Costa Blanca News
- Goodbye to Max, the homeless man who lived among books on the streets of Alicante
by Derek Appleton on February 11, 2026 at 16:00The 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
- EDITION 1142 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 24 – 30 AUGUST 2026by Staff Reporter on August 23, 2026 at 15:40
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. The front-page feature news that a temporary third lane has been suggested as a […]
- Transport Minister Rules Out Second Runway at Alicante-Elche Airportby Staff Reporter on August 23, 2026 at 11:35
Spain’s Transport Minister has rejected renewed calls for a second runway at Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport, insisting that investment should instead focus on expanding the terminal and […]
- Ageing Buses Launch Torrevieja’s €115m Transport Serviceby Staff Reporter on August 23, 2026 at 10:06
Torrevieja’s long-awaited new public transport service has begun operating with at least 18 ageing buses transferred from previous routes in the Basque Country, Madrid and Benidorm. The used […]
Latest UK News
- DHS officials launch scathing attack on Trump’s pick to lead ICE as nomination stalls in the Senate: reportby Bruce Golding on August 24, 2026 at 01:48
Critics inside DHS question the qualifications of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer
- Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer saysby Via AP news wire on August 24, 2026 at 01:37
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence
- US territories hit out at Trump plan to explore deep sea mining in the Pacificby Mar-Vic Cagurangan in Hagatna, Guam on August 24, 2026 at 01:34
US agency releases plan to lease millions of hectares of seabed off the coast of the Northern Mariana Islands and GuamA US government plan to lease out millions of hectares of seabed near the Mariana […]
Latest European News
- Thousands rally in Stockholm over climate crisis weeks ahead of general electionon August 23, 2026 at 16:32
The protest comes as experts in Sweden have warned that the government's climate policy jeopardises the country's emissions-cutting goals to reduce COâ‚‚ emissions from transport by 70 percent by 2030 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2045.
- Hats on, shades on: Tourists in Greece better prepared for sun and heat riskson August 23, 2026 at 16:07
Awareness about wearing a hat has grown as Europe struggles with successive heatwaves and forest fires.
Latest World News
- Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan deepen alliance with $1bn trade target and stronger Trans-Caspian linkson August 23, 2026 at 19:59
Presidents Shavkat Mirziyoyev and Ilham Aliyev signed a Treaty on Eternal Friendship in Tashkent and launched new projects in banking, energy, tourism and mining. The two countries will also co-host the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2027.
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