Belgium’s green light for Valencia region
The requirements that Belgian visitors to Spain undergo PCR tests and quarantine on their return have been lifted for those who come to the...
Rumpus continues over dog beach
Torrevieja town hall’s decision to close two dog beaches set up by the previous council and create a new area at a rocky cove...
Building is safe, according to council architect
THE CRACKS which appeared in the walls of the Ramón de Campoamor civic centre (the library building) in Orihuela Costa and the subsidence problems...
Active cases slashed during special measures
The rapid decrease in Covid-19 infections has slowed – but the Valencia region is still heading in the right direction.
On Wednesday the health department...
Bridge improves safety for pedestrians
The footbridge over the N-332 linking Torre de la Horadada to Pilar de la Horadada will be inaugurated on Sunday morning, according to the...
International drug production gang smashed
Alicante Guardia Civil have busted a large-scale drug production gang – described as ‘leaders in their sector’ – with support from the UK’s National...
Decree to protect ‘vital’ sea grass
Protection of sea prairies along the coast of the Valencia region will be strengthened via a new decree, according to councillor for the ecological...
Orihuela to set up beach force for the summer
A special local police unit will patrol the beaches and promenades in Orihuela Costa this summer, according to councillor Ramón López.
He said the aim...
Additional vaccines arrive – residents are being contacted for their jabs
Regional president Ximo Puig revealed yesterday (Thursday) that around 120,000 extra doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine were due to arrive in the Valencia region...
PM presents ‘de-escalation’ plan
The government’s initial ‘de-escalation’ plan for lockdown was revealed by PM Pedro Sánchez this afternoon (Tuesday). after it was approved in a Cabinet...
Using empty homes to address housing crisis
A decree enabling uninhabited housing to be rented out has been approved by the regional government.
“Housing is one of people’s basic rights and not...
Son admits to stabbing dad
A 34-year-old man has admitted to stabbing his own father in a struggle, during which the 68-year-old doctor died.
The incident occurred outside the victim’s...
Regional forestry plan outlined
After many years of decline from neglect, drought and fires, the region’s forests are set to benefit from almost €18 million in investments over...
Army cleans care home
The army was called in to disinfect a private care home for the elderly in Formentera del Segura on Monday.
There are 26 people from...
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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...
