ALICANTE PROVINCE

Record number of single day cases in Alicante: Valencia Covid update January 19 8,286 new infections and 15 deaths in Alicante province There appears to be no slowdown in the continued rise in daily infections in the Valencia region, driven by the Omicron variant, and Alicante province in particular is experiencing a worrying.. 19/01/2022

Sales of warm clothing and heaters catapult in Alicante as temperatures dropDemand for heating appliances has tripled in Benidorm Freezing temperatures in Alicante province due to a cold snap has led to a welcome business boost for businesses selling electrical appliances and warm clothing.   Heaters have become.. 19/01/2022

Tajo-Segura irrigation canals to undergo 1.3-million-euro overhaulExtensive work will be carried out on the Campo de Cartagena, Crevillente and La Pedrera canals in the Region of Murcia and Alicante province The Confederación Hidrográfica del Segura (CHS) has allocated more than 1.3 million euros.. 19/01/2022

Orihuela suspends terrace tax until JulyThe aim is to aid the recovery of the Vega Baja town's hospitality sector, which has been hit hard by the pandemic Orihuela Town Council is offering a helping hand to bars, restaurants and cafes by covering the cost of placing tables and chairs.. 19/01/2022

Spain excludes Alicante from EU Next Generation BudgetThe central government has refused to fund a project to strengthen trade and revitalise tourist areas of Alicante province The Spanish Government has left Alicante Provincial Council, led by President, Carlos Mazón Guixot (pictured) out.. 19/01/2022

Mediterranean sea temperature has risen 1.5 degrees in 40 yearsThe Centre for Mediterranean Environmental Studies attributes the warming of the sea on the Costa Blanca to climate change The latest report from the Centre for Mediterranean Environmental Studies, based in Valencia, shows that sea temperatures on.. 19/01/2022

Cases fall as death toll rises: Valencia Covid update January 18The 14-day cumulative incidence rate in Alicante province now stands at almost 3,350 cases per 100,000 people Whilst new daily infections in the Valencia region have fallen by more than 3,000 cases compared to this time last week, hot on the heels.. 18/01/2022

Cold weather alert prompts police checks on homeless in DeniaSpecial patrols of areas frequented by homeless people in the Marina Alta are being carried out Denia Local Police have been carrying out regular patrols of the town's streets over the last 24 hours and will continue to do so until Tuesday night.. 18/01/2022

Firefighters tackle blaze at Benidorm recycling centreA large rotating loader caught fire at the 'ecoparque' in the Marina Baixa area of Alicante province Firefighters from Benidorm were drafted in to extinguish a fire at Finestrat Ecopark on Monday morning, January 17, after a rotating.. 18/01/2022

Alicante theatre celebrates 175th anniversary with 56 shows between February and JuneAn exhibition will chart the history of Teatro Principal de Alicante, which opened its doors on September 25 1847 Teatro Principal de Alicante celebrates its 175th anniversary in September, making it one of the oldest theatres in Spain.  .. 18/01/2022

Expats are furious about a lack of NIE appointments in DeniaThe Marina Alta Business Circle (Cedma) is calling on the Valencia regional government to address a backlog of NIE applications Representatives of the Marina Alta Business Circle (Cedma) have met with the sub-delegate of the government in the.. 18/01/2022

Tonga volcano shockwave alters atmospheric pressure and sea level on the Costa BlancaThe effects of the underwater volcano eruption in the South Pacific have been felt in the Valencia region The violent eruption of an underwater volcano near Tonga on Saturday January 15, believed to be one of the biggest recorded on the planet in.. 18/01/2022

Public urged to report sightings of pine processionary caterpillars in OrihuelaOrihuela council is remvoing processionary caterpillars in the Vega Baja town Orihuela Town Hall continues to wage war against pine processionary caterpillars and is now urging members of the public living in urban areas of the town to report sightings.. 18/01/2022

Cat nap: this simple trick can save lives for cats sleeping in your car engineSome cats like to curl up in the motor to keep warm – here’s how to keep them from getting caught when you start the car Remember, on cold days with chilly mornings like these, cats sometimes take refuge in car engines to.. 18/01/2022

Record number of infections over a weekend: Valencia Covid update January 17Almost 200 critically ill patients are admitted to ICU in hospitals in Alicante province and the rest of the region The Omicron variant continues to spread at an unprecedented rate as the Valencia region once again breaks through a pandemic record.. 17/01/2022

Alicante fruit thieves investigated over theft of three tonnes of avocadosThe gang allegedly targeted farms in the Marina Baixa, Alicante province Members of a gang which is believed to have stolen three tonnes of avocados from farms in the Marina Baixa have been arrested in La Nucia.   The fruit, worth on average.. 17/01/2022

Javea police to clamp down on night parking in pedestrian areasA campaign has been launched in the Marina Alta town to monitor illegal parking in the town centre The Local Police in Javea have vowed to take a tough stance on the illegal parking of vehicles in the town centre's pedestrian areas at night. &.. 17/01/2022

La Sella Golf Denia signs agreement for environmental improvements to its courseManagement of the golf course and country club in Denia is working with The Isbjorn Collective to improve environmental sustainability La Sella Golf has signed an agreement with The Isjborn Collective, an NGO formed by a group of professionals and.. 17/01/2022

Youths fined for hurling fruit at people and vehicles in Callosa de SeguraThe parents of four minors in the Vega Baja town must stump up 400 euros each for the ongoing "nuisance" behaviour A gang of four youths who allegedly threw oranges and lemons at unsuspecting members of the public and vehicles in the Barrio.. 17/01/2022

Crashed fire-fighting helicopter recovered from Villajoyosa reservoirThe out-of-control helicopter plunged into Amadorio reservoir in the Marina Baixa four days ago Firefighters and the Guardia Civil have managed to recover a private fire-fighting helicopter that plunged into the Amadorio reservoir in Villajoyosa during.. 17/01/2022