Tag Archives: Alicante Province

To help tourists during the summer, 25 BEACH areas of the Valencian Community are getting health centres. Six more clinics than last year. The temporary centres are part of an €82.5 million summer budget allocated by the Valencian Health Ministry. READ MORE MARCIANO GOMEZ, HEALTH MINISTER The 74 health centers and 25 beach clinics will receive up to 8,600 additional …

A man has been arrested in Orihuela for drug trafficking, and 400 grams cocaine. Orihuela Policia Local pulled over a car that had a UK plate to see if there was an illegal immigrant driving on a non Spanish registration. The motorist became worried and even performed a maneuver that made it appear as if he was about to speed …

A violent mass brawl that broke out in a Villena road resulted in the fatal stabbing of a woman with a blade. Guardia Civil arrested three men aged between 23 and 40, and one woman age 18 in the last few days. On Wednesday, around 12.30 am, a melee between two groups of Bulgarians allegedly took place on Calle Lepanto. …

‘SMOKE-FREE’ flags were raised on Calpe’s main beaches on Tuesday to symbolise the start of a recently-introduced smoking ban. All beaches and coves within the Alicante Province municipality are covered by this rule, but there are two designated smoking areas for those visitors who crave a cigarette. By the end of this week, they will be on La Fossa Beach. …

Two doctors were found guilty of reckless homicide following the death of an eight-year old boy in Petrer province in Alicante in 2020. The boy died from peritonitis. Aitor, a young boy named, visited the emergency room at Petrer Health Centre five times in just four days. The Alicante Criminal Court ruled that the medics were grossly negligent, and guilty …

Alicante’s court has jailed two men who stole 35 homes from April to May. The burglars aged 36 and 37 plundered items worth around €200,000 including jewellery, watches, perfumes, electronic devices and cash during their crime spree. Two times they fled from police checkpoints, putting the lives of other motorists in danger. READ MORE The Court is OFF! Guardia Civil …

BENIDORM Police prevented a clash on the street between two Latino groups, by seizing knives from both sides including a large Machete. Benidorm Policia Local Officers spotted about 20 youths – mostly Columbians – gathered in the Calle Murcia region of the town for a violent clash. You can also find out more about the following: Todo Alicante News portal …

A DANGEROUS Belgian who fled from a mental hospital facility was arrested in the province of Alicante. The 48-year-old man was admitted to Denia Hospital for unknown reasons and the Policia Nacional was informed of his presence. Officers acted on a European arrest warrant for extradition. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL ARRESTS After being treated by the medics, he has been …

Two British tourists are on trial after allegedly raping an English woman in a hotel in Benidorm, Spain, back in November 2023. The men have been in custody since their arrest 20 months ago despite being granted bail of €5,000 each. They chose to go to jail because they could not afford to pay for their accommodation or other expenses …

Three squatters have set up a marijuana plantation at a Denia Finca, and used illegal electricity to power equipment. Police caught the crooks after a neighbour reported an armed robbery in his house. The officers suspected that the squatters in the area could be their suspects, and began a discreet surveillance. READ MORE The police confirmed that at least one …