Dog ‘rescued’ from home
Elche local police have highlighted the dangers and problems caused by leaving dogs alone at home.
A spokesman for the force explained this week that...
Fears for future of concentration camp research
Research into the Albatera concentration camp, which was the largest Francoist detention centre with about 15,000 prisoners in April 1939, faces an uncertain future...
Farmers fight against climate change
Despite high temperatures and the shortage of rainfall, the Elche countryside is expecting to produce 18.5 million kilos of winter vegetables ‘of excellent quality’...
Face mask requirement repealed
The requirement to wear face masks in healthcare centres in the Valencia region has been withdrawn by the regional government due a fall in...
Tomb raider tracked down
The Guardia Civil say they have arrested a man for profaning tombs in Almoradí cemetery.
The suspect was detained for burgling the premises several times...
Prehistoric kingdoms come to Alicante
As the most successful exhibition ever at the Alicante museum of archaeology (MARQ) drew to a close, its successor was being announced at the...
‘Green’ light for Madrid airport expansion questioned
Socialist party Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has announced the launch of the controversial €2.4 billion expansion plan for Madrid-Barajas airport – much to the...
Reducing radiation for radiology tests
Digital radiology rooms with a camera and artificial intelligence (AI) to personalise tests on patients and minimise their exposure to radiation have been set...
Plover population plummets
Use of heavy machinery to clean beaches and pet dogs being allowed on the sand – despite a beach ban – have been fingered...
Increased safety for aircraft landing at Alicante airport
Spain’s air navigation manager ENAIRE has improved operation systems at Alicante-Elche airport for incoming aircraft.
They reported that they worked with national airport operator Aena...
Where shall Ouigo now?
The low-cost high-speed train (AVE) concessionary, Ouigo plans to launch connections to Valladolid and Segovia from April, the former as an extension of the...
Fighting fire with fire
A controlled burn of 10 hectares of canes was carried out in El Hondo natural park on Tuesday by the regional government.
Director general for...
Cementing a place in the space race
Elche-based PLD Space has been selected by the European Space Agency (ESA) and European Commission (EC) to join a pool of private companies that...
Running on empty
The Fuensanta reservoir – the third largest in the Segura basin – is at 8% of total capacity, as drought bites in the south-east...
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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...
