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Renfe launches new high-speed rail route in Spain connecting Madrid with Alicante and Murcia

STATE rail operator Renfe will launch its low-cost high speed Avlo service between Madrid, Elche, Alicante and Murcia on December 10, with lowest fares coming

28 Nov, 2023 @ 11:44

Alicante·Lead·Madrid·Murcia

Major drug and robbery gang arrested in Spain's Alicante area

Major drugs and robbery gang arrested in Spain’s Alicante area

A JOINT Policia Nacional- Guardia Civil operation has brought down an Alicante province-based criminal gang with 14 Spaniards arrested. The group has been charged with

31 Jul, 2023 @ 11:29

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Iberdrola gets approval for three solar energy farms in Alicante and Valencia areas of Spain

ENERGY company Iberdrola has obtained approval to build three new solar farms in Villena (Alicante province), Ayora and Cofrentes (Valencia province). The three locations had

20 Jun, 2023 @ 11:15

Alicante·Business & Finance·Environment·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

European Home Furnishing And Accessory Giant Looks At Opening Logistics Centre In Spain's Alicante

European home furnishing giant looks at opening logistics centre in Spain’s Alicante

DANISH home furniture and accessory retailer JYSK will open a logistics hub to serve the Iberian Peninsula and has identified a possible Alicante Province site.

25 Jan, 2023 @ 16:45

Alicante·Business & Finance·Lead·Valencian Community

Mum, Daughter, And Grand Daughter Ran Big Drug Retail Operation Out Of Homes In Alicante Area Of Spain

Mother ran family drug sales business out of homes in Alicante area of Spain

A family-run drug sales operation has been dismantled in Alicante Province. Nine people have been arrested in Petrer and Villena for public health and money

19 Oct, 2022 @ 11:37

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Baby girl chokes to death on a nut in Spain's Alicante area

Tragedy of baby girl choking to death on a nut in Spain’s Alicante area

A baby girl aged 15 months died in Villena on Sunday after choking on a nut. The parents were with their child at her grandparents’

3 Oct, 2022 @ 13:02

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Leader of Madrid-based gang jailed for stealing catalytic converters across Spain

A criminal gang who stole catalytic converters across Spain has been brought down by the Guardia Civil after thefts in Alicante Province. Five Romanian nationals

9 Jun, 2022 @ 12:45

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead·Madrid

Circus Monkey Rescued In Ukraine And Travels To Alicante Area Of Spain To Start New Life

Circus monkey rescued in Ukraine starts his new life in Spain’s Alicante area

A monkey forced to perform in Ukraine circuses and dumped in a dog shelter after his owner died in the war, has started a new

7 Jun, 2022 @ 10:59

Alicante·Lead

Camper van couple from Malaga travel around Spain stealing from shops, restaurants, and hotels

A Malaga couple have been arrested in Alicante Province after hitting the road in their camper van and stealing from shops and hospitality businesses en

25 Mar, 2022 @ 17:15

Alicante·Crime & Law·Huelva·Lead·Malaga

African wild cat is coaxed to safety on Costa Blanca farm in Spain

Exotic African wild cat coaxed to safety from treetop on Costa Blanca farm in Spain

A wild cat native to Africa was spotted on a Costa Blanca farm and safely captured and taken to a wildlife foundation. The farmer from

21 Feb, 2022 @ 18:00

Costa Blanca·Lead·Nature

Elderly Motorist In Spain's Alicante Area Gets Caught With Almost 10,000 Illegal Cigars In His Boot

Elderly Alicante motorist gets smoked out over 10,000 cigar stash uncovered by police in Spain

A consignment of 9,780 illegal handmade cigars went up in smoke for a man who had his stash seized by the Guardia Civil. The motorist,

18 Jan, 2022 @ 13:34

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Paraglider Dies As Windy Conditions Blow Him Into Rocks In Alicante Area Of Spain

Paraglider dies as windy conditions throw him out of control in Alicante area of Spain

A paraglider died on Tuesday afternoon when he fell to the ground in Alicante Province. The unnamed 63-year-old man from Ibi was close to the

5 Jan, 2022 @ 12:48

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

4 bedroom Villa for sale in Villena with pool garage – € 150,000

Villa Villena, Alicante 4 beds 2 baths € 150,000 Now reduced to just less than 150,000€ This really is remarkable value and only

10 Nov, 2021 @ 12:07

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A Male Paraglider Escaped With Just A Possible Ankle Fracture And Wounded Pride After Crashing Yesterday Evening(june 14) On The Murcia Alicante Province Border.

Male paraglider escapes with broken bones after crash-landing on Costa Blanca-Murcia border in Spain

A male paraglider escaped with just an ankle fracture and wounded pride after crashing yesterday evening(June 14) on the Murcia-Alicante Province border. The unnamed man

15 Jun, 2021 @ 12:19

Costa Blanca·Murcia

SUNNY OUTLOOK as Spain’s top power provider unveils first solar plant projects in Valencian Community

ENERGY company Iberdrola is to build its first three solar energy power plants in the Valencian Community costing €235 million. Two of the new facilities

7 Mar, 2021 @ 10:00

Environment·Valencia·Valencian Community