrevieja
The Centro de Interpretación de la Industria Salinera in Torrevieja will cost 33% more
The rehabilitation project for the Centro de Interpretación de la Industria Salinera in Torrevieja will experience a cost overrun of 33% compared to the initial planned budget.
- General · orihuela
Residents of Arneva in Orihuela report noise from citrus company four metres from their homes
Residents of Carretera de Arneva are protesting against constant noise from a citrus company located just metres from their homes, denouncing institutional neglect.
- General · alicante
Health authorities take new sample for third PCR test on patient with suspected hantavirus in Alicante
A 32-year-old woman remains isolated at Hospital de Sant Joan de Alicante whilst undergoing a third PCR test to confirm or rule out hantavirus.
- General
120 scouts take part in 'Torxa Esculta 2026' in La Nucía despite rain
La Nucía hosted the 'Torxa Esculta 2026' this weekend with the participation of 120 scouts, who carried out their activities despite adverse weather conditions.
- General
La Nucía to host World Lawyers' Football Cup from 9th to 16th May
The Alicante municipality will be the venue for the international tournament 'Mundiavocat', which will bring together lawyers from around the world at its sports facilities.
- General · alicante
Demonstration at CEIP San Blas in Alicante on first day of education strike
Parents and teachers gathered in front of San Blas school in Alicante during the first day of strike action in the education sector.
- General
Diputación completes restoration of Polop Castle with €900,000 investment
The Diputación de Alicante has completed restoration and museumisation works at Polop Castle, recovering one of the most important historic sites in the town.
- General · alicante
Teachers' strike begins at CEIP Monte Benacantil in Alicante
Teachers at Monte Benacantil school in Alicante have launched a strike this Monday.