Rubbish tip fire still burning
The fire at the vast waste treatment in Jijona – which broke out at around 16.00 on Sunday – was finally ‘stabilised’ by firefighters...
Police put squeeze on hugger muggers
National Police have arrested two young women and a man accused of stealing jewellery from elderly people by using the so-called ‘hugger mugger’ technique...
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UEFA European Championship records and statistics
This year’s Euros football championship is now fast-drawing to a close, with just four teams remaining in the race...
The mystery of dunes
A free activity highlighting why beaches are ‘much more than a tourist resource’ is taking place at Oliva Nova beach on Sunday, July 14.
Called...
Villajoyosa’s ‘silent and austere landscape’
The exhibition Poética del silencio (poetry of silence) by the catalan artist Daniel Aixelà is taking place at the Espai d’Art Contemporani La Barbera...
Fines for buying from street hawkers
People who purchase items from illegal street salesmen will be fined €200 in Torrevieja.
The local police force reported that signs have been put up...
Pool poo palaver
Rojales town hall has reported that they have been forced to temporarily close the municipal swimming pool after excrement was found in the water.
A...
Warning over rubbish tip fire
Residents were told to close their windows and remain indoors yesterday (Sunday) as the vast Piedra Negra rubbish dump in Jijona caught fire once...
Watch where you ‘camp’
Elche local police have reminded visitors and tourists that ‘free camping’ is banned in the whole of the municipality.
They posted a photo of a...
Special operations against illegal taxi services
Police in El Campello have caught six illegal taxi drivers, who face fines of up to €4,000, according to the town hall.
“With the arrival...
Gastronomy, culture and tourism
Al-Azraq festival of gastronomy, culture and tourism takes place tomorrow (July 6) in the Marina Alta town of Alcalà de la Jovada.
At the Llavador...
La NucÃa turns medieval
La NucÃa old town returns to medieval times this weekend (July 5-7) with a themed market commemorating the signing of the town charter on...
Altea brings in emergency drought measures
Altea town hall has published an emergency decree on ‘the use of tap water in some areas of the municipality’.
It affects La Mallà (Altea...
Benidorm young creators
Entries into the 36th Benidorm new painting and sculpture creators contest are being accepted until December 30.
Participants between the ages of 14 and 35...
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The 2024 Summer Olympics
Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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