ITV stations go back on strike
More strikes have been called in the ITV (MOT) motor vehicle inspection service pay dispute, which the regional government claimed to have settled in...
Seagrass prairies ‘in good health’
The condition of the most important seagrass prairies off the coast of the Valencia region has improved over the last 20 years, according to...
Second runway row takes off
The controversial proposal to construct a second runway at Alicante-Elche airport is leading to a war of words between rival political forces in the...
Returning life to the sea
The Oceanogràfic foundation and regional government have returned various marine animals to the sea off El Saler.
There were seven seahorses, 22 corals and two...
Action demanded to tackle food price hikes
The reduction in IVA (VAT) on certain basic foodstuffs to combat inflation has not stopped many prices from rising significantly, according to a study...
Farmers’ call to make agriculture ‘viable’
With agriculture on war footing, the government has announced a one-off payment for 139,756 farmers around Spain amounting to €269 million.
However, the funding has...
Fire watch teams get new equipment
A total of 32 new vehicles are being delivered to the regional forest fire prevention service to watch out for blazes in the countryside...
Health agency planned by the government
The government has given more information on the national public health agency (Agencia Estatal de Salud Pública) which is being set up.
According to the...
Sabadell records huge profits
Alicante-based Banco Sabadell has announced profits of €1.3 billion for 2023, which is a rise of 55.1% on last year’s figure.
According to analysts, the...
Face mask requirement repealed
The requirement to wear face masks in healthcare centres in the Valencia region has been withdrawn by the regional government due a fall in...
Bearded vultures are back
The Valencia government has confirmed that adult bearded vultures have returned to the region.
They launched a reintroduction programme at the Tinença de Benifassà natural...
‘Green’ light for Madrid airport expansion questioned
Socialist party Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced the launch of the controversial €2.4 billion expansion plan for Madrid-Barajas airport – much to the...
Reducing radiation for radiology tests
Digital radiology rooms with a camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to personalise tests on patients and minimise their exposure to radiation have been set...
Where shall Ouigo now?
The low-cost high-speed train (AVE) concessionary, Ouigo plans to launch connections to Valladolid and Segovia from April, the former as an extension of the...
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PM considers his position
In a bombshell letter to the nation, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has cancelled his agenda and said he will spend the weekend deciding if...
