Alicante Nostra
A commentary on the Mediterranean lifestyle in Alicante, highlighting the balance between enjoying public spaces and respecting shared community norms.
Five family members, unverified registrations, full mailboxes: the devastating police report on protected housing in Alicante
A police report unveils serious irregularities in the allocation of protected housing in Alicante, with multiple homes connected to a single family and numerous unverified registrations.
Man in Alicante sentenced for throwing corrosive substance at dog that bothered him by barking
A man has been fined and banned from activities with animals for 16 months for throwing a corrosive substance at a dog that barked at him.
The network of contacts behind the protected housing scandal in Alicante
A housing scandal in Alicante has revealed that friends and family of officials secured subsidized homes, prompting a police investigation and multiple resignations.
The Generalitat provides Mazón with a driver for his ex-presidential office in Alicante
The Valencian Government has appointed a driver for Carlos Mazón's ex-presidential office in Alicante, following the appointment of his former chief of staff as a senior advisor.
The Socialists urge that the PP and Vox 'anti-squatter office' evict the 'scroungers' from the protected housing in Alicante
The Socialists have called on the anti-squatter office of the PP and Vox to evict individuals from protected housing in Alicante alleged to be improperly occupying them.
Two of the beneficiaries of the protected housing scandal in Alicante renounce them
Two beneficiaries of the controversial protected housing units in Alicante have renounced their apartments, according to the city's mayor, Luis Barcala.
The socialists report to the Prosecutor's Office the reuse of sanitary material by Ribera Salud in the hospital of Elche
The PSPV has filed a complaint with the Provincial Prosecutor's Office of Alicante regarding alleged irregularities in the management of the University Hospital of Vinalopó.
Eight public protection homes in Alicante: two or three apartments are distributed in the scandalous urbanization
Political tensions escalate between PP and PSOE over housing scandals involving public protection homes in Alicante.
Six treated for smoke inhalation in a fire at social housing in Alicante
Six individuals received treatment for smoke inhalation after a significant fire broke out in social housing in Alicante.
At least two dead and 40 evacuated in the fire of a house in Xàbia (Alicante)
A fire in a seven-story building in Xàbia, Alicante has resulted in at least two fatalities and the evacuation of 40 residents.
At least two dead and 40 evacuated in the fire of a building in Xàbia (Alicante)
A fire in a five-story building in Xàbia, Spain, resulted in at least two fatalities and the evacuation of 40 residents.
Two dead and 40 evacuated due to a fire in a building in Jávea (Alicante)
A fire in a five-story building in Jávea, Alicante, has resulted in two fatalities and the evacuation of approximately 40 residents.
A judge opens proceedings to investigate the alleged wrongdoing in the luxury public housing assigned to people close to the PP of Alicante
A judge in Alicante is investigating allegations of corruption regarding the allocation of luxury public housing to associates of the local People's Party.
A judge investigates the controversial allocation of protected housing to officials and relatives of the Alicante City Council
A judge in Alicante has opened an investigation into the controversial allocation of protected housing to city council officials and their relatives following a complaint alleging multiple offenses, including administrative misconduct and fraud.
Investigated as reckless homicide the death of the cyclist involved in an accident right at the border between Murcia and Alicante
The death of a cyclist in an accident on the border between the Spanish regions of Murcia and Alicante is being investigated as reckless homicide.
The capture of a white shark in the waters of Alicante confirms its sporadic presence in Spain
Researchers have documented a confirmed sighting of a white shark in Spanish Mediterranean waters, shedding light on its sporadic occurrence in the region.
Investigating the Death of a Cyclist as Involuntary Homicide at the Boundary Between the Provinces of Murcia and Alicante
Authorities are investigating the death of a cyclist in an accident near the boundary of Murcia and Alicante as a case of involuntary homicide due to complications in emergency response.
The viral story of Carlos's luggage, lost halfway across Spain: 'Iberia, my suitcase is heading to Alicante'
Carlos Sánchez's viral tweet about his lost luggage has captivated social media, showcasing the adventure of tracking the suitcase across Spain with community engagement.
Everything on the menu at new Wetherspoons - and how it compares to classics
Wetherspoons has opened its first pub outside the UK and Ireland at Alicante Airport, offering a menu that features traditional British food with Spanish influences.
I went to the opening of a major new Wetherspoons - everyone says the same thing
The first Wetherspoons pub outside the UK has opened at Alicante-Elche Airport, drawing crowds and showcasing a blend of British pub culture with Spanish influences.
Inside Wetherspoon's first pub in Spain complete with full English fry up
Wetherspoon has opened its first pub in Spain, located at Alicante airport, catering especially to British travelers.
The ‘Pelotazo’ of Protected Housing in Alicante: Favors, Resignations, Under-the-table Payments, and Lack of Control
A scandal involving luxury public housing in Alicante has surfaced, revealing connections with local political figures and allegations of corruption in the allocation process.
A man barricades himself armed for hours in his house in the Alicante municipality of Teulada
An armed man barricaded himself in his home in Teulada, Alicante, prompting a police response, but was eventually taken to the hospital without any reported injuries.
This is the beautiful lagoon of 1,400 hectares with as much salt as the Dead Sea but where swimming is prohibited
The pink lagoon of Torrevieja in Alicante, a 1,400-hectare wetland, captivates visitors with its striking colors but prohibits swimming.
Threat to a 16-year-old girl with publishing her sexual photos if she does not send more via social media
A man has been arrested for extorting a 16-year-old girl from Alicante by threatening to publish her sexual photos unless she sent more through social media.
Nepotism in subsidized housing in Alicante opens the first major rift between Vox and the Valencian PP
Nepotism allegations in subsidized housing in Alicante are causing a significant division between the Vox party and the Valencian PP, leading Vox to demand the resignation of Mayor Luis Barcala and join the left in calling for an investigation commission in the regional parliament.
