‘Reconciliation’ in Cataluña via amnesty, says the PSOE
The Socialist party (PSOE) registered the amnesty law in the Congress on Monday.
The legislation, which will now go through the Parliamentary process, affects 309...
Amphitheatre project on track
The second phase of work to open Cartagena’s Roman amphitheatre to the public is making good progress, according to city hall.
It has involved reinforcing...
Elche-Crevillente to remain in private hands
Even though Denia and Manises healthcare departments are reverting to public control, the ‘Elx-Crevillent’ department – which includes Vinalopó hospital and also covers north...
Huge whale washed ashore
A dead sperm whale was washed up on Els Vivers beach in Guardamar del Segura on Tuesday.
The cause of death is not yet known.
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Rubbish contract woes blasted
Torrevieja’s most-expensive-ever public contract – which is costing €24 million a year – is failing to ensure a proper street cleaning and rubbish collection...
Lowest coronavirus death toll since March 24
The number of patients who are dying with coronavirus in Spain continues to fall.
The government has just reported a figure of 605 for the...
Entry form scrapped
Some Covid-19 paperwork procedures at Spain’s borders were removed this week.
The ministry for health said that from Tuesday it was no longer necessary for...
New government announced by PM
Returning Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez revealed the make-up of the new government of Spain on Monday.
He said ministers had been chosen to ‘provide stability...
Aid for an ancient shrimp
Considered to be the oldest known animal species on Earth, a project is being carried out in Alicante to preserve the European tadpole shrimp...
Food aid for residents in the Valencia region
Households in the Valencia region with income of less than €21,000 a year will be able to claim a €90 food card.
Regional president Ximo...
Tony Matthews news from the Olympics
The 2024 Summer Olympics
Simone Biles along with the American team with their gold medals
Photo: @simonebiles
After three full days of competition, up to midnight on...
Bid to create ‘bad bank’ social housing
A proposal that properties owned by the so-called ‘bad bank’ – the Sareb – should be turned into social housing has made by the...
Armed burglary gang captured
A violent gang specialised in home invasions using firearms has been caught by police near the criminals’ base of operations in the quiet rural...
Restoring the riverside in Rojales
A project to create a riverside woodland in Rojales is being carried out by the town hall and the south east naturalists’ association (ANSE).
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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...
