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Health Centre On Spain's Costa Blanca Gets Daubed With Covid Grafitti After Patient Refuses To Wear Mask

Costa Blanca health centre in Spain gets daubed with graffiti after patient refuses to wear protective mask

AN Alicante Province health centre wall was daubed in graffiti hours after a patient angrily refused to wear a mask. It was far from an

26 Aug, 2022 @ 12:56

Coronavirus·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Corrupt former mayor gets convicted and jailed for taking public cash on Spain's Costa Blanca

Far-right British extremist based on Spain’s Costa Blanca in extradition setback over inciting racist attacks in UK

THE National Court has approved the extradition of a Costa Blanca-based far-right British extremist on two counts of inciting racist attacks in the United Kingdom.

25 Aug, 2022 @ 18:50

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Woman Dies During Costa Blanca Bull Run To Become Seventh Victim This Summer In Spain's Valencia Region

Woman killed during Costa Blanca bull run becomes seventh summer victim in Spain’s Valencia region

A woman, 73, was fatally gored during the Beniarbeig bull runs on Thursday. The victim was a French national who lived a few kilometres away

25 Aug, 2022 @ 17:42

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Body Of Missing Octogenarian Found At Murcia Region Farm In Spain

Body of missing octogenarian found at farm- 8 kms from Alicante area home in Spain

A missing Belgian man has been found dead on a farm some eight kilometres away from his Alicante Province home. 82-year-old Hugo Dewulf was last

25 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Alicante·Lead·Murcia

Elderly Woman Dies After Electric Scooter Falls Into Benidorm Area Ravine On Spain's Costa Blanca

British woman dies after electric scooter falls into Benidorm area ravine on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A British woman died on Wednesday after her adapted electric scooter veered off the road and fell down a Benidorm ravine. The accident happened at

25 Aug, 2022 @ 11:10

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Forest fire on Spain’s Costa Blanca billows smoke across AP-7 motorway

FIRE crews tackled a forest blaze next to the AP-7 motorway in the north of Alicante Province. The fire broke out at around 3.20 pm

24 Aug, 2022 @ 17:25

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Travelling gang in Benidorm hotel room robbery spree on Spain's Costa Blanca

Travelling gang enjoy Benidorm hotel room robbery spree on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A man and woman have been arrested after robbing 55 Benidorm hotel rooms since July. They have also been charged with possessing fake documents and

24 Aug, 2022 @ 11:36

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Ex-employee steals fuel discount card from trucking firm in €60,000 fraud on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A former Alicante transport company driver stole a fuel discount card to defraud his ex-employer of €60,000 in just two months. The man knew the

23 Aug, 2022 @ 13:51

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

Extortionists demanded €14,000 from holiday home landlords to quit squatted properties on Spain's Costa Blanca

Extortionists demanded €14,000 from holiday home landlords to leave squatted properties on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A gang who charged a €14,000 ‘leaving fee’ to Villajoyosa holiday home landlords has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. Four members of the crew

23 Aug, 2022 @ 11:13

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Three Men Use Knife And Terrace Chairs As Street Fight Weapons On Spain's Costa Blanca

Three men use knife and terrace chairs as street fighting weapons on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THREE men involved in a brutal Alicante street fight have been arrested by the Policia Nacional. All three needed stitches at Alicante General Hospital following

22 Aug, 2022 @ 17:33

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

Pedro Sanchez To Declare Fire Ravaged Areas Of Spain's Valencia And Alicante As Disaster Zone

Pedro Sanchez classifies fire-ravaged areas of Spain’s Alicante and Valencia as disaster zones

PRIME MINISTER Pedro Sanchez will designate major fire sites at Bejis(Castellon) and Vall d’Ebo(Alicante) as disaster zones. Speaking during a Monday visit to Bejis, Sanchez

22 Aug, 2022 @ 14:50

Alicante·Castellon·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Thieves break into 20 petrol station station shops to steal cash and cigarette machines in Spain’s Valencia

A gang plundered over 20 service station shops across the Valencia Community in a spree of overnight robberies. They smashed through shop windows and doors

22 Aug, 2022 @ 11:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Massive Vall d’Ebo fire in Alicante area of Spain is under control

FIREFIGHTERS say the Vall d’Ebo fire in Alicante Province has been brought under control on Friday- six days after it started. 12,150 hectares have been

19 Aug, 2022 @ 18:16

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Forest fire starts after man throws out used barbecue charcoal in Alicante area of Spain

A farmer has been arrested by the Guardia Civil for committing arson due to gross negligence after throwing away used barbecue charcoal embers. The man

19 Aug, 2022 @ 16:30

Alicante·Crime & Law·Lead

Sweatshop Paid Workers Just €10 To Peel 100 Kilos Of Onions On Spain's Costa Blanca

Sweatshop paid workers just €10 to peel and wash 100 kilos of onions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

TWO business owners have been arrested in Callosa de Segura for infringing workers rights. The Spaniards ran a vegetable warehouse which paid shockingly-low wages and

19 Aug, 2022 @ 13:30

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

Benidorm Moves To Phase Two Of Major Energy Efficient Street Light Switchover On Spain's Costa Blanca

Benidorm moves to second phase of major energy efficient street light switchover on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BENIDORM council has awarded a €2.5 million contract for the second phase of its Energy Efficiency project to upgrade street lighting to LED lamps. The

19 Aug, 2022 @ 12:45

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Man on Spain's Costa Blanca lies about being professional photographer to obtain child pornography

Man lies about being professional photographer to obtain child pornography on Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN Elche man has been arrested for corrupting children and possessing child pornography. The Policia Nacional said the 25-year-old Spaniard found potential victims by going

18 Aug, 2022 @ 17:30

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores in Spain's Costa Blanca

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A man with an endless list of thefts to his name has been arrested in Alicante Province. His latest robbing spree saw him steal €4,000

18 Aug, 2022 @ 14:42

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

Wanted terrorist is arrested at a hotel in Spain’s Benidorm

Benidorm crime rate soars by over 50% on Spain’s Costa Blanca

REPORTED crimes in Alicante Province went up by 24.6% in the first half of 2022, compared to last year with Benidorm rising by over 50%.

