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EDITION 1143 OF THE COSTA BLANCA LEADER NEWSPAPER 31 AUGUST – 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

The latest edition brings English-language news, sport and events from across the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor. The Valencian Government has warned that the region could face further flash floods in the coming months as the Mediterranean Sea continues to warm and autumn storms approach. Regional government spokesperson Miguel Barrachina said the combination of […] The post EDITION 1143 OF…

The latest edition of the Costa Blanca Leader newspaper, dated 31 August to 6 September 2026, brings English-language news, sports, and events from the southern Costa Blanca and Mar Menor regions. The Valencian Government has issued a warning regarding the possibility of additional flash floods in the upcoming months, as the Mediterranean Sea continues to warm and autumn storms approach.

Miguel Barrachina, a spokesperson for the regional government, explained that the combination of unusually warm seawater and the region's mountainous landscape heightens the risk of severe, fast-moving floods. In Villena, the Guardia Civil's Judicial Police and the Valencian regional police are currently investigating a swift raid on the MUVI Museum.

The heist took place in just four minutes during the early hours of Thursday, during which thieves escaped with solid gold artifacts valued at nearly €2 million.

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