Reducing reliance on imported energy
The Cabinet has approved the PERTE renewable energy plan.
Minister for the ecological transition Teresa Ribera stated that it will help Spain to ‘transform the...
Valencia looks to extend use of Covid passport
The regional government is studying extending the use of the Covid passport to additional ‘establishments’.
Valencia president Ximo Puig made the revelation on Wednesday during...
Measures to reduce energy bills to be extended
The government will extend emergency measures into next year, which were brought in to mitigate sky-high energy prices.
The reduction in taxes, including IVA (VAT)...
Police chase from Quesada to La Zenia
Rojales local police were involved in a high-speed chase from Ciudad Quesada to La Zenia in Orihuela Costa after a 45-year-old driver allegedly tried...
A palace for the people
The regional government has announced the purchase the 18th century Marqués de Rafal palace in Orihuela.
Regional president Ximo Puig said it would be ‘of...
Woman rescued in the dark from rough sea
A 44-year-old woman who fell into rough seas off Torrevieja on Saturday evening was rescued by brave Guardia Civil.
A force spokesman noted that the...
Interview with the British Ambassador
British Ambassador Hugh Elliot visited Alicante province on Thursday to meet British residents and hear about some of the problems they face in the...
Ancient coins recovered
Two gold coins of ‘great historic value’ from the Visigoth era have been located by the National Police.
The ‘tremis’ are thought to have been...
Children will get Covid jab
Approval has been given by Spain’s national public health committee to vaccinate children aged five to 11 years old against Covid-19.
According to a press...
Made up over medal
Entertainer Stevie Spit has received the British Empire Medal for his work in the charitable sector.
Stevie said he had followed his mother's advice that...
New tree on the block
A new work of art has been unveiled in Torrevieja’s Plaza de Waldo Calero.
It has been created from iron and stainless steel by Alejandro...
New chief for Torrevieja’s A&E department
Following reports of long waits at the A&E department at Torrevieja hospital, the regional health department has said they have taken on additional doctors...
Rollercoaster electricity prices continue
The wholesale energy price in Spain continues to fluctuate wildly.
Today (Wednesday) householders signed up to the regulated tariff (PVPC) will pay an average of...
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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...
