Three Arrested in Pilar as Police Smash Major International Cocaine Network
Albanian-led organisation allegedly transported tonnes of cocaine from southern Spain to Catalonia for distribution across Europe
Three people have been arrested in Pilar de la...
Tabarca Divided Over Campaign for Greater Self-Government
One residents’ group says greater autonomy would help resolve years of neglect, while opponents question whether the island could support itself financially
Residents of Tabarca...
Don’t blame the tourists for Alicante’s failings
Tourism is increasingly being blamed for many of Alicante’s problems, from overcrowded streets and rising rents to the disappearance of traditional shops. Yet attacking...
EDITION 1145 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 14 – 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor.
In the Leader this week we lead...
Vega Baja Parties Begin Countdown to 2027 Elections
Torrevieja offers continuity, while uncertainty surrounds candidates in Orihuela and Almoradí
With eight months remaining before the 2027 regional and municipal elections, Alicante province’s main...
