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Explosion in Alicante kills at least two people: Many others are injured or missing

Explosion in Alicante kills at least three people: Many others are injured or missing

AN EXPLOSION at a polystyrene factory in Alicante province on Wednesday killed three people and injured seven- three very seriously. The seriously injured have been

27 Nov, 2024 @ 14:26

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Watch: Incredible moment 69-year-old kayaker is rescued off Spain’s Costa Blanca after being spotted by an off-duty cop

AN OFF-DUTY Guardia Civil officer who went fishing off the Alicante coast rescued a man, 69, whose kayak had overturned. The sergeant was returning to

26 Nov, 2024 @ 13:10

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

This city in Spain is the third best in the WORLD to live in, according to expat survey by Forbes

ALICANTE has been voted as the third best city in the world by foreigners who live and work there. The positive verdict comes in the

25 Nov, 2024 @ 18:18

Alicante·Olive Press Travel

Foreign holidaymakers propel Costa Blanca hotels to their busiest October this century

Surge in foreign tourists boosts Costa Blanca hotels to busiest October this century

COSTA Blanca hotels had their busiest October this century helped by increased numbers of foreign tourists and more businesses staying open in the low season.

22 Nov, 2024 @ 16:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Popular Costa Blanca port sets new record for cruise ship visits

THE port of Alicante will break cruise ship stopover records in 2024 with 100 vessels calling into the Costa Blanca with a passenger total of

22 Nov, 2024 @ 15:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Woman spiked drinks with bleach and ammonia that could have killed her housemate in Spain

AN ALICANTE woman has been accused of attempted murder after pouring bleach and ammonia into bottles of alcohol and energy drinks consumed by her housemate.

22 Nov, 2024 @ 11:06

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Orange weather alerts are activated for Valencia and Alicante today as Storm Caetano brings 90km/hr winds

AN ORANGE alert for high winds on Thursday and Friday in parts of the Valencian Community has been issued by the State Meteorological Agency(Aemet) Gusts

21 Nov, 2024 @ 14:00

Alicante·Lead·Valencia

Fears of rat plague in Alicante: Pests are spotted in popular square currently being redeveloped

RATS have appeared around Alicante City’s Plaza de San Blas redevelopment forcing the council to take action. Residents complained last week of spotting several rodents

20 Nov, 2024 @ 17:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Alicante airport launches first-ever direct flight to Greek hotspot – plus these new routes

EASYJET will launch Alicante-Elche airport’s first direct flight to the Greek capital Athens in 2025. The route is one of several new services that will

19 Nov, 2024 @ 17:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Missing teen Gracie is found after disappearing from near Spain’s Benidorm

A MISSING teenager has been found after disappearing for more than a week. Gracie Mai, 14, had last been seen in the town of Calpe

14 Nov, 2024 @ 13:31

Alicante·Lead

Watch: DANA reaches Alicante as flooding sparks road closures and worrying river surges

A DANA front has brought flooding to the north of Alicante province which is on an orange weather alert. Three roads have been closed in

13 Nov, 2024 @ 14:03

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Winter sun-seeking UK tourists boost Costa Blanca airport to make a landmark breakthrough in January

Costa Blanca airport smashes annual passenger record with two months remaining of 2024

A NEW annual passenger record has been set for Alicante-Elche airport with two months still remaining of 2024. Airport operator Aena said that almost 1.8

12 Nov, 2024 @ 14:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Must-visit: Seaside gem near Alicante known for its multi-coloured homes and hugely popular historical centre

A COSTA Blanca seaside town- 33 kilometres north of Alicante and just south of Benidorm- is well worth a visit, despite not having the high

26 Oct, 2024 @ 13:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

First evidence of child cannibalism is discovered in a pre-historic cave in Spain’s Alicante

THE first evidence of child cannibalism in eastern Spain over 6,400 years ago has been confirmed in an Alicante province cave. This follows extensive scientific

24 Oct, 2024 @ 17:40

Alicante·La Cultura·Lead

Spanish police dog proudly poses with huge marijuana haul after catching ‘trafficker’ in Alicante

AN ALICANTE police dog sniffed out a 4.2 kilo marijuana stash during a random check on a coach at the city’s bus station. A 21-year-old

22 Oct, 2024 @ 14:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Magic conversion: How to convert a charming ruin into a stunning, wonderful space and get a €20,000 subsidy? Ask MAB Architects to help

THIS is how a ruin is converted into a wonderful place to live – while also getting nearly €20,000 in a subsidy from the state.

19 Oct, 2024 @ 12:45

Alicante·Lead·Property

Spain tourism bosses to campaign for direct flights between Alicante and New York

A NEW attempt to establish flights between the United States and Alicante-Elche airport will be made in December. Valencia’s Tourist Minister, Nuria Montes, will travel

17 Oct, 2024 @ 14:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Time running out to stop closure of popular tourist ‘hippie’ craft market on iconic Alicante walkway

TRADERS at Alicante’s iconic Esplanade ‘hippie’ craft market will protest on Sunday- just 11 days before they are kicked off the site with no alternative

15 Oct, 2024 @ 16:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Dozens more taxis to operate at Alicante airport after outcry over shortages

TAXI waiting times could be eased at Alicante-Elche airport with the creation of 24 new cab licences after an outcry over shortages during the summer.

15 Oct, 2024 @ 15:15

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Torpedo belonging to Spain’s Armada force is found floating off the coast of Alicante

A BOAT on a Costa Blanca fishing trip netted an unusual catch on Saturday in the form of a torpedo. The group of leisure anglers

14 Oct, 2024 @ 16:56

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Alicante police are left red-faced after local police cars are found to be uninsured

ALICANTE’S mayor has demanded answers over why Policia Local cars had no insurance or proof of payment. The matter came to a head when a

13 Oct, 2024 @ 12:00

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

‘I woke up in a hospital in Spain with amnesia and can only remember my first name – now I’m trying to find my home but no one’s reported me missing’

A 71-YEAR-OLD named Stephen has launched an appeal after being struck with amnesia in Spain. The cyclist (pictured in hospital above) was travelling on his

10 Oct, 2024 @ 11:59

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead

Bizarre mural from the Spanish Civil War featuring Hitler, Mussolini and Franco is discovered in Alicante – but what does it mean?

A MURAL dating back to the Spanish Civil War featuring a soldier hammering the heads of dictators Franco, Hitler, and Mussolini on a dragon has

9 Oct, 2024 @ 14:00

Alicante·La Cultura·Lead

Russian-Ukrainian gangsters who installed solar panels for their Alicante marijuana farm are arrested after neighbours reported ‘a strong smell’

A GANG operating a marijuana farm took complex measures to avoid being discovered in San Vicente del Raspeig, but could’nt stop neighbours smelling the drug’s

2 Oct, 2024 @ 15:00

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Carer in Alicante who stole €31,000 from a patient in her 80s is jailed

AN ALICANTE carer has been given a 21-month-jail sentence for stealing €31,000 from her elderly client. The convicted woman took her employer’s bank card to

1 Oct, 2024 @ 17:00

Alicante·Crime & Law

LET IN THE LIGHT (AND WATER): Stunning new development where a salt lagoon in Spain is on full screen

AS any good architect knows you always need to maximise on your environment. And so this is exactly how the talented team at Arquitectos MAB

30 Sep, 2024 @ 16:45

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