Tárbena wildfire – update
The regional emergency services gave an update at 08.30 this morning on the Tárbena wildfire.
They reminded that it has been brought under control by...
Court backs beach residents
Residents of houses on the beach at Playa Babilonia in Guardamar del Segura have won a court case demanding that sections of the road...
Tram plan for Alicante airport
The race is on – Elche city hall has announced a plan to run a tram to Alicante-Elche airport, which could be up and...
More AVEs for less money
Low-cost private rail company Ouigo is to start operating four high-speed train (AVE) services per day between Murcia and Madrid, with tickets going on...
Brain drain to Spain
A record number of foreigners are working in Spain – many in ‘high value’ professions.
The government reported this week that more non-Spaniards than ever...
Tárbena wildfire ‘stabilised’
The wildfire which has been burning out of control in the mountains of Alicante province was finally classified as ‘stabilised’ last night (Tuesday) at...
Pedestrians given a lift
Benidorm town hall is in the process of installing a lift on Calle Jilguero which will connect Avenida Jaime I with Calle Tordo in...
Arrests over mountain wildfire
A father and his son were arrested on Monday – and later released – in connection with the agricultural fire that allegedly caused the...
On red
There is an ‘extreme’ risk of forest fires starting in the Valencia region today (Monday), according to the regional emergency services.
The dry conditions and...
Painkiller under investigation
A painkiller banned in 40 countries but widely used in Spain is under legal investigation following a six-year campaign by a Jávea-based medical interpreter.
The...
Beware fake ITV appointments
The regional government is warning the public about a ‘fraudulent’ website it has accused of posing as the legitimate online portal of the public...
Taxi service revolution on the way
A radical change in regulations governing taxis operating in the Vega Baja has been proposed by the Valencia government.
It would see this part of...
Smokers face two-pronged attack from health chiefs
The Valencia government has advised smokers they will face increased costs and fewer public places where they can indulge their habit.
Regional councillor for health,...
Spain set to ditch golden visa scheme
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced the end of the so-called golden visa.
The scheme which allowed people from countries outside the European Union to gain...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
