Typically Spanish News from Costa Blanca


Hundreds turned out for the funeral of Alejandro Ponsoda in October 2007 - EFEMayor of Polop de la Marina was killed for opposing a real estate deal
Police are now searching for two foreign professional hit men

Alejandro Ponsoda - EFE archiveArrest announced for murder of Mayor of Polop de la Marina
Alejandro Ponsoda died after he was shot as he arrived home in October 2007

EFE archiveSearch party rescues immigrant boat off Alicante
It's not yet been confirmed if it is the patera which has been lost off the coast since Tuesday

The Infanta Sofía outside her nursery school - EFE archiveA doll for Christmas inspired by Spain's youngest royal
A toy manufacturer in Onil will be launching dolls inspired by the Infanta Sofía

Archive Photo EFESearch continues for 14 lost immigrants
The search is being concentrated off La Vila Joiosa

The Mayor and councillors of Parcent - EFEParcent local government questioned in court over controversial development plans
A promoter has accused them of obstructing approval for one of the three developments later turned down by the Generalitat

EFE archiveAlicante province leads the country in mortgage renegotiations
149 mortgages were re-negotiated every day in the province during August

Luis Carlos C.R., the Guatemalan man who made the allegations of torture – EFE archiveProsecutor wants hefty sentence for police inspector charged in Torrevieja torture case
Nine suspects, including a local councillor, were charged after the allegations made by a man arrested for robbery

EFE archiveThree arrested on child pornography charges in Alicante
They were identified following information from an Internet user in Extremadura

Archive Photo EFE14 Algerian immigrants intercepted off Alicante
The two groups were escorted into Alicante and Xavià ports on Friday night

EFE archiveRegional government bans tarmacking in Alcoy over Legionnaire's Disease fears
Machinery used to resurface the streets could be the source of the 2nd outbreak the town has suffered this year

Some of the 9,000 Viagra pills seized in another operation in Alicante this June. Photo – Interior MinistryPolice seize thousands of fake Viagra pills in Costa Blanca swoop
The haul in Calpe is one of the biggest ever made in Spain

One of the rides at Terra Mítica - EFE archiveJudge asks Andorra for information on Terra Mítica money
The prosecutor believes much of the 4.4 million € allegedly defrauded during the theme park's construction was taken there in suitcases

Dental Line webpageComplaints after closure of Alicante dental clinic
The Dental Line company has been closing clinics across the country

EFE archiveDrivers committing traffic crimes in Alicante told to clean up Graffiti
It follows agreement between the Provincial Court and City Hall