Registered unemployment in the province of Alicante increased by 112 people during January, representing a rise of 0.009 per cent compared with December. This was the most moderate increase among the three provinces of the Valencian Community. Across the Valencian Community as a whole, unemployment rose by 1,788 people in January, bringing the total number of registered jobseekers to 291,731. Despite the monthly increase, the year-on-year picture remains positive, with unemployment down by 26,850 people, a fall of 8.43 per […]

Developers have submitted plans for a new private clinic with operating theatres in La Zenia, marking a major step forward for the long-running El Barranco project. The proposal affects a 33,304-square-metre plot between calles Pimienta and Clavo, close to the Villamartín road and around 500 metres from the AP-7 motorway. A public consultation period is now under way. The development would include a two-storey clinic building, with most of the 3.3-hectare site given over to green spaces, roads and footpaths. […]

Murcia’s Local Police have described the current municipal term as a period of innovation in mobility, highlighting new approaches to patrol and public safety. One of the most notable additions has been the creation of a mounted unit. The unit was officially launched during the city’s September Fair in 2023 and consists of four officers who patrol and provide escorts on horseback. According to the force, the introduction of horses has allowed officers to improve visibility and accessibility, particularly during […]

On the night of Sunday, August eighth, a brilliant streak crossed the sky, captivating residents of Torrevieja and surrounding regions in Alicante, while sparking a flurry of theories on social media. Witnesses captured the moment as a bright object entered the atmosphere, leaving an impressive trail of light, visible from across the country. Videos erupted across social media platforms as excitement grew. Astrophysicist Jose Maria Madiedo clarified via X, formerly known as Twitter, that the object entered the atmosphere at […]

The Benidorm Town Hall has announced that it will allocate a total of twenty thousand euros for its annual campaign aimed at sterilising urban colonies of stray cats. According to the Official Bulletin of the Province published on the seventh of August, twelve thousand and thirty-two euros will be provided by the Provincial Council of Alicante. The campaign, which is carried out in collaboration with the Official College of Veterinarians of Alicante, commenced just before the summer but was interrupted […]

The Donaciones Torrevieja Association has fulfilled another dream by starting urban dance classes for children from vulnerable families. This initiative, in partnership with Back Stage Dance Academy, aims to provide these young individuals with the opportunity to learn urban dance in a safe and enjoyable environment. The objective of this project is to promote social inclusion and the development of artistic skills among children. The first class was a tremendous success, filled with excitement and laughter as the children learned […]

The Guardia Civil has dismantled an illegal vehicle repair workshop close to the Lagunas de la Mata y Torrevieja natural park in the province of Alicante after drone surveillance detected irregular activity. The operation began in October on a plot within a residential development and followed observations by the drone unit of the Unidad de Seguridad Ciudadana (Usecic) in Torrevieja. Information was passed by the Patrol of Fiscal and Borders (Pafite) to Seprona officers in Guardamar, who have led the […]

Spanish National Police have arrested a 31-year-old man accused of playing a key role in a brutal attack on a home in Orihuela. Investigators say the incident happened in July, when six masked men forced their way into a house while posing as police officers. The victims were allegedly tied up and gagged before being beaten and shot. One man was taken to Vega Baja Hospital for emergency surgery, while the other was admitted to the intensive care unit at […]

The regional Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Rural Development has allocated €1,477,995 to protect Vega Baja University Hospital from the risk of flooding. The scheme will see the construction of a stormwater collection and control basin next to the hospital, designed to store excess rainwater and release it gradually. The hospital was severely affected during the torrential rains of September 2019. Floodwater inundated the ground floor and several operating theatres after the drainage system became overwhelmed. Road access via the […]