News — General
- General · el campello
PP and Vox reject motion defending public education in El Campello amid jeers
The municipal council meeting, which lasted more than five and a half hours, rejected two opposition motions on public education and the fire service consortium, whilst approving two others.
- General · elche
100-bed expansion of Elche's Hospital del Vinalopó awaits council permits
Hospital del Vinalopó is working on the design of an annexe building to expand its capacity by more than 100 beds, but works depend on procedures and permits from the Ayuntamiento.
- General · el campello
El Campello approves its organic regulations at third attempt amid tense plenary session
El Campello Town Hall has finally approved its municipal organic regulations after two failed attempts, in a plenary session marked by political tension.
- General · elche
UMH offers free public speaking course with Pechakucha method in the centre of Elche
Universidad Miguel Hernández launches this June in Elche a free course to master the Pechakucha method of brief and impactful presentations.
- General · torrevieja
Man convicted of killing his ex-partner's cat arrested in Torrevieja to enforce deportation
The Policía Nacional arrested the abuser sentenced to five years' expulsion for aggravated animal cruelty and vicarious violence after beating his ex-partner's cat to death.
- General · torrevieja
Man who killed his ex-partner's cat through vicarious violence arrested in Torrevieja
The National Police have arrested an individual in Torrevieja who had been convicted of vicarious violence after killing his ex-partner's cat, in order to execute the accepted deportation sentence.
- General · denia
Relatives of Dénia resident murdered 33 years ago protest at police station demanding justice
The relatives of Juan, murdered 33 years ago in Dénia, stormed the Policía Nacional station demanding justice after decades without the case being solved.
- General · villajoyosa
New access to La Vila Hospital reduces journeys from the south by over 4 km
Direct access from the N-332 to Hospital Marina Baixa is now operational, shortening the journey by 4.4 kilometres for users from the south of the comarca.
- General · alicante
Vectalia receives Assolir Award for its sustainability strategy in Alicante
The public transport group Vectalia has been honoured with the first Assolir Award for its commitment to decarbonising mobility in the province of Alicante.
- General · alicante
Dr Enrique de Madaria receives the Balmis 2026 award from the Rotary Club de Alicante
Alicante doctor Enrique de Madaria was honoured with the Balmis 2026 award, a recognition presented by the Rotary Club de Alicante.
- General
Toy industry association requests protection for the 'Muñeca de Onil' as a Geographical Indication
The Spanish Association of Toy Manufacturers is asking the Generalitat Valenciana to declare the 'Muñeca de Onil' as a Protected Geographical Indication.
- General
El Campello installs adapted beach flags for colour-blind people
El Campello advances in inclusivity with the installation of beach flags designed specifically for people with colour blindness.
- General · torrevieja
Health Department awards expansion of haemodialysis service at Torrevieja Hospital for €724,000
The Regional Ministry of Health has awarded the works to expand the haemodialysis service at Torrevieja University Hospital for €724,000, achieving a saving of €54,000 on the initial price.
- General · javea
Xàbia closes cove due to rockfalls and risk of falls after years of accidents
The Ayuntamiento closes a popular cove known for reckless cliff jumping due to rockfalls and high risk of accidents.
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Xixona to cover municipal swimming pool for year-round use
Xixona Town Council is planning to cover the sports centre swimming pool to enable year-round use, responding to a long-standing demand from local residents.
- General
New seismic fault system discovered in the Alboran Sea capable of generating major earthquakes
Scientists detect an emerging fault system between Málaga, Almería and Melilla that could develop to produce significant earthquakes in the future.
- General
Sant Joan residents resort to expert report to protect historic street over 500 years old
Residents of Sant Joan d'Alacant old town present a technical report to halt a PP urban planning modification affecting the historic centre.
- General · alicante
Three young men arrested for violent robberies in Virgen del Remedio and Colonia Requena
The Policía Nacional has arrested three men aged between 20 and 25 for five violent robberies committed over the past fortnight.
- General · benidorm
Tourist reports theft in Benidorm from fourth-floor flat with open balcony
A tourist recounts on social media that she was robbed in her Benidorm accommodation in just 20 minutes after leaving the balcony open on the fourth floor.
- General · alcoy
Alcoy council unanimously approves support for sign language
Alcoy town hall has shown its unanimous support for sign language under the slogan 'Sign Language for a thousand reasons'.
- General · elche
Cruz Roja removes 200 kilos of waste from the River Vinalopó in Elche
Cruz Roja volunteers collected around 200 kilos of rubbish from the Vinalopó riverbed during a clean-up event for World Environment Day.
- General · denia
Remains of man murdered in 1993 found in Dénia after sister's confession
The Guardia Civil has located in Dénia the remains of a man who disappeared in 1993 after his sister confessed to the crime upon learning it was time-barred.
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Two major solar plants threaten 340 hectares of farmland in Medio Vinalopó
Two large solar plant projects are putting 340 hectares of agricultural land at risk in the Medio Vinalopó area.
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El Campello hosts 'Fotovoz', an exhibition on mental health through photography
The Municipal Library of El Campello opens 'Fotovoz', a photographic exhibition promoted by the Hospital de Día Doctor Esquerdo that showcases mental health experiences.