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Denia,
June 19
Dear Editor,
Do we need any more clues that the world is heading for climate disaster?
The last few months in Spain should be enough...
Luxury villas paying too little property tax, claims council
The region’s most expensive street to buy a home is paying some of the lowest rates of taxes to its local council, according to...
New laws on smoking begin to bite
Alicante city local police issued fines to 25 people in one day for smoking too close to other people in public areas.
City hall reported...
The storm in photos
Costa Blanca News photographer Ángel Garcia has been to towns including Calpe, Moraira, Benissa and Jávea to photograph the effects of Storm Gloria.
Full report...
Earthquakes in the Marina Alta
Two small earthquakes occurred in the north of Alicante province on Easter Sunday.
The tremors were noted by residents but did not cause any damage.
The...
Suspected bank robbers arrested
Five suspected Italian bank robbers have been detained by the National Police.
They were based in Orihuela Costa at the time of the arrests.
Full report...
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...
Getting to grips with Dalí
The exciting new Dalí exhibition at Alicante’s museum of fine art (MUBAG) has been inaugurated by president of Alicante province Toni Pérez.
‘Dalí. Metamorfosis’ contains...
Police score against drug smugglers
The security forces have seized nearly 12 tonnes of hashish in two different stings against gangs which were running drugs into Spain from North...
Thoughts on Negative Covid-19 test required to enter Spain
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Dec 5
If you have a test 72 hours before departure there is no guarantee you remain virus free in the following 72 hours....
Helpline set up for Ukraine refugees
The Valencia government has set up a special hotline for Ukranian refugees.
Councillor for justice and the interior Gabriela Bravo said the ‘112 Ucrania’ number...
I don’t believe in coincidences
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July 19
Dear Sir,
Well that was a quick response following the letter about poor maintenance in Quesada in your letters page on July 8.
The writer...
Clandestine care home uncovered
A woman is under investigation for running an unofficial old people’s home in a private house in Almoradí, according to the Guardia Civil.
She acted...
Housing market optimism despite uncertainty
The safe-haven value of property and a predicted economic recovery have buoyed the housing market in Alicante province, with 67.3% of businesses confident that...
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The 2024 Summer Olympics
Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
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