ALICANTE NEWS

Orihuela Council adds 100 per cent electric vehicles to its fleetThe local authority in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, has taken delivery of the first two of four zero-emission vehicles Orihuela Council has renewed its fleet with the addition of two new 100% electric vehicles, the first of four destined for.. 17/09/2021

Ecorganic chain opens its fifth supermarket in Alicante provinceThe new Elche branch in the Baix Vinalopo area of Alicante is one of the company's largest in Spain Organic food supermarket chain, Ecorganic, has opened a new branch in Elche, its fifth in Alicante province and ninth in the Valencia region.. 17/09/2021

Virgen del Rosario Fiestas in Torrelamata September 28 to October 10 The district in Torrevieja, Alicante province, will celebrate the traditional annual fiesta with concerts and performances for all the family Torrevieja Council has put together a slightly scaled-back program of events, in line.. 17/09/2021

Pilot lands gyroplane on Alicante road and travels several kilometres to refuelThe man, 38, was flying a rotorcraft from Córdoba to Mutxamel in Alicante province when he hit fuel problems A pilot has been fined by the Guardia Civil for landing his gyroplane on a main road in the Alicante town of Castalla and travelling.. 17/09/2021

Amazing photo of the sudden downpour that left motorists stranded in Villena, SpainUp to 30mm of rain fell within the space of half an hour in rural parts of the municipality in the Alto Vinalopó comarca, Alicante province The Alicante town of Villena experienced sudden downpours on Thursday afternoon, September 16.. 17/09/2021

Couple arrested over distraction burglaries at the homes of elderly in AlicanteThe pair targeted their victims before using a number of techniques to gain access to the properties in Alicante on the Costa Blanca National Police in Alicante have arrested a couple in their thirties in connection with at least six distraction.. 17/09/2021

Benidorm extends free parking for shoppers until ChristmasShoppers who spend 20 euros or more in shops in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province, can park for free for an hour Benidorm Council has extended a summer initiative which gives shoppers who spend at least 20 euros locally a free hour parking in.. 17/09/2021

Bid for 24-hour emergency ambulance service in Orihuela Costa is rejectedA proposal by Orihuela residents’ association in the Vega Baja, Alicante province, has been deemed “unfeasible” Orihuela Costa will not have a 24-hour Urgent Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) after the Valencian government.. 17/09/2021

Struggling nightlife sector in Valencia region demands reopening of dance floorsThe leisure and hospitality sector in Alicante and the rest of the region warn the situation is “critical” Ahead of the regional government’s next review of anti-Covid restrictions once the current measures expire on September.. 17/09/2021

Incidence rate drops almost 50 points in a week: Valencia Covid update September 17The positive trend continues in Alicante province and the rest of the region on the Costa Blanca The latest update from the Valencia region’s Ministry of Health shows a continued positive trend in terms of health data with fewer hospitalisations.. 17/09/2021

Free jazz festival in Alfaz del Pi on September 18MoreThanJazz quintet will take to the stage in the Marina Baixa town, Alicante province Music lovers are in for a treat this weekend as Alfaz del Pi hosts its latest concert as part of the 28th Festival L'Alfàs en Jazz at the Casa de.. 16/09/2021

Airport traffic failing to take off in Murcia and Alicante this summerNationally the situation has improved during August but is still trailing behind year to date The travel sector has been amongst the worst-hit business activities to be affected by the Covid pandemic, after worldwide travel ground to a complete.. 16/09/2021

New rules for dog owners in the Valencia regionAs well as picking up excrement, canine owners in Alicante and the rest of the region will have to carry water to clean up afterwards In a bid to clean up the streets in the Valencia region, a new Coexistence Ordinance has been drawn up which .. 16/09/2021

Beach tragedy as man drowns in Alicante The victim was pulled unconscious from the sea at Postiguet beach on the Costa Blanca Medical crews were unable to revive a 38-year-old man who was pulled unconscious from the sea at Alicante’s Postiguet beach. According to the Emergency.. 16/09/2021

86 per cent of population fully vaccinated: Valencia Covid update September 163,848,580 over 12s in the region’s three provinces, including Alicante, have received two jabs or single-dose Janssen As the vaccination campaign advances in the Valencia region, the latest data from the Ministry of Health shows 86.02% of.. 16/09/2021

Albir beach accessible to people with reduced mobility for first timeAn adapted walkway with chairs and assistance was introduced at the beach in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province this summer More than 60 people with reduced mobility have been able to enjoy Albir beach in comfort and safety this summer.. 16/09/2021

Tourist plunges off cliff into the sea whilst taking selfie in BenidormThe 26-year-old woman fell off a railing at Castell de Benidorm in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province A Ukrainian tourist’s attempt to take a dramatic selfie almost cost her her life when she fell from a railing at the popular tourist attraction.. 16/09/2021

Remodelling of storm damaged promenade in Calpe beginsThe 'viewpoint of Hipocampos' in the Marina Alta area of Alicante province is undergoing an eight week reconstruction Work has begun on the reconstruction of the storm-damaged promenade at La Fossa beach in Calpe, known as the viewpoint.. 16/09/2021

Work begins on long-awaited indoor swimming pool in JaveaAfter years of public calls for a new pool in the Marina Alta area of Alicante province, phase one of the project in underway Work has finally begun on Javea’s new 4.6-million-euro municipal indoor swimming pool to improve the town&rsquo.. 15/09/2021

Valencian government fines Amazon over misleading advertisingConsumer services in Alicante found the multinational firm advertised false discounts on Black Friday and Cyber Monday Online shopping giant Amazon has been sanctioned by the Valencian government’s General Directorate of Commerce for.. 15/09/2021