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Torrevieja Seeks Exclusion Order Against Illegal Vendor After Police Assault

Torrevieja City Council has joined legal proceedings against an illegal street vendor arrested for allegedly assaulting a Local Police officer, and is asking the court to impose an unusual restriction: a ban preventing him from returning to a specific section of the Juan Aparicio promenade. The council says the measure is aimed at tackling repeated [] The post Torrevieja Seeks Exclusion Order Against Illegal Vendor After Police Assault appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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SAYING IT AS IT IS

Another Extraordinary Week in Orihuela Politics – How Much More Damage Can the Municipality’s Reputation Take? If anyone wanted a snapshot of the state of politics in Orihuela, they only had to look at the headlines Last week. One story after another has painted a picture that no municipality should ever want associated with its [] The post SAYING IT AS IT IS appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Gunpowder Battle Rocks Orihuela in Clash of Moors and Christians

A record 171 musketeers fired more than 170 kilos of gunpowder before a spectacular new multimedia re-enactment of the capture of the castle in Plaza Ramón Sijé Orihuela’s streets erupted to the thunder of gunpowder on Tuesday as the city’s Moors and Christians celebrations staged their traditional battle for control of the castle. Following Sunday’s [] The post Gunpowder Battle Rocks Orihuela in Clash of Moors and Christians appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Choral Competition Begins at 72nd Torrevieja Habaneras Contest

Choirs from Europe, Asia and the Americas take to the stage as organisers also unveil the official poster and dates for the 2027 edition The competitive stage of Torrevieja’s 72nd International Habaneras and Polyphony Choral Contest began on Tuesday, launching four consecutive evenings of performances at the Municipal Theatre. Choirs representing three continents are competing [] The post Choral Competition Begins at 72nd Torrevieja Habaneras Contest appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Young Man Jailed Over Spate of Burglaries in Torrevieja Residential Areas

A 21-year-old man has been remanded in custody after being arrested by the Guardia Civil in connection with a series of burglaries targeting homes in residential areas of Torrevieja. The suspect is accused of carrying out at least five break-ins in different parts of the municipality, mainly in housing developments and residential districts on the [] The post Young Man Jailed Over Spate of Burglaries in Torrevieja Residential Areas appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Vinicius Goes Under the Knife as Fans Spot a New Look

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has been making use of his summer break in a way most footballers do: relaxing, posting on Instagram and, apparently, fitting in a little facial fine-tuning before pre-season calls him back. The Brazilian winger is currently on holiday after a disappointing World Cup campaign, in which Brazil were knocked out [] The post Vinicius Goes Under the Knife as Fans Spot a New Look appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Beachwear Fines: Where the Law Meets the Bikini Line

Every summer, as reliably as sunburn and 5 bottles of water, the same question returns to Spain’s coastal towns: why do shirtless men risk fines for wandering through the streets, while women in tiny bikinis often seem to pass untroubled? It is one of those great Mediterranean mysteries, somewhere between “why is the parking machine [] The post Beachwear Fines: Where the Law Meets the Bikini Line appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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A FREE GUIDED TOUR OF CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ

Caravaca de la Cruz, around 75 kilometres west of Murcia, is one of Spain’s most fascinating historic destinations. Crowned by its hilltop castle and Basilica of the Vera Cruz, the city combines medieval fortifications, magnificent churches and centuries of religious tradition. Visitors can explore its remarkable spiritual and military heritage during a free guided tour [] The post A FREE GUIDED TOUR OF CARAVACA DE LA CRUZ appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Orihuela Strengthens Street-Cleaning Fleet with €174,000 Water Tanker

Orihuela City Council has added a new high-specification water tanker to its municipal street-cleaning fleet as part of an ongoing programme to modernise services across the municipality. The vehicle, costing 174,240 including VAT, will be used to wash streets throughout Orihuela city, its outlying districts and Orihuela Costa. It is expected to enter service immediately. [] The post Orihuela Strengthens Street-Cleaning Fleet with 174,000 Water Tanker appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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Fugitive Arrested Over Attempted Homicide After 3 Years

A fugitive wanted by the courts since 2023 over an alleged attempted homicide in Caravaca de la Cruz has been arrested by the Guardia Civil following a targeted operation in the Murcia region. The man was detained in Alguazas during Operation Cacolmenar, an investigation launched to track down and arrest a suspect who had several [] The post Fugitive Arrested Over Attempted Homicide After 3 Years appeared first on The Leader - The No. 1 Spanish Newspaper - Spain News, Sport, Spanish Property for Sale, Business Directory, Classifieds, and Advertising.

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