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Hiking route in Alicante hides a Neolithic cave
A hiking route in the province of Alicante stands out for including access to a Neolithic cave, making it an original choice for this weekend.
- General · elche
Cruz Roja Elche celebrates its World Day with workshops and the Molí Real lit up in red
The local assembly organised training activities in resuscitation and dance at its centre in Carrús, whilst also illuminating the emblematic Molí Real.
- General · elche
Guardia Civil officer from Elche injured in fatal collision during anti-drug operation in Huelva
Two officers killed and two injured, one native of Elche stationed in Dolores, following collision during pursuit of drug boat in waters off Huelva.
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Novelda allocates 412,000 euros to new municipal investments
The Ayuntamiento of Novelda approves a budget amendment of nearly 412,000 euros to finance projects in Sports, Culture, Environment and Planning.
- General · alicante
Council of Secretaries deems Alicante City Council's situation 'irregular'
The national body criticises that the post of municipal secretary has been vacant since 2002 and occupied on a temporary basis by the same person since 2008.
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San Vicente del Raspeig temporarily halts refurbishment of L'Horta school
The first of three major educational projects planned for this year in San Vicente del Raspeig has been suspended for the time being.
- General · alicante
32-year-old Alicante woman monitored at Hospital Sant Joan for possible hantavirus
A 32-year-old patient remains hospitalised under preventive measures after travelling on the same flight as a woman who died from hantavirus.
- General · alicante
The province lacks an effective screening programme for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer mainly affects women between 50 and 75 years of age and is the most lethal gynaecological tumour, with 80% of cases detected in advanced stages.
- General · alicante
Consell adds UA to mega-project for Montnegre river green corridor
The Consell is reactivating the environmental recovery project for the Montnegre river green corridor, which will span 20 kilometres through six municipalities from Tibi to El Campello.
- General · alicante
Ciudad de la Luz reveals how many people attended 'Tangled' casting in Alicante
Ciudad de la Luz has published the number of participants in the extras casting for Disney's live-action adaptation of 'Tangled', although expectations were lower than in Girona.
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Five Alicante restaurants enter the Michelin Guide 2026
The Michelin Guide 2026 includes five new restaurants from Alicante province, consolidating the region's gastronomic presence in the prestigious guide.
- General · elda
Elda castle to reopen after summer with new rehabilitation works
Elda Town Council has awarded rehabilitation works worth 240,717 euros at the castle, financed with European Next Generation funds.
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Teachers' unions negotiate with Consellería to end strike
Teachers' unions are meeting with the Consellería de Educación to try to call off the strike convened in the education sector.
- General · alicante
Education's offer of 75 euros gross fails to call off teachers' strike in Alicante
The Education minister proposes a salary increase of 75 euros gross per month from 2027, but unions reject the offer and maintain the indefinite strike called for Monday.
- General · alicante
Alicante burglary investigation uncovers home raids in seven provinces
The Policía Nacional has dismantled a criminal network responsible for numerous home burglaries across seven Spanish provinces following an investigation into several break-ins in Alicante.
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Health alert issued for withdrawal of several batches of Emuliquen laxative
The Spanish Medicines Agency has ordered the withdrawal from the market of several batches of the medicine Emuliquen Laxante in various presentations.
- General · alicante
Alicante's Mercado Central caught between traditional commerce and tourist leisure
The Mercado Central is experiencing tensions between its traditional shopping function and an increasingly leisure-oriented use, with tourism and celebrations featuring brass bands and fancy dress.
- General · orihuela
Cuarteto Amalgama pays tribute to Pedro Iturralde at La Lonja in Orihuela
The concert will take place on 9th May at 20:00 at the Auditorio La Lonja and will commemorate the tour shared with the saxophonist.
- General · alicante
Colonia Requena residents call for improved security and cleanliness in the neighbourhood
Residents of Colonia Requena in Alicante are demanding urgent improvements to security and cleanliness in the neighbourhood.
- General · alicante
The Book Fair returns to Alicante filling the city with culture and readers
The traditional Book Fair is being held once again in Alicante, attracting numerous visitors and reading enthusiasts in a prominent cultural event.
- General · alicante, elche
Alicante-Elche airport to improve capacity with new boarding gates
Whilst the airport expansion is not expected for at least another ten years, capacity improvements will be implemented with new boarding gates and a rapid exit taxiway.
- General · benidorm
The Síndic investigates Benidorm Town Hall for denying legal information to the PSOE
The Síndic de Greuges admits the Socialist complaint over the lack of municipal response regarding the legal report on the Serra Gelada ruling.
- General · altea
L'Alfàs del Pi leads Europe with the most Blue Centres and renews Blue Flag for Racó de l'Albir
The Marina Baixa municipality revalidates its Blue Flag distinction for Racó de l'Albir beach, consolidating its position as the European town with the highest number of Blue Centres.
- 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.