Healthcare reform plan revealed
An outline of the plan to reform the structure of the healthcare system in the Valencia region has been unveiled – but regional healthcare...
EU cash flows into Alfaz
Alfaz del Pi town hall has announced important projects for 2024, using €4.4 million from the EU.
Mayor Vicente Arques said the cash injection will...
The first cut is the deepest
The artichoke harvest in the Vega Baja got underway on Monday.
The first cut was carried out by provincial president Toni Pérez, who said it...
Super sub enters into service
The first of the new S-80 generation of military submarines, the S-81 ‘Isaac Peral’, has been put into service by the Spanish navy in...
Keep your eyes peeled for teal
Construction of a new observation tower and rewilding of an old irrigation pond have been completed at El Hondo natural park.
They are part of...
Endangered coastal plant gets a lease of life in Alicante province
Sea spleenwort (Asplenium marinum) is in danger of extinction in the Valencia region, according to the regional government.
It is a maritime fern that specializes...
High-speed Alicante to Asturias brings ‘green coast’ closer
The opening of a new bypass on the high-speed railway (AVE) line between Madrid and Asturias will reduce journey times for passengers and increase...
There is still time to save the world, says Sánchez
“We still have a chance to save the planet, but we need to step up our commitment and ambition.”
These were words of Prime Minister...
Denia gets tough with illegal holiday lets
Denia town hall is launching a crackdown on unlicensed properties offered as lets to holidaymakers.
A council spokesman said they will first give a chance...
Requena is ‘cava’ – it’s official
Winning the legal battle to use the name ‘Cava de Requena’ will help to ‘relaunch’ this emblematic product from Valencia, assured regional councillor for...
Drone delivery of goods by 2026
The first ever mass flight of drones in Europe operating simultaneously in an urban environment took place in Benidorm on Friday.
A council spokesman explained...
Cheap high-speed trains to Madrid
More than 220 readers commented and 355 shared our Facebook teaser about the report on page 11, ‘budget high-speed trains coming to Orihuela and...
Jávea new beach campsite causes much concern with locals
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November 30
Dear editor,
If you check on Jávea Connect (Facebook group) you will see that many local residents are up in arms with the many...
‘A Feeling Something Wonderful’
The donkey, tired and weary
Still had many steps to go
His burden very special
Hence his footsteps very slow
He had a sense of magic
That the journey...

















































