‘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)...
Village ‘silenced’ following noise complaints
The summer when nightlife businesses were finally able to start making income again, after two years affected by the pandemic, has been stymied in...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Heat danger
Murcia region has been placed on red alert for heat today (Monday) meaning the temperatures represent a threat to human life.
Maximums of 45°C could...
Police advice over rogue injections
Local police have issued advice following a wave of unwanted ‘injections’ via syringes at nightspots.
A total of 22 complaints have been made in the...
Spain rubbishes UK reports on ‘punishing’ British holidaymakers
THE SPANISH government has categorically denied that British tourists are being subjected to additional checks when they enter the country – as reported by...
EasyJet pilots set to strike in Spain
THE SUMMER of discontent in the airline industry in Spain is set to continue with easyJet pilots calling nine days of strikes for this...
We’re in the money
The Valencia region is set to receive €13.5 billion from central government to spend on public services and other running costs next year –...
Bid to find out more about bears
A GPS tracking collar has been successfully fitted to another Iberian brown bear living in the mountains of Castilla y León region.
A spokesman for...
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...
Ryanair cabin crew staff up the ante
Ryanair cabin crew staff in Spain have said they will strike every week until January due to the ‘refusal of the company to negotiate...
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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...
