‘Common sense’ energy saving plan switched on
Measures designed to reduce electricity use in Spain came into force on Wednesday, with some clarifications made by the government.
While some Partido Popular (PP)...
No summer break from surgery
Scheduled surgical operations are continuing over the summer despite the pressure on emergency care at Torrevieja hospital, the regional health service announced.
Not shutting down...
Council relocates to the coast
Orihuela’s local government has decided to carry out almost all the work they have planned during August from the town hall building on the...
July – hottest month on record
July was the hottest month ever recorded in Spain, according to a press release sent out by the ministry for the ecological transition on...
Strike will have minimal impact, says Ryanair
Budget airline Ryanair has claimed that the marathon strike started this week by cabin crew staff in Spain – which is due to last...
Regions ordered to provide better response to forest fires
The rampant forest fires this year, which are expected to be the worst on record, have highlighted vast differences between the means and methods...
Grape harvest underway
The grape harvest is underway at La Mata – traditionally the first of the year in Spain.
However, the very high temperatures this summer mean...
Drone rescues turtle
Lifeguards used one of the new sea rescue drones to help them save a loggerhead turtle that had become entangled in remnants of illegal...
Holiday discounts to return
Another edition of the Valencia government’s discount holiday voucher scheme for residents to enjoy getaways within the region has been announced for September.
Participants have...
Killer heat
A total of 1,900 people died in Spain in July due to the extreme heat, according to estimations from the Carlos III health institute...
More beaches for dogs
Dog owners will soon have two new beaches where they can take their pets in Cartagena, announced city hall.
La Lengua de la Vaca in...
‘Fun for all the family’
The fiestas for Ciudad Quesada continue throughout the weekend with a series of events and activities for all the family at Plaza Blanca.
Speaking of...
Brit pop in decline
Torrevieja’s resident population has risen by 900 people since January – but the number of Britons officially living in the town has gone down...
Fake IDs betray burglars
Suspected burglars, who specialised in marking the doors of potential homes to target with pieces of plastic, have been arrested in Torrevieja, according to...
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Benidorm locks-up again
To avoid residents from other regions breaking the lockdown and trying to reach holiday apartments in Benidorm this May 1 holiday weekend, local authorities...
Deep snow in Alicante province
With the north of Alicante province still on red alert for snow today (Monday), around half a metre has fallen in Banyeres de Mariola...
Brexit passport rule changes
BRITISH people travelling within the European Union should be aware passport validity rules will change after December 31 because of Brexit.
During the current transition...
