The Top Five News Stories from Sunday, 22nd June in Alicante

TodoAlicante's editorial team has prepared a summary of the day's events with the five news stories that have shaped the province's current affairs this Sunday, 22nd June.

Impressive. That is how the mascletà was this Sunday, 22nd June at Luceros Square in Alicante. The pyrotechnics company Fuegos Artificiales del Mediterráneo from Vilamarxant went all out, bursting the eardrums of everyone who came to witness this masterpiece. Click here to read the full story.

Just hours have passed since Baver-Els Antigons began their reign at the 2025 Alicante Hogueras. The Special category district has won the first prize with their bonfire 'Vanity', a work by Paco Torres with design by Paco Camallonga. Click here to read the full story.

The reasons are still unknown, but around 10 a.m. this Sunday, the ninot on carrer de la hoguera Pla Hospital began to burn. Two days earlier than planned, this commission saw their ironic critique of the tourist apartments mushrooming in their neighbourhood go up in flames. Click here to read the full story.

Setting up a Special category barraca is no easy task, especially in the Juan XXIII neighbourhood, in the heart of Alicante's North Zone. The barraquers of Trons i Bacores know this well, as they have opted for the highest category this Hogueras. And not only that: their portalada has won the second prize in the Special category, a recognition of the collective effort of a commission that works with their hands, heart, and pride of being from the north. Click here to read the full story.

The stable weather and calm sea typical of this early summer have led to an influx of boats towards the coast of Alicante province: up to four vessels with 59 people on board have been rescued since 18th June by Maritime Rescue and assisted by the Red Cross. Click here to read the full story.

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