The Five Most Notable News Stories in Alicante on Friday, May 30

TodoAlicante's editorial team prepares a summary of the day with the five news stories that have shaped the province's current events this Friday, May 30.

They say curiosity killed the cat, but it seems the well-known saying hasn't deterred Alicante residents and tourists who, since Wednesday, have been strolling along the new Postiguet breakwater and the recently created sandy area from the construction works. The project, executed by the General Directorate of Coasts to replace the old breakwater, was completed last Tuesday, and although the area remains fenced off, it hasn't stopped people from using it. Click here to read the full story.

Another assault at the Villena penitentiary. A few days ago, the incident occurred in the prison's Isolation module, but this time it happened in one of the ordinary regime modules, where a female officer was assaulted by a troublesome inmate. Click here to read the full story.

A 59-year-old American enjoyed a grand and free holiday with his partner in Alicante. According to this newspaper, the tourist stayed for several weeks in a central hotel in the city. During the first few days, he paid for his stay, but then stopped, claiming he had "bank issues." The National Police arrested him for alleged fraud. Click here to read the full story.

Housing is going through a more than complex moment. With prices at their peak, demand isn't dropping, and the province records monthly transaction records, with over a hundred per day. Transactions, with more than a hundred a day. The tension in prices, scarce supply, and extremely high demand are causing a market imbalance and pushing lower incomes out of it. Click here to read the full story.

The lines of Alicante's Metropolitan Transport (TAM), the blue buses, will be reinforced starting this Sunday, June 1, as announced by the Ministry of Environment, Infrastructure, and Territory. Specifically, the interurban bus lines 21, 23, and 24 will see increased frequencies to connect Alicante with surrounding municipalities such as El Campello, Sant Joan, Mutxamel, and San Vicente del Raspeig. Click here to read the full story.

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