Threat of industrial action marks May Day
Union leaders have warned of an autumn of discontent if an agreement cannot be reached this month with business representatives over salary rises.
They noted...
Drought decree on the way
After one of the driest starts to the spring on record – and reservoirs on the brink in some parts of the country –...
Fewer flags – but still best in Spain
Valencia has once again been awarded more Blue Flags than any other region in Spain, with 153 – five fewer than last year.
The full...
Coronation visit
The Spanish king and queen, Don Felipe and Doña Letizia undertook a two-day trip to London for the Coronation of King Charles III.
They arrived...
Job creation boost
The number of social security contributors increased by 128,824 people in April. This brings the national total of people in work to 20,661,195, up...
Storm warning
Today’s orange alert for storms and torrential rain now covers the whole of Alicante province.
It runs from 16.00 to 05.00 tomorrow (Wednesday).
According to state...
Widespread swoop on cannabis clubs
A total of seven cannabis clubs in Torrevieja have been busted by the Guardia Civil.
They arrested 19 suspects who hail from the UK, Ireland,...
Bid to bring in temporary property sale ban for foreigners
An amendment to the new national housing law to prohibit the sale of homes to foreign people or businesses for three years – which...
Good wood for emergencies
People affected by natural disasters in the Valencia region – such as forest fires or floods – will be able to use emergency wooden...
Sizzling Saturday on the way
While southern Spain has been sweltering in record temperatures for the month of April, the hottest day for most of Alicante province will not...
Rescued from the torrent
Alicante fire brigade have a shared a photo of the scene of a rescue which they carried out on Tuesday morning.
A spokesman noted that...
Knife-wielding robber detained
A suspect has been arrested for holding up a convenience store in Torrevieja and stealing €540 in cash.
The robber was wielding a large knife...
Fin whales may be residents, say scientists
The Earth's second-largest animal has long been a regular visitor to the waters of Alicante province – but scientists now believe they may be...
Suspects detained over migrant boat deaths
Two migrant boat operators wielding machetes forced their 14 passengers to jump into the cold sea when they were 500 metres away from the...