Campaign to tackle squatting
Representatives of the mayor (Alcaldes Pedáneos) in Orihuela Costa are launching a campaign to tackle what they say is an increasing problem of squatting.
The...
Precious rain returns to south-east Spain
Healthy amounts of rain have finally fallen in the south-east of Spain, giving a lifeline to trees and plants in the countryside which have...
Dogs rescued from a watery grave
The Guardia Civil are trying to identify the owner of two dogs which officers rescued from drowning in an irrigation pool in Mula (Murcia).
They...
Clamping down on counterfeit
Aladdin’s caves of suspected counterfeit goods have been located in Benidorm.
A National Police spokesman said officers inspected ‘various shops’ and seized 3,500 items, including...
New healthcare committee set up for Torrevieja area
A health committee has been created for the Torrevieja hospital catchment area, but local campaigners have expressed their frustration at being excluded from the...
12 sea deaths in the first 10 days of June
Two more bathers have died in the sea – and a total of 12 people have now perished off Costa Blanca beaches since June...
Lifeline for the Iberian Lynx
The population of the Iberian lynx has passed the figure of 2,000, according to the latest figures provided by the government.
The ministry for the...
Bringing back the bearded vulture
Three young bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) – also known as the lammergeyer – have been released as part of a reintroduction programme at the...
Feeling fossil fever
A ‘very special and greatly significant’ collection of fossils has been donated to the Rojales museum of archaeology and palaeontology, announced the town hall.
Consuelo...
Doctor shortage set to hit the health service this summer
The health service in the Valencia region is bracing for a difficult summer.
Regional councillor for health, Marciano Gómez said on Wednesday that the national...
Car full of cannabis collared
Local police found numerous bin bags full of marijuana stuffed into the back of a car which a patrol stopped after seeing it make...
Rare species may be recovering in Mar Menor
The first dives to monitor seahorses and fan mussels in the Mar Menor has found dozens of young examples, raising hopes for the conservation...
Giant devil rays freed from nets
More than 30 giant devil rays which had become trapped in fishing nets off Cartagena were freed after being tagged with the help of...
Spain to treat Gazan children diagnosed with cancer and trauma
PM Pedro Sánchez and health minister Mónica García held a meeting in Madrid this week with Hans Kluge, regional director of the World Health...
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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...
