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...
‘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...
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...
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...
Covid passport will start on Friday
The Covid ‘passport’ system proposed by the Valencia government has been given the green light by the Regional Supreme Court (TSJCV) and will come...
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...
Travel requirements changed for Britons
British visitors will have to show a vaccination certificate against Covid-19 to enter Spain as the government tightens restrictions for travel from countries outside...
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...
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...
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...
More cash for Alicante, vows regional government
The Valencia government has given more details of how their budget for 2022 will impact on Alicante province.
Regional councillor for the treasury Vicent Soler...
Rubbish on the beach
Email
November 21
Dear Editor,
We were not too pleased after our 20 minute swim in the sea at Mil Palmeras beach a week or two ago.
Swimming...
Covid ‘passport’ for interiors
Regional president Ximo Puig has announced that ‘Covid passports’ will be required to enter the interior of any hostelry or recreational establishment which has...
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Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
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