ITV strike mediation fails
Unions representing motor vehicle inspection (ITV) service workers in the Valencia region are set to go on an indefinite strike from Monday, after no...
Finding fairies
A study led by Alicante university has discovered new examples around the world of fairy circles – enigmatic patterns of bare soil surrounded by...
Cocaine discovered in airport package
Guardia Civil and customs intercepted a shipment of three kilos of cocaine at Alicante-Elche airport.
Two men aged 28 and 30, both Swedish residents of...
Residents have their say on local spending
Participative budgets are allowing Alicante province residents to decide on how their local authority spends some of its cash.
In Pedreguer local people have until...
New tax breaks outlined by Valencia government
New tax deductions will affect 87.5% of potential contributors and save them a total of over €199 million, according to regional president Carlos Mazón.
He...
Clarification sought over illegal holiday let clampdown
The Valencia government has been asked to explain the measures that it is going to take to crack down on the illegal letting of...
Public funding announced to stage bull-run events
Rather than heeding public calls to ban ‘bous al carrer’ bull runs, the new Valencia government has said it will give public subsidies to...
‘Radical’ overhaul in the offing for regional health service
In a keynote speech in the Valencia parliament, regional health councillor Marciano Gómez stated that the new coalition government will carry out an ‘integral...
Bird rescue
The provincial fire brigade reported on Sunday that there had been a ‘happy ending’ for a bird of prey which became trapped in the...
Passengers hit by airport strike action
Long queues formed as passengers tried to access the departure area security-check zone at Alicante-Elche airport at the weekend.
The CCOO union noted that the...
Education concerns
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September 5
Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my concern about the growing issue of overcrowded classes in the schools on the Costa Blanca, particularly...
‘Experts’ advise on fort consolidation scheme
Callosa de Ensarriá council is working on a €176,407 restoration project for the Fort de Bèrnia.
The 16th century defence system, high above the town...
Delivery backlog denounced
On page 9 we report that more than 60,000 letters, parcels and notifications are waiting to be delivered in Alicante province due to a...
Benissa bypass overhaul gets green light
Extra works on the new Benissa bypass to make it safer and easier to use have been given the go-ahead by the government.
The ministry...
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Flamingo saved by beachgoer
British resident Shannon Downes was enjoying Moraira’s Portet beach with her mother on Saturday when she saw a bird fly over her head to...
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