News — General
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- General · elche
Elche mayor Pablo Ruz returns to work after hospital admission
Pablo Ruz returns to his duties this Monday after being hospitalised on Sunday for severe chest pain.
- General · alicante
Man rescued in early hours after going missing with his dog in Busot
Firefighters from the Consorcio Provincial de Alicante located a man in the early hours of Sunday morning who had gone missing with his dog in the El Cabezo area, near the Coves de Canelobre.
- General · orihuela
Fire ravages scrapyard in Orihuela
A fire that started on Saturday in the outdoor area of a scrapyard in Orihuela remains uncontrolled, although it is barely showing flames.
- General · elche
The UMH in Elche participates in the Campus Rural programme against depopulation
The Universidad Miguel Hernández is joining the Campus Rural programme of the Ministry so that students can carry out placements in small municipalities at risk of depopulation.
- General · alicante
Open day on Spanish Navy vessels in Alicante port
Spanish Navy vessels open their doors to the public in Alicante port, allowing residents and visitors to experience these military ships up close.
- General · alicante
The Spanish Navy Opens its Doors to the Public in Alicante
The Spanish Navy is allowing visits to its facilities in Alicante, offering residents and tourists the opportunity to discover its vessels and activities.
- General · alicante
Eleven warships from five countries gather at the Port of Alicante
The Port of Alicante is hosting eleven vessels from Spain, the United States, Greece, Italy and Turkey at berths 10, 12 and 14 this weekend.