Regional government payment announced
The Valencia government has signed an agreement with business and union representatives that includes a €150 pay-out for 200,000 workers affected by a temporary...
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...
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,...
Airport continues record year
Records for numbers of passengers at Alicante-Elche airport have continued to tumble for the fifth consecutive month, having had the best May in its...
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...
Centre finished 11 years after it was started
The works to construct a centre for the emergency services in Orihuela Costa have finally been completed, the town hall reported this week.
This brings...
Fruit shop drug racket busted
A Torrevieja fruit and veg shop which was allegedly selling drugs has been raided by the Guardia Civil.
During a search, officers found wraps of...
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...
Illegal gun workshop discovered
An illegal weapons workshop set up in a rural area of Alicante province has been raided by the Guardia Civil.
Officers seized 79 pistols and...
Green light for road safety innovation
Torrevieja is the first town in Europe to pilot a project to prevent ‘distracted’ pedestrians using mobile phones from getting run over, according to...
High tech search for medieval remains
Surveys using ground-penetrating radar were carried out in Orihuela on December 26 and 27, in order to locate remains of the medieval walls in...
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...
National Police hit Al Qaeda funding in Spain
A criminal organisation which financed Al Qaeda has been busted in Spain, according to Europol.
More than 350 armed National Police officers took part in...
Health officials face court investigation
Two high-ranking public health officials in the Valencia region are being investigated for allegedly failing to protect doctors and nurses from Covid-19 during the...
POPULAR NEWS
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...
