New blues and twos
A new fleet of local police vehicles was unveiled by Rojales town hall today in Ciudad Quesada urbanisation.
Full report in Friday’s Costa Blanca News...
Seeking answers from the sun
With electricity prices sky-high, more projects to produce energy from sustainable sources in Alicante province are being presented.
The latest move by a home-grown company...
Booster jab available later this month
FOURTH jabs to protect against Covid-19 will start in Spain on September 26, minister for health Carolina Darias has revealed.
The vaccinations will initially be...
Showing the best of the Costa Blanca
Costa Blanca town halls have been promoting the best of their municipalities this week at Spain’s largest tourism fair, FITUR which offers a shop...
‘Disappointment’ in tax declaration challenge case
A European justice chief has ‘fallen short’ by failing to explicitly back the challenge to the Modelo 720 tax declaration form, according to opponents...
Bid to halt skyscraper scheme
A Torrevieja political party has launched a campaign to stop the construction of two 26-storey tower blocks near the coast.
Sueña Torrevieja announced that they...
‘Prudence’ call due to high bull-run death toll
An emergency meeting was called following the seventh death of a bull run participant in the Valencia region this summer – but no move...
Electricity bill reduction procedure passed by Cabinet
The government has finally been able to approve the measure which will see the wholesale price of electricity reduced, bringing down bills for households,...
Pedestrian friendly town centre project unveiled
Investments in public works totalling almost €3.5 million this year have been announced by Rojales town hall.
They include resurfacing roads, replacing drinking water and...
Government deal moves closer
The Socialist party (PSOE) and Sumar have signed a pact to govern Spain – and the deal includes important infrastructure works for Alicante province.
Acting...
Cash machine removers arrested
A gang which used a crane truck and chain slings to rip cash machines out of the ground in daring raids has been busted...
Law to limit light at night
A draft regional law regarding light pollution and the nocturnal environment is about to be published for anyone to register objections or suggestions.
“Stopping light...
Cocaine discovered in airport package
Guardia Civil and customs intercepted a shipment of three kilos of cocaine at Alicante-Elche airport.
Two men aged 28 and 30, both Swedish residents of...
High-speed Alicante to Asturias brings ‘green coast’ closer
The opening of a new bypass on the high-speed railway (AVE) line between Madrid and Asturias will reduce journey times for passengers and increase...
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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...
