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Love scam’ warning after woman on Spain’s Costa Blanca loses €80,000: Victim sold properties and took out loans to ‘help’ her fake lover

A GATA DE GORGOS woman was conned out of over €80,000 by online love scammers who pretended to have a romantic relationship with her. The Guardia Civil have arrested two people in

25 Oct, 2023 @ 12:53

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

Thief targets distracted supermarket shoppers in Spain's Alicante area

Thief targets distracted supermarket shoppers to steal valuables in Spain’s Costa Blanca

AN ELUSIVE thief who went on a systemic campaign of stealing from Mercadona supermarket shoppers in Alicante province has been arrested by the Guardia Civil. The 42-year-old man from Elda had a

24 Oct, 2023 @ 13:49

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencian Community

Benidorm-based British paedophile given 133 year prison term by court in Spain

Russian mafia trial on Spain’s Costa Blanca will see five face charges of money laundering – including powerful ‘lobbyist’ connected to the conservative PP party

A BENIDORM judge is to prosecute five members of a Costa Blanca-based Russian money laundering gang- almost three years after they were arrested. The judge’s decision to move forward to trial can

24 Oct, 2023 @ 12:28

Alicante·Balearic Islands·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Ibiza·Lead·Madrid·Valencia·Valencian Community

Benidorm carer fleeces elderly man of €80,000 after her sub-standard care left him hospitalised

A BENIDORM caregiver has been arrested for stealing over €80,000 from a man, 90, who had to be hospitalised because she did not do her job properly. The 52-year-old Spaniard has been

23 Oct, 2023 @ 12:00

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencian Community

MISSING: British expat, 54, has not been seen since leaving Torrevieja hospital on Spain’s Costa Blanca three days ago

FEARS are growing for a missing British expat who has not been seen since leaving hospital three days ago. Kevin Mark Sumpton, 54, is said to suffer from bouts of confusion and

20 Oct, 2023 @ 12:53

Lead·Torrevieja

Brazilian 'cleaners' tricked into becoming sex workers at Costa Blanca brothel in Spain

Brazilian ‘cleaners’ conned and forced to become sex workers at Costa Blanca brothel in Spain

FIVE WOMEN forced to work as prostitutes in Spain’s Alicante province have been freed by the Policia Nacional following collaboration with the Brazilian Federal police. Authorities busted the racket after getting a

18 Oct, 2023 @ 14:15

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencian Community

High terror alert in Spain: 700 police officers deployed ahead of basketball game featuring Israeli team in Valencia

A VALENCIA basketball game has been deemed a high terror risk as hundreds of officers are deployed in the city. Around 700 police officers will attend the game today, as Valencia Basket

18 Oct, 2023 @ 12:28

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencia

British motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with fellow expat on Spain's Costa Blanca

British expat, 62, dies in head-on motorcycle crash on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A BRITISH motorcyclist died in a head-on collision with another car- also driven by a British national- in the San Miguel de Salinas area of southern Alicante province. The accident happened on

17 Oct, 2023 @ 16:30

Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Brit-led animal charity fights back against cat killer on Spain's Costa Blanca

British-run animal charity launches private prosecution against ‘cat killer’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca

A MARINA ALTA animal charity has launched a private prosecution against a man who stole three cats from their El Verger shelter in the summer, as well as killing a fourth. The

17 Oct, 2023 @ 14:15

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

Thieves rob homes as part of their summer holiday on Spain’s Costa Blanca

FOUR GEORGIAN men rented Torrevieja area holiday homes over the summer to use them as bases to rob properties across the Vega Baja and Medio Vinalopo areas. The Guardia Civil identified 16

17 Oct, 2023 @ 12:42

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Torrevieja·Valencian Community

How to get yourself protected this winter against flu and Covid-19 in Spain’s Costa Blanca

DOUBLE vaccinations against flu and Covid-19 started being dosed out in the Valencian Community on Monday, with age categories extended at both ends of the scale. Children aged six years and under(through

16 Oct, 2023 @ 15:47

Castellon·Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencia·Valencian Community

IN PICS: British expats take to Benidorm’s streets to launch annual Poppy Appeal on Spain’s Costa Blanca

THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION officially launched its 2023 Poppy Appeal for the Valencian Community and Murcia region last Saturday with its annual Benidorm procession. The march started on Avenida de Castellon, with

16 Oct, 2023 @ 14:28

Benidorm·Costa Blanca·Lead·Murcia·Valencian Community

Digital nomads could work in idyllic spot next to beautiful Costa Blanca beach in Spain

PLANS FOR a new up-market camping and mobile home site in l’Alfas del Pi aimed at digital nomads is seeking official approval to move forward. The eco-friendly park would be built just

