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Benidorm industrial estate: a never-ending construction site costing millions

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Benidorm industrial estate - An endless construction site costing millions

Benidorm industrial estate: an endless construction site costing millions 30 years of planning, exploding budgets and endless bureaucracy. The Benidorm industrial estate was supposed to be a milestone in urban development. Planned as the home of the first shopping centre and numerous commercial areas, however, it seems to be turning into a multi-million euro grave. Since the 1990s on the

02/01/2025

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Tourism boom - Spain reaches 3 million employees in the sector for the first time

Tourism boom: Spain reaches 3 million employees in the sector for the first time Record figures in the third quarter of 2024 reinforce the key role of tourism for the Spanish economy The Spanish tourism sector reached a historic milestone in the third quarter of 2024: with 3,019,064 employees, the industry surpassed the 3 million mark for the first time, as Turespaña reports. This corresponds to a

31/12/2024

Attention travellers: more bureaucracy for your holidays

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Travellers beware - more bureaucracy for holidays

Travellers beware - more bureaucracy for holidays The new register for accommodation has been in force since the beginning of December - with a long list of requirements for guests and providers. Going on holiday? Yes, but with paperwork, please. The Spanish Ministry of the Interior's new traveller register came into force on 2 December. The aim: more

29/12/2024

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News on the Costa Blanca

News on the Costa Blanca Dénia pushes ahead with smart tourism strategy Dénia City Council has convened the Interdepartmental Technical Commission (CTI) to assess progress in positioning the city as a Smart Tourism Destination (DTI). Under the leadership of Mayor Vicent Grimalt and representatives from various departments, the review of the city's

28/12/2024

2025 federal election: How Germans can vote on the Costa Blanca

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Bundestag election 2025 - How Germans can vote on the Costa Blanca

Bundestag election 2025: How Germans can vote on the Costa Blanca Important information for voters abroad - deadlines, requirements and tips for postal voting. The election for the new Bundestag will take place on 23 February 2025. Germans living on the Costa Blanca will also be able to cast their vote - and that

18/12/2024

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Devastating DANA in Valencia: a region in mourning and solidarity

Devastating DANA in Valencia - A region in mourning and solidarity With over 230 confirmed fatalities and dozens missing, DANA shakes Valencia. As the clean-up work begins, political discussions are taking shape and there are important tips for travellers. The Valencia region is experiencing one of the worst natural disasters in its history. The latest

15/11/2024

Benidorm Town Hall organises aid campaigns

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Severe DANA devastates Valencia: Solidarity grows in the Marina Baixa

Severe DANA devastates Valencia: solidarity grows in the Marina Baixa With at least 202 fatalities, the clean-up work in Valencia is in full swing, while numerous communities in the Marina Baixa are launching relief operations. The communities of the Marina Baixa are showing unprecedented solidarity in the face of the disaster. The town halls are setting up collection centres for urgently needed relief supplies.

01/11/2024

Severe storms in the Valencia region (AP photo)

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Worst flood disaster in decades in Valencia: numerous fatalities and massive destruction

Worst flood disaster in decades in Valencia: numerous fatalities and massive destruction A severe DANA storm (isolated low-pressure system) has plunged the Valencia region into a disaster of unprecedented proportions, claiming 51 lives so far. Requena-Utiel, Hoya de Buñol and the Ribera Alta have been particularly affected. In l'Horta Sud, flooding was caused by

01/11/2024

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Dénia suspends new licences for tourist rentals for one year

Dénia suspends new permits for tourist rentals for a year In view of the increasing conflicts between residents and tourists, Dénia city council has decided to suspend the issuing of new permits for tourist rentals in the city centre for a year. This measure, which has also been extended to the conversion of ground floors into holiday flats, is intended to

27/08/2024

Record number of visitors over the long weekend: 325,000 tourists in Alicante

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Record attendance over the long weekend: 325,000 tourists in Alicante - 100 million euros turnover

Record number of visitors over the long weekend: 325,000 tourists in Alicante - 100 million euros in turnover The long weekend in August once again confirmed the province of Alicante as a tourist centre in Spain. Over 325,000 visitors flocked to the region, resulting in a turnover of over 100 million euros. Hotels and holiday flats were

16/08/2024

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Explosive rise in rental prices on the Costa Blanca

Explosive rise in rental prices on the Costa Blanca Rental prices in Benidorm and the entire province of Alicante continue to rise. According to the latest report from the Fotocasa platform, rental costs in Benidorm have more than doubled compared to ten years ago. In April 2024, rental prices were 138 %

15/08/2024

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Province of Alicante records employment growth in the second quarter

Province of Alicante records employment growth in second quarter The province of Alicante recorded a significant increase in employment in the second quarter of the year. A total of 36,800 new jobs were created, bringing the total number of people in employment to 849,500. It is particularly noteworthy that three out of four new jobs were filled by women, according to the

26/07/2024

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Political dispute over unfinished promenade in Altea

Political dispute over unfinished promenade in Altea In Altea, the halt to construction work on the seafront promenade in the middle of the summer season is causing political controversy. The Partido Popular (PP) criticises the „danger“ posed by the unfinished underground rubbish containers on Calle Sant Pere, while the government stresses that completion is the responsibility of the coastal authority.

24/07/2024

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Spain triumphs at Euro 2024: jubilation on the Costa Blanca

Spain triumphs in Euro 2024: jubilation on the Costa Blanca Spain has done it! With an impressive 2:1 victory over England in the final of Euro 2024, the Spanish national team has once again confirmed its place at the top of European football. The whole country cheered, including on the Costa Blanca

15/07/2024

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Calpe implements strict noise protection regulations for the summer: construction work limited in time

Calpe implements strict noise regulation for the summer: construction work limited in time Calpe City Council has once again implemented an important regulation to reduce noise during the summer period. This ordinance, which restricts the use of heavy machinery and construction equipment, aims to ensure that residents and visitors can enjoy a quiet summertime.

07/07/2024

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