Neighbours’ deadly dispute
A dispute between neighbours at a luxury housing complex in Calpe is suspected to have led to their deaths following a violent confrontation.
The Guardia...
Ban on farmers’ fires
The Valencia government has banned the burning of agricultural waste in the countryside until October 15 after the practice allegedly caused two huge infernos...
Arrests over mountain wildfire
A father and his son were arrested on Monday – and later released – in connection with the agricultural fire that allegedly caused the...
On-the-run Swede pulled up
A Swedish man trying to escape a prison sentence in his home country ended up being caught in Torrevieja by the National Police.
A spokesman...
Underwater investigators drafted in
A ‘special team of marine vigilance environmental officers’ is being set up by the Valencia government.
Regional councillor for the environment, infrastructure and land, Salomé...
On red
There is an ‘extreme’ risk of forest fires starting in the Valencia region today (Monday), according to the regional emergency services.
The dry conditions and...
Painkiller under investigation
A painkiller banned in 40 countries but widely used in Spain is under legal investigation following a six-year campaign by a Jávea-based medical interpreter.
The...
Beware fake ITV appointments
The regional government is warning the public about a ‘fraudulent’ website it has accused of posing as the legitimate online portal of the public...
Cyclists
Email
April 11
Why do cyclists think they have the exclusive right to roads, lanes and pavements?
The government changed the law about how we drivers have...
Despair
A mother all alone with no aspirations to cope.
Dressed all in rags with no expectations of hope.
Left alone with child, cold, poor, homeless, forlorn.
On...
CLARO welcomes investment for Orihuela Costa in budget proposals for 2024
Press release
April 11
In a meeting of its executive committee on April 3, CLARO evaluated the investment proposals for Orihuela Costa in the budget for...
Taxi service revolution on the way
A radical change in regulations governing taxis operating in the Vega Baja has been proposed by the Valencia government.
It would see this part of...
Smokers face two-pronged attack from health chiefs
The Valencia government has advised smokers they will face increased costs and fewer public places where they can indulge their habit.
Regional councillor for health,...
Spain set to ditch golden visa scheme
PM Pedro Sánchez has announced the end of the so-called golden visa.
The scheme which allowed people from countries outside the European Union to gain...
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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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