Alicante City Council has been recognised for its support of women in business, as the province’s Association of Businesswomen and Executives celebrated its 30th anniversary. The council received a commemorative award at a gala marking three decades of collaboration with the organisation, known as AEPA. The association has worked to promote female leadership, equal opportunities and business development across the province. It now has more than 340 members. Other recipients included local universities, the provincial government and regional business organisations. […]

Alicante-Elche Airport is planning to replace all its terminal seating, with new benches offering USB ports and power sockets for passengers. The current seats were installed in 2011 and have reached the end of their recommended lifespan. Airport operator Aena has put the project out to tender, with a budget of more than three million euros. The number of seats will also increase. The successful contractor will have ten months to supply and install them, once the contract is awarded. […]

Torrevieja is strengthening its defences against flooding, with almost 38 kilometres of stormwater drainage pipes and storage capacity exceeding 64 million litres. Water company AGAMED says its latest sustainability report highlights nine strategic storage areas, including two floodable parks designed to hold rainwater and release it gradually. Almost four million euros has also been invested in drainage infrastructure around the port. The measures aim to reduce flood risks during periods of torrential rain. In other news, Alicante is developing new […]

Alicante’s natural parks have enjoyed a particularly busy summer, with visitor numbers up by almost 20 per cent. More than 94,000 people visited natural parks across the Valencian Community between June and August. Peñón de Ifach in Calpe was the most popular in Alicante province, with more than 34,500 recorded visitors, followed by the Montgó Natural Park with more than 22,600.

Torrevieja’s new university campus is opening its doors to the public from today. The new building in Calle Concepción brings together courses and activities from the University of Alicante, Miguel Hernández University and the UNED. It has capacity for more than 430 students, with three open days running until Friday, from six until eight in the evening. Places are limited and visitors need to register in advance.

Lorca’s annual fair has attracted almost half a million people over ten days. Hotels and tourist apartments reached full occupancy during the final weekend, with visitors coming from across Murcia and neighbouring provinces. The programme included concerts, rides, food and almost a hundred different activities.

More than 3,500 people have attended the opening ceremony of the Taekwon-Do ITF World Cup in Benidorm. The competition brings together 2,680 athletes from 57 countries, along with hundreds of coaches, officials and international referees. Competition continues until Saturday, with free entry for spectators at the Palau d’Esports l’Illa de Benidorm.