£75 million plan to rescue British tourists
The UK government has announced a new partnership with airlines to fly back more British tourists stranded abroad due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The government...
Aid for councils to help residents
A total of 10,000 public sector workers will help ensure that food and medicines are available for vulnerable people in the Valencia region.
Regional councillor...
Army helps to disinfect old people’s homes
A total of 44 people have died of coronavirus in old people’s homes in Valencia region – and 26 of the fatalities were in...
New cases ‘stabilise’ – surge in recoveries
A total of 386 new cases of coronavirus were confirmed in the Valencia region today – down by 28 on yesterday – and much...
Costa Blanca News will be on sale this Friday
Costa Blanca News has been flooded with calls asking if the newspaper will be available on Friday.
We are proud to say it will be...
EasyJet grounds planes until further notice
Budget airline EasyJet has grounded its entire fleet of planes
In a statement, the airline announced: “As a result of the unprecedented travel restrictions imposed...
Healthcare materials flown in from China
Two more planes have arrived from China with essential materials for the Valencia region health service to fight the coronavirus, including one million facemasks.
The...
Medications – home delivery
Councillor for health in Valencia region, Ana Barceló reported that they have set up a medication home delivery service for vulnerable residents.
This covers people...
Gender violence concerns addressed
Attention for women who have been victims of gender violence and may be at risk due to being in confinement as a result of...
Back-up force ready to fill gaps in hospitals
A total of 2,173 non-active healthcare professionals have come forward to offer their services in the Valencia region.
They could be asked to stand in...
Builder allocated for emergency centre
The contract to build the long-awaited emergency services centre in Orihuela Costa was awarded to the construction company Doalco by the council board on...
News on the stands
Costa Blanca News has been delivered to all outlets allowed to open during the lockdown this morning. Stay informed and get your copy when...
Outlets where Costa Blanca News is still on sale during the...
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€6 million Easter museum to become a council centre
Torrevieja council has announced that the town’s empty Easter museum – which was completed nearly five years ago – will be turned into a...
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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...
Coronavirus reaches Alicante province
THE FIRST cases of coronavirus in Alicante province were reported on Wednesday.
Regional councillor for health Ana Barceló stated that three people had tested positive.
Sra...
