Patricia Sánchez-Flores, radiant after marrying Javier Millet this Saturday in Xàbia. Tino Calvo

The Five Most Important News Stories from Alicante this Saturday, 28th June

TodoAlicante compiles the most relevant topics of the day with a brief summary to keep you informed about what has happened in the province.

Todo Alicante

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Sábado, 28 de junio 2025, 21:40

The editorial team of TodoAlicante reviews the current events and presents the five most notable news stories that occurred on Thursday, 26th June in the province of Alicante:

1

Patricia Sánchez-Flores says 'I do' among stars and tradition in Xàbia

Patricia Sánchez-Flores, granddaughter of Carmen Flores and niece of the iconic Lolita and Rosario, captured all the attention this Saturday by celebrating her wedding with sports lawyer Javier Millet in Xàbia. The young Valencian, born in 1999, is the daughter of football coach Quique Sánchez-Flores and Patricia Casanova, and has also gained notoriety on social media as an influencer and personal shopper. The town of La Marina Alta transformed into the epicenter of social chronicles this weekend to host this anticipated wedding. Click here to see the wedding photos.

2

LGBTQ+ flag stolen from the facade of an Alicante Town Hall on Pride Day

The Department of Equality of the Xàbia Town Hall has condemned the disappearance of the LGBTQ+ flag that was placed on the facade of the town hall as a symbol of support, visibility, and respect for the community. Click here to read the full story.

3

Endless queues to exit the parking lot after the fireworks in Alicante

The magic of the fireworks from the elevated walkway of the Port of Alicante attracts thousands of visitors, but the celebration turns into frustration for many drivers when the pyrotechnic show ends. Long queues, traffic jams, and waits of over an hour to exit the city center parking lots mark the end of the festive day, testing Alicante's urban mobility. Click here to read the full story.

4

Ben Hamed, physicality and versatility for Hércules' midfield

Hércules has its new 'watchdog' for the midfield. Cameroonian Ben Hamed arrives in Alicante from Amorebieta, where he scored three goals and provided an assist in the 36 official matches he played last season in Group 1 of the Primera RFEF. Click here to learn more about the new signing.

5

Alicante to transform schoolyards into 'bioclimatic islands'

Alicante is promoting the renaturalization of the city's schoolyards to turn them into 'bioclimatic islands', aiming to make them more sustainable and healthy, according to the City Council. The municipal goal is to expand this program to all public Infant and Primary schools in future editions as part of the commitment to the environment and children. Click here to read the full story.

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