Costa Blanca North

Costa Blanca North

State of emergency to continue

March 26, 2020

MPs have voted to extended state of emergency measures designed to halt the spread of the coronavirus pandemic until April 12. The parliamentary session was...

Costa Blanca North

Outlets where Costa Blanca News is still on sale during the...

March 25, 2020

Please click the following link to download a pdf with the list of the outlets where Costa Blanca News is still on sale during...

Costa Blanca North

No one will be left on the street, says Ambassador

March 25, 2020

The British Embassy has published advice for UK residents who are trying to return to their country of origin. They noted that the Spanish government...

Costa Blanca North

Campsite coronavirus chaos

March 25, 2020

The government decree issued last week, stating that all hotels, short term holiday rentals and campsites had to close caused alarm and upset throughout...

Costa Blanca North

Hefty fines for those who defy the lockdown

March 25, 2020

Spain is now into its second week of lockdown, and there is a stronger police presence than ever. At the weekend there were traffic...

Costa Blanca North

Coronavirus – regional update (Wednesday)

March 25, 2020

Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló has announced the figures relating to the coronavirus outbreak for the previous 24 hours. A further 28...

Costa Blanca North

Two dead after drinking ‘nearly pure’ alcohol

March 25, 2020

Two people have died after consuming drinks which contained 96% alcohol. National Police reported that they are investigating the deaths which occurred following a get-together...

Costa Blanca North

Fines for confinement breakers

March 25, 2020

More than 900 people have been fined in Torrevieja alone for breaking the confinement rules set out under the state of emergency decree. Around Spain...

Costa Blanca North

Making masks

March 24, 2020

Volunteers from all over Alicante province and the Mar Menor area have been manufacturing masks in their homes for the healthcare services to help...

Costa Blanca North

Coronavirus – regional update

March 23, 2020

Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló has just given the figures relating to the coronavirus outbreak for the previous 24 hours. She lamented...

Costa Blanca North

Field hospitals under construction

March 23, 2020

Three ‘field’ hospitals are being constructed in Alicante, Valencia and Castellón to treat coronavirus patients in the event of health service overload. Regional president Ximo...

Costa Blanca North

More protection for healthcare workers

March 23, 2020

The Valencia government is sending two planes to China to pick up essential healthcare material to fight the coronavirus. Regional president Ximo Puig explained that...