News — General
- 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.
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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.
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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.
- General · denia
Off-duty police officer arrests septuagenarian assaulting his wife in Dénia
A Policía Nacional officer on his day off intervened to prevent a 74-year-old man from assaulting his 72-year-old wife in Dénia.
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Sarcopenia affects those over 65 but more than 70% of cases go undiagnosed
This silent disease causes loss of muscle mass, strength and autonomy in older people, though most cases go unnoticed.
- General · denia
Dénia launches fire prevention surveillance on Montgó
Fire prevention surveillance device begins operation in the Montgó Natural Park in Dénia.
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Car catches fire in Benitatxell causing large plume of smoke near town centre
A vehicle caught fire on a track near the town centre of Poble Nou de Benitatxell, generating a column of smoke visible in the area.
- General · alicante
Alicante brings forward pre-eclampsia screening for pregnant women ahead of nationwide rollout
Hospital General de Alicante is already carrying out tests to detect pre-eclampsia during the first trimester of pregnancy, pre-empting the recent national approval by the Ministry of Health.
- General · alicante
Delay in payments to Alicante pharmacies causes unrest in the sector
More than 800 Alicante pharmacies have not received 45 million euros corresponding to April. The College blames the intermediary banking institution.
- General · elche
The new church in La Marina, Elche, fuses art and religious architecture
A priest arrives in the La Marina neighbourhood of Elche to inaugurate a new church that stands out for its contemporary artistic design.
- General · alicante
Generalitat Valenciana fails to act on irregular situation of Alicante's municipal secretary
The post of secretary at Alicante's Ayuntamiento has remained irregularly vacant for over 20 years without the Generalitat Valenciana taking action.
- General · alicante
Five stage productions to enjoy this weekend in Alicante
Alicante's theatre and music programme this weekend offers diverse proposals, from immersions in Vivaldi's work to contemporary theatre.
- General · el campello
PP rejects five of seven Vox motions at El Campello council meeting
The People's Party voted down five of seven motions submitted by Vox at the latest El Campello council meeting, in what appears to be a response to previous political tensions.
- General · san fulgencio
Municipal paralysis in San Fulgencio and l'Alqueria d'Asnar reaches the Cortes Valencianas
Governability problems in two municipalities in the province of Alicante have transcended to the regional level and are being debated in the Cortes.
- General · torrevieja
TJCV upholds €135,000 fine against Acciona for breaching refuse collection in Torrevieja
The regional court confirms the first monthly sanction imposed on the company for service deficiencies detected in July 2023.