Costa Blanca News
- Goodbye to Max, the homeless man who lived among books on the streets of Alicanteby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 16:00
The unoccupied bench on Doctor Gadea Avenue was tough to miss yesterday, Tuesday February 9th. Where cardboard boxes, tarpaulins, and an impressive collection of books had piled up for years, This […]
- Cirque du Soleil will remain in Alicante until 2028by Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 15:00
The Alicante City Council confirmed yesterday, Tuesday February 9th, that Cirque du Soleil will continue in the city until 2028, after the local governing body approved the first extension of This […]
- Algerian man sent to prison for setting fire to a house he was evicted fromby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 14:00
Last week, a duty court in Alicante sentenced a 33-year-old Algerian man arrested by the National Police for lighting a fire in a residence when four people were inside. The This article, Algerian […]
- National Police dismantle a criminal group dedicated to burglaries in gambling halls in Orihuela and Murciaby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 13:00
The National Police have busted a criminal organisation that targeted gaming establishments. The group travelled throughout Murcia and the province of Alicante, with one of the thefts taking place at […]
- Health service will charge for consultations and operations related to traffic accidentsby Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 12:00
The Valencian government has approved the continuation of two healthcare agreements for traffic accident victims for the years 2026-2029. It has specifically authorised the signing of a new […]
Latest Spanish News
- Older Adults Are Not Giving Up — They Are Letting Goby Kevin Reardon on July 9, 2026 at 07:13
When older adults stop dyeing their hair, decline to host family holidays, or go to bed early without apology, it is often misread as a sign of decline. In reality, it may be something far more […]
- WHEN MONEY OWNS THE AGENDA, DEMOCRACY BECOMES THE LOSERby Peter Houghton on July 9, 2026 at 07:07
“There are nowhere in Spain so many former mayors that are condemned for corruption.” I said those words during a television interview two years ago. Sadly, very little has changed. Perhaps the […]
- Orihuela Costa Launches New Summer Programme for Vulnerable Teenagersby Staff Reporter on July 9, 2026 at 07:00
Orihuela Council’s Department of Social Welfare has launched ‘Costa Summer 26’, a new educational leisure programme aimed at teenagers aged between 12 and 16 living in Orihuela Costa. The […]
Latest UK News
- World Cup 2026: France v Morocco quarter-final buildup, Collina defends refereeing – liveby Luke McLaughlin (now) and Will Unwin (earlier) on July 9, 2026 at 10:58
⚽ All the latest as we look ahead to the quarter-finals⚽ Player guide | Bracketology| Golden Boot | Email usOur very own Jonny Weeks has been doing clever things with photos from across the World […]
- Trump says Iran truce is ‘over’ as US hits 170 targets over two nights – Middle East crisis liveby Taz Ali (now). and Jonathan Yerushalmy (earlier) on July 9, 2026 at 10:57
Interim truce looks increasingly precarious as Iran carried out retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait and QatarKuwait’s foreign ministry has issued a statement condemning the Iranian […]
- Novak Djokovic v Jannik Sinner start time: When is blockbuster Wimbledon semi-final?by Jamie Braidwood on July 9, 2026 at 10:56
Djokovic won his last meeting with Sinner in five sets, as he faces his toughest test yet on his latest quest to win a record 25th grand slam title
Latest European News
- EU should make 'individual assessments' before returning migrants, says UNHCR representativeon July 9, 2026 at 09:38
Jean-Nicolas Beuze, UNHCR representative in Brussels, believes it is key for the EU to ensure "nobody is returning to a possible situation of harm" when implementing the recently approved Pact on Migration and Asylum.
- NATO summit: Europe signals it's ready to take control of its own defenceon July 9, 2026 at 09:26
This week's summit in Ankara was the first building block in the Europeanisation of NATO, with the continent apparently having decided that its future depends on weaning itself off US military support.
Latest World News
- Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festivalon July 9, 2026 at 06:15
Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival.
- Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayeron July 9, 2026 at 05:42
Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.
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