Police pounce on airport pickpockets
NATIONAL Police have arrested two men allegedly specialised in stealing wallets from tourists at Alicante-Elche airport.
The suspects, one Argentinian and the other Spanish, are...
VAT slashed for gas
VAT (IVA) on natural gas will be reduced from 21% to 5% from October, the government announced following Tuesday’s Cabinet meeting.
The measure, which will...
Shake-up for entry procedures to Spain
SOME Covid-19 paperwork checks at Spain’s borders were eliminated this week.
The ministry for health noted that with effect from Tuesday it was no longer...
Entry form scrapped
Some Covid-19 paperwork procedures at Spain’s borders were removed this week.
The ministry for health said that from Tuesday it was no longer necessary for...
Briton falls on the ‘Rock of the North’
The fire service helicopter was called to rescue a 78-year-old Briton who suffered a fall while he was descending the footpath which leads to...
Calpe remembers hero policeman
Calpe mayoress Ana Sala lamented the ‘tragic death’ of local police officer Juan Manuel Policarpo Moll, who was washed away by flood water in...
Fire destroys wrecking yard
Firefighters spent all day Sunday tackling a blaze at a wrecking yard in Catral.
They were alerted at around 06.45 after flames took hold in...
Covid memorial garden for city
A garden dedicated to the victims of Covid-19 will contribute towards the transformation and improvement of Elche’s Carrús neighbourhood, according to city hall.
The park...
‘Mini eco-parks’ help cut ‘e-waste’
Recycling has just become easier in Denia – as well as the usual paper, glass and plastic, residents and visitors can now drop off...
Free legal advice service extended
The regional government’s free legal advice service, Justiprop is now also available in Orihuela, announced the town hall on Thursday.
It is being provided every...
Promises, promises
September 2
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Yesterday, as is my custom, I went down to the promenade to check in situ if the issues that I had presented at...
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September 11
Dear Editor,
First of all I need to state that many people in the area object strongly to any criticism aimed at the above...
‘A Loyal Friend’
Put down your crown and sceptre
Your orb and mantle fine
You've earned your rest
You've stood the test
A Queen proud and divine
So many years of service
With...
Villajoyosa’s discount vouchers available
Villajoyosa council has set up a website for people to purchase their discount vouchers to be spent in the town’s shops participating in the...
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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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