News — General
- 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.
- General
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.
- General · elche
Special education school in Elche without educator and workshop teacher for three months
A special education centre in Elche has suffered three months of unfilled vacancies for educator and workshop teacher posts, highlighting problems in covering absences.
- General · alicante
Supermarket and Shopping Centre Opening Hours in Alicante on 1st May
Labour Day is a national public holiday, but some retail establishments will remain open in Alicante during the long weekend.
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Health authorities withdraw Deliplus depilatory cream sold at Mercadona
The Spanish Medicines Agency has withdrawn all batches of Deliplus Men depilatory cream after detecting safety deficiencies.
- General · alicante
Alicante Council debates Les Naus scandal and migrant regularisation
Alicante City Council holds its ordinary April plenary session this Thursday, addressing topics including the Les Naus scandal and proposals on regularisation of migrants.
- General · alicante
Alicante Ayuntamiento Plenary Session Held Today in Ordinary Session
Alicante Ayuntamiento holds its ordinary plenary session today with the municipal agenda.
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Satse accuses Sanidad minister of blocking implementation of 35-hour week
The nursing union criticises Marciano Gómez for delaying an agreement signed in 2023 to reduce working hours in Valencian public healthcare.
- General · alicante
Carlos Javier Pérez and Cristina Verdú Serra win JazzDay Alicante 2025 photography competition
The winners of the JazzDay Alicante 2025 photography competition have been announced. The exhibition brings together 58 images and will remain open until 8th May.
- General · alicante
Eleven international vessels to dock in Alicante for three days during mine warfare exercise
The Spanish Navy is organising a multinational mine warfare exercise in the waters off Alicante, Murcia and the Balearics until 8th May, with eleven vessels calling at the port of Alicante.
- General · altea
Ideal walking route for Mother's Day in Alicante: short, flat and with river views
A family-friendly proposal for this Sunday at the mouth of the river Algar in Altea: a simple and accessible route to enjoy on Mother's Day.
- General · alicante
Six thousand patients left unattended in Alicante on Monday due to doctors' strike
The national doctors' strike caused the cancellation of six thousand appointments and procedures in Alicante on Monday alone, with further disruption expected.
- General · alicante
Compromís proposes introducing a tourist tax in Alicante to fund the festive sector
The municipal group will bring a proposal to the April plenary session to tax overnight stays following a record year of visitors to the city.
- General · alicante
Body of Jesús Tavira found buried at home of arrested couple in El Bacarot
Police discover the body of Jesús Tavira, missing for 42 days, buried at the residence of a couple arrested in the Alicante neighbourhood of El Bacarot.