76,475 Valencians awaited protected housing while PP officials distributed the VPO of Alicante
The scandal surrounding the distribution of protected housing in Alicante among PP officials highlights the pressing need for housing among 76,475 Valencians in need.
The mayor of Alicante asks for 'forgiveness' for the 'scandal' of social housing: 'It should embarrass us'
The mayor of Alicante, Luis Barcala, has apologized for the scandal surrounding social housing allocations, facing demands for his resignation and the forced expropriation of homes awarded to officials.
The Government warns: there will be no financing for VPO promotions for sale on private land like those in Alicante
The Spanish Government has announced that neither the Valencian Community nor any other autonomous community will receive funding from the new Housing Plan 2026-2030 for protected housing developments on private land that may lose their protection over time.
A member of the Valencian Generalitat resigns after discovering that a public housing unit was awarded to his family in Alicante
A Valencian government official resigned after it was revealed that a public housing unit had been allocated to his family, despite his claims of no involvement.
Government advisor resigns after it was revealed that the mother of his daughters benefited from one of the protected housing units in Alicante
A government advisor in Llorca has resigned following revelations that the mother of his daughters received a protected housing unit in Alicante, prompting investigations into potential misuse of information by officials.
New resignation due to the VPO scandal in Alicante: the chief of staff of the Tourism Counselor resigns
The scandal involving protected housing in Alicante has led to the resignation of Miguel Ángel Sánchez, the chief of staff for the Tourism Counsel, following revelations that his partner owns a property in the implicated residential development.
A senior official of the Generalitat resigns, third resignation due to the scandal of housing awards in Alicante
Miguel Ángel Sánchez, chief of staff to the Regional Minister of Industry and Tourism, resigned after it was revealed that the mother of his children owns an apartment in the controversial housing development, marking the third resignation related to the case.
Gonzalo Bernardos on Protected Housing: "I Prefer Regulated Price Housing Much More"
Economist Gonzalo Bernardos shares his perspective on managing protected housing to prevent irregularities in their allocation, against the backdrop of a complaint by the Alicante City Council to the Prosecutor's Office regarding potential irregularities.
Saving the life of a three-year-old boy after attending to him on the hood of a police car
Two off-duty National Police officers in Alicante played a crucial role in saving the life of a three-year-old boy who was struggling to breathe and was unresponsive while his mother held him in her arms.
A pedophile priest reappeared at the funeral of the victims in Adamuz
Father Ángel Escapa, who was reportedly removed from pastoral duties for abusing two minors in Alicante, attended the tribute for the deceased.
Mazón eliminated controls activated by the left to prevent fraud in the awarding of VPO like those in Alicante
Mazón has partially repealed controls aimed at preventing fraud in the allocation of VPO (protected housing) in Valencian Community, maintaining these controls only for public housing.
The VPOs of Alicante show the cracks in the system: they are few, for increasingly high incomes and end up disqualified
The article discusses the insufficient number of publicly protected housing (VPO) in Alicante, which cater to rising income levels and ultimately face disqualification.
The Government approves the holding of a referendum in the Alicante town of Castalla
The Spanish government has approved a referendum for the town of Castalla to decide on the date of its most popular festival, Moros y Cristianos.
The Generalitat investigates several beneficiaries of VPP homes in Alicante due to their declared income
The Generalitat of Valencia is investigating additional beneficiaries of VPP homes in Alicante for discrepancies in their declared income, with potential fraud being reported to the Prosecutor's Office by the regional councilor.
Public Protection Jets
A controversial list of individuals who received housing from the first promotion of protected housing in Alicante in two decades includes local politicians and influential public figures amid a housing crisis.
Protected homes from the controversial residential area of Alicante that won positions of the PP, for rent at 1,600 euros
The article discusses the rental of protected housing in a controversial Alicante residential project, which was previously linked to political figures from the Popular Party, for a price of 1,600 euros.
A report from the Alicante City Council warned, without consequences, that officials involved in processing VPO acquired apartments
An internal report from the Alicante City Council revealed that municipal staff involved in managing contracts may have received protected housing, leading to concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
The Alicante City Council reports possible "irregularities" with protected housing to the Prosecutor's Office
The Alicante City Council has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office regarding potential irregularities in the management of protected housing, prompting the Generalitat to form a commission to review housing allocations.
The Alicante City Council washes its hands of the protected housing scandal and delegates the investigation to the Prosecutor's Office
The Alicante City Council has submitted a complaint to the Prosecutor's Office regarding possible irregularities in the allocation of public protection housing, claiming it only sold the land and issued licenses.
The Generalitat reports to the Prosecutor's Office the official who falsified data for his wife to access public housing in Alicante
The Valencian Generalitat has filed a complaint with the Prosecutor's Office against a senior official for falsifying data to enable his architect wife to meet the criteria for accessing public housing in Alicante.
A civil guard and six workers from an ITV detained for an alleged scheme of false inspections
The Civil Guard is investigating a connection between six workers from the ITV station in Ondara, Alicante, and an agent of the armed institute detained a couple of months ago in an alleged scheme that committed fraud during vehicle inspections in exchange for money.
The Generalitat opens a disciplinary file on an official who processed a visa for the VPP of Alicante while their spouse was a requester
The Valencian Generalitat has opened a disciplinary investigation into a civil servant for processing a visa for protected housing in Alicante, with their spouse listed as a requester, while the PSOE party has reported potential criminal offenses to the Public Prosecutor's Office.
Mazón changed the law so that VPOs like those in Alicante can be sold at free rental prices
The Valencian government changed legislation allowing certain protected housing in Alicante to be sold at market rates after a designated period, leading to increased property values.