16 Oct, 2023 @ 13:07

Costa Blanca·Valencian Community

Rats and cockroaches spotted crawling on old people’s faces in nursing homes on Spain’s Costa Blanca

CONDITIONS at three Alicante province nursing homes have been slammed amidst calls for the Valencian government to carry out urgent inspections. One home has been criticised for its hygiene standards after rats

16 Oct, 2023 @ 12:05

Costa Blanca·Health·Lead·Valencian Community

Pack your pooch! Here are the most pet-friendly holiday destinations in Spain

Spain’s costas are some of the most pet friendly destinations in the country, with dog friendly beaches, accommodation and restaurants. Calpe, Costa Blanca As if its sandy beaches, rich history and excellent

14 Oct, 2023 @ 16:00

Andalucia·Benidorm·Exploring Spain·Olive Press Travel·Valencia·Valencian Community

Extra low-cost fast train services to run between Spain’s Costa Blanca and Madrid

LOW-COST high speed train operator Ouigo is to add an additional service between Alicante and Madrid from December 10. It means there will be three-round trips as opposed to two, due to

12 Oct, 2023 @ 17:29

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Madrid·Valencian Community

Irish fugitive accused of helping cover up the murder of Carl Carr on Spain’s Costa Blanca dies before standing trial

AN IRISH fugitive wanted over the cover up of the murder of fellow Irish national Carl Carr in Torrevieja five years ago has died suddenly at the age of 30. Six people

12 Oct, 2023 @ 15:54

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

Hotel worker, 24, ‘stole cash and valuables from guests’ on Spain’s Costa Blanca by ‘using universal code to raid safes while they were out’

AN ALICANTE hotel worker has been caught stealing money from room safes by using a universal access code to open them. The 24-year-old Spanish woman- who was the hotel housekeeper- has been

12 Oct, 2023 @ 11:26

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

Squatters take over almost 40 rooms at a single hotel on Spain’s Costa Blanca in nightmare for owner

AN ALICANTE firm specialising in removing squatters has cleared out dozens of people who had taken over an empty Calpe hotel. The old Rocinante Hotel- located next to the N-332 and four

10 Oct, 2023 @ 17:21

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Lead·Valencian Community

Spanish startup’s private rocket launch is a success after taking off from Andalucia at the weekend – and it’s reusable

ELCHE startup PLD Space launched the first-ever private European rocket into orbit on Saturday morning. After two postponements in the spring, the first launch of Miura 1 took place at 2.19am from

9 Oct, 2023 @ 15:05

Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Huelva·Lead·National News·Technology

Spain will launch a rocket from Andalucia at 2am TOMORROW – here’s how you can see it

ELCHE’S PLD Space will launch the first private rocket in Europe -Miura 1- in the early hours of Saturday morning from El Arenosillo in Huelva at the National Institute of Aerospace Technology.

6 Oct, 2023 @ 18:00

Andalucia·Costa Blanca·Huelva·Lead·National News·Technology

Railing deteriorates at popular Costa Blanca promenade in Spain with council claiming it has no money for repairs

Railings corrode for over two years at popular Costa Blanca promenade in Spain as council says it has no money for repairs

A RESIDENTS group has slammed the state of the railing at one of the main promenades on the Orihuela Costa in the south of Alicante province. The Cabo Roig and Lomas Residents

5 Oct, 2023 @ 17:15

Costa Blanca·Valencian Community

British tourists boost Costa Blanca hotel occupancy in September

COSTA BLANCA hotels reported a busier September than last year with a tourist occupancy rate of 80%- according to the Alicante Province Hotel Association(APHA). It was the third best monthly figure of

5 Oct, 2023 @ 16:30

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Valencian Community

Angry Benidorm residents to stage protest this weekend over big local tax rises

Two men are jailed for rape of young British tourist in Spain’s Benidorm

TWO ALGERIAN men have been arrested for allegedly raping a British tourist in the Benidorm area on August 25. The age of the victim has not been disclosed but reports described the

5 Oct, 2023 @ 11:16

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

British retirees living in Spain's Benidorm can now apply for financial help with carers

Carer ‘steals €20,000 watch from woman, 94, on Spain’s Costa Blanca before melting down her jewellery for cash’

A CARER has been arrested for stealing over €50,000 of jewellery from an elderly Elche woman that employed her. The 94-year-old victim’s daughter complained to the Policia Nacional about a large amount

4 Oct, 2023 @ 16:44

Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Lead·Valencian Community

Zig-zagging ‘nine times over alcohol limit’ lorry driver chased by police on Costa Blanca motorway in Spain

A DRUNK Ukrainian lorry driver was pulled over on the A-70 motorway in Alicante after zig-zagging between lanes for over three kilometres. The Guardia Civil tried to stop the lorry several times

4 Oct, 2023 @ 16:06

Alicante·Costa Blanca·Crime & Law·Valencian Community

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