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British drug mules travelled from Spain to UK with suitcases full of marijuana as part of massive Costa Blanca narcotics export operation

MUST READ: British drug mules flew from Spain to UK with suitcases full of marijuana grown on Costa Blanca and other parts of country

A drugs gang including British citizens who took suitcases of narcotics to the UK and across Europe, has been arrested by the Policia Nacional. Police

24 May, 2022 @ 16:15

Alicante·Almeria·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Must Read

Simply the best: Select Villas finds your dream property in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca

ESTABLISHED in 2006 Select Villas has grown year on year and offers a multilingual team for an international market. Whether you want to buy or

24 May, 2022 @ 08:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Property

Weekly Market Roundup 23/05/2022

Weekly Market News Share markets had another choppy week, with worries that rate hikes, cost pressures and supply chain disruptions would further weigh on the

23 May, 2022 @ 15:27

Alicante·Business & Finance

Freshen up your Costa Blanca property with Yorkshire Linen

EVERYTHING to dress your home – all under one roof. Everything you need to make your home look fresh and fabulous is in stock with

23 May, 2022 @ 08:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca

Professional and friendly: Hamiltons is constantly improving to serve you in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca

CONTINUAL improvement is one of the secrets to giving great customer service. Let’s talk about how Hamiltons has worked on its business to give buyers,

22 May, 2022 @ 17:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Property

A bookworm’s dream: Polly’s International Bookshop in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AS it turns out, any old weather is just right for settling down with a book, whatever language you prefer to be reading in. Thankfully,

22 May, 2022 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca

Costa Blanca Cup: Football fiesta returns to Benidorm

THE international youth football tournament the Costa Blanca Cup is returning to Benidorm after a two year Covid hiatus. The tournament will see some 4,000

22 May, 2022 @ 13:30

Alicante·Benidorm·Lead

The Winchester: A pub with a difference in Moraira on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE Winchester bar and restaurant is tucked away among the pine trees on the outskirts of Moraira. Formerly Monroes Carvery, the owners have now extended

21 May, 2022 @ 17:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Food & Drink

Marvellous Moraira: Discover why this charming town on Spain’s Costa Blanca has expat appeal

JUST half an hour from built-up Benidorm, you’ll find one of the most relaxed seaside towns in Spain. Oozing with charm, Moraira is one of

21 May, 2022 @ 11:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Olive Press Travel·Travel News

Oh, My Moraira! Why I fell in love with this seaside town on Spain’s Costa Blanca

It’s a lot more than just beaches and fish restaurants, writes local businesswoman Amanda Bourne

20 May, 2022 @ 17:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Travel News

Thief, 60, steals tourist suitcases from Costa Blanca airport in Spain

A suitcase thief got caught out at Alicante-Elche airport after parking his car badly and showing a fake driving licence to suspicious police officers. The

20 May, 2022 @ 16:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Hour Long Car Chase In Spain's Alicante Area After Young Motorist Tries To Avoid Police Checkpoint

Hot pursuit car chase roars through towns in Spain’s Alicante area after motorist dodges police checkpoint

AN unlicensed young motorist led the Guardia Civil on an hour-long chase through Alicante Province towns after turning round from a checkpoint. The man, 20,

20 May, 2022 @ 13:30

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Crash bang: Noisy protest held against closure of restaurants on seafront of Javea on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AROUND 300 protesters turned up to support hundreds of workers who face losing their jobs over the closure of seven well known beach bars and

20 May, 2022 @ 12:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Must Read

Woman Rescued After Falling Into Apartment Block Underground Water Cistern On Spain's Costa Blanca

Squatter nearly drowns in building’s underground water cistern on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A female squatter in Sant Joan d’Alacant almost drowned after falling into a building’s underground water cistern. A passer-by heard shouting coming from the block

17 May, 2022 @ 18:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Weekly Market Roundup

Weekly Market News – 16/05/2022 Stock markets had another rough week with some very choppy moves on concerns over monetary tightening to combat high inflation

16 May, 2022 @ 14:59

Alicante·Barcelona·Business & Finance·Canary Islands·Castellon·Catalunya·Costa Blanca·Torrevieja·Valencia·Valencian Community

Police bust Almeria and Alicante gang who falsified documents to help foreigners gain residency in Spain

SPAIN’S Policia Nacional have arrested 23 people involved in a scheme to provide foreign citizens with fake documents in the Spanish towns of Almeria and

12 May, 2022 @ 15:00

Alicante·Almeria·Crime & Law·Lead

Mummified Body Of Man Lay On Costa Blanca Rooftop In Spain For Three Years

Urban explorer discovers mummified corpse that lay on Costa Blanca rooftop in Spain for three years

AN Alicante urban explorer called the police after spotting a mummified corpse on the roof of a semi-constructed building. The hobbyist, who visits abandoned premises

11 May, 2022 @ 13:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Costa Blanca hotels in Spain report excellent April occupancy- just 6% down on pre-pandemic numbers

HOTEL occupancy for April on the Costa Blanca was just 6% down on the pre-pandemic year of 2019. Figures from the Alicante Province Association of

10 May, 2022 @ 19:45

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Spanish Registration & Qualifications, Why are they so important?

We all love living here in Spain, it’s a fantastic country to live in. As we know it has a great balance in terms of

10 May, 2022 @ 11:15

Passport control mayhem with drunk British tourist attacking police at Costa Blanca airport in Spain

Weekend Costa Blanca nightmare after UK mum loses passport and gets locked up in Spain for over 32 hours

A UK traveller to Spain was locked up at Alicante-Elche airport for over 32 hours after losing her passport during her journey from Glasgow on

9 May, 2022 @ 12:34

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Dozens Of Scammers Arrested In €10 Million Fraud Selling Hire Cars Across Spain And Abroad

Dozens of scammers arrested over €10 million fraud selling stolen rental cars across Spain and abroad

A scam of selling-off rental and lease vehicles netted a gang over €10 million, according to the Policia Nacional. 82 people, including 33 in Alicante

9 May, 2022 @ 11:47

Alicante·Almeria·Crime & Law·Jaen·Lead·Madrid·Murcia

Spain’s Alicante to host first ever tortilla conference

ALICANTE has been chosen to host Spain’s first national tortilla de patatas conference. The conference will feature demonstrations and tastings of what is one of

7 May, 2022 @ 15:00

Alicante·Food & Drink·Lead

Woman Steals Credit Card And Goes On €10,000 Shopping Spree In Spain's Alicante Area

Female thief steals credit card and goes on €10,000 shopping spree in Spain’s Alicante area

AN Alcoy woman stole a credit card and racked up €10,000 of charges on it in a massive spending spree. The 40-year-old dined out in

5 May, 2022 @ 17:15

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Young Father Arrested After Family And Guests Skip Paying For Birthday Party At Costa Blanca Children's Play Area In Spain

Father arrested after not paying the bill for son’s birthday party at Costa Blanca children’s play area in Spain

A father has been arrested for sneaking out of a back door at an Alicante venue without paying for his son’s birthday party, The 27-year-old

3 May, 2022 @ 15:06

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

Breach of trust with nursing home worker stealing jewellery from residents on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A nursing home employee robbed three residents of jewellery which she then sold off at a pawn shop. The woman, 44, with no criminal record,

3 May, 2022 @ 11:25

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead

CHOOSING THE RIGHT INVESTMENT/PENSION ADVISER IN SPAIN

There are many Financial Advisers operating in Spain and a multitude of options when it comes to making potentially life-changing financial decisions. However, a large

2 May, 2022 @ 14:27

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