Booster jabs for 60s announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Wednesday that all people in their 60s will receive a booster jab to protect them against Covid-19.
Previously national...
Law to limit light at night
A draft regional law regarding light pollution and the nocturnal environment is about to be published for anyone to register objections or suggestions.
“Stopping light...
Neglected building bought up by town hall
Torrevieja’s Green party (Los Verdes) has questioned the wisdom of spending €800,000 on the purchase of the old ice factory – a building at...
Counterfeit clothing supply ring smashed
The National Police have arrested 31 suspects and seized 19,000 items of counterfeit clothing and accessories in an operation carried out around the Valencia...
Held to ransom at Spanish customs
Email
November 19
Re: last week's letter.
I realise that my issue with Spanish customs pales into insignificance compared to your experience. But I felt it worthwhile...
Letter of invitation
Valencia
November 20
Editor,
Many thanks for the clear information that a 'Carta de Invitacion' stamped and sealed by the Spanish National Police is not needed for...
Delays at HMRC in processing double taxation forms
Email
November 22
Hello,
I thought your readers might be interested in the current delay at the HMRC in processing Double Taxation forms (DT-Spain) which is currently...
‘Incredible’ employment figures hailed
Unemployment in Spain fell by the largest ever number for a month of November, 74,381, and the number of workers making social security contributors...
‘Vuelta’ returns in 2022
The 2022 edition of the Vuelta a España (tour of Spain) cycle race will feature a stage that links the two principal municipalities in...
Double Taxation
Email
November 28
Dear Editor,
I wish Rob Bacon good luck with his double taxation processing.
When it is approved, it may not be the end of his...
Overtime bringing surgery waits down
Waiting lists for surgery in the Valencia region have been reduced by an average of 10 days since September and almost a month compared...
Fairer tax for property sellers
A revised law for the municipal capital gains tax known as the ‘plusvalÃa’ – paid when someone sells, is given or inherits a home...
Autumn snow arrives
Snowploughs were out in the north of the Valencia region yesterday and more snow is forecast today, with the interior of Castellón province on...
Hunter shoots cyclist ‘mistaken for rabbit’
A cyclist was riddled with buckshot by a hunter who claimed to have mistaken him for a rabbit in Alicante on Saturday.
The incident has...
COSTA BLANCA NEWS
Rollercoaster electricity prices continue
The wholesale energy price in Spain continues to fluctuate wildly.
Today (Wednesday) householders signed up to the regulated tariff (PVPC) will pay an average of...