18 Aug, 2022 @ 13:45

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Benidorm police use famous Shakespeare line to discourage Brit tourists from buying drinks from illegal beach sellers

Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels in Spain cheer August return to pre-pandemic occupancy

FIRST half of August hotel stays are back to 2019 pre-pandemic levels in Benidorm and the Costa Blanca with an average occupancy figure of 92.5%.

17 Aug, 2022 @ 18:00

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Storms Could Dampen Down Massive Alicante Province Fire In Spain

Firefighters hope for storms to help dampen down massive wildfire burning across Alicante province in Spain

AROUND 11,500 hectares of land has been destroyed so far in the Vall d’Ebo fire in Alicante Province which started on Saturday. Hope may be

17 Aug, 2022 @ 11:31

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Cancer doctor gives verdict on ‘olive oil fasting’ trend pushed by Gwyneth Paltrow and the Kardashians

Olive farmers in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas set to forget harvest as production costs soar

OLIVE farmers in the Valencian Community may forget this year’s harvest as the costs of olive-picking and making olive oil are too high. Extreme weather

16 Aug, 2022 @ 17:42

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

Benidorm Has Busy Summer At 'accessible Beach' Points On Spain's Costa Blanca

Busy summer for Benidorm ‘accessible beach’ points on Spain’s Costa Blanca

BENIDORM council says over 5,000 people have used their three accessible beach points in June and July. An accessible beach point is an area where

16 Aug, 2022 @ 15:45

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Mercedes Driver Fined After Taking His Car Into The Water At Beach On Spain's Costa Blanca

Mercedes owner fined after driving car into the sea at beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A motorist has been fined €751 for taking his Mercedes car onto a Santa Pola beach and driving it into the water to tow away

16 Aug, 2022 @ 13:41

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

1,500 People Evacuated As Worst Fire Seen In A Decade Rages On In Alicante Province Area Of Spain

1,500 people evacuated as worst fire in a decade rages on in Alicante Province area of Spain

THE massive fire in the Vall d’Ebo area of Alicante Province is reportedly still ‘very active’ on Tuesday morning. It’s the biggest blaze in a

16 Aug, 2022 @ 12:02

Alicante·Lead·Valencian Community

Seven people injured after explosion on Costa Blanca pleasure boat in Spain

SEVEN people including three children were treated for minor burns and bruises after an explosion on a pleasure boat in Calpe on Monday. The craft

16 Aug, 2022 @ 11:09

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

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Costa Blanca health centre in Spain gets daubed with graffiti after patient refuses to wear protective mask

Far-right British extremist based on Spain’s Costa Blanca in extradition setback over inciting racist attacks in UK

Woman killed during Costa Blanca bull run becomes seventh summer victim in Spain’s Valencia region

Body of missing octogenarian found at farm- 8 kms from Alicante area home in Spain

British woman dies after electric scooter falls into Benidorm area ravine on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Forest fire on Spain’s Costa Blanca billows smoke across AP-7 motorway

Travelling gang enjoy Benidorm hotel room robbery spree on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Ex-employee steals fuel discount card from trucking firm in €60,000 fraud on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Extortionists demanded €14,000 from holiday home landlords to leave squatted properties on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Three men use knife and terrace chairs as street fighting weapons on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Pedro Sanchez classifies fire-ravaged areas of Spain’s Alicante and Valencia as disaster zones

Thieves break into 20 petrol station station shops to steal cash and cigarette machines in Spain’s Valencia

Massive Vall d’Ebo fire in Alicante area of Spain is under control

Forest fire starts after man throws out used barbecue charcoal in Alicante area of Spain

Sweatshop paid workers just €10 to peel and wash 100 kilos of onions on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Benidorm moves to second phase of major energy efficient street light switchover on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Thief in big supermarket sweep across 13 stores on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Benidorm crime rate soars by over 50% on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Benidorm and Costa Blanca hotels in Spain cheer August return to pre-pandemic occupancy

Firefighters hope for storms to help dampen down massive wildfire burning across Alicante province in Spain

Olive farmers in Spain’s Costa Blanca and Valencia areas set to forget harvest as production costs soar

Busy summer for Benidorm ‘accessible beach’ points on Spain’s Costa Blanca

Mercedes owner fined after driving car into the sea at beach on Spain’s Costa Blanca

1,500 people evacuated as worst fire in a decade rages on in Alicante Province area of Spain

Seven people injured after explosion on Costa Blanca pleasure boat in Spain

Costa del Sol luxury property market slumps as high-end buyers look to the Basque Country

Campervan ‘sex attacker’ is arrested after trying to escape police by swimming out to sea in Almeria

Man shot in the leg over one kilo of cocaine during drug heist gone wrong in Barcelona’s old town

Europe’s airports chief tells politicians to ‘stop pretending EES is working’ and warns of ‘complete collapse’ as tourists face summer queues to enter Spain

Three arrests made over death of 88-year-old British tourist out celebrating his birthday with his wife in Tenerife holiday hotspot

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