Alicante

Alicante, a city in Spain's Valencian Community, is currently in the news due to several developments. Meteorologically, it is under alert for potential heavy showers and storms, with a notable drop in temperatures expected. Administratively, progress is being made on the future central park, a two-kilometer green space planned over railway lines, with officials marking its development. In terms of animal welfare, a rescued white tiger named Sona, formerly the last circus tiger in Portugal, has begun a new life at a sanctuary in Villena, Alicante. The region is also experiencing significant foreign tourism, with the Valencian Community attracting over 12 million foreign visitors in 2025, contributing to the local economy. Additionally, a local bishop from Orihuela-Alicante has made headlines for comparing Donald Trump to "The Exorcist" child. An actress born in Alicante, Elisabeth Martínez, is also gaining recognition for her role in a new film adaptation.