Alicante

Photo Story: Holy Week procession in Alicante

People touch the cross during the procession of the Holy Christ of the Gypsies during the Holy Week in Alicante, eastern Spain, on Wednesday. Via EPA-EFE/Manuel Lorenzo

Photo Story: World’s biggest Christmas Nativity Scene on display in Alicante

Locals walk by the world's largest Christmas Nativity Scene in Alicante, eastern Spain. This year, the Three Wise Kings, represented by 16, 15 and 11-meter statues, will join Saint Joseph…

Two British tourists die in Alicante (Spain) after falling from promenade while taking a selfie

Two British men have died after falling from a beach promenade in the Spanish seaside city of Alicante. Spanish media have reported that the accident happened on Wednesday night when…

A new, forceful Pope Leo steps onto the world stage

Pope Leo has debuted a new, forceful speaking style on his four-nation Africa tour this week, issuin...

Two arms brokers on trial in UK for missiles and fighter jet deals with Libya and Sudan

Two arms brokers arranged illegal deals to supply ex-Soviet surface-to-air missile systems to South ...

Malta News Briefing – Saturday 18 April 2026

Morning Briefing PM vows stable energy supply as inflation gap with euro area widens Prime Min...

Leading Balkan Cartel member arrested in Montenegro

On 15 April 2026, Europol supported law enforcement authorities in Montenegro in conducting a large-...

Far-right AfD overtakes German conservatives in new poll

The far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has edged ahead of the conservative Christian Democratic...

NATO will not collapse and US will defend its allies, Estonian minister says

NATO member Estonia has no doubt that the United States would help defend it if Russia attacks, its ...

Updated – Malta News Briefing – Friday 17 April 2026

Updated 1215 PM Abela Says Malta’s Gas and Aviation Fuel Supplies Secure Despite Global Crisis: P...

Italy urged by IEA chief to rethink nuclear power

Italy should reconsider its rejection of nuclear energy as it seeks greater energy security and econ...

Netherlands migration bills face backlash over “illegal stay” offence clause

A proposal in the Netherlands to make it a criminal offence to remain in the country without valid r...

Diplomatic strain between Washington and Rome deepens amid Iran and NATO row

United States President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, s...