Tag Archives: Alicante Province

An ex-employee with a work accident reported a businessman in the ALICANTE region who was using cheap foreign workers. The Policia Nacional arrested a 41-year old who owned a clothing recycling company in Alcoy. Officers found that the workers were not registered and there was serious violation of the labour laws. READ MORE POLICE RAID A 25-year-old complained to the …

The VALENCIAN President Carlos Mazon said that the electricity had been restored in the region by 4am on the morning of Tuesday, but he wants to know why there was a nationwide blackout. Mazon stated that the Valencian Community received 31 776 calls between Monday 12.34pm and Tuesday 6.30am. 38% of all calls are related to medical issues, while 10% …

Guardia Civil arrested two thieves for stealing at least 84 holiday homes on the Costa Blanca in less than one year. The burglars broke into dozens of properties in Javea via the ‘slip method’. Plastic cards could be slid down the locking mechanisms, or a screwdriver could be inserted to open front doors that weren’t fully locked. READ MORE JAVEA …

Two thieves who traveled to Benidorm in order to rob tourists were barred from entering the city center. A judge issued an order of restraining action against women who were regularly making day trips out of their Alicante home to commit crimes. Police Nacional was already aware of the multiple robberies that took place in Benidorm hotel reception areas and …

Police arrested the owner of a KEBAB shop for allegedly exploiting migrants. The 41 year-old Pakistani man had an outlet in Biar, Alicante with his main outlet being Yecla, Murcia. The businessman hired people from his own country, two of which were minors aged 15 and 17, who were illegally present in Spain. They were therefore vulnerable to being exploited. …

A DRUGGED DRIVER has been arrested for plowing into a group cyclists in Calpe, killing one. A 20-year old Spaniard was charged with homicide and causing injury, as well as violating the road safety regulations. On Sunday, around 11.30am, a collision occurred between 20 people on the N-332 in Altea direction just outside of the Mascarart Tunnel. READ MORE EMERGENCY …

Construction of new homes in Alicante has reached its highest levels since the bubble burst. COATA, Alicante’s Official College of Technical Architecture, has revealed that 2,727 new homes were built in the first three months of 2018. This is a 53% rise compared to the same period in last year. READ MORE ALICANTE CONSTRUCTION Comparing quarter to quarter, the increase …

CALPE launched a major campaign against illegal sellers who sell mainly counterfeit goods to unwitting buyers on the beach promenades. To stop unlicensed hawkers, the Policia Local de la ciudad has pooled resources with Guardia Civil. This week, 25 officers were involved in a first sweep along the Levante beach and Poniente beach with the help of a drone. READ …

VILLAJOYOSA banned smoking from all its beaches The city has signed up for the Smoke-Free Beaches Network of the Valencian Community. Last month a ban on the Albir Beach in l’Alfas del Pi was announced. Benidorm’s neighbours installed curbs last summer on large sections along their Levante and Poniente main beaches. READ MORE MAITE SANCHEZ, HEALTH COUNCILLOR Villajoyosa will restrict …

Within minutes of a foreign tourist’s wallet being stolen in Benidorm, nine transactions were made using the missing credit card. Nevertheless, the Policia Nacional arrested the two men behind the theft and a shop manager who used the card – just 20 minutes after the robbery. A holidaymaker returned to his apartment in the early morning when he was robbed …