Energy saving measures ‘are working’
Spain’s efforts to save electricity have been praised by European Commission (EC) president Ursula von der Leyen, with the measures introduced last week reducing...
Government bid to stabilise electricity bills
A new formula for calculating the regulated tariff (PVPC) electricity bill for households came into force on January 1.
A spokesman for the department of...
Paving the way for low emission zones
Regional government experts have been giving advice to town halls on how to implement low emission zones in their municipalities.
Debate rages over when exactly...
Backing legal tourist accommodation
Unregistered tourist accommodation will be tackled by the regional government with €350,000 from this year’s budget.
This will be used for ‘campaigns against unauthorised letting...
TIE card queries
August 9
Good morning Editor,
Just read the letter from the gentleman/lady who visited Alicante recently to obtain their T.I.E. card. Although I feel the answer...
Town in shock after mum slain
Villajoyosa town hall declared three days of official mourning in the municipality after a 40-year-old mother-of-three was stabbed to death on Monday – allegedly...
Ambassadors – one and all
British residents in Spain could be ambassadors to promote the ‘attractions’ of Alicante in the UK, according to the provincial government.
President of Alicante province...
Shall ‘Ouigo’ to Elche?
Elche city hall is to mediate with state rail infrastructure agency Adif on behalf of private low-cost high-speed train (AVE) company Ouigo, so that...
Cova Tallada safety fears ahead of summer
VISITS to the popular Tallada cave straddling the Dénia-Jávea border need to be restricted to protect marine wildlife and human safety.
Part of the Cabo...
Bank watchdog to be set up
The government is creating an authority to defend the interests of clients of financial institutions.
Minister for the economy, Nadia Calviño said it will have...
Booster jabs for 60s announced
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Wednesday that all people in their 60s will receive a booster jab to protect them against Covid-19.
Previously national...
How much land can be built on?
THE VALENCIA government wants to know exactly how much land lies at the disposal of the construction industry in the region’s three provinces of...
New animal law comes into force in September
Spain’s new national animal law will come into force on September 29 – six months after it was published in the state official bulletin...
Registering a motorbike
April 22
Dear Sir
A few years ago, I re-registered a Harley Davidson for a client. Ever since, he has successfully taken it for periodic inspections,...
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School mobile phone ban brought in
A ‘general ban’ on mobile phone use by pupils in schools has been introduced by the Valencia government, except in specific cases.
Regional education councillor...
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