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Spanish airport theft ring exposed in major Guardia Civil crackdownSixty-six arrested and thousands of euros worth of high-end goods recovered in a coordinated sting operation at airports across Spain A major criminal network behind a string of organised thefts at Spanish airports has been dismantled by the.. 16/07/2025
Spain's dream of a shorter work week just got put on hold againWith strong opposition to the proposal, doubts have been cast over whether the working day in Spain will be reduced at all There’s been a bit of a blow for employees throughout Spain as it looks increasingly unlikely that the legislation needed.. 16/07/2025
Protesters dump rubbish bags in Alicante square to highlight 'dirty city' problemResidents accuse the council of years of poor street cleaning and demand urgent action to tackle worsening hygiene A group of protestors gathered in Alicante’s City Hall Square on Monday July 14, piling up black bags of rubbish.. 16/07/2025
Food and fuel shoot up in price across Spain due to the conflict in IsraelInflation in Spain rose far more sharply last month than experts had initially predicted The conflict in the Middle East was always going to have a knock-on effect in western countries but even the financial experts are surprised by how much, and.. 16/07/2025
These are the Spanish beaches that welcome dogs this summerIn Spain, the number of coastal cities that allow dogs on the beaches is increasing Every year, thousands of people hit the Spanish coast in search of a beach and a refreshing, cooling swim. But it’s not just us humans who suffer in the sun;.. 15/07/2025
Another summer without the pedestrian path on Cabo Roig cliff walkResidents have rejected the settlement offered to demolish the wall blocking the path between Aguamarina and La Caleta in Orihuela Costa It looks like walkers taking in the views from Cabo Roig’s panoramic cliff walk will spend another summer.. 15/07/2025
Naked body found floating off Alicante beachThe deceased was wearing nothing but flip-flops when he was discovered in Cabo de la Huerta The body of a man was found floating in the water on Monday July 14 near La Palmera cove, in the Cabo de la Huerta area of Alicante city, according to National.. 15/07/2025
Brilliant sunshine all week: Alicante weather forecast July 14-17The temperatures will climb into the high-30s in coastal areas of Alicante this week Average temperatures expected on Thursday July 17 The summery weather is set to continue in Alicante this week with brilliant blue skies and temperatures.. 14/07/2025
Europol's most wanted fraudster caught hiding out in AlicanteFugitive behind €1.2 million scam arrested in Pilar de la Horadada after three-month police hunt A man featured on Europol’s Most Wanted list has been arrested in the Alicante town of Pilar de la Horadada, after evading capture for more than.. 11/07/2025
Spain considers making carpooling mandatory in busy areasThe DGT plans to implement a new series of measures to alleviate traffic congestion in some cities The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) in Spain is pushing forward with a drastic and highly controversial set of measures designed to cut down on.. 10/07/2025
Arrest made after Irishman stabbed with box cutter in Orihuela CostaThe suspect, also Irish, has been charged with attempted murder following the La Zenia attack Almost a month after a young Irishman was hospitalised following a frenzied attack in the Orihuela Costa area of La Zenia, the Guardia Civil have arrested.. 10/07/2025
Goodbye plastic bags and tiny toiletries: UK airports starting to scrap the 100ml liquid ruleTravellers flying from Birmingham or Edinburgh can now carry up to 2 litres of liquid in their hand luggage Nineteen years after it was first introduced, the strict 100ml liquid rule for hand luggage has finally been lifted at two major UK airports. From.. 10/07/2025
One dead and five injured in two separate Orihuela Costa car crashesA 48-year-old man was killed in a two-car collision on the N-332 near Torrevieja A tragic traffic incident on Wednesday morning, July 9, resulted in the death of a 48-year-old Spanish man on one of the Orihuela Costa's most congested roadways... 10/07/2025
From forest to freeway: Spain sees surge in animal-related road accidentsA third of all traffic accidents now involve animals Traffic accidents involving animals have doubled in Spain over the last decade, with more than 36,000 incidents reported last year, according to new figures released by the Spanish Road Traffic Association.. 09/07/2025
Orihuela Costa tourist train is back for summer 2025Hop on board to explore the beaches, shops and coastal sights between Campoamor and Playa Flamenca The popular Orihuela Costa tourist train is back on the road this summer, offering locals and visitors a relaxing way to explore the coast. Running.. 09/07/2025
Salaries will shrink for millions of employees in Spain next yearWorkers in Spain will pay more into the pension pot in 2026, but they won’t receive any benefit themselves Salaries in Spain aren’t exactly known for being overly generous, so the news that wages will actually go down in 2026 will come.. 09/07/2025
Spain introduces 'reversible retirement' to encourage people to work longerThe government in Spain is introducing incentives to make working later in life more attractive The Spanish government is really focusing on active and semi-retirement this year, introducing reform after reform that aim to make working later in life.. 09/07/2025
Got this blood type? Ticks might love you more than othersScientists say people with type A blood could be tastier to ticks and at greater risk of Lyme disease If you’ve ever wondered why you always seem to be the one getting bitten on a walk through the woods, your blood might be to blame. .. 08/07/2025
Smoke from Catalonia wildfire sparks panic in Orihuela Costa and Mar MenorResidents woke to smoke-filled homes and a sky thick with smog Widespread alarm reverberated across Orihuela Costa and the Mar Menor area of Murcia on Tuesday morning, July 8, when the sky filled with thick smoke and an acrid smell of burning. Shortly.. 08/07/2025
Vega Baja struggles to improve recycling despite rising bin chargesThere are currently only 613 public bins on the streets of Orihuela Costa Recycling appears to be something of an afterthought across the municipalities of the Vega Baja region. All 27 towns in the area rank among the worst in the Valencian Community.. 07/07/2025
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