A HOTEL headwaiter was arrested for extorting workers and harassing them at a Benidorm establishment. The 43-year-old man was detained by the Policia Nacional who discovered he coerced dining room staff into paying him €100 per month. He also received cash payments from individuals so they could join his group. READ MORE POLICIA NACIONAL BENIDORM The monthly €100 top-up ensured …
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Two fugitives who were on the run from French Justice have been arrested in Benidorm by the Policia Nacional. The men had been wanted since 2024 for a number of crimes including murder, money-laundering, drug trafficking and arm dealing. In their name, four European arrest warrants have been issued. READ MORE ARRESTED FUGITIVE If convicted, one of the men could …
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Dozens of loggerhead turtles were born on Benidorm’s Levante coast on Thursday, just after midnight. A number of passersby on Avenida de Madrid reported sightings in the sand of turtles. Oceanografic experts arrived and the police officers cordoned it off. READ MORE Police with a baby turtle Overnight, teams tried to find the nest of a turtle at Levante by …
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Multiple police officers were hurt during a high speed chase in Benidorm with a British motorist. The Professional Union of Local Police and Firefighters (SPPLB) has released details of the incident that occurred on Saturday. It called on officers to be honoured for diffusing a ‘dangerous situation’. READ MORE DAMAGED POLICIA NACIONAL CAR (SPPLB image). Unknown reasons led the driver …
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Adam Husicka Construction on Barcelona’s iconic Basilica continues. Its height has now reached 155.58 meters, narrowly edging the previous tallest building in the city, the Torre Mapfre, and Hotel Arts which both stand at 154 metres. Since the 1992 Olympic boom, these twin skyscrapers have dominated the skyline. Designed by Antoni Gaudí and under construction since 1882, the Sagrada Familia …
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A BENIDORM employee who worked in a bar was jailed for 5 years for the attempted murder a British tourist in October 2022. Alicante Provincial Court also ordered that the unnamed employee pay €42,500 in compensation to Samuel McNicholl from Paisley in Scotland. Samuel, a 20-year-old man at the time, was stabbed in the neck multiple times while he was …
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In anticipation of the busy tourist season, the Policia Nacional is increasing its patrols at Benidorm’s beaches and will use drones once more to monitor the area. Additional officers will work to prevent crimes such as thefts, and will be part of the ground units deployed on the busiest beaches. The drones are going to fly over the coast, and …
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Sea lions are now providing therapy for vulnerable children and youths as part of a SPECIAL Benidorm initiative. Aqua Natura Benidorm’s project was launched in the year 2024 and has benefited more than 30 individuals. Petra Dussealions and Roland Dussealions are the two sea lion trainers who came up with the idea. Through guided stays at the park, it helps …
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BENIDORM now has the ability to penalise illegal holiday rental property owners after forming a 5-person inspection team. Valencia City becomes the second municipality within the Valencian Community with the ability to impose and collect penalties. The money raised will remain in the city and not be transferred to regional government coffers. READ MORE Licensed TOURIST FLAT Benidorm’s tourist accommodation …
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A car carrying 7,240 Ecstasy pills crashed into a roadside sign after a high-speed chase through Benidorm. Policia Nacional arrested two men. Both were 35 years old, and had an undisclosed nationality. They were stopped by a police officer at a checkpoint in the early morning hours, but then took off. MORE BENIDORM NEWS: ECSTASY STASH Police patrols have been …
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