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Santa Pola Crowns its 2026 Festival Queens

Conchi Gabarrón López has been chosen as the Queen of the Third Age in a gala that concluded the festive celebrations.

17 August 2026Local

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Elche advances Ronda Sur with €500,000 for 31 plots

The first phase of expropriations is finalized, pending the definitive project from the Generalitat and claims to the Ministry.

17 August 2026Local

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Drug trafficking clan dismantled in Elche: father and son arrested

National Police arrested two men distributing cocaine door-to-door via motorcycles, both with prior drug-related offenses.

16 August 2026Local

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Helena Martínez Alba Crowned Queen of Santa Pola Festivals 2026

The young woman was chosen by popular vote in a gala featuring a performance by singer Soraya.

16 August 2026Local

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Elche: Surroundings of Santa Maria renovated, basilica planning underway

Works on Plaza del Congreso Eucarístico and adjacent streets will last 9-11 months, while a foundation is being established for the temple's rehabilitation.

15 August 2026Local

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Port Hotels and Elche CF Extend Sponsorship Deal Until 2027

The hotel chain will continue as the official sponsor of the 'franjiverde' entity, with its branding on the team's jersey.

14 August 2026Sports

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Santa Pola to Elect its Senior Queen from Five Candidates This Saturday

The gala, featuring a performance by Soraya, will take place at the El Palmeral auditorium with already sold-out free invitations.

14 August 2026Local

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Elche's Nit de l’Albà Burns 9.6 Tons of Gunpowder with Few Incidents

The pyrotechnic spectacle, culminating in the Palmera de la Virgen, sees a slight increase in gunpowder used and only one woman taken to hospital for burns.

14 August 2026Local

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Elche Celebrates the Eve of the Mystery Play, Marking 25 Years as a World Heritage Site

The sacred play commemorates its anniversary as Spain's first intangible heritage, with a broadcast on À Punt.

14 August 2026Culture

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Elche fires 9.6 tons of gunpowder in Nit de l’Albà with fewer incidents

The celebration culminates with the Palmera de la Virgen and a reduced health report, although one woman suffered burns.

14 August 2026Local

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Joan Castaño Named Elche's 'Hijo Predilecto' for Work on Misteri

The historian is honored for his role as a restorer of the traditional festival, drawing parallels with Pedro Ibarra.

13 August 2026Culture

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Elche: Hospitality and leisure venues to open until 06:00 for Nit de la Roà

The Elche City Council authorizes exceptional extended hours for the festival from August 14th to 15th.

13 August 2026Local

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