Talking up a four-day week
The Valencia government is continuing its exploration of the four-day working week.
Regional vice-president Aitana Mas met with Iceland’s minister for education, Áxmundur Einar Daoason...
‘Thanks’ to the firefighters
Volunteer firefighters who travelled to areas devastated by the Turkey and Syria earthquakes have been officially thanked by regional president Ximo Puig and their...
Row erupts over shopping voucher scheme
Torrevieja council has hit out at the Valencia anti-fraud office (AVAF) after questions were raised over the town’s ‘bono consumo’ shopping voucher scheme.
Mayor Eduardo...
Transplants take off
The number of organ transplants at public hospitals in the Valencia region increased by a third to almost two per day in the first...
A summer PuP (Pick up Plastic) appeal
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July 5
Dear Editor
I am sure your staff will think up a good catchy title.
Please would you consider making an appeal to all beach users...
16th-century building showcases history
A new museum at Benissa’s old exchange market building has now been officially opened, and visitors will be taken on a tour of the...
Your say on the Brexit
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June 24, 2016
When the referendum was announced, I realised to leave would be a disaster for the expats living solely on their UK pension....
Good Neighbour
Torrevieja
March 4
Hi,
On Thursday I received a letter from the Age in Spain Good Neighbour Award stating I had been nominated by persons unknown to...
Statement by PIOC
A voice for the voiceless and for the rights of all who are vulnerable.
Dear friends and neighbours of the municipality of Orihuela, we at...
Livestock vaccination launched to tackle bluetongue disease
Vaccination of livestock against bluetongue disease has started in Alicante province, announced the regional government.
Bluetongue virus is a non-contagious, insect-transmitted, viral disease of domestic...
A teddy in the making
Benitachell town hall has launched the 10th edition of a competition for children which is designed to ‘bring them closer to the municipal library’.
Primary...
ATM headache
Cabo Roig, Orihuela Costa
July 12, 2013
Dear Editor,
It is the height of the season here on the Orihuela Costa. As always, people need to draw...
What are we doing during the lockdown
March 26
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Dear Barry,
I enjoyed your article in the CBN last week. I’m sure a lot of people will take up your suggestions of things...
Pedestrians given a lift
Benidorm town hall is in the process of installing a lift on Calle Jilguero which will connect Avenida Jaime I with Calle Tordo in...
COSTA BLANCA
Art forgeries seized before auction
A total of 22 forged paintings purporting to be by Salvador Dalí, Antonio Saura, Joan Miró and Mariano Benlliure have been seized by National...
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